Jones County Obituary Records
Jones County death records and obituaries are maintained by the County Clerk in Anson, Texas. Located in West Central Texas north of Abilene, Jones County has vital records dating from 1903. Whether you need a certified death certificate, want to find obituary notices from Anson or Stamford, or trace family history in this region, this page explains the county clerk process and the resources available.
Jones County Overview
Jones County Clerk Death Records
The Jones County Clerk's office in Anson is the local registrar for vital records. Death certificates for events occurring in Jones County from 1903 to the present are held here. The clerk accepts in-person and mail requests. Under Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 193, records less than 25 years old require qualified applicant status. Records 25 years or older are open to the public.
Jones County lies in the Rolling Plains north of Abilene. Anson is the county seat, and Stamford is the largest community in the county. Cotton farming and ranching have been the main industries. The clerk's office handles property records, marriage records, and other county documents. The DSHS online system is a convenient option for those outside the area.
| Office | Jones County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | P.O. Box 552, Anson, TX 79501 |
| Phone | (325) 823-3734 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
Searching Jones County Obituaries
Order Jones County death certificates online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov. The DSHS statewide index covers Jones County from 1903. For genealogy, FamilySearch at familysearch.org and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov are the main free resources. Legacy.com at legacy.com may carry obituary notices from the Anson Western Observer and area papers.
Note: The DSHS statewide index covers Jones County death records from 1903. Online ordering is recommended over a mail request to the clerk in Anson.
Requesting Jones County Death Certificates
Mail a completed application, notarized signature, copy of your photo ID, and a check or money order for $21 to: Jones County Clerk, P.O. Box 552, Anson, TX 79501. Additional copies are $4 each. State requests go through dshs.texas.gov/vs. Requirements are at dshs.texas.gov/vs/requirements.aspx.
Historical Jones County Obituary Records
Jones County death records from the early 1900s reflect the farming and ranching communities of the Rolling Plains. The county was organized in 1881 as cotton farming expanded northward from Central Texas. Early records often list birthplaces in Southern states, documenting the westward migration of post-Civil War families. The Texas State Library holds microfilm of early county vital records. FamilySearch has indexed Texas death collections with Jones County entries. Local cemeteries in Anson and Stamford maintain burial records useful for genealogy research.
The Texas DSHS Vital Statistics Section maintains the statewide death record index that includes Jones County entries from 1903 to the present.
The Jones County Clerk in Anson maintains death certificates and vital records for this West Central Texas county from 1903 forward.
Texas Law and Jones County Death Records
Under Texas Health and Safety Code Section 193.003, death certificates must be filed within 10 days. Records under 25 years are restricted per Chapter 193. Older records are public. Section 193.007 covers delayed registration. The DSHS at dshs.texas.gov/vs/death maintains the statewide index including Jones County.
Jones County Obituary Resources
Contact the clerk at (325) 823-3734, order online at ovra.txapps.texas.gov, search at FamilySearch and the Texas State Library at tsl.texas.gov. Obituaries appear on Legacy.com.
Nearby Counties
Jones County is located in West Central Texas north of Abilene in the Rolling Plains.