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== Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | == Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
=== Birth === | === Birth === | ||
*'''1840-1981''' {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | *'''1840-1981''' {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1903-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free, includes images | *'''1903-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Birth Certificates - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free, includes images | ||
*'''1903-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas, Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | *'''1903-1997''' {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas, Birth Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1903-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8781/ Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997] at Ancestry - index and images ($); [https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/glossary/texas-birth-index Key to Texas County Codes] | |||
*'''1926-1995''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10008/texas-births-1926-1995?s=275764761 Texas Births, 1926-1995] at MyHeritage — index ($) | |||
*'''1903-1997''' | |||
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=== Marriage === | === Marriage === | ||
*'''1802-2010''' | *'''1802-2010''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=texas United States Marriages – Texas, 1802-2010] ($) index and some images | ||
*'''1817-1965''' | *'''1817-1965''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61383/ Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | ||
*'''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. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9168/ Ancestry] - index with some images ($) | *'''1837-1965''' {{RecordSearch|1803985|Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, County Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9168/ Ancestry] - index with some images ($) | ||
*'''1837-1965''' [https://www. | *'''1837-1965''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20621/texas-marriages-1837-1965?s=275764761 Texas Marriages, 1837-1965] at MyHeritage — index & images ($) | ||
*'''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch | *'''1837-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1837-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} at FamilySearch | *'''1837-1977''' {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30243/texas-county-marriage-index-1837-1977 MyHeritage] - index ($)'' | ||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
*'''1890-1976''' [https://www.fold3.com/publication/479/us-texas-death-certificates-1890-1976 Texas Death Certificates, 1890-1976] at Fold3 - index & images ($) | |||
*'''1890-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 | *'''1890-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1903-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | *'''1903-1973''' {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1903-2000''' {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | *'''1903-2000''' {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
*'''1964-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free. also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10010/texas-deaths-1964-1998 MyHeritage] ($) | *'''1964-1998''' {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} at FamilySearch - [[Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free. also at [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10010/texas-deaths-1964-1998 MyHeritage] ($) | ||
*'''1977-1986''' {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} at FamilySearch. - [[Texas Deaths, 1977-1986 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | *'''1977-1986''' {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} at FamilySearch. - [[Texas Deaths, 1977-1986 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; free | ||
===City & County Databases=== | |||
*'''1841-1985''' {{RecordSearch|1837923|Texas, Mills County Clerk Records, 1841-1985}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Mills County Clerk Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1858-1955''' {{RecordSearch|1831470|Texas, Comanche County Records, 1858-1955}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Comanche County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1873-1876''' {{RecordSearch|2691683|Texas, Cooke County, Birth Records 1873-1876}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Cooke County, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1878-1945''' {{RecordSearch|3023822|Texas, Gonzales County, Birth Records, 1878-1945}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Gonzales County Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1879-2012''' {{RecordSearch|2103490|Texas, Swisher County Records, 1879-2012}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Swisher County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1911-1958''' {{RecordSearch|3029257|Texas, Gonzales County, Divorce Records, 1911-1958}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Gonzales County, Divorce Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1939-1957''' {{RecordSearch|3661039|Texas, Grimes County, Probate Records of Births, 1939-1957}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Grimes County, Probate Records of Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
*'''1951-1966''' {{RecordSearch|3518927|Texas, Grimes County, Marriage Records, 1951-1966}} at FamilySearch — [[Texas, Grimes County, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | |||
===Order Original Certificates=== | |||
*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/texas.htm Texas Certificates] ($) online from the State. | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/texas.htm Texas Certificates] ($) online from the State. | ||
== State Records of Births and Deaths == | |||
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903 with the formation of the Texas Department of Public Health. For copies of Death Records first search: | Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903 with the formation of the Texas Department of Public Health. For copies of Death Records first search: | ||
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'''Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br>Texas Department of Health<br>1100 West 49th Street<br>Austin, TX 78756-3191<br>Telephone: 512-458-7111<br>Internet: [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/default.shtm Texas Vital Statistics] | '''Bureau of Vital Statistics'''<br>Texas Department of Health<br>1100 West 49th Street<br>Austin, TX 78756-3191<br>Telephone: 512-458-7111<br>Internet: [http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/vs/default.shtm Texas Vital Statistics] | ||
Only authorized personnel may search the records. The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces.'' <ref>Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. {{ | Only authorized personnel may search the records. The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces.'' <ref>Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. {{FSC|822713|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 V24wv}}.</ref>Copies of this booklet are at the FamilySearch Library and many FamilySearch centers. | ||
