Milam County, Texas

Civil

182. CIVIL. 1874--. 12 filing cabinet drawers; 318 narrow file drawers.

Documents pertaining to civil cases heard in district court, including plaintiffs' original petitions, citations, defendants' answers, amended petitions, amended answers, interrogatories, injunctions, interventions, motions, writs, subpoenas, notices, affidavits, depositions, exhibits, returns on processes, pleas, executions, jury lists, verdicts, orders, judgments, bills of cost, and dismissals (when applicable).

Cases appealed to higher court may also include notices of appeal, motions and amended motions for new trials, orders approving or overruling motions for new trials, cost bonds, certificates of bond, paupers' oaths, supersedes bonds, praecipes, mandates, and writs of error. Case jackets show court, case number, style of case, date of filing, and memorandum of papers filed. Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed. P.

183. CONDEMNATIONS WITHOUT OBJECTION TO AWARD. 1976--. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Document-s pertaining to condemnation of property (eminent domain) suits heard in district court, including orders appointing special commissioners, oaths of special commissioners, orders setting hearing before special commissioners, notices of hearing, returns of notices of hearing, plaintiffs' statements awards of special commissioners, notices of deposit, judgments of court in absence of objection, and fee bills. Also includes exhibits and statements of facts. Condemnation suits arranged chronologically by date filed. Exhibits and statements of facts have no obvious arrangement. Not indexed. P.

184. CIVIL MINUTES DIST. COURT (formerly titled "Civil Minutes"). 1874'—. 21 vols.

Minutes of civil cases heard in district court, showing date of proceedings; case number; style of case; names of attorneys; names of court officers present; nature of matter before court and proceedings thereon; orders, judgments, and decrees of the court; jury verdicts (when applicable); and signatures of presiding judge and attorneys. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in INDEX TO CIVIL MINUTES DIST. COURT (185.), P.

185. INDEX TO CIVIL MINUTES DIST. COURT. Undated. 2 vols.

*Judicial districts of Milam County: 3rd, 1838-1870; 28th, 1870-1875 9th, 1875-1884; 20th, 1884-present.

Direct and reverse indexes to CIVIL MINUTES DIST. COURT (184.) showing final number, name of plaintiff, name of defendant, minute book volume and page number where recorded, and page of judgment entry. Arranged alphabetically by names of both plaintiff and defendant.

186. CIVIL SUBPOENA - NOT FORTHWITH (formerly titled "Subpoenas - Civil"). 1923-1957. 2 vols.

Stubs of subpoenas issued by district court ordering individual named thereon to appear and testify in civil case. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Not indexed.

187. CIVIL SUBPOENA - DUCES TECUM, 1920-1949. 1 vol.

Stubs of subpoenas issued by district court ordering individual named thereon to appear and testify in and bring evidence for civil cases. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Not indexed.

188. (CIVIL DOCKET PENDING). 1970--. 1 vol.

Docket sheets setting civil cases pending in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

189. (CIVIL DOCKET DISPOSED). 1913-1919- 1933-1941- 1948--. 8 vol.

Docket sheets setting civil cases disposed of in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

190. CLERK'S FILE DOCKET AND FEE BOOK DISTRICT COURT (formerly titled "Clerk's File Docket and Fee Book"). 1891-1902; 1904-1924; 1926--. 47 vols.

Docket recording civil cases filed in district court and accounts of fees due thereon. Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Indexed in file.

191. CIVIL DOCKET (formerly titled "Civil Docket District Court"). 1875; 1879-1888; 1891-1894; 1900-1902; 1905-1912. 7 vols.

Docket recording civil cases heard in district court. Volume dated 1875 also includes an appearance docket. Arranged chronologically by term of court and thereunder by date filed. Not indexed. P.

192. JURY TRIAL DOCKET DISTRICT COURT (Civil). 1894-1904. 1 vol.

Docket recording civil jury trials conducted in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

193. CIVIL FEE BOOK DISTRICT COURT (formerly titled "Fee Book Dist. Court"). 1877-1885. 2 vols.

Record of fees incurred in district court civil cases. Arranged chronologically by date of fee entry. Volume dated 1877 to 1885 indexed in file; volume dated 1878 to 1882 not indexed.

