Later grant parish was carved from the south part of winn. Family maps of winn parish, louisiana, deluxe edition. Parish seat winnfield is readily known as the birthplace of populist demagogue huey p. However, the state of louisiana designates the entire 100 miles a natural and scenic river.
Winn parish by bob holeman and friends of the louisiana political. Jun 16, 20 the usgenweb project louisiana archives index of winn par. Winn parish, louisiana wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Bienville parish, louisiana marriage records 18481900 compiled by john c. During the civil war, david pierson, a young attorney, was elected to represent the parish at the secession convention called in january 1861 in baton rouge by governor thomas overton moore. Guide to winn parish, louisiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and. Search louisiana family histories through our genealogy books, maps. Winn parish louisiana marriage records 18861903 open. Whatever the reason, winn parishs history is as colorful as any place in louisiana. The parish was named for rapides legislator walter winn. Usa 1,060,369 louisiana,6 louisiana histories and genealogies 484 winn parish histories and genealogies 5. Biographies to help family researching in winn parish, louisiana. Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover such topics as the environment, the civil war and reconstruction, social and cultural history, the people of louisiana, local, parish, and.
Highway 71, south of the village of clarence, it separates winn from neighboring natchitoches parish, where it meets the red river. Usa 1,060,369 louisiana,6 louisiana histories and genealogies 484 winn parish histories and genealogies 5 note. The parish was named in honor of louisiana state legislator walter winn. Louisiana state historical land records and their relevance. Winn parish, louisiana genealogy familysearch wiki. The family maps books are a helpful visual reference tool that make your landowner and parcelboundary research easier than ever. Usa 1,060,369 louisiana,6 winn parish 172 winn parish histories and genealogies 5. Highway 71 by saline bayou, the first blackwater protected waterway in the american south. Jun, 2011 winn was carved from the northcentral louisiana parishes of natchitoches, catahoula, and rapides by an 1852 legislative act.
This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Search for library items search for lists search for. Here are references to sources on the louisiana purchase, the battle of new orleans, carnival, and cajuns. Local history books on louisiana arcadia publishing.
Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 winn parish source. Louisiana was formed from french and spanish colonies, which were both officially roman catholic. The uniqueness of winn parish is its vast history not only of deeprooted politics, but also of scattered communities that once prospered on its timber, railroads, salt mine, and rock quarry. Local colonial government was based upon parishes, as the local ecclesiastical division following the louisiana purchase in 1803, the territorial legislative council divided the territory of orleans the predecessor of louisiana state into 12 counties. Reminiscences of a louisiana tiger c1991louisiana state university press, a history book club selection and. From the accounts of 18thcentury travelers to the interpretations of 21stcentury historians, jumonville lists more than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and government documents that describe the rich history of americas 18th state. Cardholders may resume checking out materials including dvds, books, magazines, and books on cd. Winn parish, louisiana images of america series by bob.
Local histories are available for winn parish, louisiana genealogy. The original marriage records are available from the winn county, georgia clerk. When the united states took ownership of louisiana, all. Biographies to help family researching in winn parish.
This book is a collection of historical pictures from winn parish, accompanied by. You need a library card to borrow digital titles, place holds, and add titles to your wish list. Patrons must not have lost or damaged item charges on their account to use this service. Davies the sassafras the house that crossed the creek 1933, written 1978 jan 1999.
When the united states took ownership of louisiana, all land in the state of louisiana was considered federal property. Dec 12, 2009 history of winn parish by dhale love published 1986 by e. Statewide collections are found on the louisiana histories. A new winn parish library opened in winnfield in 2014. See more ideas about louisiana, louisiana history and old country stores. Winn parish bob holeman, friends of the louisiana political. Saline bayou is a 100milelong 160 km tributary of the red river in louisiana in the united states. It is last in alphabetical order of louisianas sixtyfour parishes. Winn parish winn parish was created in 1852 from three parishes. Winn parish article about winn parish by the free dictionary. Winn parish, louisiana was created on february 24, 1852 from natchitoches parish, rapides parish and catahoula parish. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. The newest addition arcadia publishings popular images of america series is winn parish from the friends of the louisiana political museum foundation.
Winn parish images of america holeman, bob, friends of the louisiana. There are also facilities for children, special needs citizens, genealogy and history buffs, and access to online higher education studies. History of winn parish, book 1 by dhale love and eugene f. However, louisiana is also the home of the tallest capitol building in the united states, as well as the only state that has parishes instead of counties.
