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Tarrant County, Texas Facts

When was Tarrant County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on December 20, 1849 from Navarro County.

What is the County Seat of Tarrant County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Fort Worth also, the county government website is www.tarrantcounty.com.

What counties are adjacent to Tarrant County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Denton CountyDallas CountyEllis CountyJohnson CountyParker CountyWise County.

Tarrant County, TX Census Records


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

Tarrant Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tarrant Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tarrant 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.

Tarrant County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Tarrant County Courthouse

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

Tarrant County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Tarrant Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Tarrant Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Tarrant Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Tarrant Co. TX General and History Websites

Tarrant Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Tarrant Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Tarrant Co. TX Military Records

Tarrant Co. TX Schools & Directories