Tax

194. (DELINQUENT TAX SUITS CITY AND SCHOOL). 1969--. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Documents pertaining to delinquent tax suits filed by cities and school districts in district court, including same documents as listed in CIVIL (182.). Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. - Not indexed. P.

195. DELINQUENT TAX SUITS. 1909-1950. 11 narrow file drawers; 5 boxes.

Documents pertaining to delinquent tax suits filed in district court, including same documents as listed in CIVIL (182.). Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed. P.

196. TAX-MINUTES JUDGMENT. 1896--. 3 vols.

Minutes of delinquent tax suits heard in district court. Includes judgments citing taxes as delinquent and owed to plaintiff by defendant and creating lien against property of defendant for the amount of taxes, penalties, interests, and costs adjudged due on said property. Shows date of proceedings, case number, name of defendant, name of governmental agency initiating suit, year taxes delinquent, amount of taxes due, description of property assessed, orders and judgments of the court, verdict (when applicable), and signature of presiding judge. -Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file. P.

197. TAX JUDGMENT MINUTES - CAMERON AND ROCKDALE. 1916-1968. 1 vol.

Minutes of delinquent tax suits filed by cities of Cameron and Rockdale in district court, showing case number, style of case, term of court, date of proceedings, judgments and orders of the court, and signature of presiding judge. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file. P.

198. MINUTES DISMISSED TAX SUITS. 1916-1953. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court dismissing delinquent state and county tax suits, showing case number, style of case, term of court, date of proceedings, reason for dismissal, orders of court dismissing case, and signature of presiding judge, Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file. P.

199. MINUTES DISMISSED TAX SUITS (Cameron). 1923-1959. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court dismissing City of Cameron delinquent tax suits, showing same information as summarized in MINUTES DISMISSED TAX SUITS (198.). Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file. P.

200. DELINQUENT TAX DOCKET (formerly titled "Tax Suit Docket"). 1898-1913; 1916--. 4 vols.

Docket recording delinquent tax suits heard in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

201. DELINQUENT TAX DOCKET - CAMERON AND ROCKDALE. 1916-1959. 1 vol.

Docket recording cities of Cameron and Rockdale delinquent tax suits heard in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Indexed in file. P.

202. ORDER OF SALE DOCKET TAX SUITS. 1898-1912. 1 vol.

Docket recording orders of sale issued in delinquent tax suits Arranged chronologically by date issued. Not indexed. P.

203. EXECUTION DOCKET DELINQUENT TAX SUITS. 1917-1940. 1 vol.

Docket recording executions issued to enforce judgments rendered in delinquent tax suits. Arranged chronologically by date of order of sale. Indexed in file. P.

204. DELINQUENT TAX FEE BOOK (formerly titled "Delinquent Tax Fee Book Tax Suits"). 1916--. 5 vols.

Record of fees and costs incurred in district court delinquent tax suits. Arranged numerically by case number and thereunder chronologically by date of fee entry. Indexed in file.

205. DELINQUENT TAX FEE BOOK - CAMERON AND ROCKDALE. 1916-1941. 1 vol.

Record of fees and costs incurred in cities of Cameron and Rockdale delinquent tax suits. Arranged numerically by case number and thereunder chronologically by date of fee entry. Indexed in file.

Domestic Relations and Juvenile

206. DIVORCE MINUTES. 1893--. 11 vols.

Minutes of divorce cases heard in district court, showing same information as summarized in CIVIL MINUTES DIST. COURT (184.). Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file. P.

207. (DIVORCE DOCKET PENDING). 1973--. 1 vol.

Docket sheets setting divorce cases pending in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not Indexed. P.

208. (DIVORCE DOCKET DISPOSED). 1919-1923; 1968--. 2 vols.

Docket sheets setting divorce cases disposed of in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

209. (CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT RECORD). 1977--. 2 vols.

Record of child support payments. Arranged chronologically by date received. Not indexed.

