This section lists the societies of Texas, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Texas Catholic Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed, which include:
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Organisational Records
- Personal Memorabilia
- Personal Papers
- Photographs
- Sacramental and Catholic School Registers
- Vestments
Website:
https://txcatholic.org/historical-society/
Central Texas Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1958.
Some databases are accessible, which include Funeral Home Records and Early Waco Obituaries.
Databases also incorporate Index to McLennan Co. Deaths and McLennan Co. Cemetery Records. Some Cemetery Photographs are available.
Many publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Boykins, Fall and Puckett Funeral Home Books
- Early Waco Obituaries
- Falls Co. Divorces 1906-1945
- Hill Co. Divorces
- Index to Early McLennan County Deaths
- Katy Railroad Papers
- McLennan Co. Cemetery Books and Transcripts
- McLennan Co. Marriages 1871-1916 spread over 3 Volumes
- McLennan Co. Tax Rolls
- Newspaper Abstracts
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is accessible, along with a Message Board.
Website:
http://www.ctgs.org
East Texas Genealogical Society
The association represents the Counties of Henderson, Anderson, Smith, Gregg, Rusk and Panola.
Some Indexes are available, which comprise:
- 1890 Tax Rolls of Gregg, Panola and Rusk Counties
- Abstracts for the Probate Files and Archives of Rusk Co. 1843-1878
- Panola Co. Obituaries 1921-1935
- Supplement to Pioneer Families of Anderson Co. before 1900
Publications sold by the society include:
- 1850 and 1870 Censuses
- 1890 Tax Records
- 1930 Census Index
- Pioneer Families
- Weddings 1846-1912
Publications available for sale also include 1890 Tax Record Abstracts for Gregg and Henderson Counties.
Publications available for sale also incorporate the 1890 Tax Record Abstract and Obituaries 1873-1949 for Panola Co.
Publications sold by the society incorporate:
- 1890 Tax and Marriages etc
- Probate Files and Records Abstracts 1843-1878
- Civil Suits 1845-1905
- Death Ledger 1903-1917
- Commissioner’s Court Minute Book 1843-1870
These are all for Rusk Co.
In addition, publications for sale also include:
- 1850-1870 Census Returns
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Indexes
- District Court Minutes Abstract 1847-1857
- Lloyd James and Burks-Walker-Tippit Funeral Home Books 1929-1950 (Burks-Walker-Tippit from 1936)
- Obituaries
- Weddings 1846-1926
These are all for Smith Co.
Website:
http://www.etgs.org
North Texas Genealogical Association
Some Indexes are accessible, which comprise:
- Hines Funeral Home Books
- Marriage Announcements 1907-1911
- Obituaries 1907-1909
- Stonewall Jackson Camp United Confederate Veterans Roster and Minutes
Website:
https://www.northtexasgenealogy.org/
Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society
An on-line subject index to information found in their publication Yellowed Pages is accessible, which include:
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Censuses Transcripts
- Deeds
- Family Information
- Marriages
- Mortality Schedules
- Postal Documents
- Probate
- Tax Rolls
For further information regarding information found in the publication, please visit their site.
Many publications can be purchased from the association, which incorporate:
- Back Issues of their publication, ‘Yellowed Pages’
- Cemetery Transcripts for Chambers, Hardin and Orange Counties
- Weddings for Hardin and Jasper Counties
- Voter Registration Lists for 1867-1869
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txsetghs/
Texas Wendish Heritage Society
The society was established in 1972, its aim being to preserve the story of the Wends coming to Texas.
The Lillie Moerbe Caldwell Memorial Library holds a large collection of archives, which comprise:
- Church Registers
- Genealogies
- German and Sorbian Language Publications
- Institutional Records
- Manuscripts
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- Pamphlets
- Photographs
Website:
http://www.texaswendish.org
West Texas Genealogical Society
The aims of the society are to promote and encourage interest in family history and genealogy and to preserve family histories.
