Anderson County Records Transferred to State Archives, 1976 *************************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald - scottfitzgerald@tyler.net East Texas Genealogical Society, President 2 May 2005 *************************************************************************** Originally published in The Tracings, Volume 1, No. 2, Fall 1982, Pages 11-13 by the Anderson County Genealogical Society, copyright assigned to the East Texas Genealogical Society. Submitted by Mrs. C. Watts, ACGS Finding Guide of Anderson County Records Transferred to the care of the State Archives, 1976 (with permission of Judge Link, County Clerk S. Walton, and Commissioners' Court) County Clerk as Reporter for County Court: Probate -- Probate Docket. 1848-1850, 1855-1857, 1859-1862, 1865-1867. 6 vols. 6 in. Probate Minutes. 1846-1855, 1860-1863. 5 vols. 6 in. Probate Record. 1846-1851. 3 vols. 3 in. (Isaac Kirk probate Minutes.) 1865. 1 vol. 1 in. Transcribed records of the estate of Isaac Kirk from the Probate Court of Talladega County, Alabama County Clerk as Recorder: Ownership of Property -- Bill of Sale Record. 1885-1905. 2 vols. 2 in. Includes other instruments such as liens, contracts, and deeds of trust. See also Record of Mortgages. Petroleum and Gass prospect Application. 1920-1934. 1 vol. 1 in. Recorded copies of applications to the County Clerk to prospect for and develop petroleum arid natural gas on public lands. Mortgages and Liens Chattel Mortgage Record. 1879-1898, 1900-1903, 1908-1910. 25 vols. 4 ft. Record of Liens of Progeny. 1901-1905. 1 vol. 1 in. Record of Mortgages. 1868-1869, 1878-1882. 2 vols. 3 in. Predominantly mortgages on personal property but also includes bills of sales, powers of attorney, etc. See also Bill of Sale Record. Vital Statistics: Notice of Intention of Marry 1929-1933. 2 vols. 5 in Documents Relating to Matrimony. 1930. 1 in. Miscellaneous notes and documents removed from but not relating to Notice of Intention to Marry. The bulk are notes from parents directing the County Clerk not to issue marriage licenses. Licenses and Professional Records: Drummer's Licenses Records. 1881-1882. 1 vol. 2 in. Bonds, Oaths, and Deputations: Convict Bond Record. 1908-1910. 1 vol. 1 in. For additional records pertaining to Convict Labor see Convict Labor Record under Commissioners Court. Official Bond Record. 1851-1870, 1878-1908, 1883-1896. 5 vols. 1 in. These volumes also contain some oaths of office and deputations. Acknowledgement Record. 1866-1911. 2 vols. 1.5 ft. Administrative and Financial Records: Official Receipts Record ("Record of Deeds"). 1862-1863 1 vol. 1 in. Sheriff: Case Files and Reports -- Jail Register. 1899-1902, 1912-1916. 2 vols. 2.5 in Tax Assessor-Collector: Voter Registration -- Poll Tax Receipts Records. 1913, 1929, 1937. 2.5 in. Poll Tax Receipts for Precinct #25, Palestine in 1913; Precinct #27, Montalba in 1929; and Precinct #25, Palestine in 1937. Treasurer: Registers and Lists -- Claim Register. 1881-1898, 18~6-189o. 2 vols. 2.5 in The 1886-1890 volume also includes a register of County Bonds, 1887-1897 School Superintendent: Miscellaneous -- County Judge's School Record. 1876, 1879-1883. 2 vols. l.7 in. County Farm Superintendent: (Administrative Record Book), ("Record"). l897-1898. 1 vol. 1.5 in. Administrative record of the County Farm Superintendent including monthly accounts, names of paupers and convicts, inventory of property, etc. Non-Governmenta1: Cotton Book. 1872-1880. 1 vol. 1 in. Record of cotton transactions of "H. W. & Co.". For each transaction this book shows from whom received, when shipped, grade of cotton, etc. Store Journal, Spring Hill. 1839-1841. 1 vol. 2 in. Running account of a general store showing names of customers, their purchases, and goods delivered by them in trade. The location of Spring Hill has not been ascertained. Commissioners Court: Election Minutes -- 19O3-1924. 1 vol. 1 in. Administrative and Financial Records -- Minutes of Accounts allowed ("Register of Allowances") 1857-1883, l904-l94l 10 vols. 2 ft. Convict Labor Record. 1883-1892. 1 vol. 1.5 in. Reports of Road Supervisor. 1899, 1901. 3 items. Documents originally placed at random inside Convict Labor Record which reflect upon convicts working on the county road crew. Livestock: Butchers Record of Animals Slaughtered. 1886-1898. 1 vol. 1 in. Record of Inspections of Hides for Butchers. J.F.W. 1889-1890. 1 vol. 1 in. Estray Record. 1852-1925. 7 vols. 1 ft. Marks and Brands Record. 1872-1943. 2 vols. 4.5 ft. Marks and Brands Record Index. 1872-1884. 1 vol. 1 in. Election Records: Election Returns Record. 1856-1876, 1898-l928. 14 vols. 3 in. Voter Registration List ("General Register"). 1873-ca. 1875, 1968-1972. 104 vols. Volume covering 1873-ca. 1875 is indexed. Others are arranged alphabetically within each precinct. Election Materials. 1974. 4 in. Election Materials of Republican Primaries. 1968, 1974. 1 in. Miscellaneous Records: Automobile Register. 1977-1918. 1 vol. .5 in.