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Howdy!
Welcome to the La Porte, Texas, Family History and
Genealogy web site. La Porte is located in Harris County,
approximately 25 miles southeast of Houston on the shores of beautiful
Galveston Bay. This is a Free Access, Noncommercial web site, a part of the
TXGenWeb and USGenWeb Projects, dedicated to family history and
genealogy research. Currently this site is under
development. If you have any questions, would like to
volunteer, if you have any genealogical or historical books,
manuscripts, papers, etc. pertaining to La Porte, other
resources you would like to share and/or present on this web site,
suggestions, cemetery surveys, census transcriptions, please
contact me. My name is Douglas
Anderson and I am the volunteer city coordinator for La Porte.
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LA
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RESEARCH
RESOURCES
AND INFORMATION
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DISCLAIMER,
COPYRIGHT AND USAGE POLICIES (PLEASE READ FIRST)
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BIBLIOGRAPHY AND PUBLISHED RESOURCES FOR LA PORTE,
TEXAS
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LA
PORTE BAY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY
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HARRIS
COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY, LA PORTE BRANCH LIBRARY
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HOUSTON
PUBLIC LIBRARY, CLAYTON LIBRARY FOR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
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SAN
JACINTO MONUMENT AND MUSEUM, HERZSTEIN LIBRARY
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UNIVERSITY
OF HOUSTON, CLEAR LAKE, ALFRED R. NEUMANN LIBRARY
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HISTORY OF LA
PORTE
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HISTORY
OF LA PORTE-THE HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE |
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| CHRONOLOGICAL
HISTORY OF LA PORTE-THE LA PORTE BAY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY |
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HISTORY OF LA PORTE-CITY OF LA PORTE WEB SITE |
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MAPS AND
DEMOGRAPHICS OF LA PORTE
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MAP
OF LA PORTE-GOOGLE MAPS |
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| DEMOGRAPHICS
OF LA PORTE, TEXAS |
| LA
PORTE-BAYSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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MUSEUMS,
HISTORICAL
AND GENEALOGICAL ORGANIZATIONS
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LA
PORTE-BAY AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY (La Porte, TX)
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LA
PORTE - SYLVAN
BEACH DEPOT MUSEUM (La Porte, TX-by appointment)
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San
Jacinto Monument and Museum (La Porte, TX)
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San
Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site - Texas
Parks and Wildlife
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THE
BATTLESHIP TEXAS MEMORIAL MUSEUM - Texas
Parks and Wildlife
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CENSUS AND
CENSUS RELATED INFORMATION
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Census
and Related Records of Harris County, Texas
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1836-1930
Texas County Formation Maps |
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The
US GenWeb Archives Census Project |
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The
US GenWeb Archives Project - Census Images |
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The
USGenWeb Census
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THE
RESIDENTS OF TEXAS 1782-1836 - The Institute of Texas Cultures and
TXGenWeb
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CENSUS
RECORDS OF PRE-REPUBLIC TEXAS 1782-1835 - The USGenWeb Census
Project
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1850
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS - INDEX
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United
States Census, 1850 "U.S. Census Population Schedule,
1850" database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. 7th Census. Digital images of
originals housed at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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United
States Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 "United States
Census (Slave Schedule), 1850 " database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. Digital images of originals housed at
the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL microfilm. Family History
Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
United
States Census (Mortality Schedule), 1850 "U.S. Census
Mortality Schedule, 1850," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. Digital images of originals housed at
the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL microfilm, Family History
Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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1860
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (Image Files)
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United
States Census, 1860 "U.S. Census Population
Schedule, 1860" database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. 8th Census. Digital images of
originals housed at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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1870
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (No Longer Available) (Volunteer
to Transcribe all or part)
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United
States Census, 1870 "U.S. Census Population Schedule,
1870" database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. 9th census. Digital images of
originals housed at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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1880
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (C of JC LDS Search Engine)
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United
States Census, 1880 "U.S. Census Population
Schedule, 1880" database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States. Bureau of the Census. 10th census. Digital images of
originals housed at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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1890
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS SPECIAL SCHEDULE
The "1890 US Census, Harris County, Texas - Special
Schedule.-Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows,
etc.," was transcribed, edited and compiled utilizing several
sources. Compiled,
formatted, edited, and contributed by Douglas E. Anderson.