The association covers the Counties of:
- Callahan
- Comanche
- Eastland
- Fisher
- Haskell
- Jones
- Mitchell
- Nolan
- Scurry
- Shackleford
- Stephens
- Stonewall
- Taylor
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is on the site, along with links to other sites you may find useful in your research.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txwtgs/
County Societies
Angelina County Genealogical Society
Many archives are available at the association’s Library, which incorporate 12000 Books, Census Returns, 1867 Voter Registration, Family Histories and Genealogies, Tax Rolls and Newspapers.
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise Deaths 1903-1917, Divorces 1847-1920, Marriage Records 1846-1966, 1850-1880 Census Returns for Angelina County and Cemetery Transcripts.
Publications available for sale also include Oakley-Metc alf Funeral Home Books 1933-1954, Obituaries 1920-1924, Ancestry Charts, and Marriages for other Counties.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txacgs/
Atascosa County Genealogical Society
A database of Atascosa Co. Veterans Killed in Action in all Wars is available.
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include Books, Periodicals relating to various States of America, Census Returns from various States of America and Texas and Virginia Marriages.
For further information regarding archives held, please visit their site.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/Atascosa-County-Genealogical-Society-Library-Inc-129170320487495/
Austin Genealogical Society
Many Databases and Indexes are accessible, which incorporate:
- 1872 Austin City Directory
- 1873 and 1892 Voter Registration Lists
- 1903 Austin Confederate Veterans
- Austin History Centre Newspaper Index 1871-1877
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Returns
- Early Travis Co. Births
- First Southern Presbyterian Church Baptisms 1875-1893
- Graduates of Austin City Schools
- Naturalisation Papers
- Oakwood Sexton Records 1859-1866
- Poor Farm Ledger
- St David’s Episcopal Church Baptisms and Burials 1859-1866
- St Mary’s Catholic Church Marriages 1853-1875
- Texas German and English Academy 1876-1902
- Travis Co. Marriages 1846-1882
- Travis Co. Obituaries
A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
https://austingenealogicalsociety.org/
Bastrop County Historical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Museum and Visitor Centre, including:
- Books
- Cemetery Records
- Family Files
- Genealogical and Biographical Material on the history of Bastrop County
- Letters
- Maps
- Newspapers
- Publications
Numerous items are available for sale, including:
- Bastrop T-Shirts
- Blue Donkey Pottery
- History of Bastrop County 1846-1865 (Ken Kesselus)
- History of Bastrop Throw
- Linda Neubauer Kiln Arts Studio Magnets and Mugs
- Medium Chicken/Cotton Wreath
- Texas Cattle Trails Poster
- World War II Postcards
Informational guides are accessible for the following subjects:
- Birds
- Butterflies
- Snakes
- Trees
- Wildflowers
Website:
http://www.bastropcountyhistoricalsociety.com/society
Bellville Historical Society
A Photo Gallery is accessible, and Historic Tour Guides can be downloaded in PDF Format.
Many archives can be accessed, which include:
- Austin Co. Census Returns
- Bellville History
- Cemetery Trasncripts
- Church Registers
- Civil War Records
- Historical Pictures
- Jail Records
- Law Enforcement Records
- Maps
- Newspapers
- School Registers
For a full list of resources available, please visit their site.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/bellvillehistoricalsociety/
Big Bend Genealogical Society
Some Databases, Information and Indexes are accessible, which incorporate:
- Brewster, Jeff Davis and Presidio Co. Census 1860-1920
- Early Settlers and Biographies
- Known Veterans buried in Elm Grove Cemetery
- Short Histories of Big Bend Area Counties
Information regarding Surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txbcgs/
Brazos Genealogical Association
Numerous databases are accessible, which include:
- Bibliographies
- Business Papers
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Returns
- Community Histories
- Church Histories
- City Directories
- Ethnic Histories
- Government and Civil Records
Databases also incorporate:
- Land Papers
- Lodge and Club Histories
- Magazines
- Maps
- Military Sources
- Newspapers
- People and Families
- School Registers
- Vital Records
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Brand and Mark Registrations for Brazos Co. 1849-1900
- Descendants of Joshua Jones of Alabama and Solomon King of North Carolina 1771-1994
- Index to Births, Marriages and Deaths 1876-1909 from St Joseph Catholic Church
- Italians of Steele’s Store in Texas
- Recorded Births in Brazos Co. 1850-1910
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is available and they also have a Search Engine which makes it possible to search the files stored in the organisation’s Digital Archives hosted by USGenWeb. A list of Repositories is also available.