210. (ADOPTIONS). Dates undetermined. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Documents pertaining to adoption cases filed in district court. Arrangement and indexing undetermined. Use of file is restricted. P.

211. (JUVENILE). 1953--. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Documents pertaining to juvenile delinquent cases filed in district court. Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed. Use of file is restricted. P.

212. JUVENILE DOCKET (Minutes). 1933--. 2 vols.

Minutes of juvenile delinquent cases tried in district court. Arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Indexed in file. Use of file is restricted. P.

Criminal - Felony

213. (CRIMINAL CASES). This record was formerly titled "Criminal" and "Criminal Jury Commission Grand Jury." 1877--. 4 filing cabinet drawers; 39 narrow file drawers; 5 boxes.

Documents pertaining to felony cases tried in district court, including indictments, affidavits for warrants, precepts, capiases, capias returns, arraignments, bonds, motions, applications, affidavits, waivers, subpoenas, writs, petitions, warrants, bench warrants, jury lists, orders, judgments, verdicts, sentences, commitments, bills of cost, and witness accounts. Cases that have been dismissed may contain petitions for and orders granting dismissal. Cases in which defendant requests probation may also include applications for probation and orders granting or denying probation. Cases in which revocation of probation proceedings have been initiated against defendant may also include motions to revoke probation and orders revoking probation. Cases in which defendant released from probation may also include motions to terminate probation supervision and orders terminating probation. Cases appealed to higher courts also include notices of appeal, motions and amended motions for new trials, orders overruling motion for new trials, statements of facts, praecipes, bills of exception; and petitions to appeal on writ of error. Case jackets show court, case number, name of defendant, offense, date of filing, and memorandum of papers filed. Drawer entitled "Criminal Jury Commission Grand Jury" also contains jury commission and grand jury records. Felony cases arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed. P.

214. CRIMINAL MINUTES. 1874--. 9 vols.

Minutes of felony cases tried in district court, showing date of proceedings; case number; name of defendant; offense; court orders, judgments, and verdicts; jury verdicts (when applicable); sentence; and signature of presiding judge. Also includes reports of grand jury commission; information on organization of grand jury; reports of grand jury, showing for each true bill: indictment number, name of accused, and offense; orders adjourning, reconvening, or discharging grand jury; and reports on special investigations by grand juries.

Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in INDEX TO CRIMINAL MINUTES DIST. COURT (216.). P.

215. CRIMINAL MINUTES. 1895-1977 (dates vary, date of last entry). 9 vols.

Minutes of felony cases tried in district court.

a. Vol. E (1895-1912). Includes judgments on plea of guilty, judgments on plea of not guilty, sentences, judgments on plea of not guilty punished by fine only, orders on motion for new trial, and judgments on verdict of not guilty.

b. Vol. F (1913). Includes judgments on plea of guilty, judgments on plea of not guilty, sentences, judgments on plea of not guilty punished by fine only, orders on motion for new trial, and judgments on verdict of not guilty.

c. Vol. G (1914-1953, dates vary). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty (1914-1925), judgments of conviction on plea of not guilty (1914-1938), sentences (1914-1933), judgments on plea of not guilty punished by fine only (1915-1938, dates vary), orders on motion for new trial (1914-1928), and judgments on verdict of not guilty (1914-1953).

d. Vol. I (1925-1929; 1943; 1949-1969, dates vary). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty (1925-928), judgment of conviction on plea of not guilty (1943), judgments of acquittal on plea of not guilty (1949-1969, dates vary), judgment on application for writ of habeas corpus (1929), judgments on plea of not guilty punished by fine only (1925-1928; 1953), and judgments on motion for new trial and sentence (1925-1928).

e. Vol. J (1928-1944). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty (1928-1943), judgments of conviction on plea of not guilty (1929-1943), sentences (1928-1944), and judgments on motions for new trial (1929-1943, dates vary).

f. Vol. K (1931-1937; 1941; 1949). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty before court jury waived (1931-1937; 1949), judgments of conviction on plea of guilty before court jury waived suspended sentence (1931-1935; 1941), and sentences (1931-1937).

