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Guide to '''Shackelford County Texas genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Shackelford 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= October 12, 1874
|county seat= Albany
|parent county= [[Young County, Texas Genealogy|Young Territory]]
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|county1= [[Callahan County, Texas Genealogy|Callahan]]
|county2= [[Eastland County, Texas Genealogy|Eastland]]
|county3= [[Haskell County, Texas Genealogy|Haskell]]
|county4= [[Jones County, Texas Genealogy|Jones]]
|county5= [[Stephens County, Texas Genealogy|Stephens]]
|county6= [[Taylor County, Texas Genealogy|Taylor]]
|county7= [[Throckmorton County, Texas Genealogy|Throckmorton]]</br><center>[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


<br>{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Shackelford County
The county was named for Dr. Jack Shackelford, a Virginia physician who equipped soldiers at his own expense to fight in the Texas Revolution. The county is located in the northwest area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Shackelford, Texas" in "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackelford_County,_Texas.'' accessed 11/26/2019</ref> The first permanent settler arrived in 1858 and Fort Griffin was established in 1867.
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| founded year = 1858
| founded date = February 1
| seat wl = Albany
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== County Courthouse ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{TX Courthouse Intro|Shackelford}}
'''Shackelford County Courthouse'''<br>225 S Main St<br>Albany, TX 76430<br>Phone: 325-762-9415<br>[https://www.shackelfordcounty.org/ Shackelford County Website]<br><br>
County Clerk has birth records from 1903, marriage and land records from 1874, death and probate records from 1875, court records from 1899 and divorce records.<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Shackelford County, Texas. Page 673 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


[http://www.co.shackelford.tx.us/ips/cms Shackelford County Courthouse]<br> PO Box 247; <br>Albany, TX 76430-0247<br>Phone: 915.762.2232&nbsp;<br><br>County Clerk has birth records from 1903, marriage and land records from 1874, <br>death and probate&nbsp;records from 1875, court records from 1899 and divorce records<ref name="HBG">''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Shackelford County, Texas. Page 673 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>  
=== Shackelford County, Texas Record Dates  ===
{{TX Record Dates Intro|Shackelford}}
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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), Shackelford 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" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Shackelford County, Texas Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1903
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1874
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1875
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1899
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1874
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1875
| 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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== History  ==
=== Record Loss ===
{{TX Record Loss Intro|Shackelford}}
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


The first permanent settler arrived in 1858 and Fort Griffin was established in 1867.  
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{TX Boundary Changes Intro|Shackelford}}
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* '''Parent County(s):''' Created from [[Young County, Texas Genealogy|Young Territory]] on February 1, 1858.<br>
* '''County Seat:''' Albany<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>
*[https://www.mapofus.org/texas/ Interactive Map of Texas County Formation History]  (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Texas county boundary changes
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/TX_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#SHACKELFORD Shackelford County, Texas Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library
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==== Parent County  ====
=== Populated Places ===
{{TX Populated Places Intro|Shackelford}}
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'''1858--'''Shackelford County was created 1 February 1858 from [[Bosque County, Texas|Bosque]] County. '''County seat:''' Albany <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
'''Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog'''


==== Boundary Changes  ====
*{{FSC|United States, Texas, Shackelford, Albany|place|disp=Albany}}
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For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://Texas.hometownlocator.com/tx/Shackelford Hometown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Shackelford County, Texas," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackelford_County,_Texas,
Last accessed 22 August 2019.</ref>


See an interactive map of Shackelford County [http://www.genealogyinc.com/texas/maps/ boundary changes].  
{{populated places
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Texas Albany] (county seat)</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lueders,_Texas Lueders]‡</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moran,_Texas Moran]</div>
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<p>‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties</p>


==== Record Loss  ====
=== History Timeline ===
{{TX Historical Timeline Intro|Shackelford}}


== Places / Localities  ==
== Resources ==
{{TX Resources Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Populated Places  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{TX Bible Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Neighboring Counties ====
=== Biographies ===
{{TX Biographies Intro|Shackelford}}


