{"sEcho":1,"iTotalRecords":100,"iTotalDisplayRecords":100,"aaData":[{"txt_script":"Addresses","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":1,"txt_text":"Important Addresses"},{"txt_script":"Addresses","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":2,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/masters\/_master_addresses.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Addresses","txt_script_id":"page_Info","txt_id":3,"txt_text":"
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Delta County District & County Clerk<\/dt>\r\n
Attn:<\/b> Grace Stone Crabb<\/i><\/dd>\r\n
200 West Dallas Avenue<\/dd>\r\n
Cooper, Texas 75432<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Phone:<\/b>  (903) 395-4400 ext. 9302<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Website:<\/b> County District Clerk<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
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Delta County Chamber of Commerce<\/dt>\r\n
41 West Side Square<\/dd>\r\n
Cooper, Texas 75432<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Phone:<\/b> (903) 395-4314<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Email:<\/b> Delta County Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Website:<\/b> Delta County Chamber of Commerce<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
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Delta County Public Library<\/dt>\r\n
Librarians:<\/b> Tina Rainey and Linda Kitzman<\/dd>\r\n
300 West Dallas<\/dd>\r\n
Cooper, Texas 75432<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Phone:<\/b> (903) 395-4575<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Please submit request or inquiry by Email:<\/dd>\r\n
Email:<\/b> Delta County Librarian<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
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Delta County Historical Commission<\/dt>\r\n
Co-chairs:<\/b> Marcia Lair & Louise Skinner<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
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Delta Funeral Home<\/dt>\r\n
451 SW 1st Street<\/dd>\r\n
Cooper, Texas 75432<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Phone:<\/b> (903) 395-2165<\/dd>\r\n
<\/div>\r\n
Website:<\/b><\/dd>\r\n
  Delta Funeral Home<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
  Delta Funeral Home - Obituaries<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"autoChu","txt_id":143,"txt_text":"
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Select the Church associated with this cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>On occasion a church will have a cemetery on their property. In such an instance use this field to identify the church.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
Use: <\/b>The field contains placeholder text 'A1-'. Thus, with entering the first letter (A1) of the church name a list of churches with the matching first letter will display in a dropdown list. Continuing to enter letters will shorten the list. Once the church name is listed select the name so that it appears in the field input area.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"autoMkr","txt_id":144,"txt_text":"
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Select the Historical Marker associated with this cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>On occasion a church will have a historical marker for the cemetery. In such an instance use this field to identify the marker.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
Use: <\/b>The field contains placeholder text 'A1-'. Thus, with entering the first letter (A1) of the marker's name a list of markers with the matching first letter will display in a dropdown list. Continuing to enter letters will shorten the list. Once the marker's name is listed select the name so that it appears in the field input area.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
Note: <\/b>The list of Historical Markers is not provided based on the actual name on the marker, but rather a name used for sorting to provide better recognition. For example, the name on the Wilson marker is John William Wilson<\/em> but for better searching the marker is listed as Wilson, John William<\/em>.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"autoSch","txt_id":145,"txt_text":"
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Select the School associated with this cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>On rare occasions a school will have a cemetery on their property. In such an instance use this field to identify the school.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
Use: <\/b>The field contains placeholder text 'A1-'. Thus, with entering the first letter (A1) of the school name a list of schools with the matching first letter will display in a dropdown list. Continuing to enter letters will shorten the list. Once the school name is listed select the name so that it appears in the field input area.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"autoTwn","txt_id":146,"txt_text":"
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Select the Town associated with this cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>Most cemeteries are located in or near a town. Use this field to identify the town.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
Use: <\/b>The field contains placeholder text 'A1-'. Thus, with entering the first letter (A1) of the town name a list of towns with the matching first letter will display in a dropdown list. Continuing to enter letters will shorten the list. Once the town name is listed select the name so that it appears in the field input area.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_caption","txt_id":81,"txt_text":"
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Enter the caption to appear below the cemetery image.<\/dt>\r\n
Example: <\/b>Photo courtesy of John Smith<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>A second caption may be included by separating the two captions with the pipe character… '|'.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_dir_name","txt_id":82,"txt_text":"
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Enter the directory name for the cemetery memorial images.<\/dt>\r\n
Example: <\/b>cedar_point<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>Enter the name only in all lowercase letters. Use the underscore for spaces between two word names. Do not include the 'cem_' prefix<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_dir_useltr","txt_id":83,"txt_text":"
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Select 'No' or 'Yes' from the dropdown selections.<\/dt>\r\n
Actions: <\/b><\/dd>\r\n
No: <\/b>Indicates the memorial images all reside in the 'cemetery' directory. No is the default.<\/dd>\r\n
Yes: <\/b>Indicates the memorial images reside in 'Ltr_?' directories within the 'cemetery' directory.<\/dd>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>For large cemeteries with more than 800-900 memorial images it is easier to manage if the images are not all contained within one directory. Thus all images which begin with the letter 'a' would be placed in the 'Ltr_A' directory, etc.<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>See the help item for the 'image name' field on the 'memorials' module for an explanation of the standard image naming convention.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_image","txt_id":80,"txt_text":"
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Enter the image name.<\/dt>\r\n
Example: <\/b>_master_cemetery_name.jpg<\/dd>\r\n
Purpose: <\/b>These image(s) will appear on the main cemetery page for this cemetery.<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>A second image may be included by separating the two names with the pipe character\u2026 ('|'). The first image is normally a photo of the cemetery gate or wide view of the tombstones. If available, the second image is a map of the cemetery plot areas, but can be an additional view of the cemetery.<\/dd>\r\n
Naming: <\/b>To separate this image from the memorial images within the folder on the FTP site, the name should begin with the underscore character ('_'). If the cemetery uses the alphabetical 'Ltr_' option, the file must be placed in the 'Ltr__' folder\u2026 (note the TWO underscores in this second folder name). The Underscore(s) serve to bring these images to the top of the images list so they are easier to find should you want to replace them.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_lon","txt_id":141,"txt_text":"
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Enter the Longitude of the cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
Example: <\/b>-95.123456<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>Entering the negative sign to indicate the Longitude is West is optional. If you forget to enter the dash the system will add it for you.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_name","txt_id":79,"txt_text":"
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Enter the cemetery name.<\/dt>\r\n
Example:<\/b> Clark Ridge<\/dd>\r\n
Note: <\/b>Do not include 'Cemetery' in the name<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_photos","txt_id":136,"txt_text":"
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Does the cemetery have photos?<\/dt>\r\n
Options:<\/b><\/dd>\r\n
Yes: <\/b>The cemetery has photos.<\/dd>\r\n
No: <\/b>The cemetery doesn't have photos. No is the default.<\/dd>\r\n
Logic: <\/b>Two opinions.<\/dd>\r\n
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  1. Yes<\/b> should be selected only if all memorial records have a tombstone photo.<\/li>\r\n
  2. No<\/b> should be selected until all memorial records have a tombstone photo.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_cemeteries","txt_script_id":"cem_redirect","txt_id":147,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Identify a cemetery to be redirected to another cemetery.<\/dt>\r\n
    Purpose: <\/b>Some cemeteries over the years were known by one name but presently are know by another. Someone searching for their ancestors may have records using the 'old' name. Thus, they would select from the list of cemeteries the 'old' name. But since 'we' know all their ancestors might be buried in the cemetery now known by the 'new' name. Coding this field will automatically redirect the user's selection of the 'old' cemetery to the 'new' cemetery<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Use: <\/b>Enter the following code in the field… <redt>### | name<\/redt><\/code>, where the ###<\/code> is the record Id of the 'new' cemetery and name<\/code> is the 'new' cemetery name.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"admin_churches","txt_script_id":"chu_name","txt_id":142,"txt_text":"

