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*[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ General Vital Records] | *[http://www.genealogybuff.com/ General Vital Records] | ||
*[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | *[http://www.mortalityschedules.com Mortality Schedules] | ||
*[ | *[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1320964 Texas Deaths, 1890-1976] (original certificates)<br> | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1681049 Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973] (no images) | |||
*[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1375599;p=2;t=searchable Texas Death Index (No Images) 1964-1998] | *[http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#c=1375599;p=2;t=searchable Texas Death Index (No Images) 1964-1998] | ||
*[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | *[http://www.deathindexes.com/texas/ Texas Death Indexes] | ||
*[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and Divorce] | *[http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages/ Texas Marriage and Divorce] | ||
If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | If you are aware of other online databases, please feel free to add them. | ||
== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
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[[Texas Birth Records (FamilySearch Historical Collections)]] | [[Texas Birth Records (FamilySearch Historical Collections)]] | ||
[[Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Texas Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical 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&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|973 V24wv|disp=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;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|973 V24wv|disp=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. | ||
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=== Adoption Records === | === Adoption Records === | ||
open / closed / state statutes All adoption records in Texas are sealed meaning once the adoption is completed, no one may have access to the record without a court order from the court which sealed it. This includes the adult adoptee, adoptive parents and birth parents. In the case of step parent adoptions or other family member adoptions the prohibition still applies. The opening of a record is solely at the discretion of the judge. There are no required guidelines for a judge to follow. Traditionally, the sealing has included the original birth certificate naming the birth parent(s). The original birth certificate is created in the County Clerks office in the county where the birth occurred and a copy is sent to Austin. Until the adoption is finalized, a birth parent may have a copy of the birth certificate. When the adoption is finalized, the court order along with the original birth certificate is sent to Austin where a new birth certificate is generated naming the adoptive parents in place of the birth parent(s). The new certificate is called a supplemental birth certificate. A copy of the supplemental birth certificate is sent to the County Clerk for their records. Both the original and the supplemental birth certificates have the same number. Some supplemental birth certificates have an "A" after the number to identify it as an amended birth certificate. If an adult adoptee knows the name of his/her birth parent(s)as stated on the original birth certificate, he/she may obtain a non-certified copy of the birth certificate without having a court order. Mostly, these are step parent or family adoptions where the adult adoptee has a personal knowledge of the birth parent(s). | open / closed / state statutes All adoption records in Texas are sealed meaning once the adoption is completed, no one may have access to the record without a court order from the court which sealed it. This includes the adult adoptee, adoptive parents and birth parents. In the case of step parent adoptions or other family member adoptions the prohibition still applies. The opening of a record is solely at the discretion of the judge. There are no required guidelines for a judge to follow. Traditionally, the sealing has included the original birth certificate naming the birth parent(s). The original birth certificate is created in the County Clerks office in the county where the birth occurred and a copy is sent to Austin. Until the adoption is finalized, a birth parent may have a copy of the birth certificate. When the adoption is finalized, the court order along with the original birth certificate is sent to Austin where a new birth certificate is generated naming the adoptive parents in place of the birth parent(s). The new certificate is called a supplemental birth certificate. A copy of the supplemental birth certificate is sent to the County Clerk for their records. Both the original and the supplemental birth certificates have the same number. Some supplemental birth certificates have an "A" after the number to identify it as an amended birth certificate. If an adult adoptee knows the name of his/her birth parent(s)as stated on the original birth certificate, he/she may obtain a non-certified copy of the birth certificate without having a court order. Mostly, these are step parent or family adoptions where the adult adoptee has a personal knowledge of the birth parent(s). | ||
== Marriage Records == | == Marriage Records == | ||
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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;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|189964|title-id|disp=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;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;{{FHL|189964|title-id|disp=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 {{FHL|96771|title-id|disp=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 {{FHL|96771|title-id|disp=book 976.4 V2s}}.) </ref> | ||
'''[[Texas Marriages|Texas Marriages]]''' | '''[[Texas Marriages|Texas Marriages]]''' | ||
[[Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Texas Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
=== 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 == | ||
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[[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Texas County Marriage Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
[[Texas Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | [[Texas Deaths and Burials (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||