Welcome to Central Texas Genealogical Society!
 

18th Annual Genealogy Lock-In
 
October 19, 2018, 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.               
West Waco Library & Genealogy Center
5301 Bosque Blvd., Suite 275
 
Discover history for yourself!!
  • Genealogy Beginners' Class at noon
  • Hereditary societies from around the state
  • One on one research assistance
  • Eight LIVE virtual programs
  • Snacks & Door Prizes 
For more information call 254-750-5945 or visit wacolibrary.org or ctgs.org
 
Click here for program schedule.
 

What's Behind "Members Only"?
 
The Members Only portion of this website is home to lots of interesting and helpful data.  Join CTGS at a single membership of $20 to view the following information:
  • Heart of Texas Records quarterly publications (1958 - current) 
  • McLennan County, Texas Cemetery books (out of print)
  • MLennan County, Texas Marriage books (out of print)
  • List other out of print books here
  • 30,000 pictures of German headstones from cemeteries across Texas
  • Program handouts from CTGS-hosted programs (with permission)

CTGS Needs You!!!!
Volunteers are the heart of CTGS!  Would you consider several of the following ways you can help make CTGS a more effective, vibrant organization?  Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information. 
  • Enter data records into the website
  • Write an article for the quarterly publication
  • Volunteer at the annual lock-in
  • Submit articles for the website
  • Volunteer at the Genealogy Center
  • Lead or start a NEW Special Interest Group
  • Do research for others from home or the library
  • Monetary donations
  • Present a program on a topic you are interested in

 
 
 
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