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- Biographical Encyclopedia of Texas
- Biographical view of Texas and its history including narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history and information about important point in history including: the pioneer days of Texas, Texas' transition from a Mexican state to being part of the United States, and the wars in which Texas citizens took part.
- The Encyclopedia of Texas
- This book provides a biographical view of Texas and its history. The book uses many narratives of the individuals who helped shape Texas history. The book also includes profiles of: the public school system in Texas; banking; the public school system; the State Fair; the Cotton Industry; oil history; and histories of select towns, such as Dallas, Fort Worth, Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Ellis County, Waco, San Antonio, Galveston, and many others.
- Grayson County: An Illustrated History of Grayson County, Texas.
- An illustrated history of Grayson County, Texas with numerous photographs and a pioneer name index (p. 120).
- History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 1
- Book describing Texas history up to the time of annexation to the United States of America. This first volume is broken into 22 chapters covering the start of European immigration (roughly 1685) through the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
- History of Texas: From Its First Settlement in 1685 to Its Annexation to the United States in 1846, Volume 2
- Book describing Texas history; this second volume is broken into 14 chapters covering the start of the Republic of Texas in 1835 through annexation by the U.S. in 1846, with a number of appendices containing supplementary information.
- History of Texas, Together with a Biographical History of Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Travis, Lee and Burleson Counties.
- Book containing a brief overview of the state of Texas and more specific focus on six specific counties, with extensive biographical sketches about persons related to the history of those places. An alphabetical index of persons who are included follows the table of contents at the front of the book.
- History of the Revolution in Texas, Particularly of the War of 1835 & '36; Together With the Latest Geographical, Topographical, and Statistical Accounts of the Country, From the Most Authentic Sources. Also, an Appendix.
- Book outlining the history of the Texas Revolution and a description of Texas geography, with a map, as well as an appendix containing personal accounts and text excerpts about specific events.
- Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas
- A history of pioneers in Texas and their confrontations with local American Indians.
- The Journeys of Rene Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, Volume 1
- First volume of biographical accounts related to the explorations of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle in North America including memoirs, accounts, and narratives of his discovery and exploration down the Mississippi River.
- Reminiscences of the Boys in Gray, 1861-1865
- Sketches of several hundred Confederate veterans, residing in Texas after the Civil War, giving particulars of their war service.
- The War in Texas; A Review of Facts and Circumstances, showing that this contest is a Crusade Against Mexico, set on foot by Slaveholders, Land Speculators, &c. In Order to Re-Establish, Extend, and Perpetuate the System of Slavery and the Slave Trade.
- Opinion piece describing the history and reasons for the Texas Revolution, including the position that it was intended to support slavery in Texas.
- Glasscock County Cemeteries, 1890 - 1992
- Alphabetical listing of burials in the Garden City Cemetery and the St. Lawrence Cemetery of Glasscock County, Texas. Each entry consists of surname, given name, birth date, death date, and any known miscellaneous information.
- San Augustine County, Texas courthouse records, loose papers, 1831-1906 : inventory and index
- Inventory of records of the San Augustine District Court, including criminal and civil cases. Includes an index.
- Inventory of county records, Comal County courthouse, New Braunfels, Texas
- Inventory of the records of Comal County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, Auditor, Road Administrator, and County Attorney. Includes an index as well as a listing of county records housed in Sophienburg Memorial Museum.
- Inventory of county records, Crane County courthouse, Crane, Texas
- Inventory of the records of Crane County. Begins with an explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Includes a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Gaines County courthouse, Seminole, Texas
- Inventory of records of Gaines County. Begins with an explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also includes a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Jack County Courthouse, Jacksboro, Texas
- Inventory of records of Jack County housed in the Jack County Courthouse in Jacksboro, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Reporter, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor.
- Inventory of county records, Kendall County Courthouse, Boerne, Texas
- Inventory of records of Kendall County housed in the Kendall County Courthouse in Boerne, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor.
- Inventory of county records, Loving County Courthouse, Mentone, Texas
- Inventory of records of Loving County housed in the Loving County Courthouse in Mentone, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Mills County Courthouse, Goldthwaite, Texas
- Inventory of records of Mills County housed in the Mills County Courthouse in Goldthwaite, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Presidio County courthouse, Marfa, Texas
- Inventory of records of Presidio County housed in the Presidio County courthouse in Marfa. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: As Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: As Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Surveyor.
- Inventory of county records, Tyler County courthouse, Woodville, Texas
- Inventory of records of Tyler County housed in the Tyler County courthouse in Woodville. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: As Secretary for the Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter of the County Court, District Attorney, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Williamson County courthouse, Georgetown, Texas
- Inventory of records of Williamson County housed in the Williamson County courthouse in Georgetown, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for the County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, County Attorney, and Election Administrator. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Bexar County courthouse, San Antonio, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Bexar County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Auditor, Purchasing Agent, Road Administrator/County Engineer, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Bexar County courthouse, San Antonio, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Bexar County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the District Clerk, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, District/County Attorney, Medical Examiner, Adult Probation Department, and Juvenile Probation Department. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Bosque County courthouse, Meridian, Texas
- Inventory of records of Bosque County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a listing of Bosque County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Brazoria County courthouse, Angleton, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Brazoria County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, and Tax Assessor-Collector. Includes an index.
