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== What Is in This Collection?  ==
 
== What Is in the 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.  
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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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.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

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What Can These Records Tell Me?

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

  • 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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How Do I Analyze the Results?

Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

What Do I Do Next?

Indexes and transcriptions may not include all the data found in the original records. Look at the actual image of the record, if you can, to verify the information and to find additional information.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

  • Use the ages listed to determine approximate birth dates and find the family in the censuses.
  • Use the information found in the record to find church and vital records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records.
  • Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration records.
  • Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.
  • Church Records were kept years before counties began keeping records. They are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.

I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking For, What Now?

  • If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives.
  • If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county.
  • Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name.
  • Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for these names as well.
  • Check the info box above for additional FamilySearch websites and related websites that may assist you in finding similar records.

Research Helps

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

Citing This Collection

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