Texas, Grimes County, Probate Records of Births - FamilySearch Historical Records

Why Should I Look at This Collection?
This publication contains twenty - one volumes of Grimes County Court records of births not previously reported from 1939-1957. The volumes consist of birth certificates from the Texas Department of Health. Bureau of Vital Statistics The records were located at the Grimes County Clerks office.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

 * Place of Birth
 * Name of Child
 * Sex
 * Date of Birth


 * Father's Name
 * Residence at the time of birth
 * Color or Race
 * Age at the time of this birth
 * Birthplace


 * Full Maiden Name
 * Residence at the time of birth
 * Color or Race
 * Age at the time of this birth
 * Birthplace

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.

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

 * Search for other vital records, such as marriage and death records
 * Use the information found in the record to find additional family members in census records
 * Use the information found in the record to find land records
 * If applicable, search for immigration and naturalization records as well

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

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Texas.
 * How to Find Texas Birth Records
 * Texas Guided Research
 * Texas Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

Related Family History Library Holdings

 * Index to probate delayed birth records, 1850-1996 filed 1939-1996

Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

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

Citing This Collection
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