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Contents
- 1 Background
- 2 Demographics
- 3 Societies
- 3.1 Texas State Genealogical Society
- 3.2 Texas State Historical Association
- 3.3 Texas Historical Commission
- 3.4 Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc
- 3.5 East Texas Genealogical Society
- 3.6 East Texas Historical Association
- 3.7 North Texas Genealogical Association
- 3.8 Genealogical Society of Northeast Texas
- 3.9 South East Texas Genealogical & Historical Society
- 3.10 Southwest Genealogical Society
- 3.11 Southwest Texas Genealogical Society
- 3.12 South Texas Genealogical Society, Inc.
- 3.13 South Texas Genealogical Society
- 3.14 Local genealogical societies of Texas
- 3.15 Local County and Area Genealogical and Historical Societies
- 4 Archives in Texas with Swedish Collections
- 5 Cemeteries
- 6 Churches
- 7 History
- 8 Newspapers
- 9 Websites
Background[edit | edit source]
Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918
A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish.
This book is available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its Centers with the call # FHL US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.
Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918
An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm
Swedes in Texas Data base
An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/
Pionjärerna från Värmland: De okända svenskarna på Texas prärie
A bibliography of the pioneers from Värmland, the unknown Swedes on the Texas prairie. The author of the book is Tommy Hellström. The book contains an index of persons. Written in Swedish. The book is available at the Family History Library with the call number 976.4 F2.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Texas State Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]
c/o Scott Fitzgerald, Treasurer
PO Box 7308
Tyler, TX 75711-7308
Website: http://www.txsgs.org/
Texas State Historical Association[edit | edit source]
2/306 Sid Richardson Hall
Austin, TX 78712
Website: http://www.tshaonline.org/
Texas Historical Commission[edit | edit source]
Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc[edit | edit source]
(Counties covered: McLennan, Limestone, Hill, Falls, Milam, Coryell, Bosque)
c/o Waco-McLennan County Library
1717 Austin Avenue
Waco, TX 76701
Website: https://ctgs.org/
East Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]
(Counties Covered: Anderson, Henderson, Smith, Rusk, Gregg, Panola)
P.O. Box 6967
Tyler, TX 75711-6967
Website
East Texas Historical Association[edit | edit source]
P.O. Box 6223 SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75962-6223
Phone: 936-468-2407
Fax: 936-468-2190
Website: http://www.easttexashistorical.org/index.html
North Texas Genealogical Association[edit | edit source]
P.O. Box 4602
University Park Station
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Genealogical Society of Northeast Texas[edit | edit source]
P.O. Box 187
Paris, TX 75460
Website:
South East Texas Genealogical & Historical Society[edit | edit source]
(Counties covered: Jefferson, Tyler, San Jacinto, Polk, Chambers, Newton, Hardin, Liberty, Orange, Jasper)
c/o Tyrrell Historical Library
P.O. Box 3827,
Beaumont, TX 77704-3827
Website: http://sites.rootsweb.com/~txsetghs//index.htm
Southwest Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]
1300 San Pedro Ave,
San Antonio, TX 78212
Southwest Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]
P.O. Box 295
Uvalde, TX 78802
South Texas Genealogical Society, Inc.[edit | edit source]
(Counties covered: Bee, Goliad, Karnes, Live Oak, Refugio and San Patricio)
P.O. box 754
Beeville, TX 78104-0754
Phone: 512-358-1135
South Texas Genealogical Society[edit | edit source]
PO Box 768
Gonzales TX 78269
Local genealogical societies of Texas[edit | edit source]
Links to various county and local genealogical and historical societies
http://www.texasgenealogy.org/societies.htm
Local County and Area Genealogical and Historical Societies[edit | edit source]
Website: http://www.txgenweb.org/tx/society.htm
Archives in Texas with Swedish Collections[edit | edit source]
The University of Texas at Austin
The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
Arno Nowotny Building
1 University Station D 1100
Austin, TX 78712-0335
Phone: 512-495-4684
Fax: 512-475-9468
Website: http://www.cah.utexas.edu/services/subject_guides/subject_guide_swedes.php
Archives and Manuscripts
Texas State Library
Website: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/index.html
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ELCA Regional Archives
Region 4 – South Archives: Texas and Louisiana
The Rev. Luther W. Oelke
1090 Oestreich Dr.
Seguin, TX 78155
Phone: 830-379-9900
Email: loelke@tlu.edu
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Texas Cemeteries http://www.texasgenealogy.org/cem.htm
Churches[edit | edit source]
The Swedish American churches listed below have microfilmed records in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at the Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. These microfilms are not available via interlibrary loan but may be searched in person or a search may be requested for a fee. See http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml for years of availability, guidelines, and research request forms.
