Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
The Sons of the Republic of Texas (“SRT”) consists of members who are direct lineal descendants of those that settled the Republic of Texas prior to February 19, 1846, when Texas merged with the United States. Membership in the SRT began in April 1893. These records contain original membership applications and their supporting documentation. The original records are available at the Society's headquarters at Bay City, Texas. Records are arranged by application number and applicant name.

Record Content
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 * Bride's Age
 * Race of Bride
 * Bride's Birth place
 * Bride's Father's full name
 * Bride's Mother's full maiden name
 * Groom's full name
 * Groom's Age
 * Groom's Birth Place
 * Groom's Father's full name
 * Groom's Mother's full maiden name
 * Marriage date

The key genealogical facts found in a death certificate generally include the following information:




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 * Gender
 * Date and place of Death
 * Race
 * Age when died
 * Date of Birth
 * Place of Death
 * Married, Never Married, Widowed or Divorced
 * Social Security Number
 * Occupation
 * Name of Hospital
 * Cause of Death
 * Name of Father
 * Maiden Name of Mother
 * Place and Date of Burial

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"Texas, Sons of the Republic of Texas, Membership Application Files, 1893-2010." FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org). Sons of the Republic of Texas, Bay City, Texas. Fhl digital images, 13 digital folders. Family History Library Salt Lake City, Utah.