    Enter the full name of the church.<\/p>\r\n

    Example:<\/strong> First Baptist Church<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"African-american","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":127,"txt_text":"African-American Research"},{"txt_script":"African-american","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":128,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/masters\/_master_a-a.jpg"},{"txt_script":"African-american","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":73,"txt_text":"

    The Delta County website is seeking family histories and photographs
    to feature on our African-American genealogy page.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nPlease consider contributing your family's story and photos. Your contribution will provide a precious gift to others following in your footsteps and help preserve your family's legacy.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nIf you would like to participate or need assistance, please contact the Delta County Coordinators
    using the link provided in the footer of our website.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"African-american","txt_script_id":"page_List","txt_id":129,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    African American Cemeteries<\/dt>\r\n
    African-American Cemeteries<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
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    \r\n
    African-American Families<\/dt>\r\n
    1880<\/b> — African-American Families<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    1900<\/b> — African-American Families<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Articles","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":4,"txt_text":"Articles"},{"txt_script":"Articles","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":5,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/main_newspaper.png"},{"txt_script":"Articles","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":6,"txt_text":"Many Delta Countians provided many historical and family photos which are graciously included. If you have photos or newspaper clippings that you would share please let me know."},{"txt_script":"Articles","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":7,"txt_text":"If present, select from the letters below to display a list of articles beginning with the selected letter. The resulting list can be further reduced by entering a 'key word' in the search box. Select a row to view the desired article."},{"txt_script":"Biographies","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":11,"txt_text":"Biographies"},{"txt_script":"Biographies","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":12,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/masters\/_master_biographies.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Brands","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":13,"txt_text":"Brands"},{"txt_script":"Brands","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":15,"txt_text":"

    With great appreciation to our anonymous volunteer for typing the Brands - Book One Index. You know who you are and we respect your efforts to preserve the history of Delta County, one surname at a time.<\/p>\r\n