Website:
http://www.brazosgenealogy.org
Brown County Historical Society
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Civil War Veterans
- Early Communities of Lake Brownwood
- Funeral Home Books
- History and Genealogy of Brown Co. Sheriffs 1858-2008
- Marriages 1880-1920
- Pioneer Women of Brownwood 1956-1976
- Scrapbooks
- World War II Veterans
Links to other sites you may find of use are also accessible.
Website:
http://browncountyhistory.org/bchs.html
Burnet County Historical Commission
Their aim is to protect and interpret the history of Burnet County. To this end, the society conducts surveys of historic buildings. They also wish to promote and encourage an interest in local and state history through public education.
Some publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Burnet Co. Cemetery Transcripts 1852-1982
- Burnet Co. History: A Pioneer History 1847-1979
- North of Joppa Vol I (Rachel Bryson)
Website:
https://sites.google.com/site/burnetcohistcomm
Caldwell County Genealogical and Historical Society
The Society is a non-profit association.
The aim of the society is to maintain an association for the study of genealogical records.
They also collect and preserve records, making them available in their Historical Research Centre, Luling Public Library, 215 S. Pecan Avenue, Luling, Texas, 78648.
An extensive collection of resources are available in this Centre, which relate to the area and further afield.
Some databases and indexes are available on the site, which incorporate:
- 1850 Census of Caldwell County
- Births 1873-1876
- Convict Ledger, Penitentiary in Huntsville 1849-1899
- Dr Watkins’ Birth Records
- Family Histories of Pioneers
- Funeral Home Records
- Marriage Records
- Obituaries
- Pioneer Businesses
- Pioneer Churches
- Probate Index – Book ‘A’
- Tax List 1848
Links to other sites you may find of use are also accessible.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txcaldwe/socpage.htm
Calhoun County Genealogy Society
The aim of the society is to preserve the history and genealogy of Calhoun County. They also hope to provide more genealogical research materials for Calhoun Co. Public Library, situated in Port Lavaca.
The association has a Newspaper Database which includes an Alphabetical List of people mentioned. This index is compiled from obituaries, engagement announcements, marriage announcements, birth announcements and courthouse records.
There is also an Index to Burials at Six Mile Cemetery.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txcalcgs/ccgs.html
Chaparral Genealogical Society
Labour of Love Genealogical Society was established on 4 May 1972 by seven women who felt a genealogical society was required. It became known as Chaparral Genealogical Society in September 1974. Their aim is to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and family history.
Many archives are available in Chaparral Library, which include over 2100 Books, more than 280 Rolls of Microfilm, Family Histories and Computers giving access to Federal Census Returns, Marriage Records and Land Records.
Website:
http://www.chaparralgensoc.org
Collin County Genealogical Society
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is accessible on the site.
Website:
http://www.collincountygenealogicalsociety.com/index.html
Collin County Historical Society and Museum
Many resources are accessible in their Archives, which include:
- Agricultural Books including the Texas 1850 Agricultural Census
- Almanacs
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Collin and Denton Counties Family Files
- Genealogies
- Government Records
- Marriages
- Military Records
- Newspaper Obituaries
- Religious Books
- School Registers
These archives do not only relate to the area covered by the association, but to other Counties of Texas and further afield.
Please note that not all resources are available for all areas. For a full list of archives available, please visit their site.
Some Collections are accessible, which include The Wilmeth Family Collection, The John Meier WWII Photography Collection, Historic Postcard Collection and Early North Texas Photography Collection.
