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Guide to '''Cass County, Texas ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Cass County Texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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|organized= 13 July 1846
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|county seat= Linden
| founded year = 1846
|parent county= [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]]
| founded date = April 25
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|county2= [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Caddo (LA)]]
 
|county3= [[Marion County, Texas Genealogy|Marion]]
== County Courthouse<br>  ==
|county4= [[Miller County, Arkansas Genealogy|Miller (AR)]]
 
|county5= [[Morris County, Texas Genealogy|Morris]]</br><center>[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
[http://www.co.cass.tx.us/ips/cms Cass County Courthouse]<br>PO Box 468<br>Linden, TX 75563<br>Phone: 903.756.5071
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<br>County Clerk&nbsp;has some delayed birth records from 1873, <br>death records 1903-1933, marriage, probate and land&nbsp; from <br>1846, school census 1932-1971 and military discharge records<br>&nbsp;from 1917; District Court has divorce and court records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas. Page 660 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
==== Parent County ====
The county was named for Lewis Cass, a U.S. Senator from Michigan who had favored the annexation of Texas to the United States. The county is located in the northeast area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Cass County, Texas," in ''https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_County,_Texas.'' accessed 07/30/2019</ref>
{{TX County Histories}}  
=== County Courthouse ===
<blockquote>'''1846--'''Cass County was created 25 April 1846 from [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]] County. '''County seat:''' Linden <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref> </blockquote><blockquote>The county was named for Lewis Cass, U.S. senator from Michigan. The county was originally named Cass County in honor of Lewis Cass, a United States Senator from Michigan who had favored the annexation of Texas. During the secession crisis Cass, who had formerly been known as a Northern man with Southern principles, resigned his post as secretary of state when President James Buchanan declined to defend the federal forts in Charleston, South Carolina. When word of his actions reached Texas, the name of the county was changed to Davis in honor of Jefferson Davis. The republican-controlled state legislature of 1871 changed the name back to Cass.<br><br></blockquote>  
{{TX Courthouse Intro|Cass}}
==== Boundary Changes  ====
'''Cass County Courthouse'''<br>604 Highway 8 North<br>Linden, TX 75563<br>Phone: 903-756-7514<br>[https://www.co.cass.tx.us/page/cass.Home Cass County Website]<br><br>
County Clerk has some delayed birth records from 1873, death records 1903-1933, marriage, probate and land  from 1846, school census 1932-1971 and military discharge records from 1917. <br>District Court has divorce and court records<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas. Page 660 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


=== Cass County, Texas Record Dates  ===
There is an indefinite boundary line between Cass and Marion Counties.&nbsp; They both share the extraction of natural resources and mineral tracts.&nbsp; The USGS has not defined the boundary line.
{{TX Record Dates Intro|Cass}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas . Page 658-677 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 655-665.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Cass County, Texas Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1873
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1846
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1903
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1846
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1846
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1846
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1829
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| colspan="7"|  <center>*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1903. General compliance by the 1930s.</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
==== Record Loss ====
{{TX Record Loss Intro|Cass}}
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*'''1933--'''Cass County Courthouse damaged by fire in August 1933. Courthouse rebuilt and enlarged. <ref>GenDisasters.com - Linden, TX Cass County Courthouse Fire, Aug 1933 http://www.gendisasters.com/texas/10389/linden-tx-cass-county-courthouse-fire-aug-1933</ref>
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=== Boundary Changes ===
'''1933--'''Cass County Courthouse damaged by fire in August 1933. Courthouse rebuilt and enlarged. <ref>GenDisasters.com - Linden, TX Cass County Courthouse Fire, Aug 1933 http://www3.gendisasters.com/texas/10389/linden-tx-cass-county-courthouse-fire-aug-1933</ref>
{{TX Boundary Changes Intro|Cass}}
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* '''Parent County(s):''' Created from [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]] County, on 25 Apr 1846.<br>
* '''County Seat:''' Linden<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FSC Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*There is an indefinite boundary line between Cass and Marion Counties. They both share the extraction of natural resources and mineral tracts. The USGS has not defined the boundary line.
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Texas Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#TX Texas Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/texas/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Texas county boundary changes
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=== Populated Places ===
== Places / Localities  ==
{{TX Populated Places Intro|Cass}}
'''Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog'''
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Atlanta|place|disp=Atlanta}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Avinger|place|disp=Avinger}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Bryans Mill|place|disp=Bryans Mill}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Douglassville|place|disp=Douglassville}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Hughes Springs|place|disp=Hughes Springs}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Linden|place|disp=Linden}}
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Queen City|place|disp=Queen City}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Texas.hometownlocator.com/tx/Cass Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Cass County, Texas," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_County,_Texas,
==== Populated Places  ====
accessed 31 March 2019.</ref>