*[[Callahan County, Texas|Callahan]]
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
*[[Eastland County, Texas|Eastland]]
{{TX Business Records Intro|Shackelford}}
*[[Haskell County, Texas|Haskell]]
*[[Jones County, Texas|Jones]]
*[[Stephens County, Texas|Stephens]]
*[[Taylor County, Texas|Taylor]]
*[[Throckmorton County, Texas|Throckmorton]]


== Resources  ==
=== Cemeteries ===
{{TX Cemeteries Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Cemeteries  ====
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;  "
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Shackelford County, Texas''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Shackelford+County%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_2728 Find a Grave]
* [https://billiongraves.com/search/results?&cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Texas&cemetery_county=Shackelford&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/shackelford.html Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://texasgravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=209 TX Gravestones Photo Project]
* [http://www.cemeteries-of-tx.com/Wtx/Shackelford/ListShackelford.html Cemeteries of TX]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm  USGenWeb Archives]
* [http://theusgenweb.org/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/cemeteries.html TX GenWeb]
* [http://www.namesinstone.com/CemeteryList.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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* {{FSC|427769|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?qt=worldcat_org_all&q=Cemeteries%2C+Shackelford+County%2C+Texas WorldCat]
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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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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Shackelford+County%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_2728 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=393345&reqParentsLabel=Shackelford%2C%20Texas%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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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://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/albany1.txt Albany Cemetery&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; transcription
=== Census Records ===
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/dennis.txt Dennis Cemetery]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; transcription
{{TX Census Intro|Shackelford}}
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/jhnsn.txt Johnson Cemetery&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; transcription
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/lueders.txt Lueders Cemetery&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; transcription
*[http://files.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/cemeteries/lynch.txt Lynch Cemetery]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; transcription
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/texas/texas.html Tombstone Transcription Project] ~ Partial transcription of cemetery tombstones ~ USGenWeb
*[http://www.historictexas.net/cemeteries/1-countytables.htm Texas Historic Cemeteries] ~ Partial indexes to historic cemeteries
*[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.


<br>
{{US Census population
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackelford_County,_Texas#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860= 44
|1870= 455
|1880= 2037
|1890= 2012
|1900= 2461
|1910= 4201
|1920= 4960
|1930= 6695
|1940= 6211
|1950= 5001
|1960= 3990
|1970= 3323
|1980= 3915
|1990= 3316
|2000= 3302
|2010= 3378
}}
* '''1850-1930''' [http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ US GenWeb Census Project] Texas


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


*[http://www.churchangel.com/texas.htm Texas Christian Church Directory ]~ ChurchAngel
*[https://www.churchfinder.com/churches/tx Christian Church Directory for Texas] at ChurchFinder
*[http://www.dioceseofbmt.org/parishes/index.html Catholic Parishes in Texas]
*[https://www.catholicdirectory.com/united-states/texas Catholic Parishes in Texas]


==== Court  ====
''' List of Churches and Church Parishes'''<br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=393345&reqParentsLabel=Shackelford%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>


==== Land  ====
=== Court Records ===
{{TX Court Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Local Histories  ====
=== Directories ===
{{TX County Histories}}
{{TX Directories Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.txgenweb4.org/txshackelford/markers.htm Shackelford County Historical Markers]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; TXGenWeb
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/museums.html Texas Museums]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; List of all museums in Texas&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
{{TX Emigration Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Maps  ====
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{TX Ethnic Groups Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.txgenweb4.org/txshackelford/countymap.htm 1895 Shackelford County Map&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; TXGenWeb
''''' African Americans'''''<br>
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/maps.html Historical Maps]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; From the Republic to the Turn of the Century&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
* '''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  ===
{{TX Funeral Homes Intro|Shackelford}}
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{TX Genealogies Intro|Shackelford}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{TX Guardianship Intro|Shackelford}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{TX Land Intro|Shackelford}}
''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 ===
{{TX Histories Intro|Shackelford}}
 
