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Austin County, Texas
Genealogy, History & Facts

County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
County Societies, Family History Resources and County Genealogy Links

Austin County, Texas Facts

When was Austin County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on March 17, 1836 as one of the original 23 counties .

What is the County Seat of Austin County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Bellville also, the county government website is www.austincounty.com.

What counties are adjacent to Austin County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Washington County, Waller County, Fort Bend County, Wharton County, Colorado County, Fayette County .

Austin County, TX Vital Records

Where can find Austin County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Austin 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 Austin 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.

Austin County, TX Census Records


What Austin County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Austin County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

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

Austin County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Austin County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Austin County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Austin County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Corthouse 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. Austin County Courthouse, built in 1888, was destroyed by fire on April 5, 1960. Courthouse records were saved

Austin County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Austin Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Austin Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Austin Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Austin Co. TX General and History Websites

Austin Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Austin Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Austin Co. TX Military Records