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Ouachita County, Arkansas
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County Court, Probate, Land & Tax Records  •  County Census Records
County Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records
County Cemeteries & Graveyards  •  County Church & Bible Records

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Ouachita County was created on 29 November 1842 and was formed from Union County. It is named for the river that flows through the area - the Ouachita. The county seat is at Camden, where it has been since the 1850s. The first white men to settle the area are believed to have been Frenchmen by the last name Fabre. Thus, the original name of Camden was Ecore a Fabre (Fabre's Bluff). Prior to that, the Quapaw were the original inhabitants.

Ouachita County is bordered by Dallas County (north), Calhoun County (east), Union County (south), Columbia County (southwest), Nevada County (west), Clark County (northwest). Cities, Towns & Communities include Bearden, Camden, Chidester, East Camden, Louann, Reader, Stephens

Parts of Ouachita County was used to form the following counties: Calhoun 1850, Columbia 1852, Nevada 1871. Other county boundry changes occured when Line with Union changed 6 January 1853.

The Official County Government Website is located at ? . It was reported all records destroyed by a fire, Dec. 19, 1875; but complete since that time.

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County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Arkansas Marriage Records, Court, Land, Tax & Probate Records

It was reported all records destroyed by a fire, Dec. 19, 1875; but complete since that time.

Ouachita County Clerk of Circuit Court has Court Records from 1869 and Land Records from 1875 and is located at Town Square, Camden, 71701; (870) 837-2230 .

The circuit clerk is the clerk of the circuit, chancery court, and juvenile court and usually acts as the ex-officio recorder of the county. The administrative duties of the clerk are to maintain a record of all proceedings of the circuit, chancery and juvenile courts and to prepare the dockets for these courts. They are also the ex-officio county recorder; and is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, liens, and surety bonds, and many other orders and instruments which involve property within the county

Ouachita County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1878 and Probate Records from 1876 and is located at Town Square, Camden, 71701; (870) 837-2220

The circuit clerk is the clerk of the circuit, as clerk to the probate court, the clerk files all instruments making them a matter of record in descendent estate cases, and swears in all witnesses in contested estates. The clerk, also in this capacity, maintains all records relative to adoptions and guardianship cases within the county.

Although probate court is a court of equity and is presided over by the chancery judge, prior to 1937 it was a function of the county court, and under the amended procedure, the county clerk still operates ad the clerk of the probate court

Tax records are located in the county courthouse and the Arkansas History Commission.

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Arkansas

Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.

Arkansas Vital Records, 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205, Please allow up to approximately 4-6 weeks for processing of all type of certificates when ordered through the mail. They have the following records:

  • Birth Certificates: Birth records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Vital Records does have a limited number of birth records prior to 1914. The birth records dated prior to 1914 were filed with Arkansas Vital Records after 1914. They have original copies of Little Rock and Fort Smith births dating from 1881.
    • Cost: The cost of a birth record is $12.00 for the first copy and $10.00 for each additional copy ordered of the same record at the same time. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $12.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $12.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • Death Certificates: Death records maintained by Arkansas Vital Records start with February 1, 1914 through the present. Arkansas Vital Records does have a limited number of deaths occurring prior to 1914 for Little Rock and Fort Smith dating from 1881. The Arkansas History Commission has a death index of deaths occurring in Arkansas from 1914 through 1949. This is only an alphabetical listing of deaths occurring in Arkansas. The History Commission does not have copies of the death records.
    • Cost: The cost of a certified death certificate is $10.00 for the first copy and $8.00 for each additional copy issued at the same time for the same certificate. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
  • Marriage & Divorce Certificates: Marriage records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1917. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any marriage records prior to 1917.
    Divorce records maintained in Arkansas Vital Records begin with January 1923. Arkansas Vital Records does not have any divorce records prior to 1923. Records of marriage & divorce proceedings are available from the Ouachita County clerk of Probate Court that granted the decree.You can download an application online for Marriage Certificates or Divorce Certificates .
    • Cost: Arkansas Vital Records maintains a file of marriage and divorce coupons. These coupons are acceptable with organizations that require a certified record. The cost of a marriage or divorce coupon is $10.00 for each copy. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep $10.00 for a searching fee. The customer may request a refund of any amount paid over the required $10.00 search fee.
  • Order In Person: The certificates may be ordered by coming into this office. If you want the copy the same day, our hours for same day service are 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Monday – Friday. The office is located at 4815 West Markham St Little Rock, AR 72205.
  • Order By Mail: Mail a check or money order (no cash) payable to the "Vital Records " along with the necessary information to the following address: Vital Records, PO Box 8184, Little Rock AR 72203-8184. Please include return address on envelope and application form. Processing Time takes 4-6 weeks when ordered by MAIL or 2-5 Days when you Order Online.
  • Ordering Vital Records - You can also order Order Electronically Online or You can download an application for Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Certificates to mail.