The Texas State Library and Archives has indexes to birth, "probate births" (delayed registrations), and death records from 1903 to 1973. These are available for public searches. | The Texas State Library and Archives has indexes to birth, "probate births" (delayed registrations), and death records from 1903 to 1973. These are available for public searches. | ||
===Key to Texas County Codes=== | |||
Some birth indexes give only a code number that corresponds to the Texas County. To find the county, use this key: | |||
*[https://www.usbirthcertificates.com/glossary/texas-birth-index Key to Texas County Codes] | |||
=== Cause of Death === | === Cause of Death === | ||
*[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | *[[Historical Causes of Death|Causes of Death]] - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate | ||
=== City and County Records of Births and Deaths === | |||
As early as 1873 some cities and towns in [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] had authorized the registration of births and deaths. For a brief period from 1873 to 1876, the county recorders also recorded births. For records from early times to 1903, write to the clerk's office in the county where the event occurred. The records are open to public inspection. | |||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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Prior to 1836, only the Catholic Church could legally solemnize marriages. As a result, many Protestants will be listed in the Catholic records. From 1837 to 1966, the county recorders issued marriage licenses and kept marriage registers. Copies of the records can be obtained by writing to the clerk of the county where the license was issued. For information from 1966 to the present, write to the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see address above). | Prior to 1836, only the Catholic Church could legally solemnize marriages. As a result, many Protestants will be listed in the Catholic records. From 1837 to 1966, the county recorders issued marriage licenses and kept marriage registers. Copies of the records can be obtained by writing to the clerk of the county where the license was issued. For information from 1966 to the present, write to the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see address above). | ||
The [https://www.familysearch.org/ | The [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/ FamilySearch Library] has acquired copies of marriage records from many county courthouses. From the clerk of the county court in Bexar County, for example, the library has 49 microfilms of marriages and indexes for 1837 to 1925. | ||
The Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other societies have compiled many early vital records. Examples of published transcripts of marriages are: | The Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other societies have compiled many early vital records. Examples of published transcripts of marriages are: | ||
*''Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846''. <ref>Grammer, Norma Rutledge. ''Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846''. Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Genealogical Society, Texas 1971. {{ | *''Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846''. <ref>Grammer, Norma Rutledge. ''Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846''. Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Genealogical Society, Texas 1971. {{FSC|189964|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.4 V25g}} and {{FSC|189964|item|disp=FS Library film 982117}}. </ref> | ||
*''8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850'' <ref>Swenson, Helen Smothers. ''8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850.'' Two Volumes. Round Rock, Texas: H. Swenson, 1981. {{ | *''8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850'' <ref>Swenson, Helen Smothers. ''8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850.'' Two Volumes. Round Rock, Texas: H. Swenson, 1981. {{FSC|96771|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.4 V2s}}.</ref> | ||
=== Divorce Records === | === Divorce Records === | ||
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=== Inventory of Vital Records === | === Inventory of Vital Records === | ||
You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Texas.'' <ref>Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{ | You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Texas.'' <ref>Historical Records Survey, 1941. {{FSC|189782|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.4 A3gp}} and {{FSC|189782|item|disp=FS Library film 1000610 item 14}}. </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online
Birth
- 1840-1981 Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free
- 1903-1935 Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free, includes images
- 1903-1997 Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free
- 1903-1997 Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997 at Ancestry - index and images ($); Key to Texas County Codes
- 1926-1995 Texas Births, 1926-1995 at MyHeritage — index ($)
Marriage
- 1802-2010 United States Marriages – Texas, 1802-2010 ($) index and some images
- 1817-1965 Texas, County Marriages, 1817-1965 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1837-1965 Texas, County Marriage Records, 1837-1965 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images. Also at Ancestry - index with some images ($)
- 1837-1965 Texas Marriages, 1837-1965 at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
- 1837-1973 Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; free
- 1837-1977 Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at MyHeritage - index ($)
Death
- 1890-1976 Texas Death Certificates, 1890-1976 at Fold3 - index & images ($)
- 1890-1976 Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free
- 1903-1973 Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free
- 1903-2000 Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free
- 1964-1998 Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; free. also at MyHeritage ($)
- 1977-1986 Texas Deaths, 1977-1986 at FamilySearch. - How to Use this Collection; free
City & County Databases
- 1841-1985 Texas, Mills County Clerk Records, 1841-1985 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1858-1955 Texas, Comanche County Records, 1858-1955 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1873-1876 Texas, Cooke County, Birth Records 1873-1876 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1878-1945 Texas, Gonzales County, Birth Records, 1878-1945 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1879-2012 Texas, Swisher County Records, 1879-2012 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1911-1958 Texas, Gonzales County, Divorce Records, 1911-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1939-1957 Texas, Grimes County, Probate Records of Births, 1939-1957 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1951-1966 Texas, Grimes County, Marriage Records, 1951-1966 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Order Original Certificates
- Order Texas Certificates ($) online from the State.