Website:
http://collincountyhistoricalsociety.org
Comal County Genealogy Society
Many publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- City of New Braunfels Births 1910-1917
- Deaths 1903-1931
- History of Sattler and Mountain Valley School 1846-1964 Marriages 1846-1929
- Naturalisation Papers 1847-1927
- Probate Records 1846-1940
Back Issues of their Magazine, Family Footsteps, are also available for sale.
A Message Board is also available.
Website:
http://www.ccgstexas.org
Cooke County – Cross Timbers Genealogical Society
Some publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Cooke Co. Early History
- Cooke Co. Marriage Records 1849-1882
- Fairview and Resthaven Cemetery Books
- Obituaries
- Probate Records
- Ye Gainesville Towne
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txcooke/ctgs_index.htm
Dallas Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1954 and their aims are to encourage and promote the study of genealogy, to assist the genealogy section of J Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas and to collect and preserve materials relating to Dallas Co.
Many Special Interest Groups are available, which include African American, Brown Bag, Technology, Jewish and MacGen Reunion Groups.
Some databases are accessible, which comprise:
- Back Issues of DGS Journals
- Back Issues of DGS Newsletters
- Dallas Area Cemeteries
- DNA Information
- Recently Distributed eBlasts
Publications sold by the society incorporate:
- Cemetery Books
- Dallas Quarterlies and Journals
- Greene Co. Deed Abstracts 1810-1822
- Guide to the Dallas Quarterly 1955-1993
- Marriage Records 1846-1899
- Minute Book 1848-1855
- South-western Presbyterian Newspaper Abstracts
- Texas Methodist Newspaper Abstracts
- Texas Presbyterian Newspaper Abstracts
Website:
https://dallasgenealogy.org/
El Paso Genealogical Society
A transcription of deaths for San Jose de Cristo Rey Church is available.
Births, Marriages and Deaths 1886-1899 have been transcribed by Jane Beard and can be purchased from the association.
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txepgs/
Fort Worth Genealogical Society
Many publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- 1810 Census Pendleton District of South Carolina
- Alexander Beall 1649-1744 of Maryland One Line Descent in America
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Early Texas Co. Marriage Records 1837-1923
- Footprints Collection of State Marriages
- Footprints Topical Index 1957-2012
- Marriages of Early Texas 1824-1846
- Tarrant Co. 1870 Federal Census
- Tarrant Co. 1890 Census Reconstruction
- Tarrant Co. Marriage Records 1892-1901
A Mailing List, hosted by Rootsweb, is accessible.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txfwgs/
Galveston County Genealogical Society
Lakeview Cemetery Transcripts 1908-1929 are available for sale.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txgalves/
Haskell County Historical and Genealogical Society
Many publications are available for sale, which include Cemetery Transcripts and World War II Service Books.
It is possible to purchase Just Passing Through Weinert, Cow Pokes and Sod Busters: A History of Rural Communities in the area and Ancestors and Descendants of Henry Simeon Saunders.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txhaskel/HistoricalGenealogysite.htm
Henderson County Historical Commission
Some resources are accessible, which incorporate some Slave Owners of Henderson Co.
Resources also include a List of Teachers who taught at the Old Athens Grammar/Elementary School (Also known as West Athens Elementary).
Resources also incorporate an Index of The Southland Volume XI, Index to the Old Settlers’ Edition of Athens Review(Published 2 August 1901) and Confederate Service Pension Applications filed in the area.
Many publications are sold by the society, which comprise:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Defenders – A Confederate History of Henderson Co.
- Genealogies
- Lost Marriage Book of Henderson Co. 1847-1852
- Marriages
- Old Settlers Edition – Athens Review
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txhchc/
Hill County Genealogical Society
Many archives are accessible in Hillsboro City Library, which incorporate:
- Hill Co. Newspapers
- Censuses
- Old South-western Bell Phone Directories
Transcriptions of the Phone Directories from 1932, 1940, 1942 and 1944 are available.