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~txshacke/markers.htm Shackelford County Historical Markers] Rootsweb
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{TX Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{TX Shackelford County}}}}
{{TX Maps Intro|Shackelford}}
*[http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/txmap.htm Texas Counties Map]. Click on the county to go to the TXGenWeb site,
*[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=393345&reqParentsLabel=Shackelford%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 ===
{{TX Migration Intro|Shackelford}}
=== Military Records ===
{{TX Military Intro|Shackelford}}
*'''1838-1900''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2059 Texas Muster Roll Index Cards 1838-1900] at Ancestry ($) — index and images
''''' Mexican-American War'''''<br>
*'''1845-1848''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2058 US American Volunteer Soldiers Mexican War 1845-1848] at Ancestry ($) — index
''''' Civil War'''''<br>
* '''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
*[https://www.tsl.texas.gov/apps/arc/pensions/ Confederate Pension Applications] at Texas State Library and Archives Commission
''''' 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
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{TX Naturalization Intro|Shackelford}}
=== Newspapers ===
{{TX Newspapers Intro|Shackelford}}
*'''1883''' [http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm The Albany Echo transcriptions] at USGenWeb Archives Project
*[http://www.newspaperarchive.com/ Newspaperarchive.com] ($) has historical newspapers available on-line. Their database has digitized [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?cntry=7&st=94&ci=30 {{nowrap|Abilene newspapers}}] that may include residents from Shackelford County.
*[https://www.w3newspapers.com/usa/texas/ w3newspapers] - Texas Newspaper Index with links
*[http://newslink.org/txnews.html Newslink] - Texas Newspaper List (sorted by publication frequency)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171116200030/http://theoldentimes.com/index.html The Olden Times] - Historic Texas News Online
*[https://texashistory.unt.edu/explore/collections/TDNP/ Texas Digital Newspaper Program] at The Portal to Texas History
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50076/ Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
=== Obituaries ===
{{TX Obituaries Intro|Shackelford}}
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm Shackelford County Obituaries] at USGenWeb Archives Project
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/obits/tx/obitstx.htm USGenWeb Archives Obituary Project] - Texas
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times] - Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function at Ancestry ($).
=== Other Records ===
{{TX Other Records Intro|Shackelford}}
=== Periodicals ===
{{TX Periodicals Intro|Shackelford}}
=== Probate Records ===
{{TX Probate Intro|Shackelford}}
* '''1800-1990''' {{RecordSearch|2016287|Texas Probate Records, 1800-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Images only
*'''1800-2000''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2115 Texas Wills and Probate Records 1800-2000] at Ancestry ($) — index and images
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records] at Ancestry ($)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
=== School Records ===
{{TX Schools Intro|Shackelford}}
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry ($) — 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
=== Tax Records ===
{{TX Tax Intro|Shackelford}}
*'''1846-1910''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/texas-county-tax-rolls-1846-1910 Texas, County Tax Rolls 1846-1910] at Findmypast ($) — index and images
=== Vital Records ===
{{TX Vital Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Military  ====
==== Birth ====
{{TX Birth Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.txgenweb4.org/txshackelford/pensioners.htm Shackelford County Confederate Pensioners]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; TXGenWeb
* '''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
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/military.html Military Resources] ~ Links to research Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom&nbsp;~&nbsp;Hidden Ancestors
* '''1903-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/fallen_heroes.htm Fallen Heroes]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Partial Index of casualties from Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom ~ Hidden Ancestors
*'''1926-1995''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10008/texas-births-1926-1995?s=275764761 Texas Births, 1926-1995] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/veterans/veterans.htm Honoring Our Veterans] ~ Partial index of veterans from Civil War to Operation Enduring Freedom ~ Hidden Ancestors