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1900 US
CENSUS, JUSTICE PRECINCT 3, E. D. 98, HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - INDEX:
Sheet-1A,
Sheet-1B,
Sheet-2A, Sheet-2B, Sheet-3A,
Sheet-3B, Sheet-4A, Sheet-4B, Sheet-5A, Sheet-5B,
Sheet-6A, Sheet-6B, Sheet-7A, Sheet-7B, Sheet-8A,
Sheet-8B, Sheet-9A
(Volunteer to Transcribe)
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United
States Census, 1900 "United States Census, 1900,"
database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org),
from United States. Bureau of the Census. "United States census
schedules 1900. "U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.:FHL
microfilm, 1854 reels. Family History LIbrary, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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1910
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (Volunteer to
Transcribe all or part)
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United
States Census, 1910 "United States Census, 1910"
database, FamilySearch, 2010; from United States Bureau of the Census.
Digital images of originals housed at the National Archives, Washington,
D.C. FHL microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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1920
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (Volunteer to
Transcribe all or part)
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United
States Census, 1920 "U.S. Census Population Schedule,
1920" database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from United States Census Office. 14th census. Digital images of
originals housed at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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1930
HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - US CENSUS (Volunteer to
Transcribe all or part)
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United
States Census, 1930 “United States Census, 1930” database,
FamilySearch, 2010; from National Archives. “1930 Census.” United
States Federal Archives and Records Center, Washington D.C. FHL
microfilm. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
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VITAL
RECORDS AND INFORMATION
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Vital
Records Information of Harris County, Texas
This is a link
to the Harris County Family History and Genealogy web site, a part of
the TXGenWeb and USGenWeb. |
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Texas
Births and Christenings, 1840-1981
"Texas Births and Christenings, 1840-1981," database,
FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).
Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various
repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a
source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety
of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church
Records *Civil Registration |
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Harris
County Marriage License Inquiry System
, Dec 1947-present. This is a link to Search the Harris
County Clerk's Office Marriage Records Database. Office of Stan Stanart,
County Clerk, Harris County, Texas. |
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Texas,
County Marriage Index, 1837-1977
"Texas Marriages, 1837-1973," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).
Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various
repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a
source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety
of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church
Records *Civil Registration
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Texas
Marriages, 1837-1973
"Texas Marriages, 1837-1973," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org).
Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various
repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a
source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety
of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church
Records *Civil Registration |
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Divorce
Indices, Harris County, Texas
, 1968-2001, A comprehensive index of Harris County Divorce Records
inclusive to the dates presented. Compiled, formatted, editied,
and contributed by Douglas E. Anderson |
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Texas
Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973
"Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," database, FamilySearch
(http://familysearch.org).
Index entries derived from digital copies of originals housed in various
repositories throughout Texas. Each entry in this index has a
source listed. The index may be a compilation of records from a variety
of sources, including the following: *Family Records *Church
Records *Civil Registration |
Texas
Death Index, 1964-1998 "Texas death
index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals
housed in the Texas Department of Health in Austin, Texas. Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
"Texas Deaths, 1890-1910," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals
housed at the State Registrar Office in Austin, Texas. FHL microfilm,
1290 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Texas
Deaths, 1890-1976
"Texas death index, 1964-1998," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals
housed in the Texas Department of Health in Austin, Texas. Family
History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah.
"Texas Deaths, 1890-1910," database, FamilySearch; (http://familysearch.org),
from Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics. Digital images of originals
housed at the State Registrar Office in Austin, Texas. FHL microfilm,
1290 reels. Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. |
U.S.