Many databases are accessible, which comprise:
- Cemetery Maps, Indexes and Transcripts
- Deeds
- Hill Co. Funeral Directors
- Hill Co. Public Schools 1875-1980
- Hillsboro High School Seniors and Juniors 1947
- Marriage Records 1883-1887
- Mattox Grocery Store Ledgers
- Obituaries
- Photographs
Church Histories are also accessible.
There are also links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txhcgs/
Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed in their Library, which include:
- Bible Records
- Census Returns
- Court Papers
- Genealogies
- Marriage Records
- Newspapers
- Photographs
- Scrapbooks
Some databases are available, which incorporate:
- 1850 Census
- Births 1926-1945
- Business and Professional People 1884-1885
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Cemeteries Map
- Histories of People and Places
- Land Grant Returns 1846-1855
- Military Sources
- Place Names
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1850-1930 Census Return Transcriptions(Excludes 1890)
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Court Minutes 1846-1859
- Day Funeral Home Books
- Deaths 1903-1987
- Pioneers
- Probate Minutes 1846-1857
Publications available for sale also incorporate:
- Jail Records 1875-1890
- Marriage Books 1846-1901
- Murray Funeral Home Books
- Newspaper Abstracts
- Probate Births
- Restlawn Memorial Park Burials
- Sulphur Springs City Cemetery Master Index
- Tapp Funeral Home Burials
- Tax Rolls
Website:
http://www.hcgstx.org
Humble Area Genealogical Society
An Obituary Index is accessible, along with links to other on-line resources you may find of use, which includes Taxes Death Certificates 1903-1976.
Back Issues of their Newsletter are also available on the site.
Website:
http://www.humblegen.org/
Kendall County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1981 and is located in Boerne. Boerne Cemetery Inscriptions including Photographs are on the site.
Many archives can be accessed at their Library, which incorporate approximately 2250 books, 44 journal titles, manuscripts, topographic maps and some County Courthouse Records.
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- Alsace to Texas: A Narrative of the experiences of two European Emigrant Families
- Back Issues of Keys to the Past
- Battle of Walker Creek
- Boerne, a Brief History
- Genealogical Abstractions From Kendall County, Texas Probate Records
- Images of America: Boerne
- Kendall Co. Tax Rolls 1880-1890
- Lee, His Last Days in Texas
- US 2nd Cavalry – Its Last Days in Texas 1861
- War Dead of Kendall Co. 1862-2010
Website:
https://gskctx.org/
Kerr County – Kerrville Genealogical Society
The aims of the society are to bring people together to enhance their research skills and to help people increase their ancestral knowledge.
A large collection of resources are available at Kerr Regional History Centre and Archives, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Publications
- Cemetery Surveys
- Census Returns
- Early Court Registers
- Funeral Home Books
- Local Newspapers
- Marriage Records
- Obituaries
- State Death Indices
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txkerrgs/
Kingsland Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1989, their aim being to promote and encourage an interest in genealogy.
The book Families of Early Kingsland and Nearby Communities in Llano and Burnet Counties is sold by the society. An Index of Surnames in this Book is accessible on their site.
Many archives are available in the Kingsland Library, which comprise:
- Army Muster Rolls
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Court Documents
- Early Settlers
- Emigrants from Ireland 1847-1852
- Genealogies
- Land Documents
- Newspaper Abstracts
- Obituaries
- Passenger Lists
- Tax Lists
- Vital Records
- Will Abstracts
These archives do not only cover Texas, but other States of America and further afield.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txkinggs/
Lake Jackson Historical Museum
Many resources can be accessed in their Archives, which comprise:
- Archaeological Artefacts
- Early Dow Publications
- Letters
- Manuscripts
- Memorabilia
- Newspapers
- Photographs
Lake Jackson Oral History DVD’s are also available.
Website:
https://www.ljhistory.org/
Lamar County Genealogical Society
Some archives can be accessed in their Library, which comprise:
- Family Group Sheets
- Family Pedigree Charts
- Genealogies
Some Books held by the society are helpful to people who have American Indian and Afro-American Heritage.
