Zapata County, Texas Genealogy

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History
Spanish settlers arrived in 1750. The Texas claim to this land was assured under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.

Parent County
1858--Zapata County was created 22 January 1858 from Starr and Webb Counties. County seat: Zapata

Record Loss
1863--Most, if not all, county records were destroyed during military action in 1863.

Neighboring Counties

 * Jim Hogg
 * Starr
 * Webb

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog