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TEXAS RANGER RESEARCH CENTER®

Official State Repository,
Library and Archives
for the Texas Rangers
by Acts of the Texas Legislature

How to Research a Texas Ranger Ancestor &
Other Research

P.O. Box 2570
Waco, TX 76702-2570

Phone: (254)750-8631
FAX: (254)750-8629
E-Mail: Click Here or TRHF@eramp.net

The following information answers most of the questions we receive about how to research possible Texas Ranger ancestors.


Can you check the list and tell me if my ancestor was a Ranger

 
 
We regret that there is no master list of all Texas Rangers. Finding evidence of service requires examination of state records, archives, photographs, books and magazine articles. This can be done (1) by appointment in Waco or (2) with a mail-in request.

Scheduling an On-Site Visit

We are delighted to work with researchers on-site in Waco. Please contact us for an appointment to ensure you will receive the help and time you desire.

Click here for email or call 254/750-8631 between 9 am and 3 pm M-F CST.

Our staff is small and we may be unable to help "drop-in" visitors due to scheduled appointments and in-house projects. To avoid finding the Center closed or unavailable, please contact us in advance to discuss your needs and schedule.

Fees: Standard charges apply for photocopies and photo duplication.

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

The Center is usually closed Saturdays and Sundays. Please call 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

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

Fee: There is a $20 per name non-refundable fee to defray expenses.

The nonprofit Center receives no State 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.

Please allow 8-10 weeks due to a backlog of requests.


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 currently no State or public funding for such a project. Tax deductible donations in support of such projects 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 badges and firearms used by the Texas Rangers. The museum staff will be glad to examine photos or the documentation associated with these items and share our thoughts.

Please be aware that the Staff is not permitted to authenticate or appraise firearms or badges. Any firearms or badges offered for sale with Texas Ranger associations should be rigorously researched and a return guarantee obtained in writing before purchase. Please see our page on fraudulent badges Here.

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