    To receive a copy of the actual brand, please contact the Delta County Clerk.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Brands","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":14,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_brands.jpg * Brand used by Buff and Lynne Morris on their farm at Ben Franklin, TX.<\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"name_Search_After","txt_id":20,"txt_text":"This is an 'Exact' name search of only the Memorial records. For other options use our Advanced Search<\/a>."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"name_Search_Before","txt_id":21,"txt_text":"Enter a name below to create a hot linked index of all memorials with the entered name in Delta County Cemeteries. Results include maiden names too!"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_GenNum","txt_id":17,"txt_text":"Enter the number to go directly to the memorial record."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":18,"txt_text":"Cemeteries"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":140,"txt_text":"A cemetery is a history of people - a perpetual record of yesterday and sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always.\" Lest we forget..."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":19,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_cemeteries.jpg * Map of Delta Co. Cemeteries, Schools, and Towns<\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Stats","txt_id":22,"txt_text":"\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Cemeteries<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Memorials<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Tombstone photos<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Photos of individuals<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Obituary transcriptions<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Obituary images<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>GPS Coordinates<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
    Come back often as these numbers increase almost daily.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"page_Vols","txt_id":23,"txt_text":"
    \r\n

    Delta County has entered into a partnership with Fannin County and Lamar County to provide cemetery information on-line for researchers. The Delta County database includes entries from the series \u201cVoices in the Wind\u201d that was published in 2000 and was the result of a lot of hard work by Judy Falls and Sylvia Wood. Her team of Cooper High School students and community volunteers walked all the cemeteries of Delta County, as well as searched oral and written records to have the most complete accounting of burials in the county.\r\n<\/p>

    \r\nTo these records, Marcia Lair and Louise Skinner have provided additional information from the Oaklawn Cemetery Assoc­iation and from the Delta County Public Library. Obituaries in newspapers and on-line have been added to make the database as up-to-date and complete as possible. Volunteers from Fannin County and Lamar County, including Suzie Henderson and Betsy Mills have spent countless hours on the project.\r\n<\/p>

    \r\nMost entries include the name, date of birth, date of death and location of burial. Other information such as military service, photos and family information will be added as time permits. We strongly encourage you to submit family photos, funeral programs, obituaries, family histories etc… to make our pages as complete and helpful to researchers as possible.\r\n<\/p>

    \r\nNames and dates are recorded as they appear on tombstones or as indicated in documentation. Corrections or additions to tombstone dates will be noted as amendments within the research notes. Our volunteers and contributors are conscious of the need for accuracy and strive to provide such for Delta County, Texas researchers.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<\/div>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":24,"txt_text":"To view information about a specific cemetery 'click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row. To view all Memorial records for a specific cemetery 'shift-click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row. The \"Int icon indicates that selecting this cemetery will automatically redirect to the Memorials of the linked cemetery."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-aa","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":132,"txt_text":"African-American Cemeteries"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-aa","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":133,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images * * *notforgotten.jpg * Gone But Not Forgotten<\/span><\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-aa","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":138,"txt_text":"To view information about a specific cemetery 'click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row. To view all Memorial records for a specific cemetery 'shift-click'<\/strong> on the cemetery row."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"foto_Caption","txt_id":130,"txt_text":"A cemetery is a history of people - a perpetual record of yesterday and sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always.\" Lest we forget...<\/span>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"name_Search_After","txt_id":69,"txt_text":"This is an 'Exact' name search of only the Memorial records. For other options use our Advanced Search<\/a>."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"name_Search_Before","txt_id":70,"txt_text":"Enter a name below to create a hot linked index of all memorials with the entered name in Delta County Cemeteries. Results include maiden names too!"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"page_GenNum","txt_id":131,"txt_text":"Enter the TXDelta # to go directly to the individual memorial record."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"page_Search-aft","txt_id":134,"txt_text":"This is an 'Exact' name search of only the Memorial records. For other options use our Advanced Search<\/a>."},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"page_Search-before","txt_id":135,"txt_text":"Enter a name below to create a hot linked index of all memorials with the entered name in Delta County Cemeteries. Results include maiden names too!"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"page_Stats","txt_id":71,"txt_text":"\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Cemeteries<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Memorials<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Tombstone photos<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Photos of individuals<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Obituary transcriptions<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>Obituary images<\/td><\/tr>\r\n
    <\/span><\/td>GPS Coordinates<\/td><\/tr>\r\n<\/table>\r\n
    Come back often as these numbers increase almost daily.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteries-no","txt_script_id":"this_Intro","txt_id":137,"txt_text":"

    From this page you can search\u00a0<\/span> cemeteries containing\u00a0<\/span> memorials. Of the memorials,\u00a0<\/span> contain photos of individuals,\u00a0<\/span> contain tombstone photos,\u00a0<\/span> contain obituary images,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span> contain obituary transcriptions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    The surname search box to the right searches only<\/b> the cemeteries listed below as historically African-American cemeteries. Your ancestors might also be found in other Holmes County cemeteries, so be sure to also try the search engine on the main cemetery page<\/a> which searches all cemeteries.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Cemeteriesx","txt_script_id":"foto_Caption","txt_id":16,"txt_text":"A cemetery is a history of people - a perpetual record of yesterday and sanctuary of peace and quiet today. A cemetery exists because every life is worth loving and remembering - always.\" Lest we forget...<\/span>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"head_1880","txt_id":113,"txt_text":"

