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The Texas History collection includes materials concerning the history of Texas with an emphasis on the history of south Texas. Our collection includes: Texas Genealogy LinksNueces County Page on Texas GenWebRootswebSearches death index in Texas. Site provided by Rootsweb. Rio Grande Valley Historical Collection, Finding GuidesFrom the University of Texas-Pan American Library South Texas ArchivesA division of the James C. Jernigan Library of Texas A&M University-Kingsville Spanish Genealogy SpecialistTexas GenWeb ProjectTexas County Records Available on MicrofilmTexas Index to Confederate PensionsThis is a searchable index to Confederate Pension Application documents, site provided by Texas State Library. Texas State Library Genealogy DepartmentThe TSL collection includes microfilm of the federal census schedules for all states through 1910, the 1920 census film for selected states, printed family and county histories, and a variety of Texas government records. Texas EscapesLearn about Texas history, ghost towns, tales, and great histories on Texas towns. Site provided by Texas Escapes. Texas HighwaysLearn about Texas history through the Texas Highways Magazine. The site also includes information on events, travel and food. Texas Historic SitesSponsored by Texas Parks & Wildlife. Links to archaeological sites, historical houses and structures, etc. Texas Historic Sites AtlasSponsored by the Texas Historical Commission. The Atlas features more than 200,000 historic site records, including data on Texas Historical Markers and National Register of Historic Places properties in Texas. Includes a searchable database. Texas History TimelineTimeline from 1500 - 1900 with links to other information. Texas Council for the HumanitiesThis site reviews Texas history and culture, includes border studies, and exhibits from various time periods. An excellent resource for teachers as well! Texas Parks & Wildlife Historic SitesTPWD lists various historical places in Texas such as the Fulton Mansion, missions and battlegrounds. Site provided by TPWD. U.S. Mexican WarThis site reviews the prelude to war and the aftermath, along with a timeline, biographies and maps. Flash required. Excellent site provided by PBS. Texas Genealogy Microfilm
(Contact the Local History & Genealogy Dept. for available dates and descriptions.) Birth Indexes: 1903 - 1997 Death Index: 1903-2000 Marriage Records: 1966 - 2000 Divorce Records: 1968 - 2000 Family Records:Counties: Anderson, Aransas, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Bowie, Brazos, Calhoun, Cameron, Coleman, Colorado, Dallas, Denton, DeWitt, Duval, Ellis, Fannin, Fayette, Galveston, Gillespie, Goliad, Gonzales, Grayson, Henderson, Hidalgo, Houston, Hunt, Jackson, LaSalle, Lavaca, Live Oak, McCulloch, Mason, Matagorda, Nueces, Potter, Oldham, Pecos, Refugio, Rockwall, Rusk, San Patricio, Scheicher, Smith, Starr, Tarrant, Victoria, Walker, Webb, Wharton, Young, Zapata Land Grants Military Records - Civil War Military Records - Mexican War Mortality Schedules Passenger Lists Texas Rangers The Daughters of the Republic of TexasThe Handbook of Texas Online!La Salle Shipwreck ProjectTexas Beyond History |
Texas History