Texas, Washington County, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains records of births for Washington County, Texas. The records range from 1903-1991. Records will be added if more become available.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records: • 3

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date 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. If these are indexes, the original records may contain additional information than was not indexed, or the information might have been indexed incorrectly. You may want to search for the original record at the Texas, United States Genealogy.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If available, check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if it provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

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
 * How to Find Texas Birth Records

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Washington County, birth records, 1928-1936; births and deaths, 1927-1936; birth index 1903-1991
 * Washington County, death certificates, 1935-1965
 * Miscellaneous records prior to 1845, Washington County
 * Washington County, Record of will, 1870-1890
 * Washington County, Probate minutes, 1837-1935; probate records, 1842-1850; general index, 1837-1917
 * Final record of estates (of deceased person); general index, 1837-1879; final records civil district court, 1837-1880
 * Washington County, Naturalizations, 1857-1913; declarations of intent, 1892-1954; petitions, 1914-1955; citizenship files, 1872-1900
 * Washington County, General index to civil minutes, 1840-1940; civil minutes (county and district courts), 1837-1944; civil case papers (county and district courts), 1847-1940

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * Texas Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
 * Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997
 * Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981

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