    1880 African-American Head of Households<\/h3>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"head_1900","txt_id":114,"txt_text":"

    1900 African-American Head of Households<\/h3>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"info_1880","txt_id":115,"txt_text":"Select row to view FamilySearch Record<\/b>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":51,"txt_text":"Census Records"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":100,"txt_text":"

    All currently released census images are now searchable on FamilySearch.org, linked below.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nTo search and view these images, along with many other resources, you will need to sign up for a free account<\/i> at FamilySearch.org<\/a><\/el> The registration process is straightforward, with the longest step being the email verification. Sign up to gain access to these and other valuable records.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nThe Delta County GenWeb Archives<\/a><\/el> still hosts the 1880 and 1900 census images
    originally linked on the TXDelta GenWeb page.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"page_List","txt_id":99,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Enumeration Districts<\/dt>\r\n
    1880<\/b> — Delta Co. Enumeration Districts<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    1900<\/b> — Delta Co. Enumeration Districts<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    African-American Families<\/dt>\r\n
    1880<\/b> — African-American Families<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    1900<\/b> — African-American Families<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Census Records<\/dt>\r\n
    1880<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1900<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1910<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1920<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1930<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1940<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n
    1950<\/b> — Delta Co. Census link<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Census","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":98,"txt_text":"scan * cen * * * \/_master_census.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":25,"txt_text":"Churches"},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":27,"txt_text":"The location of most of the churches listed below is known, some not. If you have any information, especially photos, that you would be willing to share please |2|. Your willingness to help will make the information provided more meaningful to those researching their families."},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":26,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_churches.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Churches","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":28,"txt_text":"Use the Alpha<\/strong> letters below to view Churches beginning with the selected letter. Use the Search<\/strong> box to narrow the records in the active table. Select a column<\/strong> heading with the <\/span> symbols to sort a particular column. Select a row<\/strong> to view information of a specific Church."},{"txt_script":"Copyright","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":29,"txt_text":"Copyright © Notice"},{"txt_script":"Copyright","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":30,"txt_text":"

    © 1990 - <\/span>, <\/b> In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, material may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material, AND permission is obtained from the contributor of the file. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations.<\/p>\r\n

    Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for non-commercial purposes, MUST obtain the written consent of the contributor, OR the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent.<\/p>\r\n

    Links to external web sites are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or approval of any of the products, services or opinions contained in any external web site.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Directories","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":10,"txt_text":"Almanac, Gazetteer, & Directory"},{"txt_script":"Directories","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":8,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * right * * _master_directories.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Directories","txt_script_id":"page_Table","txt_id":9,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Almanac<\/dt>\r\n
    1904 Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Gazetteer <\/dt>\r\n
    Texas Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-1885<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Directory<\/dt>\r\n
    1954 Cooper Telephone Directory<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Error-404","txt_script_id":"page_Content","txt_id":78,"txt_text":"We recently restructured the website to be more search engine friendly. The page you requested is probably here somewhere, but we could not locate it."},{"txt_script":"Error-404","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":74,"txt_text":"Oops! 404 Error!"},{"txt_script":"Error-404","txt_script_id":"page_MainLink","txt_id":76,"txt_text":"Go to the main page."},{"txt_script":"Error-404","txt_script_id":"page_SearchLink","txt_id":77,"txt_text":"Go to the Cemeteries page."},{"txt_script":"Error-404","txt_script_id":"page_Subhead","txt_id":75,"txt_text":"File not found at this location."},{"txt_script":"Families","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":31,"txt_text":"Families"},{"txt_script":"Families","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":32,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/masters\/_master_family.png"},{"txt_script":"Families","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":33,"txt_text":"
    \r\n

    We encourage all the Delta County Researchers to submit historical information about their families. If you have a website, we can provide a link here. If you do not have a website and prefer to email your family stories and photographs, we can create a webpage for your family information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Let's work together to preserve our Delta County History and make it available to other family members.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Some of the information below has been located by searching Google for references to community names \u2014 for example, Enloe, Cooper, Charleston, etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    As the internet is constantly changing and webhost drop articles from their sites, some of the links below may not work. If you encounter a broken link, please first try to locate a cached version of the link. If a cached version is not available, please report the broken link to the webmaster.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

    If you would like to submit your family ties to Delta County, click here<\/a>.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"History","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":34,"txt_text":"History"},{"txt_script":"History","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":35,"txt_text":"images\/his_images\/masters\/master_histor.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_col-2_row-1","txt_id":38,"txt_text":"

