Mission Statement

Central Texas Genealogical Society, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose primary purpose is education in the field of genealogy and history.  Since 1958, the Society has partnered with the Waco Library Genealogy Center to promote genealogical research and education in the Central Texas Area.



Operating Year: January - December 2024


Officers
President: Ron Barnett
Vice President: Suzanne Carpenter
Treasurer: Mrs. Vicky Jean Franklin
Secretary: Isolda Quintero
Librarian: Lorraine Hignight
Editor: Mary Bullard
 
Board Members
Board: Linda Jordan
Board: Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh
Board: Gina Andrie
Board: Apala Deon Wilson
Board: Jane Sharp
Board: Ronald Dearth
 
Appointed Positions
Webmaster: Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh
Membership Coordinator: Linda Jordan
Email Coordinator: Andrea Baker
Volunteer Coordinator: Rebecca Edwards
 

What We Do


Each month, CTGS partners with the West Waco Library to provide free programs to the public, including a noon brown bag lunch program and an evening program the 4th Monday of each month. Topics include research tips and tricks, local and state historical events, beginners classes, DNA analysis, techniques for researching various ethnic groups and many more. Small group meetings, called Special Interest Groups, are available to members who want to learn more about specific topics. Several Saturday workshops are presented each year by professional genealogists.  
 
An all-day event, known as the "Genealogy Lock-in" is held each year in October. The West Waco Library networks with libraries from aross the state for an extravaganza of genealogical research and shared programming.
 
Members' dues are used to provide quality programs and to purchase materials to add to the amazing collection at our Genealogy Center. We invite you to join this group of passionate genealogists so that you, too, can "Discover Your Own Family History."
 
 
CTGS Monthly Meetings 
4th Monday of the Month (except December) at 6:00 p.m.
West Waco Library & Genealogy Center (large meeting room)
5301 Bosque Blvd. # 275, Waco, Texas 76710
Genealogy Center: (254) 750-5945
 
 
 
Brown Bag Lunch Programs
Bring a lunch (drink provided) and enjoy your lunch hour with us
at the next scheduled Brown Bag Lunch program (see Events Page). 
Co-hosted with - 
West Waco Library & Genealogy Center (large meeting room)
5301 Bosque Blvd. # 275, Waco, Texas 76710
Genealogy Center: (254) 750-5945
 
 
Board Meetings are held at 1600 Lake Air Drive at 5:30 p.m.
the 3rd Thursday of each month
(except November and December.)