Louisiana, Orleans, Will Books, 1805-1920
The Will Books for Orleans Parish courts include copies of all wills filed in Orleans Parish, 1805-1920. The will books comprise 39 bound volumes. Each volume is individually indexed at the front of each book. The will books were created in several courts including the Court of Probates (1805-1846), Second District Court (1846-1880) and Civil District Court (1880-1920). Volume 31, No. 11 is missing.
Louisiana, Orleans, Will Books
What is in This Collection?
This collection of will books for Orleans Parish courts include copies of all wills filed in Orleans Parish, 1805-1920. The will books comprise 39 bound volumes. Each volume is individually indexed at the front of each book. The will books were created in several courts including the Court of Probates (1805-1846), Second District Court (1846-1880) and Civil District Court (1880-1920). Volume 31, No. 11 is missing.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
To Browse This Collection
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
Parish Will Books
- Name of deceased
- Place of birth
- Name of spouse
- Wife’s maiden name
- Name of children
- Date and place of death
- Date and place of burial
- Date of will
- Occupation
- Names of witnesses
Collection Content
Sample Images
- Louisiana, Orleans Parish Will Books
1842 Will page 1
1842 Will page 2
Collection Details
Location of Original Records
City Archives & Special Collections, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans
"Louisiana, Orleans, Will Books, 1805-1920." Images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 3 December 2024. City Archives & Special Collections, New Orleans Public Library, New Orleans.