    In 1836 the government of the new Republic of Texas recognized the land between the Sulphur rivers as part of Red River County. Without the restrictive regulations of the Spanish and Mexican governments, more settlers arrived, particularly from the South. By late in the 1830s, Dr. Moses Hogue and the Birdwell, Simmons, and Wilson families had established the little village of Ben Franklin.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nIn 1840, the Congress of Texas formed Lamar County from Red River County, which included all of present-day Delta County. In March 1846, the new state legislature organized Hopkins County, which absorbed the southern two-thirds of the current Delta County.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nDuring the rainy seasons, the area now comprising Delta county was frequently flooded, making it difficult and often dangerous for residents of this area to get to the Lamar or Hopkins courthouses to conduct any required business. In 1868, they petitioned the Legislature to designate a new county for them so they might have a county seat between the oft' flooded Sulphur rivers. They asked that land from Fannin, Lamar, Hopkins and Hunt counties be taken and set aside for the new county. After much debate, Fannin and Hunt counties were unwilling to participate in the land division. On July 29, 1870, the new county was formed from portions of Lamar and Hopkins counties.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nGovernor Edmund J. Davis designated a five-man board of commissioners to organize the new district, to be called Delta County for its triangular shape. The county seat would be a new town named Cooper after Leroy Cooper, chairman of the House Committee on Counties and Boundaries, and situated directly between the North and South Sulphur rivers. Erastus Blackwell was appointed sheriff to supervise land sales. The first county election was held on October 6, 1870, to organize the municipal government, and Charles S. Nidever, John P. Boyd, J. F. Alexander, Alfred Allen, and J. M. Bledsoe were elected the first county commissioners.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nPrior to 1836, all of Texas was part of Mexico. After 1836, most of the current state of Texas was part of the Republic of Texas (a whole separate country, not Mexico and not the United States). A joint resolution was formally passed March 1, 1945 and Texas was admitted as the 28th state of the United States on December 29, 1845.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_col-3_row-1","txt_id":39,"txt_text":"

    Although the US Census began in 1790, Texas was not a state and not enumerated in the US Census until 1850. Delta County still did not exist.<\/p>\r\n\r\n scan * mis_images * center * * delta_origin_map_v4.jpg * Delta Co. Origin <\/foto>\r\n\r\n

    Delta was not formed until late in 1870 (after the census was taken). Your ancestors may have settled in what is now Delta county way back in early Texas, but they would not have been counted as residents of Delta County until 1880! Approximately, the top (Northern) third of Delta County was in Lamar county for the 1850, 1860, & 1870 censuses. The approximate bottom (Southern) 2\/3 of Delta county was in Hopkins county for 1850, 1860 and 1870 censuses.<\/p>

    \r\n\r\nYour family may be enumerated in Lamar county or in Hopkins county in 1850, 1860 and even 1870 although they may have lived in the same house on the same land now in Delta county. Your family did not move. The county lines did.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":36,"txt_text":"Welcome to the Delta County TXGenWeb Site"},{"txt_script":"Index","txt_script_id":"text_reseachers","txt_id":37,"txt_text":"

    Always complete your own research. Mistakes can and will appear. (If you've never made a typo and don't understand how this could happen, please contact us. We have some obituaries that need transcribing.) Please submit cor\u00adrections or addi\u00adtional infor\u00admation. Photographs and bio\u00adgra\u00adphi\u00adcal information can be added at any time.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Land-grants","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":40,"txt_text":"Land Grants"},{"txt_script":"Land-grants","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":42,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Legend:<\/dt>\r\n
    Survey<\/b> - Person or Concern bearing the land certificate at time survey filed.<\/dd>\r\n
    Grantee<\/b> - Person or Concern to whom the land was actually awarded.<\/dd>\r\n
    Section<\/b> - Section Number<\/dd>\r\n
    Abstract<\/b> - Number of the Abstract on file at county courthouse and at the Texas General Land Office in Austin.
    \r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Land-grants","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":41,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_land-grants.png * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Map-all","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":43,"txt_text":"Use the Maps Layer Icon to view other entities. Click on marker to see name and location."},{"txt_script":"Maps","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":120,"txt_text":"Selected Maps"},{"txt_script":"Maps","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":45,"txt_text":"Use the Maps Layer Icon<\/strong> to view other entities.
    Click on Marker<\/strong> to see name and location."},{"txt_script":"Maps","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":104,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Links to interactive maps on this site<\/dt>\r\n
    Antioch Town Map<\/dd>\r\n
    Ben Franklin Town Map<\/dd>\r\n
    Charleston Town Map<\/dd>\r\n
    Cooper Town Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Delta County Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Enloe Town Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Klondike Town Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Pecan Gap Town Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    \r\n
    Links to map images on this site<\/dt>\r\n
    Delta County Land Indices Map<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Derivative Map of Delta County<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    1914 Atlas Map of Delta County and Surrounding Counties<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    \r\n
    Links to maps at other sites<\/dt>\r\n
    Google Interactive map<\/a> <\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Delta County Land Ownership Map<\/a> <\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Texas Department of Transportation, Interactive Map of Delta Co.<\/a> <\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    1909 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cooper, Delta Co., TX<\/a> <\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    1914 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Cooper, Delta Co., TX<\/a> <\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":46,"txt_text":"Historical Markers"},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":48,"txt_text":"As one of the most visible programs of the Texas Historical Commission (THC), historical markers commemorate diverse topics in Texas history, including: the history and architecture of houses, commercial and public buildings, religious congregations, and military sites; events that changed the course of local and state history; and individuals who have made lasting contributions to our state, community organizations, and businesses.
    Source: <\/b>    Texas Historical Commission<\/a> website."},{"txt_script":"Markers","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":47,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_marker.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Markers-x","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":49,"txt_text":"Select a row to view information on a specific Marker. Names listed are as found on the actual Texas Historical Commission portal site. As such some names will not appear as you might think. For example the name might actually start with Home of…-<\/q> or Site of…-<\/q>. To assist in your search, try entering some keyword likely to occur in the title of the marker you seek. To begin a new search, first click on the ALL button (in front of the alphabet) to ensure you are searching the entire list."},{"txt_script":"Marriages","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":72,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    The table below provides access to three different data groups:<\/dt>\r\n
    1.<\/b> Groom surnames (A-L only) 1871\u20131970<\/dd>\r\n
    2.<\/b> Groom surnames (1872\u20131876 only)<\/dd>\r\n
    3.<\/b> Groom Index (1966\u20132000)<\/dd>\r\n
    \r\n