Some databases are accessible, which include Death and Cemetery Records of Lamar Co., Marriages 1841-1910 and 1860-1870 Lamar Co. Census Transcriptions.
Indexes to Back Issues of their Quarterly Publication are also accessible.
Many volumes are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Camp Maxey World War II Layout Map
- Census Books
- Hunt County Marriages
- Lamar Co. History
- Lamar Co. Land Headright Map
- Lamar County Marriages 1841-1937
- Providence Baptist Church 1868-1983
- Red River Co. Land Headright Map
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lamar-County-Geneological-Society/154444061257811
Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society
Some publications are sold by the society, which include 1860 Dallas Co. Census, A Stake in the Prairie(History of Mesquite) and Mesquite City Cemetery.
There are also links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txmhgs/page1.htm
Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Returns
- Death Dates and Marriages 1838-1900
- Deaths 1903-1940
- Deed Abstracts 1831-1840
- District Court Documents
- Early Settlers of Montgomery Co.
- Funeral Home Books
Publications available for sale also incorporate:
- Marriages
- Members Ancestor Charts
- Mortality Schedules
- Naturalisation Papers
- Probate Documents
- School Registers
- State Docket District Court 1857-1894
- Tax Rolls
- Texas Cattle Brands
- Treasurer’s Claim Register
- Various Court Records 1840-1896
Website:
http://mcgandhs.com
Permian Basin Genealogical Society
Their aim is to promote and encourage the study of family history and genealogy.
Many Indexes are accessible, which incorporate Cemetery Transcriptions and Ector Co. Marriages 1941-1942.
Website:
http://www.permiangen.org/
Red River County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1986 and its aim is to collect and preserve documents and records relating to the area and to make them publicly available. They also hope to encourage and promote the study of genealogy.
Some publications are available for sale, which include Bible Records of Members.
Some Publications have been compiled by members of the association, which comprise:
- Burials
- Cemeteries
- Deaths of Red River Co.
- Obituaries from the Deport Times 1911-1950
- Obituaries from the Detroit News Herald 1928-1936 and 1941-1956
- Reflections of Red River County 1830s-1890
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txrrcgs/
San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society
Numerous publications can be purchased from the society, including:
- Baker Family Papers
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Christmas in Oklahoma – Past and Present
- DAR Patriot Index
- Divorces of Tom Green Co. 1875-1940
- Early Eighteenth Century Palatine Emigration
- Ficek Family Heritage Book 1984
- Funeral Home Books
Publications available for sale also incorporate:
- Historical Southern Families
- History and Genealogy of Anton and Mary Katherine Hoelscher 1978
- James Bowie Patriots Yearbooks
- Marriages of Tom Green Co. 1875-1914
- McCulloch Co. Cemetery Transcripts
- Missouri Genealogical Gleanings 1840 and Beyond
- New Jersey Index of Wills and Inventories in the Office of the Secretary of State before 1901
- Revolutionary War Pension Applications in the National Archives
- Rolls of Honour in the Lineage Books of the National Society of the DAR
Website:
https://saghs-tx.org/
San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society
Many resources can be accessed in their Library, which include over 17000 Books. An on-line Catalogue of Library Holdings is available.
Some databases are accessible, which incorporate:
- Bexar Co. First Families
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- San Antonio Newspaper Obituaries
An Index of Articles and Features in Our Heritage, their Quarterly Publication is also accessible, including:
- Ancestor Charts and Genealogies
- Bible Records
- Biographies
- Cemeteries List
- Church Registers
- Cities/Towns
- Court Documents
- Diaries
- Historical Articles
- Journals
Articles also comprise:
- Letters
- Maps
- Marriages
- Military Sources
- Miscellaneous Articles
- Newspaper Abstracts
- Organisations
- Reminiscences
- State Documents
- Wills and Probate
An Index of articles relating to County Documents can be accessed, which incorporates:
- Births 1837-1902
- Census Transcriptions
- Deeds
- First Taxpayers
- Land Documents
- Mortality Schedules
- Naturalisation Papers
- Poll Books
- School Registers
- Tax Rolls
- Voter Registration Lists
These cover the counties of:
- Atascosa
- Bandera
- Bastrop
- Bee
- Bexar
- Caldwell
- Calhoun
- Cooke
- Coryell
- Fayette
- Frio
- Gillespie
- Gonzales
- Guadalupe
- Houston
- Karnes
- Lavaca
- Medina
Not all resources are available for all Counties.
