Sherman County Records Online
Volunteers have transcribed and posted selected Sherman County records online through
the USGenWeb Archives project and other sites. A brief description of
each record type is shown below with a link to the site where the data can be found.
This page is under construction.
Corrections and additions are welcome. Email
me with
your comments.
Military Records
Civil War pensioners in Sherman County
The Texas state goverment awarded pensions to Civil War veterans and widows between 1899 and 1975. A complete statewide
index can be found on the Texas State Library website, along with information on how to order a copy of the pension file.
World War I Selective Service draft registrations
During World War I there were three draft registrations. The first, on June 5, 1917, was for all men between
the ages of 21 and 31. The second, on June 5, 1918, registered those who attained age 21 after June 5, 1917. The
third registration was held on September 12, 1918, for men age 18 through 45. This transcription gives only the draftee's
name, date of birth, location of birth, ethnic group, and location of registration. Additional information on the
actual card may include the registrant's address, the name and address of next of kin, occupation, work address, and
physical description. Registration cards have been microfilmed
and are available from the National Archives and from many libraries.
World War II Army Casualties
Sherman County names from the World War II Honor List of Dead and Missing Army and Army Air Forces Personnel from Texas, 1946.
Information provided includes serial number, rank and type of casualty. For more information on this source, links to other counties and states, and links
to records of Navy and Marine casualties, see the
National Archives website.
Land Records
Land Survey Abstract Indices of
the Original Land Owners of Texas
Sherman County was first surveyed in the 1880s using a block/section grid. Every other section was awarded to a railroad
in return for doing the survey. These records represent the initial transfer of Sherman County lands into private
hands. Early maps and documents showing the first surveys
of Sherman County can be found on the Texas General
Land Office website.
Vital Records
Births, 1926-1949
Texas began registering births and deaths in 1903. Statewide registration of marriages began in 1966. The following
transcriptions are taken from statewide computer indexes; indexes for earlier time periods are available at many
libraries. Copies of birth and death certificates can be ordered through the
Texas Department of Health or through the
local registrar.
Deaths, 1964-1999
Marriages, 1966-1999
Divorces, 1968-1999
Do you live in Sherman County, or do you have access to Sherman County resources of genealogical interest? If so, and you'd like to volunteer to do lookups or transcriptions, Email me with "Sherman County Volunteer" as the subject line.
This page was last updated July 19, 2003.