Hi everyone, I have a question more of a technical/historical nature that I hope someone can help me with. I know about various records that are available regarding immigration to the U.S. from other countries. But, did people WITHIN the U.S. have to 'register' anywhere when they moved from state to state in the mid 1800's???? In my gr. gr. grandfathers obituary it states that he had been in Tennessee, and then moved on to 'The Republic of Texas' in the early 1850's. The thing is, his obituary quotes the EXACT day, month and year that he 'crossed the border' into Texas. How would anyone know - 50 years later - the exact date someone entered into the Republic of Texas ... It almost sounds as if he 'registered' his arrival, or somehow 'signed up' as a new resident, or something of that sort. Is there anyone on this list that knows enough of the history of this period to shed some light? If there were formal records of newcomers to the Republic, can they be researched today? Where? How? Thanks for any input anyone might have. Karen Gauny Crisalli