Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

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Texas, United States
Flag of Texas
Location of Texas
Record Description
Record Type	Membership Applications
Collection years	1893-2010
FamilySearch Resources
Texas Guided Research
Texas Record Finder
Texas Research Tips and Strategies
Step-by-Step Texas Research, 1880-Present
Texas Genealogy
Texas Archives and Libraries
FamilySearch Catalog
Related Websites
Sons of the Republic of Texas
Texas State Historical Association

What Is in This Collection?

The Sons of the Republic of Texas (“SRT”) consists of members who are direct lineal descendants of those that settled the Republic of Texas prior to February 19, 1846, when Texas merged with the United States. Membership in the SRT began in April 1893. These records contain original membership applications and their supporting documentation. The original records are available at the Society's headquarters at Bay City, Texas. Records are arranged by application number and applicant name.

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• Bride's Full Maiden Name
• Bride's Age
• Race of Bride
• Bride's Birthplace
• Bride's Father's full name
• Bride's Mother's full maiden name
• Groom's full name
• Groom's Age
• Groom's Birth Place
• Groom's Father's full name
• Groom's Mother's full maiden name
• Marriage date

The key genealogical facts found in a death certificate generally include:

• Full Name of deceased
• Gender
• Date and place of Death
• Race
• Age when died
• Date of Birth
• Place of Death
• Married, Never Married, Widowed or Divorced
• Social Security Number
• Occupation
• Name of Hospital
• Cause of Death
• Name of Father
• Maiden Name of Mother
• Place and Date of Burial

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Research Helps

The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Texas.

• Texas Guided Research
• Texas Record Finder
• Texas Research Tips and Strategies
• Step-by-Step Texas Research, 1880-Present

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