{{populated places
'''Towns and Cities: '''| Atlanta | Avinger | Bloomburg | Domino | Douglassville | Hughes Springs | Linden | Marietta | Queen City | Kildare
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_Springs,_Texas Hughes Springs]‡</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linden,_Texas Linden]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_City,_Texas Queen City]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domino,_Texas Domino]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglassville,_Texas Douglassville]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marietta,_Texas Marietta]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bivins,_Texas Bivins]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curtright,_Texas Curtright]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kildare,_Texas Kildare]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanark,_Texas Lanark]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love,_Cass_County,_Texas Love]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McLeod,_Texas McLeod]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smyrna,_Texas Smyrna]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_States,_Louisiana_and_Texas Three States]‡</div>
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<p>‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties</p>


=== History Timeline ===
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
{{TX Historical Timeline Intro|Cass}}


== Resources ==
[[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]] {{•}} [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Caddo Parish,&nbsp;Louisiana]] {{•}} [[Marion County, Texas Genealogy|Marion]] {{•}} [[Miller County, Arkansas Genealogy|Miller County, Arkansas]] {{•}} [[Morris County, Texas Genealogy|Morris]]
{{TX Resources Intro|Cass}}
<center>{{TX Cass County, Texas Clickable Neighbors}}</center>


=== Bible Records ===
== Resources  ==
{{TX Bible Intro|Cass}}
==== African American ====
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1989155 Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1870](images) - FamilySearch<br>


=== Biographies ===
==== Cemeteries ====
{{TX Biographies Intro|Cass}}


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information.&nbsp;
{{TX Business Records Intro|Cass}}


=== Cemeteries ===
<br>
{{TX Cemeteries Intro|Cass}}


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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Cass County, Texas''' online and in print</center>
| width="31%" bgcolor="#ffff99" align="center" | '''Online Grave Transcripts'''&nbsp;
| width="31%" bgcolor="#dbbff7" align="center" | '''Published Grave Transcripts'''&nbsp;
| bgcolor="#dbeadc" align="center" | '''County Cemetery Directories'''
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2665 Findagrave.com]<br>
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Cass+County%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2553  Find a Grave]
 
* [http://texasgravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=34 TX Gravestones]
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | {{FHL|473689|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}&nbsp;
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/cass.html TX Tombstone Transcription Project]
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" | [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2553 Findagrave.com]
* [https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Texas&cemetery_county=Cass&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/cass/casstoc.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
* [http://txgenwebcounties.org/cass/cemindex.html TXGenWeb]
* [http://www.interment.net/us/tx/cass.htm  Interment.net]
* [http://www.namesinstone.com/Default.aspx Names in Stone]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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[http://www.interment.net/us/tx/index.htm Interment.net]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  
* {{FSC|United States, Texas, Cass - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=169184565|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
 
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Texas+Cass+County.&qt=results_page WorldCat]
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />
 
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Texas+Cass+County.&qt=results_page WorldCat]  
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" | [http://www.namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.aspx Names in Stone]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/texas.html USGenWeb]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Cass+County%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2553 Find a Grave]
 
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395758&reqParentsLabel=Cass%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />  
 
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | <br>&nbsp;
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" | [http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery=undefined&action=search_cemetery Billion Graves]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Texas Cemeteries|Texas Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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[http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery Billion Graves]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  


=== Census Records ===
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />
{{TX Census Intro|Cass}}


