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Harris County, Texas Facts

When was Harris County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on March 17, 1836 as one of the original 23 counties (established as a municipality by the Provisional Government of Texas and originally named Harrisburg County until December 28, 1839).

What is the County Seat of Harris County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Houston also, the county government website is www.harriscountytx.gov/.

What counties are adjacent to Harris County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Montgomery CountyLiberty CountyChambers CountyGalveston CountyBrazoria CountyFort Bend CountyWaller County.

Harris County, TX Census Records


What Harris County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Harris County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 18401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

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

Harris County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Harris County Courthouse

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

Harris County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

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

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

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

Harris Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Harris Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Harris Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Harris Co. TX General and History Websites

Harris Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Harris Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Harris Co. TX Military Records

Harris Co. TX Schools & Directories