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


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
|organized= 13 July 1846
|county seat= Linden
|parent county= [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]]
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|county1= [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]]
|county2= [[Caddo Parish, Louisiana Genealogy|Caddo (LA)]]
|county3= [[Marion County, Texas Genealogy|Marion]]
|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>
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== County Information ==


<br>{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Cass 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>
| adoption_sign = Adoption Hidden Ancestors
=== County Courthouse ===
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{{TX Courthouse Intro|Cass}}
| state = Texas
'''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>
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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>
| founded year = 1846
| founded date = April 25
| seat wl = Linden
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== County Courthouse<br> ==
=== Cass County, Texas Record Dates  ===
{{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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[http://www.co.cass.tx.us/ips/cms Cass County Courthouse]<br>PO Box 468<br>Linden, TX 75563<br>Phone: <span class="skype_c2c_print_container notranslate">903.756.5071</span><span id="skype_c2c_container" class="skype_c2c_container notranslate" dir="ltr" data-numbertocall="+19037565071" data-numbertype="paid" data-isfreecall="false" data-isrtl="false" data-ismobile="false"><span class="skype_c2c_highlighting_inactive_common" dir="ltr"><span class="skype_c2c_textarea_span" id="non_free_num_ui"><span class="skype_c2c_text_span">903.756.5071</span><span class="skype_c2c_free_text_span" /></span></span></span>  
=== 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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<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>  
=== Boundary Changes ===
 
{{TX Boundary Changes Intro|Cass}}
County Clerk
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P.O. Box 449<br>Linden 75563<br>Phone: <span class="skype_c2c_print_container notranslate">903-756-5071</span><span id="skype_c2c_container" class="skype_c2c_container notranslate" dir="ltr" data-numbertocall="+19037565071" data-numbertype="paid" data-isfreecall="false" data-isrtl="false" data-ismobile="false"><span class="skype_c2c_highlighting_inactive_common" dir="ltr"><span class="skype_c2c_textarea_span" id="non_free_num_ui"><span class="skype_c2c_text_span">903-756-5071</span><span class="skype_c2c_free_text_span" /></span></span></span><br>Fax: 903-756-8057
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* '''Parent County(s):''' Created from [[Bowie County, Texas Genealogy|Bowie]] County, on 25 Apr 1846.<br>
<br>District Clerk
* '''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.
P.O. Box 510<br>Linden 75563<br>Phone: <span class="skype_c2c_print_container notranslate">903-756-7514</span><span id="skype_c2c_container" class="skype_c2c_container notranslate" dir="ltr" data-numbertocall="+19037567514" data-numbertype="paid" data-isfreecall="false" data-isrtl="false" data-ismobile="false"><span class="skype_c2c_highlighting_inactive_common" dir="ltr"><span class="skype_c2c_textarea_span" id="non_free_num_ui"><span class="skype_c2c_text_span">903-756-7514</span><span class="skype_c2c_free_text_span" /></span></span></span><br>Fax: 903-756-5253<br><br>
*[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
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== History  ==
 
==== Parent County  ====
{{TX County Histories}}
<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>
==== Boundary Changes  ====
 
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.


==== Record Loss  ====
=== Populated Places ===
{{TX Populated Places Intro|Cass}}


'''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>
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,
accessed 31 March 2019.</ref>


== Places / Localities  ==
{{populated places
'''Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog'''
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*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Avinger|place|disp=Avinger}}
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta,_Texas Atlanta]
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Bryans Mill|place|disp=Bryans Mill}}
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hughes_Springs,_Texas Hughes Springs]‡</div>
*{{FHL|United States, Texas, Cass, Douglassville|place|disp=Douglassville}}
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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>


==== Populated Places  ====
=== History Timeline ===
{{TX Historical Timeline Intro|Cass}}


'''Towns and Cities: '''| Atlanta | Avinger | Bloomburg | Domino | Douglassville | Hughes Springs | Linden | Marietta | Queen City | Kildare
== Resources ==
{{TX Resources Intro|Cass}}


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{TX Bible Intro|Cass}}


[[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]]
=== Biographies  ===
<center>{{TX Cass County, Texas Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
{{TX Biographies Intro|Cass}}


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


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


Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information.&nbsp;
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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="#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>
[http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2665 Findagrave.com]<br>
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*[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]
| bgcolor="#eddffb" | {{FHL|473689|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}&nbsp;
* [http://texasgravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=34 TX Gravestones]
| bgcolor="#e9f1ea" | [http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=csr&CScn=&CScntry=4&CSst=46&CScnty=2553 Findagrave.com]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/cass.html TX Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [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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[http://www.interment.net/us/tx/index.htm Interment.net]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  
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* {{FSC|United States, Texas, Cass - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=169184565|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3ACemeteries+Texas+Cass+County.&qt=results_page WorldCat]
 
| 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>
[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/texas.html USGenWeb]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  
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* [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]
<span style="line-height: 1.5em;" />  
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395758&reqParentsLabel=Cass%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
 
| 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>
[http://billiongraves.com/pages/search/index.php#cemetery Billion Graves]<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">&nbsp;</span>  
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=== Census Records ===
{{TX Census Intro|Cass}}