State Records of Births and Deaths
Statewide registration of births and deaths began in 1903 with the formation of the Texas Department of Public Health. For copies of Death Records first search:
If not located online, write to:
Bureau of Vital Statistics
Texas Department of Health
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3191
Telephone: 512-458-7111
Internet: Texas Vital Statistics
Only authorized personnel may search the records. The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces. [1]Copies of this booklet are at the FamilySearch Library and many FamilySearch centers.
The Texas State Library and Archives has indexes to birth, "probate births" (delayed registrations), and death records from 1903 to 1973. These are available for public searches.
Key to Texas County Codes
Some birth indexes give only a code number that corresponds to the Texas County. To find the county, use this key:
Cause of Death
- Causes of Death - use this resource when trying to interpret a disease or medical condition listed on a death record or certificate
City and County Records of Births and Deaths
As early as 1873 some cities and towns in Texas had authorized the registration of births and deaths. For a brief period from 1873 to 1876, the county recorders also recorded births. For records from early times to 1903, write to the clerk's office in the county where the event occurred. The records are open to public inspection.
Marriage Records
Prior to 1836, only the Catholic Church could legally solemnize marriages. As a result, many Protestants will be listed in the Catholic records. From 1837 to 1966, the county recorders issued marriage licenses and kept marriage registers. Copies of the records can be obtained by writing to the clerk of the county where the license was issued. For information from 1966 to the present, write to the Bureau of Vital Statistics (see address above).
The FamilySearch Library has acquired copies of marriage records from many county courthouses. From the clerk of the county court in Bexar County, for example, the library has 49 microfilms of marriages and indexes for 1837 to 1925.
The Texas Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and other societies have compiled many early vital records. Examples of published transcripts of marriages are:
Divorce Records
From 1837 to 1841, divorces were obtained by special acts of Congress. In 1841, the district courts were given jurisdiction, with some restrictions, over divorces. Since 1846, they have had jurisdiction over all cases. You can write to the clerk of the district court in the county where the decree was granted for copies of records.
Lost and Missing Records
Denton 1875, liberty 1874, Rusk 1878, Trinity 1876,
Substitute Records
Tips
- Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) or the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record.
- If you are unable to locate vital records recorded by governments, search for church records of christening, marrriage, death or burial. A family Bible may have been used to record births, marriages and deaths.
- Privacy laws may restrict your access to some vital records. Copies of some records recorded in the last 100 years may be unavailable to anyone except a direct relative.
- Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a Place Search and then choosing Vital Records. Search for Texas to locate records filed by the State and then search the name of the county to locate records kept by the county.
Archive, Libraries and Societies
Inventory of Vital Records
You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Texas. [4]
References
- ↑ Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. FS Library Book 973 V24wv.
- ↑ Grammer, Norma Rutledge. Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846. Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Genealogical Society, Texas 1971. FS Catalog book 976.4 V25g and FS Library film 982117.
- ↑ Swenson, Helen Smothers. 8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850. Two Volumes. Round Rock, Texas: H. Swenson, 1981. FS Library Book 976.4 V2s.
- ↑ Historical Records Survey, 1941. FS Catalog book 976.4 A3gp and FS Library film 1000610 item 14.
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