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Mount Pleasant Public Library's Local History Collection

The library's local history collection includes genealogy materials, Titus County artifact displays, and much more.

 

Heritage Quest Online

Provides access to the complete U.S. Census from 1790 to 1930 as well as the Periodical Source Index (PERSI), the Revolutionary War Pension Applications & Bounty Land Warrant Applications, and the Freedman’s Bank Records. Local histories and primary source materials relating to towns and families in the U.S., Canada, England, and Ireland are also included. Searchable by family name, geographic area, title, or subject.

Robert & Mary Turner's "A Glimpse of Titus County, Texas History..."

This comprehensive website provides a glimpse of how Titus County has evolved from 1846 to the present day. Features photographs, news articles and advertising.

Titus County Genealogical Society

The Titus County Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization that promotes family history awareness and assists with genealogical research.

TXGenWeb Titus County, Texas

Search engine provides helpful links to county information and research help on everything from census information to Brick Wall inquiries.

Titus County, Texas Cemeteries

Comprehensive website provides a brief history of 115 known public and private cemeteries within the boundaries of Titus County. Includes names, birthdates, deathdates and monument inscriptions taken from physical surveys of each cemetery.

Robert & Mary Turner's "Titus Cemetery Search..."

Website features photos and a brief history of each cemetery, road maps to the cemetery, and information about regular decoration days.

Official Titus County Website

Some of the most underutilized records available to genealogists, court records can provide details about births, marriages, deaths, possessions, and more.

Digital Sanborn Maps

Provides digital access to more than 660,000 large-scale maps of over 12,000 American towns and cities from 1867 to 1970. Sanborn maps are valuable research tools for geographers, social historians, urban specialists, genealogists, planners, local historians, architects, environmentalists, and anyone who wants to learn about the history, growth, and development of American cities, towns, and neighborhoods.

Pioneers and Heroes of Titus County

This virtual exhibit contains more than 100 portraits of early Titus County residents.

The Portal to Texas History

Offers students and lifelong learners a digital gateway to the rich collections held in Texas libraries, museums, archives, historical societies, and private collections. Embraces all geographic areas of Texas and covers prehistory through the twentieth century. Features digital reproductions of photographs, maps, letters, documents, books, artifacts, and more.

Texas Treasures

Online exhibit features historical artifacts and documents regarding the Texas Republic, Early Statehood, Giants of Texas History, Indian Relations in Texas, Rangers and Outlaws, Texas Character, Flags and Maps of Texas and the Texas Constitution.

 

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