Victoria County, Texas Genealogy

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History
Colonization started in 1824 mainly by Mexican settlers. The first settlement was in 1720 which consisted of a Spanish mission and presidio.

Parent County
1836--Victoria County was created 17 March 1836 from an Old Mexican Municipality County seat: Victoria

Neighboring Counties

 * Calhoun
 * De Witt
 * Goliad
 * Jackson
 * Lavaca
 * Refugio

Vital Records

 * Texas Death Index 1964 to 1998 [no images] Name index to Texas Statewide Death Certificates or four million people who have died since 1964.
 * Texas Death Records 1890 – 1976 [with images] Name index and images of statewide death certificates, 1890-1976. The name index has been created by FamilySearch and is tied to images of the Texas death certificates. Few certificates are available prior to 1903.

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog