I am new to this list and need lots of help. I have never researched Texas and have just discovered some ancestors moved there in the early 1840's to Lamar in Shelby county. Can some one tell me what records are available at the court house and where is the court house for the county? Are there deeds on file for property in the 1840's? How about marriage records? Is there a list of people who fought in the Civil War from there? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Susan Lane