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 As early as 1873, some counties and towns began recording births in Texas. Delayed birth records aka "probate births" also exist. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].
-For births that exist during the time period, try the following databases.
+For births that exist during the time period, try the following database:
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 ==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
-With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1853-1896 on microfilm available through the [http://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/guides/BMDregisters/index.htm Library of Virginia] and the {{FHL|777933|item|disp=Family History Library}}.<br>
+With approximate birth years and places, write to the appropriate county recorder to obtain birth records during this period.
-Delayed birth records for the years 1869-1912 are available for a fee at the [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_Records/documents/appform.pdf Virginia Division of Vital Records] (PDF file).
+Delayed birth records are available at the [http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ Texas State Library and Archives].
 <br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''