    To begin, please select the database you wish to search from the options just below this info box.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    While these lists are categorized by groom name, they are also sortable by bride name<\/bi>. You can use the sort arrows located to the right of the column headings.<\/p>

    Additionally, if you use the search box, you must select \"ALL\" to the left of the alphabet to return to the full list.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Marriages","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":50,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * center * * _master_marriages.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Marriages","txt_script_id":"tabl_Info_1","txt_id":52,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Source:<\/dt>\r\n
    Delta County Microfilm Reel # 1298967<\/dd>\r\n
    Index to Marriage Records Direct & Indirect<\/dd>\r\n
    Texas State Library \u2014 Paris Junior College<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Update:<\/dt>\r\n
    Currently, the Groom Index from A to I has been completed by Kris Scholberg and she continues to transcribe the remaining.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Note:<\/dt>\r\n
    There is overlapping in year coverage between the 1871-1970 Index and Marriage Book One 1871-1876 and the 1966 -1970 index.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Marriages","txt_script_id":"tabl_Info_2","txt_id":53,"txt_text":"

    This Index includes links to the microfilm images of the marriage certificate. Regretfully, due to the condition of the microfilm, some of the marriage certificates are not clear images.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    Each record will have at least one date. Note that date may be the date that the license was issued and not the actual marriage date. In some rare cases, the individuals changed their minds and married another person and there will be no date. So, please check the image for additional information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

    In most instances, the image will include 4 marriages certificates, of which one will be the one you selected. Many thanks to S&K Publishing for converting the microfilm to images.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Marriages","txt_script_id":"tabl_Info_3","txt_id":54,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Source:<\/dt>\r\n
    Texas Department of Health<\/dd>\r\n
    Data retrieved from Delta County Archives.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":55,"txt_text":"The search results include your searched surname as both married and maiden names, so you may need to click on the Alpha letter, if present, below to further sort by the death surname only. Then use the search box below, if present, to further narrow by any other criteria such as a first, middle or maiden name or even by a known date."},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"page_Legend","txt_id":56,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Icon Legend…<\/dt>\r\n
    \"Tombstone\" = Tombstone Photo<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Photos\" = Photos<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Death = Death Record<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Obituary\" = Obituary\/News<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Family = Family Relations<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Bio = Biography Info<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Notes\" = Research Notes<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Flag\" = Military Service<\/dd>\r\n
    \"GPS\" = Burial GPS Location<\/dd>\r\n
    \"Updated\" = Recently Updated
    <\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n