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* '''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
[http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Etx/Cass/ListCass.html Cemeteries of Texas]<br>
|1860= 8411
|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>


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=== Church Records ===
{{TX Church Intro|Cass}}


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'''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]
| colspan="3" | See [[Texas Cemeteries|Texas Cemeteries]] for more information.
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''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[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 ===
{{TX Court Intro|Cass}}


===== Additional Cemetery Sources  =====
=== Directories ===
{{TX Directories Intro|Cass}}
*'''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://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/texas.html Tombstone Transcription Project] ~ Partial transcription of cemetery tombstones ~ USGenWeb
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
*[http://www.historictexas.net/cemeteries/1-countytables.htm Texas Historic Cemeteries] ~ Partial indexes to historic cemeteries
{{TX Emigration Intro|Cass}}
*[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.


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


{{TX Church Intro}}  
''''' African Americans'''''<br>
* '''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


'''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.
=== Funeral Homes  ===
 
{{TX Funeral Homes Intro|Cass}}
*[http://www.churchangel.com/texas.htm Texas Christian Church Directory ]~ ChurchAngel
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*[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>
</ul>
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==== Court ====
=== Genealogies ===
{{TX Genealogies Intro|Cass}}


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


{{TX Land}}
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{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]


==== Naturalization and Citizenship ====
=== Local Histories ===
*1906 - 1989  {{RecordSearch|1389983|Texas, Naturalization Records, 1906-1989}} — index and images
{{TX Histories Intro|Cass}}


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


{{TX County Histories}}  
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{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]]


*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/museums.html Texas Museums]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; List of all museums in Texas&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
=== Migration ===
{{TX Migration Intro|Cass}}


==== Maps  ====
=== Military Records ===
{{TX Military Intro|Cass}}


[[Image:Txcass.jpg|600px|Txcass.jpg]]  
''''' Texas Revolution '''''<br>
*'''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.hiddenancestors.com/maps.html Historical Maps]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; From the Republic to the Turn of the Century&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
''''' Mexican-American War'''''<br>
*[http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/txmap.htm Texas Counties Map]. Click on the county to go to the Texas Genweb site
*'''1845-1848''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2058 US American Volunteer Soldiers Mexican War 1845-1848] at Ancestry — index ($)


==== Military  ====
''''' Civil War'''''<br>
*1838 - 1900 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2059 Texas Muster Roll Index Cards 1838-1900] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index and images $
* '''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
*1845 - 1848 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2058 US American Volunteer Soldiers Mexican War 1845-1848] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
* '''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
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1932381 Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers],&nbsp; 1861-1865 - FamilySearch<br>
*'''1838-1900'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2059 Texas Muster Roll Index Cards 1838-1900] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[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] at Texas State Library and Archives Commission
*[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


==== Newspapers  ====
''''' World War I'''''<br>
* '''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


{{TX Newspaper Abstracts|Cass}}  
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{TX Naturalization Intro|Cass}}


*[http://www.hometownnews.com/tx.htm Home Town News]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Index with links
* '''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
*[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


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


*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/obituaryresources.html Obituary Resources] ~ Links to research and locate obituaries ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
*[https://www.w3newspapers.com/usa/texas/ w3newspapers] -  Texas Newspaper Index with links
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/tx/obitstx.htm USGenWeb Archives Obituary Project]&nbsp;&nbsp;~&nbsp; Texas  
*[http://newslink.org/txnews.html Newslink] -  Texas Newspaper List (sorted by publication frequency)
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas] ~ African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171116200030/http://theoldentimes.com/index.html The Olden Times]   -  Historic Texas News Online
*[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-TX-NDX.html Obituary Depot&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Citations
*[https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TDNP/ Texas Digital Newspaper Program] at The Portal to Texas History
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/obituaries.html Obituary Project] ~ Hidden Ancestors
*'''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 ($)
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function


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


{{TX Probate Intro}}
*[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://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70050 Obituary Daily Times ] at  Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries (Ancestry)
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2016287 Texas, Probate Records, 1800-1990] (images) - FamilySearch<br>


<br>
=== Other Records ===
{{TX Other Records Intro|Cass}}


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


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


==== Vital Records ====
*'''1800-1990''' {{RecordSearch|2016287|Texas Probate Records, 1800-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images only
*'''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]


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


===== Birth  =====
=== Social Security 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


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


*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1803956 Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935] (images and index) - FamilySearch<br>
*'''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
*[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


<br> ''Original Birth Records on Microfilm'' <br>
=== Vital Records ===
{{TX Vital Intro|Cass}}


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


''Online Marriage Indexes and Records''  
* '''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
* '''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
* '''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] ($)''
*'''1926-1995''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10008/texas-births-1926-1995?s=275764761 Texas Births, 1926-1995] at MyHeritage — index ($)


*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_marriage_records.htm Texas Marriage Records&nbsp; 1966 - 2005]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
==== Marriage ====
*[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>''
{{TX Marriage Intro|Cass}}
*[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
*[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>