* '''1850-1930''' [http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] Texas 1850 - 1930
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{{US Census population
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|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_County,_Texas#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
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|1850= 4991
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|1860= 8411
[http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Etx/Cass/ListCass.html Cemeteries of Texas]<br>
|1870= 8875
|1880= 16724
|1890= 22554
|1900= 22841
|1910= 27587
|1920= 30041
|1930= 30030
|1940= 33496
|1950= 26732
|1960= 23496
|1970= 24133
|1980= 29430
|1990= 29982
|2000= 30438
|2010= 30464
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[http://www.namesinstone.com/Default.aspx Names in Stone]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>


=== Church Records ===
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />
{{TX Church Intro|Cass}}


'''Enon Church<br>'''Enon Primitive Baptist Church was constituted 7 June 1845, by Elders Spencer, Edwards and Charles Jones, near Havana, in Cass County, fifteen miles west of Line Ferry, on Sulphur River, with the following members: T.J. Foster, Elizabeth Barcraft, Rebecca Kolbe, Malissa Henson, and Bythena Davis. Elders Edwards and Jones preached for thie church, til 1847, when Elder Mark Allen was chosen and served until 1850, at which time Elder Michael Burkhalter was chosen and served til 1860, when Elder Jacob Hering was called and served til 1878, when Elder J.W. Barley was called and served til 1882, at which time Elder J. W. Griffin was called and served til 1893. Elders J. W. and J. S. Griffin, have served the church since 1882. This church passed resolutions of non-fellowship for absolute predestination of all things, including sin and the no change doctrine. This church is one of the pioneer Churches, and desires credit for the stability in the faith and practice of the Primitive Baptists in Texas.<br><br>
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*[https://www.churchfinder.com/churches/tx Christian Church Directory for Texas] at ChurchFinder
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*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/united-states/texas Catholic Parishes in Texas]
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| colspan="3" | See [[Texas Cemeteries|Texas Cemeteries]] for more information.
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
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*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395758&reqParentsLabel=Cass%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''': Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]<br>
 
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=== Court Records ===
===== Additional Cemetery Sources  =====
{{TX Court Intro|Cass}}


=== Directories ===
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/texas.html Tombstone Transcription Project] ~ Partial transcription of cemetery tombstones ~ USGenWeb
{{TX Directories Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.historictexas.net/cemeteries/1-countytables.htm Texas Historic Cemeteries] ~ Partial indexes to historic cemeteries
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary
*[http://africanamericancemeteries.com/tx/ African American Cemeteries Online]&nbsp;~ Partial index/transcriptions of African American cemeteries
*[http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Grave_Thoughts/TexasCemeteries.htm Texas Escapes] Listing of Texas cemeteries with transcriptions and lots of pictures.


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
==== Church ====
{{TX Emigration Intro|Cass}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{TX Church Intro}}  
{{TX Ethnic Groups Intro|Cass}}


''''' African Americans'''''<br>
'''Enon Church<br>'''Enon Primitive Baptist Church was constituted 7 June 1845, by Elders Spencer, Edwards and Charles Jones, near Havana, in Cass County, fifteen miles west of Line Ferry, on Sulphur River, with the following members: T.J. Foster, Elizabeth Barcraft, Rebecca Kolbe, Malissa Henson, and Bythena Davis. Elders Edwards and Jones preached for thie church, til 1847, when Elder Mark Allen was chosen and served until 1850, at which time Elder Michael Burkhalter was chosen and served til 1860, when Elder Jacob Hering was called and served til 1878, when Elder J.W. Barley was called and served til 1882, at which time Elder J. W. Griffin was called and served til 1893. Elders J. W. and J. S. Griffin, have served the church since 1882. This church passed resolutions of non-fellowship for absolute predestination of all things, including sin and the no change doctrine. This church is one of the pioneer Churches, and desires credit for the stability in the faith and practice of the Primitive Baptists in Texas.
* '''1865-1870''' {{RecordSearch|1989155|Texas, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records, 1865-1870}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Freedmen's Bureau Field Office Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images only


=== Funeral Homes  ===
*[http://www.churchangel.com/texas.htm Texas Christian Church Directory ]~ ChurchAngel
{{TX Funeral Homes Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.dioceseofbmt.org/parishes/index.html Catholic Parishes in Texas]
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<li>[https://www.queencityfuneralhome.com/ Queen City Funeral Home] in Queen City</li>
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=== Genealogies ===
==== Court ====
{{TX Genealogies Intro|Cass}}


