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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow. | ''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn...] [[Texas Genealogy|Texas]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.pn...] [[Texas_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' | ||
<br>'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | <br>'''Introduction to Vital Records''' | ||
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The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Texas Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Texas Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating Texas Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Most online resources for Texas Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the informatio...] in the index. | ||
=== Birth === | === Birth === | ||
*'''1840-1981''' - {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1840-1981''' - {{RecordSearch|1681015|Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1903-1935''' - {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} - free, includes images, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Birth Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1903-1935''' - {{RecordSearch|1803956|Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935}} - free, includes images, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Birth Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1903-1997''' - {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Birth Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1903-1997''' - {{RecordSearch|1949342|Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Birth Index (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
=== Marriage === | === Marriage === | ||
*'''1837-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1837-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681052|Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1837-1977''' - {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1837-1977''' - {{RecordSearch|1803987|Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
=== Death === | === Death === | ||
*'''1890-1976''' - {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (New Images)}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Death Records, 1890-1976 (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1890-1976''' - {{RecordSearch|1983324|Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (New Images)}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Death Records, 1890-1976 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1903-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1903-1973''' - {{RecordSearch|1681049|Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1903-2000''' - {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1903-2000''' - {{RecordSearch|1949337|Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1964-1998''' - {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Death Index, 1964-1998 (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1964-1998''' - {{RecordSearch|1375599|Texas Death Index, 1964-1998}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas, Death Index, 1964-1998 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*'''1977-1986''' - {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)| | *'''1977-1986''' - {{RecordSearch|1930157|Texas Deaths, 1977-1986}} - free, courtesy: FamilySearch. [[Texas Death Records, 1977-1986 (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Descriptio...]. | ||
*The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-TX-NDX.html Texas] - Free/$ | *The Vital Records Search and Information Directory for [http://www.daddezio.com/records/room/RR-TX-NDX.html Texas] - Free/$ | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=34 Search the Texas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com ($) | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/category.aspx?cat=34 Search the Texas Birth, Marriage & Death] Records at Ancestry.com ($) | ||
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas Sit... - Free | ||
*[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Texas/texas.htm Texas Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites. | *[http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/Texas/texas.htm Texas Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.inf... - Free | ||
*[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html# Texas Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | *[http://userdb.rootsweb.ancestry.com/regional.html# Texas Databases] listed on [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/ Rootsweb.com] - Free | ||
*USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas | *USGenWeb.org [http://www.txgenweb.org/ Texas Sit... - Free | ||
*Wee Monster Links for Texas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Texas Birth & | *Wee Monster Links for Texas [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Texas Birth & Marriag... and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/$ | ||
*Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/TX/ Texas Genealogy and | *Linkpendium Links for [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/TX/ Texas Genealogy and Histor..., including individual Counties - Free/$ | ||
*Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Texas''' or '''TX''' - Free/$ | *Progenealogists Links for the [http://progenealogists.com/genealogysleuthb.htm United States]. Press '''Ctrl + F''' on the keyboard to search for '''Texas''' or '''TX''' - Free/$ | ||
*[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and | *[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and Divorc... | ||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | ||
*[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | *[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | ||
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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 [[Family History | The [[Family History Librar...] 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: | ||
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{{Texas|Texas}} {{U.S. Vital Records}} | {{Texas|Texas}} {{U.S. Vital Records}} | ||
[[Category:Texas|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]][[Category: | [[Category:Texas|Vital]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]][[Category:Adoptio...] | ||