The book boasts more than 200 vintage photographs and memories of days gone by. The next year, jackson parish was formed, the old county units were abandoned, and the units were officially referred to as parishes. Winn parish is bounded on the west by saline bayou saline lake and red river on the south by the north line of grant parish, on the east by little river, an north by the southern line of jackson and bienville parishes the greater part of winn is longleaf pine forest, containing great quantity of excellent timber the lands roll heavily, and partake of a hilly character. The winn parish library branches are pleased to announce curbside services effective may 11, 2020 at the winnfield, atlanta, calvin, dodson, and sikes locations. The uniqueness of winn parish is its vast history not only of deeprooted politics, but also of scattered communities that once prospered on its. Children gather around the bookmobile at cypress creek in winn parish louisiana. Jones, professor of history at northeast louisiana university, monroe, louisiana. It is located within the kisatchie national forest of southwest louisiana saline bayou flows for 100 miles, mostly through cypress hardwood bottomlands. In 1986 it became the first blackwater river in the american south to have been designated in the national wild and scenic rivers system.
Young boy reading a book at the winn parish library. History of winn parish told through photographs publisher. In 1853, lafourche interior parish was renamed to lafourche parish. Free family records for researching ancestry in louisiana. It is a sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land, the people, and the multifaceted history of the pelican state. Winn parish was established in 1852 from lands which had belonged to the parishes of catahoula, natchitoches, and rapides. Statewide collections are found on the louisiana histories and genealogies page. Genealogy books 52 items by alm666 updated 20190426. Books, contributions to books, journal articles by winn parishs own native son, dr. Family researching in winn parish, louisiana genealogy trails.
Winn parish was created in 1852 from three parishes. If that doesnt work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see whats preventing the page from loading. About thirty years ago your host was browsing a used book store and came across an original book titled biographical and historical memoirs of. Shop for important louisiana history books at arcadia publishing today. In this volume, you will find a short history of the area in its development from 1852 until the original was published in 1890. Computer indexed louisiana marriage records by nicholas russell murray 1980, hunting for bears genealogical society and library soft cover, computer indexed genealogical marriage data in english. Books, contributions to books, journal articles by winn parish s own native son, dr. In 1852, winn parish was formed, while parishes further south added and lost land. History of winn parish, book 2 by dhale love and eugene f. Winn was carved from the northcentral louisiana parishes of natchitoches, catahoula, and rapides by an 1852 legislative act. Reminiscences of a louisiana tiger c1991 louisiana state university press, a history book club selection and. For more information about local histories see the wiki page section louisiana local histories. Winn is separated from natchitoches parish along u. The usgenweb project louisiana archives index of winn par.
And now you can learn who your ancestors neighbors were or the history of settlement in areas of interest to you. Winn parish was established in 1852 from lands which had belonged to the parishes of catahoula, natchitoches, and rapides during the civil war, david pierson, a young attorney, was elected to represent the parish at the secession convention called in january 1861 in baton rouge by governor thomas overton moore. Index to winn parish history records usgenweb archives. History of winn parish by dhale love published 1986 by e. Long, and it was also home to two other governors, brother earl k. The arrival of railroads more than a century ago opened virgin pine forests to commercial logging, and timber mills sprang up, flourished, and then disappeared as resources were depleted. The arrival of railroads more than a century ago opened virgin pine forests to commercial logging, and timber mills sprang up, flourished.
Winn parish was created in 1852 out of lands taken from catahoula, natchitoches, and rapides parish. Begin typing your librarys name to see if its a member of this website, or click the down arrow to select from a list. Louisianaatlas louisiana winn parish, louisiana people quickfactswinn parishlouisiana population, 2005 estimate 15,9684,523,628 population, percent change, april 1. Winn, a prominent lawyer and citizen area sq mi 956. There are also facilities for children, specialneeds citizens, genealogy and history buffs, and access to online highereducation studies. Winn parish, louisiana genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. In our library we have over 500 books, journal publications, and assorted microfilm. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and. The bayou forms the western boundary of winn parish. Winn parish louisiana marriage records this may not be a complete listing researched from a variety of sources like original marriage records located in family history library microfilm, microfiche, or books. In 1848, bienville parish was formed from claiborne parish.