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''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Texas|Texas]] > Texas Vital Records'' | ''[[United States|United States]] > [[United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] > [[Portal:Texas|Texas]] > Texas Vital Records'' | ||
= Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records = | == Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | ||
= Texas Vital Records Online Links = | == Texas Vital Records Online Links == | ||
*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ General Vital Records] | *[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ General Vital Records] | ||
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== Introduction to Vital Records == | === Introduction to Vital Records === | ||
= Birth Records = | == Birth Records == | ||
=== City and County Records of Births and Deaths === | === City and County Records of Births and Deaths === | ||
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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. (Family History Library&nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&callno=973+V24wv book 973 V24wv].) </ref>Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many family history centers. | 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. (Family History Library&amp;nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;callno=973+V24wv book 973 V24wv].) </ref>Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and many family history 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. | ||
== Adoption Records == | === Adoption Records === | ||
= Marriage Records = | open / closed / state statutes | ||
== 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). | 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). | ||
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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. (Family History Library&amp;nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;titleno=189964&amp;disp=Marriage+records+of+early+Texas%2C+1824++ book 976.4 V25g; film 982117].) </ref> | *''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. (Family History Library&amp;amp;nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;amp;titleno=189964&amp;amp;disp=Marriage+records+of+early+Texas%2C+1824++ book 976.4 V25g; 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. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;titleno=96771&amp;disp=8%2C800+Texas+marriages+1824%2D1850%20%20&amp;columns=*,0,0 book 976.4 V2s].) </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. (Family History Library [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;amp;titleno=96771&amp;amp;disp=8%2C800+Texas+marriages+1824%2D1850%20%20&amp;amp;columns=*,0,0 book 976.4 V2s].) </ref> | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Texas Marriages|Texas Marriages]]''' | ||
== Divorce Records == | === 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. | 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 = | == Lost and Missing Records == | ||
Denton 1875, liberty 1874, Rusk 1878, Trinity 1876, | Denton 1875, liberty 1874, Rusk 1878, Trinity 1876, | ||
= Substitute Records = | == Substitute Records == | ||
[[Texas Church Records|Texas Church Records]] | [[Texas Church Records|Texas Church Records]] | ||
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[[Texas Military Records|Texas Military Records]] | [[Texas Military Records|Texas Military Records]] | ||
= Tips = | == Tips == | ||
= Analyzing Records = | == Analyzing Records == | ||
= Archive, Libraries and Societies = | == Archive, Libraries and Societies == | ||
[[Texas Archives and Libraries|Texas Archive and Libraries]] | [[Texas Archives and Libraries|Texas Archive and Libraries]] | ||
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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. Family History Library&nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&columns=*%2C0%2C0&titleno=189782&disp=Guide+to+public+vital+statistics+records++ book 976.4 A3gp; film 1000610 item 14].) </ref> | 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. Family History Library&amp;nbsp;[http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titledetails&amp;columns=*%2C0%2C0&amp;titleno=189782&amp;disp=Guide+to+public+vital+statistics+records++ book 976.4 A3gp; film 1000610 item 14].) </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Texas]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | [[Category:Texas]] [[Category:Record_Types_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:United_States_Vital_Records]] | ||
Revision as of 12:42, 3 September 2009
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Texas Birth, Marriage and Death Records[edit | edit source]
Texas Vital Records Online Links[edit | edit source]
- General Vital Records
- Mortality Schedules
- Texas Death Certificates with index 1903-1976
- Texas Death Index (No Images) 1964-1998
- Texas Death Indexes
- Texas Marriage and Divorce
Introduction to Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Birth Records[edit | edit source]
City and County Records of Births and Deaths[edit | edit source]
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.
State Records of Births and Deaths[edit | edit source]
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:
- Texas Death Certificates with index 1903 - 1976 at FamilySearch
- Texas Death Index 1964-1998 at FamilySearch
If not located at FamilySearch Pilot, 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 Family History Library and many family history 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.
Adoption Records[edit | edit source]
open / closed / state statutes
Marriage Records[edit | edit source]
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 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Denton 1875, liberty 1874, Rusk 1878, Trinity 1876,
Substitute Records[edit | edit source]
Tips[edit | edit source]
Analyzing Records[edit | edit source]
Archive, Libraries and Societies[edit | edit source]
Inventory of Vital Records[edit | edit source]
You can learn more about the history and availability of the records in Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in Texas. [4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993. (Family History Library&nbsp;book 973 V24wv.)
- ↑ Grammer, Norma Rutledge. Marriage Records of Early Texas, 1824-1846. Fort Worth, Texas: Fort Worth Genealogical Society, Texas 1971. (Family History Library&amp;nbsp;book 976.4 V25g; film 982117.)
- ↑ Swenson, Helen Smothers. 8,800 Texas Marriages, 1824-1850. Two Volumes. Round Rock, Texas: H. Swenson, 1981. (Family History Library book 976.4 V2s.)
- ↑ Historical Records Survey, 1941. Family History Library&nbsp;book 976.4 A3gp; film 1000610 item 14.)