=== Guardianship ===
==== Land  ====
{{TX Guardianship Intro|Cass}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
{{TX Land}}  
{{TX Land Intro|Cass}}
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== Local Histories ===
==== Local Histories ====
{{TX Histories Intro|Cass}}


* [https://everynameindex.com/free_indexes/texas_counties  Texas Indexes (about 20 counties)] at EveryNameIndex — Select the county
{{TX County Histories}}


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/museums.html Texas Museums]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; List of all museums in Texas&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
{{TX Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{TX Cass County}}}}
{{TX Maps Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/txmap.htm Texas Counties Map]. Click on the county to go to the  TXGenweb site
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395758&reqParentsLabel=Cass%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]


=== Migration ===
==== Maps  ====
{{TX Migration Intro|Cass}}


=== Military Records ===
[[Image:Txcass.jpg|600px|Txcass.jpg]]
{{TX Military Intro|Cass}}


''''' Texas Revolution '''''<br>
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/maps.html Historical Maps]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; From the Republic to the Turn of the Century&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
*'''1835 - 1845''' [http://www.tshaonline.org/supsites/military/rep_cont.htm Index to the Military Rolls of the Republic of Texas 1835-1845]  at Texas State Historical Association
*[http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/txmap.htm Texas Counties Map]. Click on the county to go to the Texas Genweb site


''''' Mexican-American War'''''<br>
==== Military  ====
*'''1845-1848''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2058 US American Volunteer Soldiers Mexican War 1845-1848] at Ancestry — index ($)
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1932381 Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers],&nbsp; 1861-1865 - FamilySearch<br>
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1932425 Texas, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers], 1861-1865 - FamilySearch<br>
*[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/apps/arc/pensions/ Confederate Pension Applications] ~ Texas State Library and Archives Commission
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/military.html Military Resources] ~ Links to research Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom&nbsp;~&nbsp;Hidden Ancestors
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/fallen_heroes.htm Fallen Heroes]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Partial Index of casualties from Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom ~ Hidden Ancestors
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/veterans/veterans.htm Honoring Our Veterans] ~ Partial index of veterans from Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom ~ Hidden Ancestors


''''' Civil War'''''<br>
==== Newspapers ====
* '''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932381|Texas, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images at partner site
* '''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932425|Texas, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images at partner site
*'''1838-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2059 Texas Muster Roll Index Cards 1838-1900] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/apps/arc/pensions/ Confederate Pension Applications] at Texas State Library and Archives Commission


''''' World War I'''''<br>
{{TX Newspaper Abstracts|Cass}}  
* '''1917-1920''' {{RecordSearch|2202707|Texas, World War I Records, 1917-1920}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, World War I Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
*[http://www.hometownnews.com/tx.htm Home Town News]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Index with links
{{TX Naturalization Intro|Cass}}
*[http://newslink.org/txnews.html Newslink]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Texas Newspaper List (sorted by publication frequency)
*[http://theoldentimes.com/oldtexas_main.html The Olden Times]&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp; Historic Texas News Online


* '''1906-1989''' {{RecordSearch|1389983|Texas Naturalization Records, 1906-1989}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
==== Obituaries  ====


=== Newspapers ===
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/obituaryresources.html Obituary Resources] ~ Links to research and locate obituaries ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
{{TX Newspapers Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/tx/obitstx.htm USGenWeb Archives Obituary Project]&nbsp;&nbsp;~&nbsp; Texas
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas] ~ African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources
*[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-TX-NDX.html Obituary Depot&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Citations
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/obituaries.html Obituary Project] ~ Hidden Ancestors
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function


*[https://www.w3newspapers.com/usa/texas/ w3newspapers] -  Texas Newspaper Index with links
==== Probate ====
*[http://newslink.org/txnews.html Newslink]  -  Texas Newspaper List (sorted by publication frequency)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171116200030/http://theoldentimes.com/index.html The Olden Times]  -  Historic Texas News Online
*[https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TDNP/ Texas Digital Newspaper Program] at The Portal to Texas History
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50076/ Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== Obituaries ===
{{TX Probate Intro}}  
{{TX Obituaries Intro|Cass}}