    Note: <\/strong>Maiden names indicated in italic<\/em>.<\/span>\r\n<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Memorials","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":57,"txt_text":"If present, use the Alpha<\/strong> letters below to view memorials for a surname beginning with the selected letter. Then use the Search<\/strong> box, if present, to narrow the search results by any other criteria such as a first or middle name or even by a known date. To view additional information on a specific record 'click'<\/strong> on the row containing the desired name."},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_DVRB","txt_id":109,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    Delta Co. Veterans Record Book<\/dt>\r\n
    Delta County may be small geographically, but it has more than made up for its size with brave people that were willing to serve and give their lives for their country. According to Franklin Jarrell, during World War II, over 1,100 people served in the military.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    We encourage our Delta County family researchers to share additional information about the soldiers in their families that served during the Wars. Photographs and stories are welcomed.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_FMDC","txt_id":106,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Fighting Men of Delta County Index<\/dt>\r\n
    The Delta County Library houses a scrapbook donated by Mr. Franklin Jarrell entitled, \"The Fighting Men of Delta.\" The articles are from a personal collection and at this time the individual that complied the scrapbook is unknown. She collected numerous newspaper articles and photographs of World War II veterans listed below. Currently, the scrapbook pages are unnumbered. The page numbers were hand-counted quickly, so please keep in mind the page numbers are to be used to estimate how many articles are available & approximately where the article is located.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    For a fee, the Delta County Library will provide you the information on your ancestor. Please email Louise Skinner<\/a>, Archive, for additional information. Also, let her know that you found this information at TXGenWeb.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_MHDR","txt_id":107,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Military Honorable Discharge Records,
    Index to Volumes 1 & 2<\/dt>\r\n
    We extend our appreciation to Jane Jones, Renee Booth, & Grace Stone of the Delta County Clerk's Office \u2014 the nicest people you will ever have the opportunity to meet. They have a daily full-time job. When time is available, they provide genealogy support to the community. Remember to thank each person for all the hard work they do.\r\nThe Honorable Discharge Records are a valuable resource to family historians. The records include the physical descriptions of your ancestor, as well as their military history. To receive a copy of the record, please contact the Delta County Clerks for the details.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_WW1D","txt_id":110,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Military Ranks<\/dt>\r\n
    Pvt - Private<\/dd>\r\n
    Cpt - Corporal<\/dd>\r\n
    Sgt - Sargent<\/dd>\r\n
    Q2C - Quartermaster 2nd Class<\/dd>\r\n
    Mech - Mechanic<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Cause of Death<\/dt>\r\n
    DW - Died of Wounds<\/dd>\r\n
    KIA - Killed in Action<\/dd>\r\n
    OCD - Other Cause of Death<\/dd>\r\n
    OCF - Other Cause Found<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_WW2E","txt_id":108,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    World War II Army Enlistees From Delta County Texas<\/dt>\r\n\r\n
    Approximately 682 individuals from Delta County, Texas enlisted in the Army during World War II. The enlistee's records are available online at the United States National Archives and Records Administration, Access to Archival Databases<\/em> (AAD). If you find a name in the table, you can find additional information at www.archives.gov<\/a><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Available are the enlistee\u2019s army serial number; name; residence county & state; date of enlistment; grade & branch of military; term of enlistment; place of birth; year of birth; race & citizenship; education; civilian occupation; marital status and additional information.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    In the subject category, select Armies from drop-down menu, then hit Submit.
    \r\nClick on… World War II Army Enlistment Records, 6\/1\/2002 \u2013 9\/30\/2002<\/em>
    \r\nThen select… Enlistment Records<\/em>.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Then enter…
    \r\nName:<\/b> Surname
    \r\nResidence State:<\/b> 85 (for Texas)
    \r\nResidence County:<\/b> 119 (for Delta County)<\/dd>\r\n
    Hit Enter and select your soldier if there is more than one result.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"info_WW2R","txt_id":111,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    World War II Army Reserve Corp Records<\/dt>\r\n\r\n
    There are 15 individuals from Delta County, Texas listed in the Army Reserve Corp Records during WW II. The records are available online at the United States National Archives and Records Administration, Access to Archival Databases (AAD). If you find a name listed below, please see this link<\/a>.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Available is the enlistee\u2019s army serial number; name; residence county & state; date of enlistment; grade & branch of military; term of enlistment; nativity, year of birth; race & citizenship; education; civilian occupation; marital status and additional information.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    In the subject category, select Armies<\/i> from pull-down menu, then hit Submit.
    \r\nClick on… World War II Army Enlistment Records, 6\/1\/2002 \u2013 9\/30\/2002<\/i>.
    \r\nThen select… Reserve Corps Records<\/i>.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Then enter…
    \r\nName: <\/b>Surname
    \r\nResidence State: <\/b>85 (for Texas)
    \r\nResidence County: <\/b>119 (for Delta County)<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Notes...<\/dt>\r\n
    Some names were misspelled, if the search by surname doesn't work, try searching by the first name.\r\nIf your ancestor was drafted their name will not appear here.\r\n
    The table provides a list of the individuals that are listed in the Army Reserve Corps Records during World War II.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":44,"txt_text":"Military Records of Delta Co. Veterans"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":105,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * center * * _master_military.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Military","txt_script_id":"page_Text","txt_id":112,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    The Delta County, Texas Heroes that Served Our Country<\/dt>\r\n\r\n
    Delta County may be small geographically, but it has more than made up for its size with brave people that were willing to serve and give their lives for their country. According to Franklin Jarrell, during World War II, over 1,100 people served in the military.<\/dd>\r\n
    We encourage our Delta County family researchers to share additional information about the soldiers in their families that served during the Wars. Photographs and stories are welcomed.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Articles<\/dt>\r\n
    Cagle, Clifford \u2014 World War I \u2014 Pvt. 1st class Clifford Cagle, son of John A. Cagle; R.F.D., Horton, Delta County, Texas \u2014 Cited for bravery in New York Times, 29 June 1918 on page 4 in article, \"Pershing Reports Cases of Bravery.\"<\/dd>\r\n
    Sumer, Durward F. \u2014 Major Durward F. Sumer<\/a>; World War II Army Air Corp.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Young, Richard \u2014 Private Richard Young<\/a> of World War I; 3rd Trench Mortar Battalion, C.A.C.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n
    \r\n
    \r\n
    Photographs<\/dt>\r\n
    Memorial of the Delta County Texas Veterans<\/a> (Photo of one side of the memorial).<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Morticians","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":102,"txt_text":"Index to Embalmers, Morticians & Funeral Directors"},{"txt_script":"Morticians","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":103,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * center * * _master_morticians.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Morticians","txt_script_id":"page_Table","txt_id":101,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    T. E. Gardner of Cooper, Co. of Delta, TX (1914)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Mrs. Dennis C. Landrum of Amherst, Co. of Lamb, TX (1928)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    G. D. Scott (1932)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Otis L. Scott of Pecan Gap, Co. of Delta, TX (1935)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Hubert M. Smith of Cooper, TX (1935)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    James F. Owen of Chickasha, OK, Co. of Grady (1937)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    J. F. Owen of Childress, Childress Co., TX (1928)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Horace Wilkins of Greenville, Hunt Co., TX (1937)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Horace Wilkins of Greenville, Hunt Co., TX (1938)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Grover DeWeese Pickering of Cooper, Delta Co., TX (1940)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Robert Avery of Cooper, Delta Co., TX (1941)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Robert Haywood Traylor of Houston, Harris Co., TX (1946)<\/a><\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"foto_Caption","txt_id":58,"txt_text":"Select a county area above to link to the county website."},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":59,"txt_text":"Neighbors"},{"txt_script":"Neighbors","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":60,"txt_text":"