Calhoun County
Eden Lutheran Church
Olivia, Texas
Dallas County
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Dallas, Texas
Galveston County
Zion Lutheran Church
Galveston, Texas
Jones County
Bethel Lutheran Church
Avoca, Texas
Karnes County
Elim Lutheran Church
Kenedy, Texas
Tarrant County
Grace Lutheran Church
Fort Worth, Texas
Travis County
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
Austin, Texas
Gethsemane Lutheran Church
Austin, Texas
Memorial United Methodist
Austin, Texas
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Austin, Texas
Texas Sc. Free Mission Soc.
Decker, Texas
Elroy Free Evangelical Church
Elroy, Texas
Moline Lutheran Church
Elroy, Texas
Kimbro Free Evangelical Church
Kimbro, Texas
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Lund, Texas
Decker Methodist Church
Manor, Texas
Emanus Lutheran Church
Manor, Texas
New Sweden Lutheran Church
New Sweden, Texas
Wharton County
First Lutheran Church
El Campo, Texas
Willacy County
Evangelical Covenant Church
Lyford, Texas
Williamson County
Free Evangelical Church
Georgetown, Texas
Swedish Lutheran Church
Georgetown, Texas
Hutto Lutheran Church
Hutto, Texas
Palm Valley Lutheran Church
Round Rock, Texas
History[edit | edit source]
Svenskarne i Texas i Ord och Bild 1838-1918
A historical and biographical book by Ernest Severin of the Swedes who settled in Texas 1838-1918. The text is in Swedish.
This book is available on microfilm at the Family History Library and its Centers with the call # FHL US/CAN Film 1035808 Items 4-5.
Swedes in Texas in Words and Pictures 1838-1918
An English translation of the book by Ernest Severin (Svenskarne i Texas i ord och bild 1838-1918) was completed by Christine Andreason and is available on line at: http://www.swedesintexas.com/SIT%20Web.htm
Swedes in Texas Data base
An on-line data base of many people who emigrated from Sweden to Texas between 1850 and 1930. Go to http://www.swedesintexas.com/
Swedes in Texas – Brief History and Timeline of the Swedish Immigration to Texas
Written by Jean Sellstrom. Begins with the early arrival of S.M. Swenson in 1838 plus other family and friends who came in the 1840’s and 1850’s. The significant immigration of the 1860’s and later followed.
http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=524&albumlinkID=49
For the early beginnings of Swedes in Texas, see also http://www.williamson-county-historical-commission.org/Swedes/Lutherans_and_Swedes_in_Williamson_County.htm
“The Swedish Immigrant – a question of choice”
by James Pat. http://www.swedesintexas.com/readingroom/rr0001.htm
1865-1871 Listing of Barkeryd Parish, Småland, Sweden – Emigrants to Texas
http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=521&albumlinkID=46
1867 Barkeryd Emigrants to Texas
http://www.swedesintexas.com/showmedia.php?mediaID=522&albumlinkID=47
“The emigrants from Småland, Sweden. The American Dream” by Ken Sawyer, Halifax, England http://www.swedesintexas.com/readingroom/rr0002.htm
Pionjärerna Från Värmland: De Okända Svenskarna på Texas Prärie
A bibliography of the pioneers from Värmland, the unknown Swedes on the Texas prairie. The author of the book is Tommy Hellström. The book contains an index of persons. Written in Swedish. The book is available at the Family History Library with the call number 976.4 F2.
"Where did the Swedes Go? The Causes of Swedish Immigration and Settlement Patterns in America" by Rickie Lazzerini.
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Swedish-American Newspapers in Texas
Title of Newspaper and City of Publication
- Texas Posten in Austin
- Texas Bladet in Austin/Elgin/Georgetown
Availability
Many Swedish-American newspapers are available on microfilms at the Swenson Center at Augustana College and are available to borrow via interlibrary loan throughout the United States. See http://www.augustana.edu/x14666.xml to see specific newspaper and years you would like to view. Contact your local library if you are interested in placing a request. Supply your library with the following information:
- Title of newspaper
- The specific years you need for your research
Inform your library that the requests can be sent directly via OCLC (“ICY”), fax 309 794-7230, or via mail to Augustana College Library, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296