g. Vol. L (1935-1949). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty before court jury waived (1935-1949), judgments of conviction on plea of guilty before court jury waived suspended sentence (1935-1948), and sentences (1935-1949).

h. Vol. N (1943-1965, dates vary). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty (1945-1962, dates vary), judgments of conviction on plea of not guilty (1943-1965, dates vary), sentences (1943-1965, dates vary), and judgments on motion for new trial (1943-1945; 1947; 1953; 1955).

i. Vol. P (1949-1977, dates vary). Includes judgments of conviction on plea of guilty jury waived punishment by court (1949-1976), judgments of conviction on plea of guilty jury waived suspended sentence (1950-1973, dates vary), judgments of conviction on plea of not guilty punishment by jury (1950-1973, dates vary), sentences (1949-1977), and judgments of conviction on plea of guilty punishment and sentence probation felony (1949-1977).

Specific information includes date of proceedings; case number; name of defendant; offense; statement of judgment, order, or sentence; and signature of presiding judge. Arranged by section and thereunder chronologically by date of proceedings.

Indexed in INDEX TO CRIMINAL MINUTES DIST. COURT (216.). P.

216. INDEX TO CRIMINAL MINUTES DIST. COURT (formerly titled "Index to Criminal Minutes"). 1874--. 2 vols.

Index to CRIMINAL MINUTES (214.) and CRIMINAL MINUTES (215.), showing case number, name of defendant, minute book volume and page number where recorded, and date of judgment. Arranged alphabetically by name of defendant and thereunder chronologically by date of judgment.

217. CAPIAS INSTAMTER (formerly titled "Capias"). 1940--. 3 vols.

Stubs of writs issued by district court ordering immediate arrest of individual named thereon. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Not indexed.

218. CRIMINAL BAIL BONDS. 1915-1938; 1948-1951. 3 boxes.

Bonds filed by offenders to insure appearance before proper court. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

219. SUBPOENAS CRIMINAL (formerly titled "Subpoenas" and "Subpoenas - Felony"). 1920; 1941-1966. 3 vols.

Stubs of subpoenas issued by district court ordering individual named thereon to appear and testify in felony case. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Not indexed.

220. CRIMINAL SUBPOENA - DUCES TECUM. 1923-1932, 1 vol.

Stubs of subpoenas issued by district court ordering individual named thereon to appear and testify in and bring evidence for criminal case. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Not indexed.

221. MANDATES FROM COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS. 1941-1944. 1 box.

Mandates issued by Court of Criminal Appeals pertaining to felony cases tried in district court. Arranged chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

222. (FELONY DOCKET PENDING). 1964--. 1 vol.

Docket sheets setting felony cases pending in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

223. (FELONY DOCKET DISPOSED). 1908-1938; 1964--. 4 vols.

Docket sheets setting felony cases disposed of in district court. Arranged chronologically by date filed and numerically by case number. Not indexed. P.

224. CRIMINAL DOCKET (formerly titled "Criminal Docket Dist. Court”, "Criminal Docket", "Criminal Dist. Court", and "Motion Docket Dist. Court"). Undated; 1875; 1878-1912. 9 vols.

Docket recording felony cases tried in district court. Arranged chronologically by term of court and thereunder by date filed. Not indexed. P.

Grand Jury

225. MINUTES OF GRAND JURY. 1904-1918. 1 vol.

Record of proceedings of grand juries. Arranged chronologically by term of jury. Not indexed.

226. LIST OF GRAND JURORS. 1956-1967. 1 box.

Lists of individuals chosen to serve on grand juries. Also includes grand jury reports. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

227. SUBPOENAS OUT COUNTY WITNESSES BEFORE GRAND JURY. 1940-1972. 1 vol.

Stubs of subpoenas issued by district clerk ordering individual named thereon to appear and testify before grand jury.

Arranged numerically by subpoena number and chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

228. GRAND JURY WITNESS ACCOUNT. 1938-1960. 1 vol.

Copies of fee bills (for mileage and per diem) filed by witnesses appearing before grand jury, and certified for payment.