Many publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- San Antonio Newspapers 1848-1865
- San Antonio Sexton Burial Registers 1879-1900
Many publications available for sale relate to Bexar County, which include:
- 1890 Tax Rolls
- Confederate Pension Records
- District Court Minutes 1838-1848
- Marriage Books 1837-1905
- Naturalisations
- Voter Registration 1865 and 1867-1869
- Wills and Inventories 1742-1899
Website:
https://txsaghs.org/
South Plains Genealogical Society
Publications sold by the society include:
- City of Lubbock Cemetery 1892-2002
- The IOA Ranch: A Dream that Disappeared
- Stories on Stone: Lubbock Co. Civil War Veterans
The following volumes relate to Lubbock Co. and are available to purchase:
- 1880-1910 Census Returns (Excludes 1890)
- Early Court Record Abstracts
- Marriage Records 1891-1915
- Marriages and Obituaries 1896-1920
- Newspapers 1896-1903 and 1891-1910
- Property Tax 1879-1910 and 1917
Website:
http://www.spgstx.org/
Texarkana Genealogical Society
Many databases are accessible for Bowie and Miller Counties. Databases for Bowie Co. incorporate:
- Cemeteries and Deaths
- Churches
- Commissioners Court Minutes
- Funeral Homes
- Jury Lists
- Ledgers
- Marriage Records
- Masonic Lodges
- Military Information
- Mortality Schedules 1850-1870
- Officials(Texas Side)
- Poor Farm and Paupers
- Schools
- Texarkana Directories
- Texarkana Historical Items
- Unclaimed Marriage Certificates
Databases for Miller Co. comprise:
- Cemeteries and Deaths
- Churches
- Court Records
- Funeral Homes
- Jury Lists
- Ledgers
- Marriages
- Masonic Lodges
- Military Information
- Officials(Arkansas Side)
- Poor Farm and Paupers
- Schools
- Texarkana Directories
- Texarkana Historical Items
- Unclaimed Marriage Certificates
- Voters
In addition, information relating to other Counties in Arkansas is also available.
Many publications are sold by the society, which include:
- 1850-1880 Federal Census Returns
- 1865 Diary
- 1880 Federal Census Miller Co. AR
- 1884 Abstracts from the Daily Texarkana Independent Newspaper
- 1900 Federal Census Miller Co. AR
- 1995-1996 Funeral Lists
- Bible Records
- Bowie Co. Commissioners Court Minutes 1889-1949
- Bowie Co. Texas Marriage Licences
- Families of Pleasant Grove and their Surroundings (Bowie Co. Area)
- Miller Co. Arkansas Marriage Licences
Back Issues of their Quarterly Publication are also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txkusa/GenSoc.html
Texas City Ancestry Searchers
The society was established in 1976, its aim being to promote and encourage interest in genealogy.
Galveston Co. Tombstone Inscriptions are available through the association.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txgalves/tcaspage.html
Van Zandt County Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed at the Library of Genealogy and Local History which is located at the Co. Courthouse Annex, Terrell St. and Hwy 19, Canton, Texas.
These archives include a Surname File, Civil War Files, Vertical Family Files which incorporate Family Research Material gathered over 10 years, Books, Periodicals, Quarterlies, Microfilm, Microfiche, CDs and Oral Histories.
Many publications are available for sale, including:
- Biographies
- Census Returns
- Civil War Veterans
- Court Minutes 1848-1881
- Desperate Characters of Van Zandt Co.