Social Security Death Index Social
Security Death Index, database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org);
from Social Security Administration. Online database, Family History
Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
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CHURCH AND
RELIGIOUS RECORDS INFORMATION
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PAST
AND PRESENT CHURCHES OF LA PORTE, TX |
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MILITARY
AND GOVERNMENT INFORMATION
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MILITARY
SERVICE AND RELATED RECORDS |
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THE
McARDLE NOTEBOOKS, BATTLE
OF SAN JACINTO - by Harry Arthur McArdle, original manuscripts
presented by The Texas State Library and Archives Commission |
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OF LA PORTE GOVERNMENT |
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HARRIS COUNTY
CEMETERY LISTINGS |
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Cemeteries and History of Harris Co.,Texas-by
George E. Wolf, Jr. |
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Cemeteries, Harris County, Texas Archives-USGenWeb
Archives Project |
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Harris County Cemeteries,
Directory of-Excerpted,
with permission, from a publication At Rest: A Historical Directory
of Harris County, Texas, Cemeteries (1822-2001) Including Burial Customs
and Other Interesting Facts, With a Listing of Past and Present
Communities, Funeral Home and Monument Companies. 2nd
Edition enlarged from 307 to 509 cross-indexed listings. Compiled by
Trevia Wooster Beverly (Tejas Publications & Research, Houston, 2001). |
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Harris County, Texas, Burial
Sites of-Trevia
Wooster Beverly |
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The Tombstone Transcription Project, Harris County, Texas-USGenWeb
Tombstone Project |
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LA PORTE AREA
CEMETERIES |
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BETHANY
CEMETERY, DEER PARK, TX - Contributed by Lisa Adams, 2002 |
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CAMPBELL
FAMILY CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 2007 |
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CEDARHURST
CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 2000-2001 |
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CEDARHURST
CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - by Bruce Compton, 2003 |
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CEDARHURST
CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - La Porte Bay Area Heritage Society |
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CEMETERIES
AND HISTORY OF HARRIS CO., TEXAS - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 1984-2007 |
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GRANDVIEW
MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY, DEER PARK, TX |
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Hammer-McFaddin
Family Cemetery, PASADENA, TX - by
George E. Wolf, Jr., 1985 |
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LA
PORTE CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 1985-2001 |
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THE
MEXICAN BURIAL SITE, 1836, LA PORTE, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr.,
2007 |
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SAN
JACINTO BATTLEGROUND PARK CEMETERY with PHOTOS, LA PORTE, TX - by Douglas
Anderson, 2007 |
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SEABROOK
CEMETERY, SEABROOK, TX - by Bruce Compton, 2003 |
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TAYLOR
BAYOU CEMETERY, PASADENA, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 1985 |
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PHOTOS
of TAYLOR BAYOU CEMETERY, PASADENA, TX - by George E. Wolf,
Jr., 1985 |
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TWI-LIGHT
CEMETERY, LA PORTE, TX - by George E. Wolf, Jr., 2000 |
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ZAVALA FAMILY CEMETERY with PHOTOS, LA PORTE, TX - by
Douglas Anderson, 2007 |
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THE
POLITICAL GRAVEYARD, HARRIS COUNTY, TX - by Lawrence Kestenbaum,
1996-2005 |
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THE
TXGenWeb PROJECT RESOURCES
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THE
TXGenWeb PROJECT HOME WEB SITE |
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TXGenWeb COUNTY INDEX WEB SITE |
| THE
TEXAS USGenWeb Archives |
| THE
TEXAS TOMBSTONE TRANSCRIPTION PROJECT |
| GEnealogical
Seminars and Events in Texas |
| TEXAS
POST CARDS - A SPECIAL PROJECT OF THE TXGenWeb |
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THE
USGenWeb PROJECT RESOURCES
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THE
USGenWeb PROJECT HOME WEB SITE |
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| THE
USGenWeb CENSUS PROJECT (A CENSUS REPOSITORY SINCE 1997) |
| THE
USGenWeb PROJECT ARCHIVES |
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MISCELLANEOUS
RESOURCES
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RootsWeb.com
- The Oldest and Largest Free Genealogy Site |
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| CYNDI's
LIST OF GENEALOGICAL SITES ON THE INTERNET |
| THE
FAMILY GROUP SHEET PROJECT |
| THE
TEXAS FAMILY GROUP SHEET PROJECT |
| WorldGenWeb
Project Home Page |
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