Jim Turner wrote: > A new message, "Mathilda Olofsdotter," was posted by David Larson on Thu, > 29 Apr 1999 on the Galveston County, Texas, Genealogy Web Page Queries section. > > --- > NAME: David Larson > EMAIL: dlars@juno.com > SURNAMES: Olofsdotter, Olsen > DATE: Apr 29 1999 > Mathilda Olofsdotter emigrated in 1883 from Gotland Sweden to Galveston. I find > a Miss Matilda Olsen in the City Directories, in 1885 working and residing at > JW Charleston's clothing store, and in 1888-89 residing with and working for > Mrs Emily Girardin (widow of Victor). Mathilda is not listed in the 1890 > Directory. How can I find out if she got married and remained in Galveston?. Marriage records are filed at Galveston County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston TX 77550. They are indexed by bride and groom and go back to the 1840s. If she married in Galveston, you should be able to find the record there. Shelly Kelly Galveston TX