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Grayson County, Texas
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County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Grayson County, Texas Facts
When was Grayson County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on May 17, 1846 from Fannin County.
What is the County Seat of Grayson County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Sherman also, the county government website is www.co.grayson.tx.us/.
What counties are adjacent to Grayson County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Marshall County, Oklahoma, Bryan County, Oklahoma, Fannin County, Collin County, Denton County, Cooke County, Love County, Oklahoma.
Grayson County, TX Vital Records
Where can find Grayson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Grayson 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 Grayson County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Texas Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Verification Application to mail.
- Texas, Grayson County Birth Records 1800-2011
- Texas, Grayson County Death Records 1907-2011
- Texas, Grayson County Marriage Records 1846-2010
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- Texas Birth Records 1927-2010
- Texas, Birth Certificates, 1903-1935
- Texas, Births and Christenings, 1840-1981
- Texas, County Marriage Index, 1837-1977
- Texas Marriage Records 1966 to 2008
- Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973
- Texas, Marriages, 1966-2010
- Texas Divorce Records 1968 to 2008
- Texas Death Records 1964-2010
- Texas, Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973
- Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976
- Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986
Grayson County, TX Census Records
What Grayson County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Grayson County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Grayson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Grayson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Grayson 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.
Grayson County, TX Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Grayson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Grayson County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Courthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Grayson County courthouse was burned by a mob on May 9, 1930. However ALL of the vital records, land records, and most court records were saved from this fire. The courthouse had records in fire proof rooms and storage areas.
- Grayson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 100 W. Houston, Ste. 17, Sherman 75090
- Grayson County Clerk
- Phone: (903) 813-4235
- Birth & Death Records: 1903
- Marriage Records: 1846
- Land Records:1846
- Probate Records:1846
- Court Records:1836
- Texas, County Tax Rolls, 1846-1910
- Texas Land Title Abstracts
- BLM Land Records
Grayson County, TX Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Grayson County, TX?
A list of Grayson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Texas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Grayson County Genealogical Society, 421 N. Travis, Sherman 75090
- Denison Public Library, Historical & Genealogical Society, 300 W. Gandy St., Denison, TX 75020
- Sherman Public Library, Local History & Genealogy Dept., 421 N. Travis, P.O. Box 1106, Sherman, TX 75090-0190
- Van Alstyne Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 308, Van Alstyne, TX 75095
- Grayson Co. Records Available on Microfilm (tsl.state.tx.us)
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission, P.O. Box 12927, Austin, TX 78711-2927
- Texas Genealogical Society, 2505 Beluche Drive, Galveston 77551
Where can I connect with other Grayson County, TX Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- Texas Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Texas State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Grayson County, Texas Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Grayson County, Texas Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Grayson County, TX?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Grayson County.
Grayson Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications
- Texas Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Texas historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Texas (1813 – 1993) (genealogybank.com)
- Grayson County, Texas Books (amazon.com)
- Grayson County Texas Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
- Search Texas Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Grayson Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records
- Grayson Co., Texas Graves (findagrave.com)
- Grayson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Grayson Co., Texas Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Grayson Co., Texas Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Grayson County, Texas Church Books (amazon.com)
Grayson Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
- Texas, Gonzalez de la Garza Genealogy Collection (familysearch.org)
- The Texas Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Grayson Co. TX General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Texas
- Grayson County, Texas Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Grayson Co., Texas Almanac (texasalmanac.com)
- Texas county histories : a bibliography (search.ancestry.com)
- Grayson County History (tshaonline.org)
- Grayson County, Texas Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Grayson Co. TX Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Grayson County, Texas (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Texas – Counties – Grayson (cyndislist.com)
- Grayson County Texas (genealogytrails.com)
- Grayson Co. TXGenweb (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Grayson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Grayson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Grayson Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Texas
- Texas, Naturalization Records, 1906-1989 (familysearch.org)
Grayson Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Texas Links and Information
- Texas General Land Office Map Collection (glo.texas.gov)
- 1895 Grayson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Grayson Co. TX Military Records
- Texas Military Records Research Guide
- Texas Military Records (fold3.com) offers access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the Texas both women and men who served. Suitable for Grayson County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.