Records & Genealogy
Sabine Parish Pioneer Biographical Index
Documented founding families of Sabine Parish and the Neutral Strip, drawn from courthouse archives, church records, and early survey plats.
Founding Families Index
| Surname | Primary Figure | Settlement Location | Historical Milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mains | William Mains | Many Vicinity (1830) | First recorded Many settler; origins documented in Baldwin's tavern ledger. |
| Buvens | Peter F. Buvens | Many Adjoining Lands (1837) | Belgian immigrant pioneer; developed major early plantation. |
| Stille | Robert B. Stille | Bayou Scie (1837) | Founded the first general mercantile house in Many. |
| Baldwin | John Baldwin | Baldwin's Store (1843) | Erected first log hotel/tavern; served as first postmaster. |
Sources: Sabine Parish Clerk of Court deed indices, DeBow's Review plat surveys, and Federal Population Census records (1830–1850).