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Assorted Groups (Anthology, Cultural, Ethnic, & Religious):
Czech Texans - Czech presence in Texas has been clear and profound. For this group of
Slavic peoples, language preservation marked, at one time, their ethnicity. Other
traditions are obvious foods and music among them and for these people, farming
was not just an occupation but a philosophic life goal.
Germans - The largest ethnic group in Texas derived directly from Europe was persons
of German birth or descent. (Handbook of Texas)
German Immigrants in Texas - Excerpts from three oral interviews. German immigrants
in Texas are among the topics covered in each interview. According to these
interviews, what reasons did Germans have for settling in Texas? What experiences
did German immigrants have in Texas? How do German immigrants in Texas
contrast with other immigrants you know about in other places in the United States?
Slaves in Texas - The Texas Slavery Project examines the spread of American
slavery into the borderlands between the United States and Mexico in the decades
between 1820 and 1850.
Note: These items are presented as part of the historical record and should not be interpreted to mean that the WebMaster, in any way, endorses any stereotypes which may be implied by the linked web sites.
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Census & related Lists of various kinds:
1836-1935 Military Service - Texas Adjutant General Service Records (search engine).
Texas Confederate Pension Index - Search engine for pension rolls indexes.
Catholic Archives of Texas - The Catholic Archives of Texas is nationally recognized as one
of the most valuable resources for the history of the Catholic Church in the
Southwest. Its records span nearly four centuries of development of the Catholic
religion in the southwestern region of the United States and Northern Mexico.
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Daughters of the American Revolution - State Societies listings; Texas has 192 chapters.
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Extinct counties of Texas - GHLL listed and links
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Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums - GHLL listed and links
German Immigrants in Texas - Excerpts from three oral interviews. German immigrants in
Texas are among the topics covered in each interview. According to these
interviews, what reasons did Germans have for settling in Texas? What experiences
did German immigrants have in Texas? How do German immigrants in Texas
contrast with other immigrants you know about in other places in the United States?
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Handbook of Texas Online - The Handbook of Texas Online is a multidisciplinary
encyclopedia of Texas history, geography, and culture sponsored by the Texas State
Historical Association.
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Immigration to Texas - Research In The Lonestar State; the typical patterns of immigrants,
understanding how and why they chose their homes and their jobs.
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Lonestar Junction - Welcome to Lone Star Junction, a Texas history resource provided for
the benefit of both Texans and "foreigners" alike. If you have an interest in Texas
and its rich history, you've found the right place in cyberspace.
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Migrations to, from and through:
German Immigrants in Texas - Excerpts from three oral interviews. German immigrants
in Texas are among the topics covered in each interview. According to these
interviews, what reasons did Germans have for settling in Texas? What experiences
did German immigrants have in Texas? How do German immigrants in Texas
contrast with other immigrants you know about in other places in the United States?
Migration Records - State of Texas; (Texas Migration / Ship Passenger Lists)
Texas Czech - Czech Immigrants In Texas
Military History & Genealogy - Company K 2nd Regiment Texas Cavalry
Military Rolls - The Republic of Texas (1835-1845 - index)
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Republic of Texas Claims - This interactive search form provides access to more than
48,500 indexed names included in Republic Claims documents. Search results will
provide digital images, when available, and/or microfilm reel and frame numbers
where those indexed names can be found (Texas State Library and Archives
Commission).
Route 66 Association of Texas - This web site designed and maintained by
Mock Turtle Press and American Road magazine.
Route 66 (Texas) - For the eastern traveler going west on Route 66 this was cowboy
country.
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Six Flags Over Texas History - Six flags over Texas is the slogan used to describe the six nations that have had sovereignty over some or all of the current territory of the U.S. state of Texas.
State Capital City: Austin (Capital since 1839 - located in Travis County)
The State name: Texas comes from the word "teysha" meaning "hello friend" in the language of the Caddo Indian tribes. Spanish explorers and settlers used this word to refer to the friendly tribes throughout Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. |
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Texas - Maps (Western Texas & related counties).
Texas - Maps (Eastern Texas & related counties).
Texas Adjutant General Service Records - (Military) 1836-1935
Texas Confederate Pension Index
Texas Slavery Project - examines the spread of American slavery into the borderlands
between the United States and Mexico in the decades between 1820 and 1850.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission - a database of 48,500 persons who
submitted reimbursement claims between 1835-1846
"The Texian Empire" - American Local History Network
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U.S.A. - General Information links page
U.S.A. - Possessions & Territories
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Vital Records:
Birth Records - Birth Records Order Form (Vital Records Dept.)
Probate Records - Index of 26,000 probate records for 11 counties.
Texas Death Records - Online search
Texas Vital Records - Death Records Order Form
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