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

See Also Research In Census Records & Statewide Census Links for Arkansas

Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Ouachita County, Arkansas are 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Ouachita County, Arkansas are Industry and Agriculture Schedules 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880.There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Census Records. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Census Records by clicking the link below:

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County Maps & Atlases

See Also Statewide Maps that exist for Arkansas

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Maps. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Maps by clicking the link below:

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County Military Records

See Also Research In Military Records or Military Records in Arkansas

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Military Records. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Military Records by clicking the link below:

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County Genealogical Addresses

See Also Other Arkansas Genealogical Addresses

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Genealogical Addresses. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Genealogical Addresses by clicking the link below:

  • Submit a website for Ouachita Co. Genealogical Addresses
  • Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 2092, Camden, AR 71711
    The Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society was formed in 1977 by a group of people interested in family history and in the preservation of the rich heritage of the area. In 1981, they began to publish "Researchin' Ouachita-Calhoun Counties", aimed at meeting the needs of researchers. The publication is published twice a year in April and October.
    Their collection of genealogy materials are housed at the Public Library of Camden and Ouachita County located at 120 Harrison Street, N. W. in Camden, Arkansas.
    Annual membership fee is $15. Monthly meetings are held regularly on the fourth Sunday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. in the Library. Membership and correspondence may be mailed to : Ouachita-Calhoun Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 2092, Camden, AR 71711| 
  • Ouachita County Historical Society, McCollum-Chidester House, 926 Washington Street, Camden, AR, 71711
    The Historical Society actively works to preserve and promote the rich heritage and historical places in the county. Meetings for the Historical Society are held four times a year at 6:30 P.M. on the first Mondays in March, June, September and December at the McCollum-Chidester House, 926 Washington Street, Camden, AR. Meetings are open to the public.
    Annual membership dues are $20. The membership year begins July 1st and ends June 30th. Members are entitled to that year's four issues of the Historical Quarterly. Back issues of the Quarterly, if available, are $5 each, which includes postage.
  • Arkansas History Commission, One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201; 501.682.6900
  • Arkansas Genealogical Society, 1411 Shady Grove Road, P.O. Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908; Phone: 501-262-4513
  • Arkansas Historical Society, 422 South Sixth Street, Van Buren, AR 72201
  • Arkansas Family History Association, 609 Colynwood, Sherwood, Arkansas 72120; 501-835-7502
  • Arkansas Historical Association, 416 Old Main, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701; 479-575-5884, 479-575-2775 FAX
  • Newspapers & Periodicals - The Newspapers & Periodicals Collection lets you discover a wealth of information about your ancestors from many historical newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals. These types of sources can often supplement public records and provide information that is not recorded anywhere else. Here, you can learn more about your ancestor's possible daily activities by placing them in the context of their time.
  • Arkansas Genealogical Society Books at Amazon.com
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County Church & Cemeteries

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Statewide Cemetery Links for Arkansas

Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as names, dates, places of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships.

There are many churches and cemeteries in Ouachita County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Ouachita County Tombstone Transcription Project.

Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Cemetery & Church Records. Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Cemetery & Church Records by clicking the link below:

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County Church & Bible Records

See Also Research In Church Records or Statewide Church & Bible Links for Arkansas

 

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

The use of published genealogies, electronic files containing genealogical lineage, and other compiled sources can be of tremendous value to a researcher.

When view family trees online or not, be sure to only take the info at face value and always follow up with your own sources or verify the ones they provide. Below is a list of online resources for Ouachita County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information . Email us with websites containing Ouachita County Family Trees, web forums and other family type information by clicking the link below:

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