Hi Sally, The Jackson Parish courthouse burned in the late 1870s so all records were lost prior to about 1880. Lincoln Parish didn't form until 1872 from parts of Claiborne, Jackson, and Ouachita. If you are researching the Vienna area, I'm pretty sure that was in Claiborne or Jackson around the 1840-50s. Maybe you should check in Claiborne?...however, it burned in 1848/49. Also, there was a newspaper called the Vienna Sentinel. I'm not sure exactly of the dates but I know it was in existance in 1876. LA Tech library has some of the issues on microfilm and I think that LSU has all of it. You might be able to find something in there. Hope that helps a little :o) Kelly Priestly