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/tx/obitstx.htm USGenWeb Archives Obituary Project] at  Texas
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Ancestry.com&nbsp; (subscription)
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2016287 Texas, Probate Records, 1800-1990] (images) - FamilySearch<br>


*[https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70050 Obituary Daily Times ] at  Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries (Ancestry)
<br>


=== Other Records ===
==== Taxation  ====
{{TX Other Records Intro|Cass}}


=== Periodicals ===
{{TX Tax Intro}}  
{{TX Periodicals Intro|Cass}}


=== Probate Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
{{TX Probate Intro|Cass}}


*'''1800-1990''' {{RecordSearch|2016287|Texas Probate Records, 1800-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images only
{{TX Vital Intro}}  
*'''1800-2000''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2115 Texas Wills and Probate Records 1800-2000] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records] Ancestry ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


=== School Records ===
===== Birth  =====
{{TX Schools Intro|Cass}}


=== Social Security Records ===
''Online Birth Indexes and Records''  
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index


=== Tax Records ===
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803956 Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935] (images and index) - FamilySearch<br>
{{TX Tax Intro|Cass}}
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1949342 Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997&nbsp;] (index)-&nbsp; FamilySearch<br>
*1840 - 1981 {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas Births and Christenings 1840-1981}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index


*'''1846-1910''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/texas-county-tax-rolls-1846-1910 Texas, County Tax Rolls 1846-1910] at Findmypast ($) — index & images
<br> ''Original Birth Records on Microfilm'' <br>


=== Vital Records ===
===== Marriage  =====
{{TX Vital Intro|Cass}}


==== Birth ====
''Online Marriage Indexes and Records''
{{TX Birth Intro|Cass}}


* '''1840-1981''' {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_marriage_records.htm Texas Marriage Records&nbsp; 1966 - 2005]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
* '''1903-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803987 Texas County Marriage Records, 1837-1977] - FamilySearch.&nbsp;&nbsp;Index to a variety of marriage records (registers, licenses, intentions to marry, etc.) from select counties in Texas.''<br>''  
* '''1903-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index; [https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/glossary/texas-birth-index Key to Texas County Codes]; ''Also at: [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8781/ Ancestry] ($)''
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1681052 Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973&nbsp;]&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;FamilySearch record collection
*'''1926-1995''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10008/texas-births-1926-1995?s=275764761 Texas Births, 1926-1995] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/2031191 Texas, Marriages, 1966-2010]&nbsp; &nbsp;- &nbsp;FamilySearch record collection
*1814 - 1909 and 1966 - 2011 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795 Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
*1837 - 1977 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60183 Texas Select County Marriage Index 1837-1977] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
''Original Marriage Records on Microfilm'' <br>


==== Marriage ====
===== Death  =====
{{TX Marriage Intro|Cass}}


*'''1802-2010''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=texas%2ctx Texas, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1320964 Texas Death Records 1890 – 1976 [with images]]<br>Name index and images of statewide death certificates, 1890-1976. The name index has been created by FamilySearch and is tied to images of the Texas death certificates. Few certificates are available prior to 1903.
*'''1814-2011'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795 Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011] at Ancestry — index ($)
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1949337 ''Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000''] (index) - FamilySearch<br>
*'''1837-1965''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20621/texas-marriages-1837-1965?s=275764761 Texas Marriages, 1837-1965] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1375599 Texas Death Index 1964 to 1998] [[Texas, Death Index, 1964-1998 (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] Name index to Texas Statewide Death Certificates or four million people who have died since 1964.
* '''1837-1965''' {{RecordSearch|1803985|Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1681049 Texas Deaths and Burials 1903 - 1973] &nbsp;(index) &nbsp;FamilySearch
* '''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*1977 - 1986 {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths 1977-1986}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
* '''1837-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*1903 - 1982 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?=2272 Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $
*'''1837-1977''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60183 Texas Select County Marriage Index 1837-1977] at Ancestry — index ($)
* '''1966-2010''' {{RecordSearch|2031191|Texas Marriages, 1966-2010}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Marriage Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*'''1966-2016''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10069/texas-marriages-divorces?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=dec19secondhalf&utm_content=dec19secondhalf Texas Marriages and Divorces] at MyHeritage — index ($)