==== Newspapers  ====
==== Marriage ====
{{TX Newspaper Abstracts|Shackelford}}  
{{TX Marriage Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.newspaperarchive.com/ Newspaperarchive.com] ($) has historical newspapers available on-line. Their database has digitized [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?cntry=7&st=94&ci=30 {{nowrap|Abilene newspapers}}] that may include residents from Shackelford County.
*'''1802-2010''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=texas%2ctx Texas, United States Marriages] at Findmypast ($) — index
*Wikipedia has a list of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_online_newspaper_archives online newspaper archives] for Texas.
*'''1814-2011''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8795 Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011] at Ancestry ($) — index
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm The Albany Echo 1883 transcriptions&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Archives Project
* '''1837-1965''' {{RecordSearch|1803985|Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*[http://www.hometownnews.com/tx.htm Home Town News]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Index with links
* '''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index
*[http://newslink.org/txnews.html Newslink]&nbsp; -&nbsp; Texas Newspaper List (sorted by publication frequency)
* '''1837-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; Index and images
*[http://theoldentimes.com/oldtexas_main.html The Olden Times]&nbsp;&nbsp; -&nbsp;&nbsp; Historic Texas News Online
*'''1837-1977''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60183 Texas Select County Marriage Index 1837-1977] at Ancestry ($) — 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


==== Obituaries  ====
==== Death ====
{{TX Death Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm Shackelford County Obituaries]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Archives Project
* '''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.hiddenancestors.com/obituaryresources.html Obituary Resources] ~ Links to research and locate obituaries ~&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.usgwarchives.net/obits/tx/obitstx.htm USGenWeb Archives Obituary Project]&nbsp;&nbsp;~&nbsp; Texas  
*'''1903-1982''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2272 Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982] at Ancestry ($) — index and images
*[http://www.afrigeneas.com/drdb/ Afrigeneas] ~ African American death notices, obituaries and funeral programs compiled by users from current newspapers and historical sources
* '''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
*[http://www.daddezio.com/obituary/depot/OB-TX-NDX.html Obituary Depot&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Texas Newspaper Citations
* '''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
*[http://www.hiddenancestors.com/obituaries.html Obituary Project] ~ Hidden Ancestors
* '''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.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obituary/ Obituary Daily Times&nbsp;] ~&nbsp; Citations to over 15,000,000 obituaries including interactive search function


==== Probate  ====
==== Divorce ====
{{TX Probate Intro}}  
{{TX Divorce Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=36 Search Tax, Criminal, Land and Wills Records]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Ancestry.com&nbsp; (subscription)
*'''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


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== Research Facilities ==
{{TX Research Facilities Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Taxation  ====
=== Archives ===
{{TX Archives Intro|Shackelford}}


==== Vital Records  ====
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{TX Vital Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://www.familysearch.org/searchapi/search/collection/1375599 Texas Death Index 1964 to 1998] [no images] Name index to Texas Statewide Death Certificates or four million people who have died since 1964.
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/abilene/3325-north-12th-street Abilene Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[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.
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/tx/graham/740-us-hwy-380e Graham Texas FamilySearch Center]
*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_marriage_records.htm Texas Marriage Records&nbsp; 1966 - 2005]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
*[https://www.crossplainslibrary.com/ Cross Plains Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[http://www.texas.hiddenancestors.com/texas_divorce_records.htm Texas Divorce Records&nbsp; 1968&nbsp;- 2005]&nbsp;&nbsp; ~&nbsp; Hidden Ancestors
*[http://www.usgwcensus.org/states/texas/ USGenWeb Census Project] ~ Texas&nbsp; 1850 - 1930


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=== Libraries ===
{{TX Libraries Intro|Shackelford}}


== Societies and Libraries  ==
'''Shackelford County Library'''<br>402 North 2nd St<br>PO Box 445<br>Albany, TX 76430<br> [http://librarytechnology.org/libraries/library.pl?id=24787 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
=== Museums ===
{{TX Museums Intro|Shackelford}}


