County and State Record Information
| Resource Link/Title | Date(s) | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Vital Records Information | ||
| Family Search (All Resources Interactive Search. Also, A Beginner's Guide to Searching Records ) | The All Resources Search capability includes Ancestral Files, Census, International Genealogical Index, Pedigree Resource Files, Social Security Death Index, Vital Records Index, and Family History Web Sites. The largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Harris County Clerk's Office (Information, Inquiries, FAQ, and Ordering records. To search the Harris County Clerk's Database for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records, go to the appropriate captions below.) | Harris County Clerk's Office, Information Department, at (713) 274-8600, and Ordering Copies / Fees of Birth Records from the Harris County Clerk's Office. Some record sets can be searched online. Refer to the Harris County Clerk's Office, Physical Branch Locations listing and what records may be obtained from the various branch locations closest to you. | |
| Texas Department of State Health Services (Information, Inquiries, Verification, Amendments, FAQ, Adoption, and Ordering of Birth, Death, Divorce and Marriage records) | The Texas Department of State Health Services, (Texas Vital Statistics Home) has information regarding birth, marriage, divorce, and death records. Birth certificates, death certificates, and birth, death, marriage, and divorce verification letters can be ordered through TexasOnline, the official eGovernment Web site for the State of Texas. | |
| Birth Record Information | ||
| Harris County Births 1926-1934 | 1926-1934 | A comprehensive index of Harris County Birth Records inclusive to the dates presented. Harris County TXGenWeb Archives. |
| Harris County Vital Statistics Inquiry System - Births | Jun 1879-present | This is a link to search the Harris County Clerk's Office Birth Records Database. |
| FamilySearch.org has three nice databases of birth records. | Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997 and Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981 | |
| Marital Record Information | ||
| Marriage Notices From the Houston Morning Star Newspaper | Apr 1839-Apr 1844 | a transcription submitted by Marilyn Hoye |
| Harris County Marriage License Inquiry System | Dec 1947 - present | This is a link to Search the Harris County Clerk's Office Marriage Records Database. |
| Harris County Informal Marriages Database | Jan 1977-present | This is a link to Search the Harris County Clerk's Office Marriage Records Database. |
| Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977 | 1837-1973 | "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org ). Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church Records *Civil Registration |
| Texas Marriages, 1837-1973 | 1837-1973 | "Texas Marriages, 1837-1973," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org ). Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church Records *Civil Registration |
| Divorce Record Information | ||
| Divorce Indices, Harris County, Texas | 1968-2001 | A comprehensive index of Harris County Divorce Records inclusive to the dates presented. Compiled, formatted, editied, and contributed by Douglas E. Anderson |
| Harris County Divorces 1968-2001 | 1968-2001 | A comprehensive index of Harris County Divorce Records inclusive to the dates presented. Harris County Texas USGenWeb Archives Project. (No longer available) |
| Death Record Information | ||
| Harris County Deaths 1964-1984 | 1964-1984 | A comprehensive index of Harris County Death Records inclusive to the dates presented. Harris County TXGenWeb Archives |
| Harris County Vital Statistics Inquiry System - Deaths | Jun 1879-present | This is a link to Search the Harris County Clerk's Office Death Records Database. |
| Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 (Name Index & Images) | 1890-1976 | A service provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints . Name index and images of Texas statewide death certificates, 1890-1976. The name index has been created by FamilySearch, and is tied to images of the Texas death certificates. Few certificates are available prior to 1903. |
| Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973 | 1903-1973 | "Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org ). Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church Records *Civil Registration |
| Texas Death Index, 1964-1998 | 1964-1998 | "Texas death index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org ), from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals housed in the Texas Department of Health in Austin, Texas. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. "Texas Deaths, 1890-1910," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org ), from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals housed at the State Registrar Office in Austin, Texas. FHL microfilm, 1290 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
| U.S. Social Security Death Index | Social Security Death Index, database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org ); from Social Security Administration. Online database, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah | |