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State of
TEXAS -
Lone Star State
Genealogy & History Resources
Texas was the 28th U.S. State to join the Union: 29-Dec-1845
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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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 Society - Texas has 192 chapters.
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Extinct Texas Counties (not linked unless noted,  ):
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Created in January 1858 from Bosque County. Named for President James Buchanan,
the name was changed to Stephens County in 1861.
Along with Foley, & Jeff Davis County were formed out of Presidio County on 15 March
1887. In March of 1889, a legislative act passed attaching the county to
Brewster County. Although the then governor did not sign it into law, in 1897,
Buchel County was abolished.
A county from 1869 through 1874. Changed back to Wilson County.
Created in 1846, and named in honor of Jefferson Davis, existed between 1861 &
1871. Originally it was named Cass County (for a Michigan Senator), & changed
back to it's original name in may 1871.
Created 01 February 1858 from Bexar Land District; abolished and absorbed by Kinney
in 1866.
Created sometime prior to 1860, and dissolved at some point after 1870 at which
time, it was absorbed by Webb County.
A county in Texas from 08-Feb-1860 to 16-Mar-1896. Became three Oklahoma
Counties in 1906 (Greer, Jackson, Harmon) and portions of Beckham,
Lipscomb, Hemphill, Wheeler, Collingsworth & Childress Counties of Texas.
Formed in 1841; renamed Brazos in 1842.
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Genealogical/Historical Commissions, Societies and Museums:
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Society Name and Location
Angelina County Genealogical Society (Lufkin, TX)
Rockne Historical Association (Bastrop, TX)
San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society (San Antonio, TX)
Texarkana Genealogy Society (Texarkana, TX)
Genealogical Society (Port Lavaca, TX)
Genealogical Society (Jacksonville, TX(
Five Hills Genealogical Society (Cooperas Cove, TX)
Historical Society (Dallas, TX)
Peters Colony Historical Society (Carrollton, TX)
Franklin County, Texas Genealogical Society (Mt. Vernon, TX)
Hispanic Genealogical Society (Houston, TX)
Houston Genealogical Forum (Houston, TX)
Humble area Genealogical Society (Humble, TX)
Harrison County Genealogical Society (Marshall, TX)
Hill County Crossroads, Hill County Genealogical Society (Hillsboro, TX)
McDade Historical Society
Mills County Historical Commission (Goldthwaite, TX)
Nacogdoches Genealogical Society (Nacogdoches, TX)
Red River County Genealogical Society (Clarksville, TX)
Shelby County Historical Society Museum & Library (Center, TX)
Arlington Genealogical Society (Arlington, TX)
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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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Hamilton County - a Gazetteer (This website exceeds 3,190 pages in length. Find
information by using the search engine at the top of each page.)
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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McDade Township - Genealogy and History (located in Bastrop County)
Migration Records - State of Texas; (Texas Migration / Ship Passenger Lists)
Military History & Genealogy - Company K 2nd Regiment Texas Cavalry
Military Rolls - The Republic of Texas (1835-1845 - index)
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Probate Records - Index of 26,000 probate records for 11 counties.
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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).
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State of TEXAS — General Listings | |
State Capital City: Austin (Capital since 1839 - located in Travis and Williamson County)
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Texas - Birth Records Order Form (Vital Records Dept.)
Texas - Maps (Eastern Texas & related counties).
Texas Adjutant General Service Records - (Military) 1836-1935
Texas Confederate Pension Index
Texas Czech Storyteller
Texas Death Records - Online search
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
Texas Vital Records - Death Records Order Form
"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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