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Brazos County, Texas Facts

When was Brazos County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on January 30, 1841 from Washington County and Robertson County (originally named Navasota County until renamed on January 28, 1842).

What is the County Seat of Brazos County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Bryan also, the county government website is www.co.brazos.tx.us/.

What counties are adjacent to Brazos County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Madison CountyGrimes CountyWashington CountyBurleson CountyRobertson County .

Brazos County, TX Vital Records

Where can find Brazos County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Brazos County vital records can be found at the Texas Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records reported from 1903. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Texas for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Brazos County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Texas Birth and Death CertificateMarriage or Divorce Verification Application to mail.

Brazos County, TX Census Records


What Brazos County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Brazos County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Brazos Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Brazos Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Brazos Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860.

Another census resource is the Texas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index from 1820-1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Texas Census Records Research Guide.

Brazos County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Brazos County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Brazos County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Brazos County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Brazos County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Brazos County, TX?
A list of Brazos County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Texas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Brazos County, TX Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Brazos County, TX?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Brazos County.

Brazos Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Brazos Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Brazos Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Brazos Co. TX General and History Websites

Brazos Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Brazos Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Brazos Co. TX Military Records