- Inventory of county records, Brazoria County courthouse, Angleton, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Brazoria County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Engineer/Road Administrator. Includes an index and list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Chambers County courthouse, Anahuac, Texas
- Inventory of records of Chambers County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Juvenile Probation, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, Auditor, and County Engineer. Also includes a listing of Chambers County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Treasurer, Auditor, Purchasing Agent, County Road Department, Beach and Parks Department, and County Engineer. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index and a list of Galveston County records deposited in the Galveston County Historical Museum.
- Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Tax Assessor and Collector. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County tax records. Also includes an index.
- Inventory of county records, Galveston County courthouse, Galveston, Texas, Volume 3
- Inventory of records of Galveston County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 3 describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, and Medical Examiner. Provides a separate listing of Galveston County records. Also includes an index.
- Inventory of county records, Goliad County courthouse, Goliad, Texas
- Inventory of the the records of Goliad County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a list of Goliad County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Grayson County courthouse, Sherman, Texas
- Inventory of the the records of Grayson County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk as Recorder, County Clerk as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, and County Auditor. Also provides an index and a list of records accessioned by the Texas State Library.
- Inventory of county records, Jackson County Courthouse, Edna, Texas
- Inventory of records of Jackson County housed in the Jackson County Courthouse in Edna, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a list of Jackson County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, King County Courthouse, Guthrie, Texas
- Inventory of records of King County housed in the King County Courthouse in Guthrie, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Knox County Courthouse, Benjamin, Texas
- Inventory of records of Knox County housed in the Knox County Courthouse in Benjamin, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Matagorda County Courthouse, Bay City, Texas
- Inventory of records of Matagorda County housed in the MatagordaCounty Courthouse in Bay City, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, and Auditor. Also provides a list of Matagorda County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Milam County Courthouse, Cameron, Texas
- Inventory of records of Milam County housed in the Milam County Courthouse in Cameron, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Attorney. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Runnels County Courthouse, Ballinger, Texas
- Inventory of records of Runnels County housed in the Runnels County Courthouse in Ballinger, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: as Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: as Recorder, County Clerk: as Reporter for County Clerk, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, County Treasurer, County Auditor, and County Attorney. Also provides an index.
- Inventory of county records, Throckmorton County courthouse, Throckmorton, Texas
- Inventory of records of Throckmorton County housed in the Throckmorton County courthouse in Throckmorton. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the County Clerk: As Secretary for Commissioners Court, County Clerk: As Recorder, County Clerk: As Reporter for County Court, District Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, County Judge, and County Treasurer. Also provides a list of Tarrant County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Fayette County courthouse, La Grange, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of the the records of Fayette County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, and Probation Officer. Also provides a list of Fayette County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Fayette County courthouse, La Grange, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of the the records of Fayette County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, Auditor, County School Superintendent, and Engineer. Also provides a list of Fayette County records and an index.
- Inventory of County Records: Guadalupe County Courthouse
- Annotated inventory of records documenting the history of Guadalupe County, housed in the Guadalupe County Courthouse (Seguin, Texas). It begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices, and also describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, County Court, County Attorney, District Clerk, Probation Office, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, County School Superintendent, and County Surveyor. Index starts on page 245.
- Inventory of county records, Harrison County courthouse, Marshall, Texas
- Inventory of the records of Harrison County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, County Court, District Clerk, District Attorney, Adult Probation, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, Constable, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, and County School Superintendent. Also provides a listing of Harrison County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of the records of Hidalgo County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 1 describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Judge, Right-of-Way Department, County Clerk, Tax Assessor-Collector, Treasurer, Auditor, and School Superintendent. Also provides a listing of Hidalgo County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Hidalgo County courthouse, Edinburgh, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of the records of Hidalgo County. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Volume 2 describes the records of the District Clerk, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, District Attorney, County Court, Justice of the Peace, and Sheriff. Also provides a listing of Hidalgo County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 1
- Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Commissioners Court, County Clerk, County Engineer, and Veterans County Service Officer. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 2
- Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the Tax Assessor-Collector, County Treasurer, Auditor, and Purchasing Agent. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.
- Inventory of county records, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Volume 3
- Inventory of records of Jefferson County housed in the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas. Begins with an introduction and explanation of the roles of various county government offices. Describes the records of the District Clerk, District Attorney, County Court, Adult Probation, Juvenile Probation, Justice of the Peace, Sheriff, and Constable. Also provides a list of Jefferson County records and an index.