Arranged numerically by fee bill number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

Naturalization

229. (DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION). This record was formerly titled "Record of Declarations" and "Record of Declaration of Intention." 1891-1929; 1932-1949. 4 vols.

Notices filed by aliens declaring intentions to become citizens of United States, showing declaration number; court of jurisdiction; county; name, age, occupation, personal description, place of birth, date of birth, and present address of alien; country from which emigrated; name of vessel on which alien arrived or character of conveyance or name of transportation company if alien arrived by means other than vessel; alien's last foreign residence; whether alien married; name, date of birth, and present residence of spouse (when applicable); name of foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty to which alien renouncing allegiance; port and date of arrival in United States; statement that alien not an anarchist or a polygamist or believer in practice of latter; signature of alien making declaration; date sworn and subscribed; and signature of court clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Indexed in file; also partially indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

230. PETITION AND RECORD. 1907-1929. 4 vols.

Record of final actions taken by district court on petitions for citizenship by aliens, who have previously filed declarations of intention, including:

a. Petitions for naturalization, showing petition number; court; date of petition; name, residence, occupation, and date and place of birth of alien; place of departure; date of emigration; date and port of arrival in United States; name of ship in which arrival made (or mode of transportation, if not by ship); marital status of alien; name of spouse and date and place of birth of spouse (if married); name, date of birth, place of birth, and residence of each child (when applicable); and signature of alien.

b. Affidavits of two witnesses as to residency and character of alien, showing name of affiant; name of alien; statements of number of years of acquaintance with alien, of alien's' residence in United States for five years and in Texas for one year preceding date of application, and of alien's behavior as a person of good moral character; signature of affiant; and clerk's attestation.

c. Oaths of allegiance, including statement of oath and showing date oath administered and signature of alien.

d. Orders of court admitting (1907-1929) or denying (1912- 1929) alien, showing term of court, date of proceedings, name of alien, and signature of presiding judge.

Volumes 2 to 4 also include declarations of intention, showing same information as summarized in (DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION) (229.).

Volume 3 also includes certificates of arrival (1926-1929), showing date of arrival at staging point, name of alien, date of arrival, manner of arrival, issue number, and name of commissioner of naturalization. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file; also indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

231. (NATURALIZATION MINUTES). 1891-1906. 2 vols.

a. Court proceedings, showing term of court, date of proceedings, names of county and county seat where proceedings held, and names of officers present.

b. Petitions for naturalization, showing name of presiding judge; name of alien as petitioner; country of citizenship; date of declaration of intention; name of foreign prince, potentiate, state, or sovereignty alien renouncing allegiance to; signature of petitioner; date sworn and subscribed; name of district clerk; and signature of deputy.

c. Affidavits of two witnesses as to residency and character of alien, showing name of affiant; name of alien; statements of number of years of acquaintance with alien, of alien's residence in United States for five years and in Texas for one year preceding date of application, and of alien's behavior as a person of good moral character; signature of affiant; and clerk's attestation.

d. Oaths of allegiance (1903-1906), including statements of oath and showing date oath administered and signature of alien.

e. Orders of court admitting alien, showing term of court, date of proceedings, name of presiding judge, name of alien, and signature of presiding judge.

Also includes declarations of intention. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file; also indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

232. (NATURALIZATION RECORDS). 1930-1946. 1 vol.

a. Petitions for naturalization, showing petition number; court; date of petition; name, residence, occupation, and date and place of birth of alien; place of departure; date of emigration; date and port of arrival in United States; name of ship in which arrival made (or mode of transportation, if not by ship); marital status of alien; name of spouse and date and place of birth of spouse (if married); name, date of birth, place of birth, and residence of each child (when applicable); and signature of alien.

