The Galveston County Tax Rolls for the years 1838 to 1901 are available on microfilm from the Texas State Library & Archives Commission. They can be loaned to libraries but not to individuals. Contact your local library to process an interlibrary loan. You must specify the county and the specific year. Up to six rolls may be requested at one time. Your library should send the loan request to: TSLAC: Interlibrary Loans P.O. Box 12927 Austin, TX 78711-2927 Their fax # is (512) 463-5436 Jim Turner