==== Death ====
===== Divorce  =====
{{TX Death Intro|Cass}}


* '''1890-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_divorce_records.htm Texas Divorce Records&nbsp; 1968&nbsp;- 2005]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
* '''1903-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*[http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] Texas&nbsp; 1850 - 1930
* '''1903-2000''' {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas Death Index, 1903-2000}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*1968-2010 {{RecordSearch|2038378|Texas Divorce Index 1968-2010}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
* '''1977-1986''' {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Deaths, 1977-1986 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*1968 - 2011 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794 Texas Divorces 1968-2011] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
* '''1964-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
<br>
* '''1977-1986''' {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Deaths, 1977-1986 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images


==== Divorce ====
<br>
{{TX Divorce Intro|Cass}}


*'''1966-2016''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10069/texas-marriages-divorces?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=supersearch&tr_funnel=supersearch&tr_country=US&tr_creative=dec19secondhalf&utm_content=dec19secondhalf Texas Marriages and Divorces] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*[http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] Texas&nbsp; 1850 - 1930
* '''1968-2010''' {{RecordSearch|2038378|Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*'''1968-2011'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794 Texas Divorces 1968-2011] at Ancestry — index ($)


== Research Facilities ==
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{TX Research Facilities Intro|Cass}}


=== Archives ===
*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-TX-NDX.html Society Hill]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Links and addresses to Texas genealogical and historical societies
{{TX Archives Intro|Cass}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
==== Family History Centers<br>  ====
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/gilmer/1122-w-pine-st Gilmer Texas FamilySearch Center]
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/atlanta/1806-south-boggie-street Queen City Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/texarkana/3701-moores-lane Texarkana-New Boston Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.atlantalib.com/ Atlanta Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://mpcity.net/library/ Mt Pleasant Texas Public Library] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
*[[Queen City Texas Family History Center]] (Atlanta)<br>
{{TX Libraries Intro|Cass}}


=== Museums ===
<br>
{{TX Museums Intro|Cass}}


== Societies ==
== Web Sites  ==
{{TX Societies Intro|Cass}}
*'''Cass County Genealogical Society'''<br>101 W Hiram St<br>
Atlanta, TX 75551<br>[https://www.casscogensoc.org/WEB%20FILES/FRONT%20PAGE.htm Website]<br><br>


== Websites ==
*[http://txgenweb.org/ TXGenWeb project]. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select&nbsp;the county.
{{TX Websites Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com Hidden Ancestors]&nbsp; Information on Texas genealogy research as well as genealogy research in general.
*[http://usgwarchives.net/tx/txfiles.htm USGenWeb Texas Archives] Vital statistics, maps, obituaries, Bible records, tombstone transcriptions and many other records
*{{FHL|Texas%2C+Cass|subject|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}


* [https://www.txgenwebcounties.com/cass/ Cass TX GenWeb] part of [http://txgenweb.org/ TXGenWeb]
== References  ==
* [http://usgwarchives.net/tx/txfiles.htm USGWArchives TX]
* [http://www.linkpendium.com/cass-tx-genealogy/ Linkpedium Cass County, Texas]
* [https://www.frontiertimesmagazine.com/ Frontier Times Magazine]
* [https://www.historictexas.net/ Historic Texas]
* {{FSC Place IDNum|2803|Texas|Cass}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
<references />
{{TX Research Guides Intro|Cass}}


== References ==
{{Texas|Texas}}
<references />


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Guide to Cass County Texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.



Cass County, Texas
Map
Map of Texas highlighting Cass County
Location in the state of Texas
Map of the U.S. highlighting Texas
Location of Texas in the U.S.
Facts
Founded April 25, 1846
County Seat Linden
Courthouse


County Courthouse
[edit | edit source]

Cass County Courthouse
PO Box 468
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: 903.756.5071


County Clerk has some delayed birth records from 1873,
death records 1903-1933, marriage, probate and land  from
1846, school census 1932-1971 and military discharge records
 from 1917; District Court has divorce and court records[1]

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Cass County, Texas Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Texas Local Histories.

