Texas, Church Records, 1852-1994 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains church Records for the years 1852 to 1994. The two churches represented in this collection are:
 * Taylor Street Cumberland Presbyterian (Fort Worth)
 * St. Matthew's Episcopal Church (Dallas County)

What Can these Records Tell Me?
Church records may contain:
 * Names of individuals
 * Dates of events
 * Baptisms
 * Confirmations
 * Marriages
 * Deaths and burials
 * Meeting minutes
 * Statistical reports

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the individual
 * The approximate date
 * Location of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found Who I was Looking for, What Now?

 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage, and death on the state and county level
 * Search for the family in census records
 * Search the county where the family lived for land and probate records
 * If applicable, search for immigration records

I Can’t Find The Person I’m Looking for, What Now?

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Texas.
 * Texas Guided Research
 * Texas Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * United States, Church Records, 1600s-the Present

Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.