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Delta 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

Delta County, Texas Facts

When was Delta County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on July 29, 1870 from Lamar County and Hopkins County.

What is the County Seat of Delta County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Cooper also, the county government website is www.co.delta.tx.us.

What counties are adjacent to Delta County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Lamar County (north and northeast), Franklin County, Hopkins County (south and southeast), Hunt County, Fannin County .

Delta County, TX Vital Records

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

Delta County, TX Census Records


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

Delta Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1870 and 1880. Delta Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1870 and 1880. Delta 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.

Delta County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Delta County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Delta County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Delta 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. Delta County Courthouse at Cooper was destroyed by fire on 9 March 1899. Nearly all of the county records were stored in a fireproof vault and were saved. Records in the district clerk’s office, probably records on current cases, were destroyed.

Delta County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Delta Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Delta Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Delta Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Delta Co. TX General and History Websites

Delta Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Delta Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Delta Co. TX Military Records