Inventory of the Colonial Records of Texas: Municipality of Brazoria County, 1821-1837 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780788477683)

This publication offers a compilation of important historical records for the Municipality of Brazoria County, Texas from its creation on April 28, 1832, to the beginning of county government under the Republic of Texas on February 20, 1837, as well as miscellaneous records from the years 1787-1837. The opening section provides a historical sketch of the Municipality of Brazoria, and discussions on governmental organization and the housing of records.

The inventory is divided into four groups: land records, marriage records, estates, and court records. The land records consist of two volumes, Record of Spanish Deeds, and transcribed Spanish records. Marriage records contain bonds, agreements, and contracts. The author has included an index for each entry, along with a general index containing close to 1,000 names. This volume provides valuable information for anyone interested in researching the history of Brazoria County or its former residents.