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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.  


== Collection Content  ==
===To Browse This Collection===
===Sample Images ===
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Image:Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files Marriage DGS 4116664 21.jpg|Marriage Record
Image:Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files Death Record DGS 4116664 23.jpg|Death Record
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==What Can this Collection Tell Me? ==
==What Can these Records Tell Me? ==
The key genealogical facts found in a '''marriage certificate''' generally include:  
The key genealogical facts found in a '''marriage certificate''' generally include:  


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*Maiden Name of Mother  
*Maiden Name of Mother  
*Place and Date of Burial
*Place and Date of Burial
== Collection Content  ==
===Sample Images ===
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Image:Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files Marriage DGS 4116664 21.jpg|Marriage Record
Image:Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files Death Record DGS 4116664 23.jpg|Death Record
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== How Do I Search the Collection  ==
== How Do I Search the Collection  ==
'''To browse by image:'''<br>To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: <br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" which takes you to the images.  
To begin your search, it is helpful to know at least some of the following:
*The name of your ancestor.
*The approximate date of the event.
*The names of relatives or spouses


Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
Compare the information on the image to what you already know about your ancestor to determine if it is the correct family or person. You may need to compare several images before you find your ancestor.


*There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
'''View  images in this collection by visiting the [https://familysearch.org/recapi/sord/collection/[CID]/waypoints Browse Page] then:’’’<br> ⇒Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________" <br> ⇒Select the appropriate "_____________"
*You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
*Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.


== What Do I Do Next? ==
 
When you have located your ancestor’s membership application, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors.
For tips about searching on-line collections see the on-line article [[FamilySearch Search Tips and Tricks]].
 
== What Do I Do Next? ==
Whenever possible, view the original records to verify the information and to find additional information that might not be reported. These pieces of information can lead you to additional records and family members.


=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
=== I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now? ===
*Use the information found in the membership application to locate the family in census records.
*Use the age to calculate a birth date and to find other records such as birth, christening, census, land and death records.  
*Use the information found in the membership application to locate the family in church records.
*Use the information to find additional family members. Witnesses or bondsmen were usually relatives.
*Use the information found in the membership application to locate the family in land and probate records.
*Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family.  
*Use the information found in the membership application to locate the family in additional state and county records.
*[[Texas Church Records| Church Records]] often were kept years before government records were required and are a good source for finding ancestors before 1900.
=== I Can't Find Who I'm Looking for, What Now? ===
 
*Look for variant spellings of the names. You should also look for nicknames and abbreviated names.  
=== I Can’t Find Who I’m Looking for, What Now? ===
*Look for an index. There are often indexes at the beginning of each volume. Local genealogical and historical societies often have indexes to local records.  
*Try viewing the original record to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.  Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
*Search the indexes and records of nearby counties.
*Collect entries for every person who has the same surname.  This list can help you identify possible relations that can be verified by records.
*If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby locality in an area search.  
*Standard spelling of names typically did not exist during the periods our ancestors lived in. Try variations of your ancestor’s name while searching the index or browsing through images.  
*Remember that sometimes individuals went by [http://usgenweb.org/research/nicknames.shtml nicknames] or alternated between using first and middle names. Try searching for [http://genealogy.about.com/od/first_names/fl/nickname-given-name-equivalents.htm these names] as well.
*Search the indexes and records of [[Texas, United States Genealogy]].
*Search in the [[Texas Archives and Libraries]].
 
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==Citing this Collection==
==Citing this Collection==
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.  
Citing your sources makes it easy for others to find and evaluate the records you used. When you copy information from a record, list where you found that information. Here you can find citations already created for the entire collection and for each individual record or image.  
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