Texas, Callahan County Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

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The collection consists of records from Callahan County, Texas including District Court records, Naturalization records and Tax records.

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 * Name of Petitioner
 * Name of Court
 * Date and Place of Birth
 * Occupation
 * Where Petitioner emigrated from
 * Date of Emigration
 * Full name of spouse
 * Sometimes date of marriage
 * Spouse' Birthplace
 * Place of Residence
 * Names of children, children's birth dates and birth places
 * Date of Naturalization
 * Date of Arrival
 * Names of Witnesses
 * Date Signed

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