Armstrong County, Texas Genealogy

Guide to Armstrong County Texas ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Texas Online Genealogy Records

Description
The county was named for one of several Texas pioneer families named Armstrong. The County is located in the northwest area of the state.

County Courthouse
County Clerk has birth and death records from 1903, marriage and probate records from 1890, court records from 1898 and land records from 1883; Clerk Circuit Court has divorce records County Clerk and District Clerk

100 Trice Street P.O. Box 309 Claude, Texas 79019 Phone: 806-553-2860 Fax: 806-553-5981 Armstrong County Courthouse

Parent County
1876--Armstrong County was created 21 August 1876 from Bexar Land District and organized in 1890.
 * County seat: Claude

Tradition states the county was named for an early pioneer family.

Boundary Changes
1834-1931 For animated maps illustrating Texas County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Texas County Boundary Maps" (1834-1931) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Record Loss
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit Hometown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Neighboring Counties
Briscoe •  Carson  •  Donley  •  Gray  •  Potter  •  Randall  •  Swisher

African American

 * 1865 - 1870 (images) - FamilySearch
 * Texas African American Griots ~  USGenWeb
 * AfriGeneas ~  African Ancestored Genealogy

Cemeteries
Cemetery records often reveal birth, marriage, death, relationship, military, and religious information.

Census
1880 Federal Census - USGenWeb Archives Project

Church
List of Churches and Church Parishes
 * FamilySearch Places

Land

 * Original Land Owners of Texas -  USGenWeb Archives Project

Naturalization and Citizenship

 * 1906 - 1989  — index and images

Local Histories

 * A Collection of Memories: A History of Armstrong County, 1876-1965, by the Armstront County Historical Society, an historical overview of Armstrong County, Texas discussing the ranches, families, and individuals important to the area. Read the book online from The Portal To Texas History.
 * A Supplement To A Collection of Memories: A History of Armstrong County, 1876-1965, additional biographical and genealogical information. Read it online from The Portal to Texas History.
 * History of Armstrong County, Volumes 1 and 2, 1939, a compilation of biographical stories about the Armstrong County pioneers prior to 1900. Read the books online from the Portal to Texas History. Volume 1 Volume 2
 * History of Armstrong County Written in 1922
 * Claude High School 1926 Yearbook - USGenWeb Archives Project
 * National Historic Landmarks - Armstrong Texas - Wikipedia

Maps

 * 1895 Armstrong County Map
 * 1914 Armstrong County Map
 * Texas Counties Map. TXGenWeb site.
 * FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places

Mexican-American War

 * 1845 - 1848 US American Volunteer Soldiers Mexican War 1845-1848 at Ancestry — index $

Civil War
Online Records
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
 * Confederate Pension Applications - USGenWeb Archives Project
 * 1838-1900 Texas Muster Roll Index Cards 1838-1900 at Ancestry — index and images $

World War I

 * 1917-1920 at FamilySearch — index and images

Newspapers
County Newspapers


 * The Claude News 119 N. Trice P.O. Box 778 Claude, TX 79019 ph: 806-226-4500 fax: 806-222-0023


 * Armstrong County Record (no longer in print)
 * Argus (original name of Claude News)
 * Goodnight News (merged with Claude News)

Online Newspapers Online Newspaper Abstracts Newspaper Extracts and Abstracts in Book Form
 * Texas Digital Newspaper Program at The Portal to Texas History

Probate
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1800 – 1990 at FamilySearch — images
 * 1800 – 2000 Texas Wills and Probate Records 1800-2000 at Ancestry.com — index and images $

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index

Taxation

 * 1846-1910 Texas, County Tax Rolls 1846-1910 at Findmypast ($) — index and images

Birth
Online Birth Indexes and Records
 * 1840 - 1981 - FamilySearch
 * 1903 - 1935 (images and index) - FamilySearch
 * 1903 - 1997 (index)-  FamilySearch
 * 1926-1995 Texas Births, 1926 - 1995 at MyHeritage ($) — index

Marriage
Online Marriage Indexes and Records


 * 1802 - 2010 Texas, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index $
 * 1814 - 1909 1966 - 2011 Texas Marriage Collection 1814-1909 and 1966-2011 at Ancestry — index $
 * 1837 - 1965 at FamilySearch — index and images
 * 1837 - 1973 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1837 - 1977 at FamilySearch — index
 * 1837 - 1977 Texas Select County Marriage Index 1837-1977 at Ancestry — index $
 * 1890 - 1910 Armstrong County Marriages 1890-1910 Online from the Armstrong County TXGenWeb site.
 * 1966 - 2010 FamilySearch record collection
 * 1966-2016 Texas Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage ($) — index

Death

 * Armstrong County Death Database compiled from death certificates, cemetery records and other sources. Online from the Armstrong County TXGenWeb site.
 * 1903 - 1973 at FamilySearch.org — index
 * 1903 - 1982 Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982 at Ancestry — index and images $
 * 1903 - 2000 (index) - FamilySearch
 * 1964 - 1998 (no images) Name index to Texas Statewide Death Certificates or four million people who have died since 1964.
 * 1977 - 1986 at FamilySearch.org — inde

Divorce

 * 1968 - 2010 at FamilySearch.org — index
 * 1968 - 2011 Texas Divorces 1968-2011 at Ancestry — index $
 * 1966-2016 Texas Marriages and Divorces at MyHeritage ($) — index

Societies and Libraries
Claude Public Library

Linkpedium - Armstrong, Texas Genealogy History

FamilySearch Centers

 * Amarillo Texas FamilySearch Center
 * Pampa Texas FamilySearch Center


 * Amarillo Public Library - an affiliate library

Websites

 * Texas Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
 * TXGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the county.
 * The catalog is genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) This catalog is different than the indexed Historical Records.
 * Armstrong County - USGenWeb Archives Project
 * Armstrong County TXGenWeb Project. May have name indexes, history and other materials.