== Web Sites  ==
== Societies ==
{{TX Societies Intro|Shackelford}}


*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm Shackelford County Archives]&nbsp; ~&nbsp; USGenWeb Archives Project
== Websites ==
*[http://www.txgenweb4.org/txshackelford/ Shackelford County]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;~&nbsp; TXGenWeb
{{TX Websites Intro|Shackelford}}
*[http://txgenweb.org/ TXGenWeb project]. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select&nbsp;the county.
*[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+Shackelford|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}


== References  ==
* [http://theusgenweb.org/tx/shackelford/ Shackelford TX GenWeb] part of [http://www.txgenweb.org/county.htm TXGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/shackelford/shacktoc.htm Shackelford USGWArchives] part of [http://www.usgwarchives.net/tx/txcounties.htm USGWArchives Texas Counties]
* [http://genealogytrails.com/tex/panhandle2/shackelford/ Shackelford County] Genealogy Trails
* [https://www.frontiertimesmagazine.com/ Frontier Times Magazine]
* [https://www.historictexas.net/ Historic Texas]
* {{FSC Place IDNum|942|Texas|Shackelford}} – 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.


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


{{Texas|Texas}}
== References ==
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[[Category:Shackelford_County,_Texas]]
{{Texas|Texas}}
[[Category:Shackelford County, Texas]]
[[Category:Texas Counties]]

Latest revision as of 09:12, 22 May 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Albany
Organized: October 12, 1874
Parent County(s): Young Territory
Neighboring Counties
Callahan • Eastland • Haskell • Jones • Stephens • Taylor • Throckmorton
See County Maps
Courthouse
Texas, Shackelford County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Tx-shackelford.png

County Information

Description

The county was named for Dr. Jack Shackelford, a Virginia physician who equipped soldiers at his own expense to fight in the Texas Revolution. The county is located in the northwest area of the state.[1] The first permanent settler arrived in 1858 and Fort Griffin was established in 1867.

County Courthouse

Shackelford County Courthouse
225 S Main St
Albany, TX 76430
Phone: 325-762-9415
Shackelford County Website

County Clerk has birth records from 1903, marriage and land records from 1874, death and probate records from 1875, court records from 1899 and divorce records.[2]

Shackelford County, Texas Record Dates

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
1903 1874 1875 1899 1874 1875 1829
*Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1903. General compliance by the 1930s.

Record Loss

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes

Populated Places

Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog

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:[5]

Cities

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

History Timeline

Resources

Bible Records

Biographies

Business, Commerce, and Occupations

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Shackelford 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

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
186044
—
1870455934.1%
18802,037347.7%
18902,012−1.2%
19002,46122.3%
19104,20170.7%
19204,96018.1%
19306,69535.0%
19406,211−7.2%
19505,001−19.5%
19603,990−20.2%
19703,323−16.7%
19803,91517.8%
19903,316−15.3%
20003,302−0.4%
20103,3782.3%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

Church Records

List of Churches and Church Parishes

Court Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups

African Americans

Funeral Homes

Genealogies

Guardianship

Land and Property Records

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories

Local histories are available for Shackelford County and may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information.

Maps and Gazetteers

Haskell CountyThrockmorton CountyStephens CountyEastland CountyCallahan CountyTaylor CountyJones CountyTX SHACKELFORD.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration

Military Records

Mexican-American War

Civil War

World War I

Naturalization and Citizenship

Newspapers

Obituaries

Other Records

Periodicals

Probate Records

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

School Records

Social Security Records

Tax Records

Vital Records

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

Marriage

Death

Divorce

Research Facilities

Archives

FamilySearch Centers

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

Libraries

Shackelford County Library
402 North 2nd St
PO Box 445
Albany, TX 76430
Website

Museums

Societies

Websites

Research Guides

References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Shackelford, Texas" in "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackelford_County,_Texas. accessed 11/26/2019
  2. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Shackelford County, Texas. Page 673 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), Shackelford 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. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002).At various libraries (WorldCat); FSC Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Shackelford County, Texas," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackelford_County,_Texas, Last accessed 22 August 2019.
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