The Official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas
Research Center: How to Research a Texas Ranger Ancestor & Other Research

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Official State Library and Archives
of the Texas Rangers

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How to Research a Texas Ranger Ancestor

Scheduling an On-Site Visit

We are delighted to work with researchers on-site in Waco. Please call for an appointment so that we may discuss your needs and schedule an appointment.

We cannot guarantee service to "drop-in" visitors due to previously scheduled appointments and special projects.

To Make an Apppointment

Please call Christina Claridy at 254-750-8631 between 9 am and 3 pm M-F CST. Or e-mail us by Clicking Here or use the address cclaridy@ci.waco.tx.us

Fees: Standard charges apply for photocopies and photo duplication.

Please inquire about fees for commercial use or unusually time-consuming research.

The Center is usually closed Saturdays and Sundays. Please call Staff at 254-750-8631 if weekends are the only time you can visit.

Search Service by Mail

Please read below, then

Click Here to Download a
Research Request Form
in MS-Word

Please allow 8-12 weeks
due to backlog of requests.

The Texas Ranger Research Center offers a low-cost genealogy research service for those unable to come to Waco.

Fee: There is a $25 per name non-refundable fee to defray expenses.

The Center receives no State or Federal funding. Donations in excess of the fee are gratefully accepted.

A search of available sources may require several hours -- we conduct in-depth research in company rosters, enlistment warrants, photos, published sources, indexes, etc.

We realize the personal significance of Texas Ranger service to many families, so we diligently use every available resource.



Further Information

How Many Rangers were there? The Staff adds a biographical file for every Texas Ranger as they are identified or join the service. We estimate that there have been 8,000 to 10,000 Texas Rangers since 1823. Due to gaps in the records, a negative result may not rule out service as a Texas Ranger. Many service records were lost over the past 180 years due to floods, fires and state administrative decisions not to keep certain records. "New" Rangers are found every year and added to our files.

When will an index of all Texas Rangers be available? There is no State or public funding such a project, so it proceeds as time is available. Tax deductible donations in support of this work are gratefully received. Click here to contact the Staff about supporting the Texas Ranger Research Center. Thank you.

Firearm and Badge Research: The Research Center has general information about Texas Ranger badges and firearms. The museum staff will be glad to examine photos and the documentation associated with these items. However, for reasons of liability the staff is not permitted to appraise or authenticate items.

For firearms appraisals we recommend Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms and Their Valuesas a general guide. Seek the assistance of a qualified antique firearms appraiser (check references!) for current market values.

Any firearms or badges offered for sale with alleged Texas Ranger connections should be rigorously researched. The market is flooded with fakes and forgeries. A written return guarantee should be obtained before purchase. Please click here for our page about fraudulent badges.

Contact Information:

Texas Ranger Research Center
texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
P.O. Box 2570
Waco, TX 76702-2570

Phone: (254)750-8631
FAX: (254)750-8629
E-Mail: Click Here
or cclaridy@ci.waco.tx.us

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