Church Record Sunday: Catholic Archives of Texas

Were your ancestors Texas Catholics? Have you checked out the holdings of the Catholic Archives of Texas? While they will not do genealogical research for you, you can access the archives during business hours or hire a researcher to conduct the research on your behalf. Their collections include sacramental records, manuscripts, and a library.

Generalized descriptions of their holdings can be found on their website. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an online catalog with more specific information.

Church Record Sunday: Methodists in Texas

History of Methodism in Texas by Homer S. Thrall is a free ebook available on the  Google Books website. The intro to this books begins:

This book published in 1872 includes not only a history of the Methodist church in Texas but also a necrology for the years 1866-1871. Once you access the book, make sure to conduct a search within it for the names of your ancestors.

Church Record Sunday: Texas Archival Resources Online

Texas Archival Resources Online " makes descriptions of the rich archival, manuscript, and museum collections in repositories across the state available to the public." You can learn more about what repositories are part of this catalog by clicking here. This website is searchable by repository or by keyword.

A search of just the word "church" brought back 1412 hits. Lots of great collections can be found including records for various Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Baptist, Lutheran, and Catholic churches as well as records for church groups like Church Women United.

If you have Texas ancestors, this is a great  place to look for records.