Galveston, Texas, Newspaper Obituaries (2002 - Current)

Tracing your family’s history used to be a difficult process, involving trips to records offices and hours of searching through paperwork. With GenealogyBank, we’ve simplified the search by digitizing over years of Texas obituaries.

Why Search Galveston Obituaries?

• You can find out more about your family's history.
• You can connect with distant family members.
• You can learn about the lives of your ancestors.
• You get access to nearly 150 years of local history.

How to Search Galveston, Texas Obituary Archives

Start by entering your relative’s last name and clicking the "Search" button to access thousands of entries from Texas newspapers.

For a more advanced search:

• Step 1: Enter the full name of your relative for more specific results.
• Step 2: Add a keyword, like a town or school, to narrow down your search.
• Step 3: Exclude certain keywords to filter out unrelated entries.
• Step 4: Set a specific year range to help sort through common names.
• Step 5: Change how you sort the results to see the best matches, newest, or oldest entries first.

Helpful Tips:

• Start with what you know and work backward in time.
• Try searching by initials, as older obituaries often used initials instead of full names.
• When searching for a female relative, try searching under her husband’s name.
• Be mindful of misspellings, as names weren’t always recorded accurately.

Additional Resources to Explore:

• U.S. Newspaper Archives
• Birth, Marriage, and Death Records
• Passenger Lists
• Government Publications
• Social Security Death Index
• Cultural Heritage Archives for various ancestry groups

Start tracing your family history today with GenealogyBank, and download our free guide, “Tips for Searching Newspapers,” for more assistance.