1846--Cass County was created 25 April 1846 from Bowie County. County seat: Linden [2]

The county was named for Lewis Cass, U.S. senator from Michigan. The county was originally named Cass County in honor of Lewis Cass, a United States Senator from Michigan who had favored the annexation of Texas. During the secession crisis Cass, who had formerly been known as a Northern man with Southern principles, resigned his post as secretary of state when President James Buchanan declined to defend the federal forts in Charleston, South Carolina. When word of his actions reached Texas, the name of the county was changed to Davis in honor of Jefferson Davis. The republican-controlled state legislature of 1871 changed the name back to Cass.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

There is an indefinite boundary line between Cass and Marion Counties.  They both share the extraction of natural resources and mineral tracts.  The USGS has not defined the boundary line.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

1933--Cass County Courthouse damaged by fire in August 1933. Courthouse rebuilt and enlarged. [3]

Places / Localities[edit | edit source]

Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Towns and Cities: | Atlanta | Avinger | Bloomburg | Domino | Douglassville | Hughes Springs | Linden | Marietta | Queen City | Kildare

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Bowie • Caddo Parish, Louisiana • Marion • Miller County, Arkansas • Morris

Red River CountyBowie CountyTitus CountyMorris CountyCass CountyUpshur CountyMarion CountyArkansasMiller CountyCaddo ParrishCamp CountyTX Cass 1.JPG

Resources[edit | edit source]

African American[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information. 


Online Grave Transcripts  Published Grave Transcripts  County Cemetery Directories

Findagrave.com

 Family History Library  Findagrave.com

Interment.net 

WorldCat Names in Stone 

USGenWeb 


  		Billion Graves

Billion Graves 


  		 

Cemeteries of Texas
 

Names in Stone 


 
See Texas Cemeteries for more information.


Additional Cemetery Sources[edit | edit source]

Church[edit | edit source]

Enon Church
Enon Primitive Baptist Church was constituted 7 June 1845, by Elders Spencer, Edwards and Charles Jones, near Havana, in Cass County, fifteen miles west of Line Ferry, on Sulphur River, with the following members: T.J. Foster, Elizabeth Barcraft, Rebecca Kolbe, Malissa Henson, and Bythena Davis. Elders Edwards and Jones preached for thie church, til 1847, when Elder Mark Allen was chosen and served until 1850, at which time Elder Michael Burkhalter was chosen and served til 1860, when Elder Jacob Hering was called and served til 1878, when Elder J.W. Barley was called and served til 1882, at which time Elder J. W. Griffin was called and served til 1893. Elders J. W. and J. S. Griffin, have served the church since 1882. This church passed resolutions of non-fellowship for absolute predestination of all things, including sin and the no change doctrine. This church is one of the pioneer Churches, and desires credit for the stability in the faith and practice of the Primitive Baptists in Texas.

Court[edit | edit source]

Land[edit | edit source]

After land was transferred to private ownership, subsequent transactions, including deeds and mortgages, have been recorded by the county. You can obtain copies of these land records by writing to the county clerk at the county courthouse. For more information, see Texas Land and Property.

The FamilySearch Catalog lists microfilm copies of deeds, trust deeds, and mortgages of many counties.


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Cass County, Texas Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Texas Local Histories.

  • Texas Museums  ~  List of all museums in Texas  ~  Hidden Ancestors

Maps[edit | edit source]

Txcass.jpg

Military[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Cass County, Texas Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:

TX Newspaper Abstracts (For instructions see WorldCat Online Catalog).

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Probate[edit | edit source]

Probate records of Texas counties were kept by the probate clerk, usually in "probate minutes."


Taxation[edit | edit source]

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths were recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. Copies can be obtained from the County Clerk's office, or order certified copies online or by mail at the Texas Vital Records State Department of Health. See Texas Vital Records for more information.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Online Birth Indexes and Records


Original Birth Records on Microfilm

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Online Marriage Indexes and Records

Original Marriage Records on Microfilm

Death[edit | edit source]
Divorce[edit | edit source]



Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

  • Society Hill  ~  Links and addresses to Texas genealogical and historical societies

Family History Centers
[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries


Web Sites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas. Page 660 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
  3. ↑ GenDisasters.com - Linden, TX Cass County Courthouse Fire, Aug 1933 http://www3.gendisasters.com/texas/10389/linden-tx-cass-county-courthouse-fire-aug-1933
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