Parker County, Texas Genealogy

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History
The first permanent settlement occurred after 1849.

Parent County
1855--Parker County was created 12 December 1855 from Bosque andNavarro Counties. County seat: Weatherford

Record Loss
1874--Courthouse and almost all county records were destroyed by fire in May 1874.

Neighboring Counties

 * Hood
 * Jack
 * Johnson
 * Palo Pinto
 * Tarrant
 * Wise

Maps
Texas Counties Map. Click on the county to go to the Texas Genweb site

Vital Records

 * Texas Death Index 1964 to 1998 [no images] Name index to Texas Statewide Death Certificates or four million people who have died since 1964.
 * Texas Death Records 1890 – 1976 [with images] Name index and images of statewide death certificates, 1890-1976. The name index has been created by FamilySearch and is tied to images of the Texas death certificates. Few certificates are available prior to 1903.

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog