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Catalog of Holdings - Government Records Collection
The Government Records Collection consists of many original official documents of Bosque County governmental offices, some microfilmed documents, and some indexes compiled by Collection volunteers. A brief summary of each type of record is provided followed by a table with a detailed listing of the volumes located at the Collection.
- Marriage Records
- Deed Records
- Ledgers and Receipt Books
- Auditor Reports
- Sheriff's Civil Docket and Fee Book
Marriage Records
There are three types of marriage records found at the Collection. A description of each type and a table of the volumes is provided below. Online digital images of a limited number of these volumes can be found here.
Marriage Licenses - These are the recorded marriage licenses showing the parties involved, the date of the license, the date of the marriage, the person performing the marriage, and the date filed. The marriage licenses begin with Volume B in 1860 although the county was created in 1854. Volume A either never existed or was lost. Early marriages before 1860 may have been recorded in McLennan County. An online searchable index to the marriage licenses can be found here.
Affidavits for Marriage Licences - These are affidavits stating that there are no legal objections for a couple to marry. If a couple is under age (21 for the groom; 18 for the bride), the parents must give their approval. Many of these affidavits contain the original attached letters and notes signed by the parents; 1894-1903, 1908-1909, original volumes 1-3, 5 (volume 4 is missing), volume 3 is indexed, remaining volumes are not indexed. The affidavits ARE NOT unclaimed marriage licenses and remain the property of the Collection. They may, however, be copied.
Notice of Intention to Marry - These are notices giving the names, ages, and residences of couples that intended to marry; 1929-1933, two original volumes, each volume individually indexed.
| Type of Marriage Record | Volume | Dates |
| Affidavits for Marriage License | 1 | 03 Dec 1894 - 22 Nov 1897 |
| Affidavits for Marriage License | 2 | 22 Nov 1897 - 28 Feb 1901 |
| Affidavits for Marriage License | 3 | 05 Mar 1901 - 19 May 1903 |
| Affidavits for Marriage License | 5 | 25 Apr 1908 - 15 Mar 1909 |
| Notice of Intention to Marry | 1 | 17 Jun 1929 - 20 Dec 1931 |
| Notice of Intention to Marry | 2 | 04 Jan 1932 - 23 May 1933 |
| Marriage Licenses | B | 30 Aug 1860 - 03 Sep 1875 |
| Marriage Licenses | C | 04 Jan 1874 - 15 Sep 1874 |
| Marriage Licenses | D | 15 Dec 1875 - 22 Dec 1885 |
| Marriage Licenses | E | 15 Dec 1885 - 25 Dec 1889 |
| Marriage Licenses | F | 09 Nov 1889 - 30 Nov 1896 |
| Marriage Licenses | G | 01 Dec 1896 - 19 May 1903 |
| Marriage Licenses | H | 20 May 1903 - 17 Dec 1909 |
| Marriage Licenses | I | 17 Dec 1909 - 25 Aug 1917 |
| Marriage Licenses | J | 27 Jul 1917 - 22 Aug 1927 |
| Marriage Licenses | K | 19 Sep 1927 - 31 Dec 1935 |
| Marriage Licenses | L | 02 Jan 1936 - 25 Oct 1947 |
| Marriage Licenses | M | 26 Sep 1947 - 26 Sep 1953 |
| Marriage Licenses | N | 31 Dec 1958 - 30 Sep 1972 |
| Marriage Licenses | O | 02 Oct 1972 - 28 Jun 1980 |
Deed Records
There are two types of deed records found at the Collection. A description of each type and a table of the volumes is provided below.
Deeds - These are the early deed books for Bosque County. The deeds are ordered by the date they were recorded, not executed, so earlier deeds may be contained in later volumes. We hold the original deed books from 1854 to 1888 which include 4A, A-1, A-2, B-I, K-Z, and 2-9. There was no volume A or J. Digital records of all deed books and other original deed books (including A-3, 1, and subsequent volumes) are available at the County Clerks office in the Courthouse (volume 27 contains deeds transcribed from McLennan County, 1850-1855).
Deed Indexes - These are alphabetized indexes to the deeds and provide a way to locate a particular deed by either grantor or grantee (direct and reverse).
| Type of Deed Record | Volume | Dates |
| Deeds | 4A | 1859-1875 |
| Deeds | A-1 | 1884-1886 |
| Deeds | A-2 | 1859-1875 |
| Deeds | B | 1854-1856 |
| Deeds | C | 1855-1868 |
| Deeds | D | 1852-1859 |
| Deeds | E | 1860-1863 |
| Deeds | F | 1863-1867 |
| Deeds | G | 1865-1872 |
| Deeds | H | 1867-1869 |
| Deeds | I | 1866-1869 |
| Deeds | K | 1871-1873 |
| Deeds | L | 1871-1881 |
| Deeds | M | 1873-1875 |
| Deeds | N | 1873-1875 |
| Deeds | O | 1874-1883 |
| Deeds | P | 1875-1879 |
| Deeds | Q | 1875-1878 |
| Deeds | R | 1878-1881 |
| Deeds | S | 1879-1880 |
| Deeds | T | 1880-1881 |
| Deeds | U | 1880-1882 |
| Deeds | V | 1881-1882 |
| Deeds | W | 1881-1883 |
| Deeds | X | 1882-1883 |
| Deeds | Y | 1883 |
| Deeds | Z | 1883-1884 |
| Deeds | 2 | 1884-1886 |
| Deeds | 3 | 1885-1886 |
| Deeds | 4 | 1886 |
| Deeds | 5 | 1886 |
| Deeds | 6 | 1886-1887 |
| Deeds | 7 | 1886-1887 |
| Deeds | 8 | 1887 |
| Deeds | 9 | 1887-1888 |
| Deed Index | Direct | |
| Deed Index | Reverse |
Ledgers and Receipt Books
The books are available but not yet summarized and itemized.
Auditor Reports
The books are available but not yet summarized and itemized.
Sheriff's Civil Docket and Fee Book
The books are available but not yet summarized and itemized.