b. Declarations of intention, showing declaration number; court of jurisdiction; county; name, age, occupation, personal description, place of birth, date of birth, and present address of alien; country from which emigrated; name of vessel on which alien arrived or character of conveyance or name of transportation company if alien arrived by means other than vessel; alien's last foreign residence; whether alien married; name, date of birth, and present residence of spouse (when applicable); name of foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty to which alien renouncing allegiance; port and date of arrival in United States; statement that alien not an anarchist or a polygamist or believer in practice of latter; signature of alien making declaration; date sworn and subscribed; and signature of court clerk or deputy.

c. Affidavits of witnesses as to residency and character of alien, showing name of affiant; name of alien; statements of number of years of acquaintance with alien, of alien's behavior as a person of good moral character, and of alien's residence in United States for five years and in Texas for one year preceding date of application; signature of affiant; and clerk's attestation.

d. Oaths of allegiance, including statement of oath and showing date oath administered and signature of alien.

e. Certificates of arrival, showing date of arrival at staging point, name of alien, date of arrival, manner of arrival, issue number, and name of commissioner of naturalization.

Also includes application to take oath and certificates of loyalty. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Indexed in file; partially indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

233. (CITIZENSHIP PETITIONS GRANTED AND DENIED). 1930-1949. 1 vol.

Record of citizenship petitions recommended to be granted and denied. Lists of petitions granted show list number, county, court of jurisdiction, name of petitioner, change of name to (when applicable), date filed, and signature of presiding judge. Lists of petitions denied show list number, county, court of jurisdiction, petition number, name of petitioner, cause of denial, date filed, and signature of presiding judge.

Also includes lists of petitions recommended to be continued and orders of court granting citizenship. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Partially indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

234. (NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE STUBS). This record was formerly titled "Certificates of Naturalization." 1906-1929. 10 vols.

Stubs of certificates issued to naturalized citizens, showing certificate number; name and age of alien; declaration of intention number; by what court issued; date of petition; volume and page number where petition recorded; date order for citizenship-signed; name, age, and residence of wife and minor children (when applicable); and signature of alien. Arranged numerically by certificate number. Indexed in (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (235.). P.

235. (INDEX TO NATURALIZATION RECORDS). 1876-1939. 1 vol. Index to PETITION AND RECORD (230.), (NATURALIZATION MINUTES) (231,), (NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE STUBS) (234.), and (DECLARATION OF INTENTION RECORD) (169.); partial index to (DECLARATIONS OF INTENTION) (229.), (NATURALIZATION RECORDS) (232.), and (CITIZENSHIP PETITIONS GRANTED AND DENIED) (233.); and reference to district and county court naturalization minutes and naturalization records (pertaining to individuals naturalized in county) in other counties. Shows name of alien, record reference, name of court, country of birth or allegiance, date of birth or age, date of proceedings, nature of proceedings, and remarks. Arranged alphabetically by name of alien. P.

Multi-Case/Multi-Court

236. DEPOSITIONS. 1942--. 1 filing cabinet drawer; 3 boxes.

Depositions filed in lieu of personal appearance by witnesses in district court cases. Depositions in filing cabinet drawer arranged numerically by case number and chronologically by date filed; remaining depositions have no obvious arrangements. Not indexed.

237. DEFENDANTS RECOGNIZANCE RECORD. 1879-1892. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court approving bonds made by defendants to insure appearances in felony cases. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Not indexed.

238. (RECOGNIZANCE MINUTES WITNESSES). 1886-1889. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court approving bonds filed by witnesses to insure appearances in felony cases. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Not indexed.

239. JUDGMENTS NISI AND FINAL DISTRICT COURT. 1879-1892. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court ordering judgments nisi on bonds made by defendants and witnesses who failed to appear. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Not indexed.

240. MOTION DOCKET DIST. COURT. 1875-1883. 1 vol.

Docket recording motions filed by attorneys in district court cases. Also includes docket recording scire facias cases against defaulting defendants or witnesses. Arranged chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

241. EXECUTION DOCKET. 1914--. 2 vols.

Docket recording executions issued to enforce judgments rendered by district court. Arranged chronologically by date issued and numerically by case number. Indexed in INDEX EXEC. DOCKET (242.). P.

