Part of the USGenWeb Project and the TXGenWeb Project

Howdy! I am Norman Lewis, the county coordinator for this page. I want to welcome you to our small part of the USGenWeb project and I hope you will find this page informative and helpful. The purpose of this site is to provide an online resource for those looking for genealogical information in Denton County, Texas. I want this site to be as useful and user-friendly as possible, so if you have any suggestions for its improvement, I would love to hear from you. Additionally, if you have a Denton County resource you would like to share or offer to do look-ups in, please let me know and I will add you to our list.

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Here is a brief outline of what you can find on this site:

Queries

Post and view queries concerning family research in Denton County. A new query system was employed beginning October 1, 1998, and you can link to the new system from here. Also, archived queries can be accessed for those submitted before this date.

Look-ups

On this page, you will find a list of Denton County specific resources that volunteers have offered to do look-ups in. Also, there is a list of volunteers willing to do general look-ups.

Surnames

See who else may be researching your surname. Don't forget to submit your Denton County surname and email address to include on this list.

Online Info

This page links you to data available online including lists of original land grantees in Denton County, Confederate Pension Applications made from Denton County, Cemetery Lists, and links to much more.

Address Book

Looking for an address to write to in Denton County? Check here for addresses to county and city clerks, funeral homes, cemeteries, and others that may be able to help you find that crucial piece of information.

Bits & Pieces

These are items of specific and general interest to researchers in Denton County. Things listed here will be announcements, family reunions, books-for-sale, and other interesting tidbits. Be sure to visit this page often.

Bibliography

Check here for a complete list of books and public records about the people, places, and events of Denton County.

History

A historical overview of the county and surrounding area that may be helpful in understanding the world in which your ancestors lived.