- Divorces
- Early Obituaries and Death Notices 1874-1926 (Over 6 Volumes)
- Graveyards
- Marriages
- Reconstruction Documents
- School Days
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txvzcgs/vzgs.htm
Victoria County Genealogical Society
A Table of Contents for Past Issues of their Quarterly Publication is accessible.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Funeral Home Books
- Genealogies
- The History and Heritage of Victoria Co. 1824-1999
- Victoria Co. Cemeteries
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also available, along with the Society’s Mailing List.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txvicto2/index.html#vcgs
Walker County Genealogy Society
Many archives can be accessed in Huntsville Public Library, which comprise:
- 1850-1930 Taxes Census on Microfilm
- 1867 Voter Registration Lists
- 1880 US Federal Census
- 1930 Tax Census
- Bible Records
- Civil War Records
- Early Newspapers
- Family Papers
- LDS Name and Locale Records
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers
- Texas Births and Deaths
- Texas Prison Inmate Records 1850-1954
As the association is an Affiliate of the LDS Library in Salt Lake City, it is possible to order Microfilm and Microfiche from the LDS Library and view it at the Facility.
Many Databases and Indexes are accessible, which include Cemetery Indexes, Walker Co. History Books and the Texas Tides Project.
Some publications are sold by the society, which include Cemetery Books and a Surname Index of the 1870 Census for the area.
Some Publications are also available through Dickenson Research, which comprise:
- 1850 and 1860 Census Returns
- Forrest Masonic Lodge 1844-1994
- Huntsville Funeral Home Books
- Probate Records
There are also links to other sites you may find of use.
Website:
Waller County Historical Commission/Society
The association has newspapers dating from 1896 to 2010 and are in the process of making these available on the site. Obituaries from 1918, 1927-1969 and 1993-1995 are also available, along with Marriages 1873-1917, indexed by both Bride and Groom.
A list of Military Men and Women mentioned in Waller Co. Newspapers 1940-1969 is also accessible. In addition, some Historical Pictures and other Documents are also available.
Many publications are available for sale, which include Forgotten Places, Directory of Historical Markers, Little of Six Shooter Junction and Former Post Offices.
Website:
http://www.wallercountyhistory.org
Webb County Heritage Foundation
The Foundation was established in 1980, its aim being to preserve the cultural and architectural heritage of Laredo and Webb County.
An Archives Table of Contents is available, which includes the following indexes:
- Legal Size Research File
- Obituaries
- Photo Collection
- Research Files
- Video Collection
A Library Index is accessible which lists the Books and Documents in their Library, which covers:
- Architecture
- Art
- Education
- Fundraising
- Historic Preservation
- Law
Website:
Williamson County Genealogical Society
The aims of the Society are to promote and encourage interest in genealogy and to assist people with their genealogical research. They preserve historical data, maintain a genealogical research library and publish a quarterly newsletter titled “The Roundup”.
Many resources can be accessed through Round Rock Public Library. Numerous databases are also accessible in the library.
It is possible to view a list of WCGS Pioneer Certificates, issued to those people who could prove they are directly descended from anybody who resided in the area before 31st December 1880, on the site.
Information regarding surnames currently being researched by members is also available.
Website:
http://www.williamsontxgenealogy.org
Wood County Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed in Quitman Public Library, which incorporate:
- Bible Records
- Births
- Census Returns
- Church Registers
- Genealogies
- Marriages
- Newspapers
- Obituaries
- School Yearbooks
- Wood Co. Cemeteries
Numerous Genealogy CD’s also include:
- Immigrants to the New World 1600s-1800s
- Marriage Indexes for other US States
- Social Security Death Index 1937-1996
- World Family Tree 1600-Present
A list of Surnames in the Library’s Vertical Files is also accessible.
Some Publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- History of the Tenth Texas Cavalry
- Minutes of Mt. Enterprise Baptist Church 1890-1934
- Wood Co. All Name Index 1850-1900
- Wood Co. History
- Wood Co. Newspaper Abstracts prior to 1920