===== Death  =====
*'''1802-2010''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=texas%2ctx Texas, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1814-2011'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795 Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011] at Ancestry — index ($)
*'''1837-1965''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20621/texas-marriages-1837-1965?s=275764761 Texas Marriages, 1837-1965] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
* '''1837-1965''' {{RecordSearch|1803985|Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
* '''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
* '''1837-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*'''1837-1977''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60183 Texas Select County Marriage Index 1837-1977] at Ancestry — index ($)
* '''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 ($)


*[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.
==== Death ====
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1949337 ''Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000''] (index) - FamilySearch<br>
{{TX Death Intro|Cass}}
*[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.
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1681049 Texas Deaths and Burials 1903 - 1973] &nbsp;(index) &nbsp;FamilySearch
*1977 - 1986 {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths 1977-1986}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*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 $


===== Divorce  =====
* '''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
* '''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
* '''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
* '''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
* '''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
* '''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


*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_divorce_records.htm Texas Divorce Records&nbsp; 1968&nbsp;- 2005]&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
==== Divorce ====
*[http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] Texas&nbsp; 1850 - 1930
{{TX Divorce Intro|Cass}}
*1968-2010 {{RecordSearch|2038378|Texas Divorce Index 1968-2010}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch.org] — index
*1968 - 2011 [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794 Texas Divorces 1968-2011] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] — index $
<br>


<br>
*'''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 ($)
* '''1968-2010''' {{RecordSearch|2038378|Texas Divorce Index, 1968-2010}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Divorce Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*'''1968-2011'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8794 Texas Divorces 1968-2011] at Ancestry — index ($)


*[http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] Texas&nbsp; 1850 - 1930
== Research Facilities ==
{{TX Research Facilities Intro|Cass}}


== Societies and Libraries  ==
=== Archives ===
Cass County Genealogical Society<br> P.O. Box 880<br> Atlanta 75551-0880<br>
{{TX Archives Intro|Cass}}
[http://www.casscogensoc.org/WEB%20FILES/FRONT%20PAGE.htm Cass County Website]<br><br>
*[http://www.daddezio.com/society/hill/SH-TX-NDX.html Society Hill]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Links and addresses to Texas genealogical and historical societies


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


{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/gilmer/1122-w-pine-st Gilmer Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[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


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


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


== Web Sites  ==
== Societies ==
{{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>


*[http://txgenweb.org/ TXGenWeb project]. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select&nbsp;the county.
== Websites ==
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com Hidden Ancestors]&nbsp; Information on Texas genealogy research as well as genealogy research in general.
{{TX Websites Intro|Cass}}
*[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}}


== References  ==
* [https://www.txgenwebcounties.com/cass/ Cass TX GenWeb] part of [http://txgenweb.org/ TXGenWeb]
* [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.


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== Research Guides ==
{{TX Research Guides Intro|Cass}}


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== References ==
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[[Category:Cass County, Texas]]

Latest revision as of 07:26, 24 May 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Linden
Organized: 13 July 1846
Parent County(s): Bowie
Neighboring Counties
Bowie • Caddo (LA) • Marion • Miller (AR) • Morris
See County Maps
Courthouse
Texas, Cass County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Tx-cass.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

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.[1]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Cass County Courthouse
604 Highway 8 North
Linden, TX 75563
Phone: 903-756-7514
Cass County Website

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[2]

Cass County, Texas Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[3]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1873 1846 1903 1846 1846 1846 1829
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1903. General compliance by the 1930s.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

  • 1933--Cass County Courthouse damaged by fire in August 1933. Courthouse rebuilt and enlarged. [4]

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • Parent County(s): Created from Bowie County, on 25 Apr 1846.
  • County Seat: Linden[5]
  • 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.
  • Texas Individual County Chronologies - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
  • Texas Historical Borders - Map at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; Also at: mapofus.org - animated maps illustrating Texas county boundary changes

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]

Cities
Towns
Unincorporated communities

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Cass County, Texas online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Texas Cemeteries for more information.

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
18504,991
—
18608,41168.5%
18708,8755.5%
188016,72488.4%
189022,55434.9%
190022,8411.3%
191027,58720.8%
192030,0418.9%
193030,0300%
194033,49611.5%
195026,732−20.2%
196023,496−12.1%
197024,1332.7%
198029,43021.9%
199029,9821.9%
200030,4381.5%
201030,4640.1%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".


Church Records[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.


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  • Cass County Genealogical Society
    101 W Hiram St

Atlanta, TX 75551
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  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cass County, Texas," in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_County,_Texas. accessed 07/30/2019
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas. Page 660 At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Cass County, Texas . Page 658-677 At various libraries (WorldCat); 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.
  4. ↑ GenDisasters.com - Linden, TX Cass County Courthouse Fire, Aug 1933 http://www.gendisasters.com/texas/10389/linden-tx-cass-county-courthouse-fire-aug-1933
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FSC Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Cass County, Texas," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_County,_Texas, accessed 31 March 2019.
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