242. INDEX EXEC. DOCKET. Undated. 1 vol.

Direct and reverse indexes to EXECUTION DOCKET (241.). Arranged alphabetically by names of both plaintiff and defendant.

243. (COURT AND OFFICE FILES). 1977--. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Files maintained by district clerk, including monthly reports, setting on docket cases, grand jury reports, administrative assignments, letters in reply to docket call, financial records, contempt judgments, county map, lists of petit and grand jurors and jury commissioners, and resolutions and appointments. Arranged by type of record. Not indexed.

244. CASH. Undated. 1 vol.

Record of fees incurred in undetermined court cases. No obvious arrangement. Not indexed.

245. (JURY INFORMATION FORMS). 1979--. 1 filing cabinet drawer; 1 stack.

Information cards maintained on prospective jurors. No obvious arrangement. Not indexed. Use of file is restricted.

246. LIST OF PETIT JURORS. 1970-1971. 1 box.

Lists of individuals chosen to serve on district court petit juries. Arranged chronologically by term of court. Not indexed.

247. JURY SERVICE COLLECTED FEES AND FINES (formerly titled "Jury List"). 1876-1910. 2vols.

Record of individuals serving on district court juries and accounts of per diem due. Arranged chronologically by term of court. Not indexed.

248. JUROR'S CERTIFICATES (formerly titled "Jury Certificates" and "Jury Certificates Dist. Court"). 1943--(dates vary). 11 vols.

Stubs of payment certificates issued to individuals serving on district court juries. Arranged numerically by certificate number and chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

249. SPECIAL VENIRE JURY CERTIFICATES. 1937-1951; 1954-1964. 2 vols.

Stubs of payment certificates Issued to individuals serving as special veniremen. Arranged numerically by certificate number and chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

Finances

250. MONTHLY REPORTS TO MILAM COUNTY. 1956-1969. 1 box.

Copies of monthly reports of fines and fees collected by district clerk. Also includes receipts for monies collected and deposited with treasurer. Arranged chronologically by month of report. Not indexed.

251. ANNUAL REPORT OF COUNTY OFFICERS. 1931-1940; 1944-1953. 20 boxes.

Annual financial reports filed by the various county officials with district clerk. Arranged chronologically by year of report. Not indexed.

252. (COLLECTION REPORT LEDGER). 1977--. 2 vols.

Ledger recording monthly reports of collection of fees by district clerk. Arranged chronologically by month of report and thereunder by date of collection and numerically by reference number. Not indexed.

253. DISTRICT CLERK'S FEES. 1930. 1 vol.

Record of fee monies received by district clerk. Also includes record of deductible expenses. Arranged chronologically by date fee incurred or date paid. Not indexed.

254. (OFFICIAL RECEIPTS). 1979--. 4 vols.

Copies of receipts issued upon payment of fees, fines, and costs to district clerk. Arranged numerically by receipt number and chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

255. (FINANCIAL RECORDS). 1976--. 1 filing cabinet drawer.

Financial records maintained by district clerk. Including ledger recording trust fund money placed on time deposit (1979-current), trust fund account ledger (1977-current), trust fund account card file (1978-current), child support payment receipts (1976-current), and stubs of checks issued from cost (1978-current) and district clerk's (1976-current) accounts. Arranged by type of record. Ledgers arranged chronologically by date of entry. Card file arranged alphabetically by name of account. Check stubs arranged numerically by check number and chronologically by date issued.

Ledgers indexed in file; remaining records not indexed.

256. TRUST FUND RECORD. 1887-1977. 4 vols.

Record of monies placed in trust with district clerk pending disposition of court cases. Arranged numerically by case number and thereunder chronologically by date received. Indexed in file.

257. SPECIAL ACCOUNT REPORT. 1961-1962; 1966-1970. 5 boxes.

Bank statements and cancelled checks for special account administered by district clerk. Arranged chronologically by date of statement. Not indexed.

258. MINUTES DIST. CLERK'S AND DIST. ATT'YS ACCOUNTS. 1895-1909. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court approving payment of fees due district clerk and attorney for services rendered in felony cases.