    One of the first reasons to visit neighboring counties is to determine when those counties were formed in terms of the availability of county records. It is especially important to determine if your<\/span> county was formed from one of the neighboring counties because your ancestors records may be back in the \"mother\" county. If other neighboring counties were broken off from yours and your ancestors suddenly disappear from records, you might just look \"next door\".<\/p>\r\n

    For this reason, we have attempted to provide a brief description of the formation of each of our surrounding counties along with the links to those counties. Please, utilize the links provided to dig deeper into the formation of our neighboring counties and the availability of their records.<\/p>"},{"txt_script":"Officials","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":123,"txt_text":"Public Officials"},{"txt_script":"Officials","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":125,"txt_text":"An individual researcher's interest in viewing the Delta County public officials through the years will vary widely. Someone may want to see what was going on in a given year and who worked together. Another may want to follow one individual and what posts he\/or she filled through the years. Still another may want to know all the folks who served as County Attorney. For this reason, we have made the table sortable by job title, name and year served. Play with the sort buttons and see which view answers your questions and meets your needs."},{"txt_script":"Officials","txt_script_id":"page_Photo","txt_id":124,"txt_text":"photo * mis_images\/masters * * * _master_officials.jpg * <\/foto>"},{"txt_script":"Officials","txt_script_id":"tabl_Intro","txt_id":126,"txt_text":"

    \r\n
    How to best use the table.<\/dt>\r\n
    The table at the left contains the Delta Co. Office, individual name, and year of service. Using the triangles next to the identifying heading, the columns can be sorted in ascending or descending order identified by the direction of the triangle.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Use the Alpha letters<\/b> at the top to filter the content based on the items in the first column.<\/dd>\r\n\r\n
    Use the Search box<\/b> to filter all records by the text entered in the box. Remove the filter by selecting the red \"All\" button at the start of the alpha letter row.<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>"},{"txt_script":"Post-offices","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":122,"txt_text":"Postmasters & Post Offices"},{"txt_script":"Post-offices","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":121,"txt_text":"Jim Wheat<\/b> gave us permission to link to the pages of his website at POSTMASTERS & POST OFFICES OF TEXAS, 1846-1930<\/a><\/el> but through the years our links keep breaking. We have preserved the Delta County<\/em> information in order to not lose it someday if the break becomes permanent. However, there is much more great information available at the link above as long as it remains active."},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Heading","txt_id":61,"txt_text":"Delta County Research"},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Image","txt_id":62,"txt_text":"images\/mis_images\/masters\/_master_research.jpg"},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Intro","txt_id":63,"txt_text":"The research areas identified in the list below are provided to help you in finding the information you desire. Selecting an area will display the various research areas identified with the group. If you have family information you would like to provide please use the CC link in the footer to send me an email. I'll be very happy to include it with other information provided on the site."},{"txt_script":"Research","txt_script_id":"page_Links","txt_id":64,"txt_text":"
    \r\n
    Acknowledgements<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    African-American<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Addresses<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
    Biographies<\/a>
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    Brands<\/a><\/dd>\r\n
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    Ancestry Message Board<\/a><\/el><\/dd>\r\n\r\n
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