Arranged by type of account and thereunder chronologically by date of—proceedings. Indexed in file.

259. MINUTES OF DISTRICT JUDGE'S EXPENSE ACCOUNT. 1965-1966.

Minutes of district court approving payment due district judge for travel expenses. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Not indexed.

260. MINUTES OF SHERIFF'S ACCOUNTS. Undated; 1882-1888; 1891-1901, 4 vols.

Minutes of district court approving payment of fees due resident sheriff for services rendered in felony cases. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Volume dated 1898 to 1901 indexed in file; remaining volumes not indexed.

261. MINUTES OF SHERIFF'S FOREIGN ACCOUNTS. 1892-1905. 1 vol.

Minutes of district court approving payment of fees due out-of-county sheriffs for services rendered in felony cases.

Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Indexed in file.

262. CLERK'S CERTIFICATES FOR SHERIFF'S PAY FOR ADVANCES AND FOR SUMMONING NON-RESIDENT WITNESS. 1935-1949. 1 vol.

Copies of certificates issued by district clerk authorizing payment of monies and fees due sheriff for advances made to and for summoning witnesses to appear in felony cases. Arranged numerically by certificate number and chronologically by date issued. Not indexed.

263. WITNESS ACCOUNT AND CERTIFICATE BEFORE COURT. 1938-1953. 2 vols.

Copies of accounts (for mileage and per diem) filed by witnesses appearing in district court felony cases, and certified and approved for payment. Arranged numerically by certificate number and chronologically by date filed. Not indexed.

264. MINUTES WITNESS ACCOUNTS DISTRICT COURT. 1883-1895. 3 vols.

Minutes of district court approving payment due witnesses for appearing in felony cases. Arranged chronologically by date of proceedings. Volume dated 1883 to 1891 indexed in file; remaining volumes not indexed.

Miscellaneous

265. INQUEST PROCEEDINGS. 1956-1974. 6 boxes.

Certified copies of inquest proceedings conducted by peace justice, filed with district clerk, showing inquest number, name and precinct number of peace justice conducting inquest, date pf inquest, name of deceased, nature of information given to peace justice and by whom given, location where inquest held, date of death (if known), location where deceased died or where body found, physical description of deceased, finding of justice, names and residence of suspected persons (if any), date of arrest of suspected person (when applicable), name of jail in which suspect confined (when applicable), date and amount of bail bond (when applicable), location where suspect on bond can be located (when applicable), names and residences of sureties (when applicable), dates warrant issued and returnable (when applicable), and certification of peace justice as to correctness of copy. Arranged numerically by inquest number and chronologically by date of inquest. Not indexed.

Ex Officio

266. MEDICAL REGISTER, 1934--(dates vary), 2 vols.

Recorded copies of licenses or certificates issued to physicians and surgeons by State Board of Medical Examiners, showing license or certificate number, name of physician or surgeon, date license or certificate granted, names of examining board members, and personal and educational information (when applicable). Recording certificate shows dates filed and recorded and signature of district clerk or deputy. Arranged chronologically by date recorded. Indexed in file. P.

267. REGISTER OF PHYSICIANS. 1893-1907. 2 vols.

Register of physicians authorized to practice in state, showing register number, name and residence of physician, nature of authority issuing license to practice, location where and by whom license issued, date of registration, and remarks.

Arranged numerically by register number and chronologically by date registered. Indexed in file. P.

268. BALLOT STUB BOX CERTIFICATES. 1956-1958. 1 vol.

Copies of certificates issued by district clerk seating that ballot boxes have been prepared for election in compliance with Article 8.15 of Election Code. Arranged chronologically by date of election. Not indexed.

269. ACKNOWLEDG'T OR PROOFS DIST. COURT. 1874-1880, 1 vol.

Record of acknowledgments or proofs of instruments being filed taken by district clerk. Arranged chronologically by date of acknowledgment or proof. Not indexed. P.

We must say a special thank you to Dan Scott of Natalia, Texas, for typing the above for use on the Milam County TXGenWeb site.