Special Interest Groups

Special Interest Groups (SIGS) are small, informal gatherings of members who share a common interest. Groups meet monthly at the West Waco Library and Genealogy Center for discussion and and assistance with their research efforts. Join us at the next meeting or contact the group leader for more information. If you are interested in the creation of a NEW special interest group, let us know.

Cemetery Interest Group - This group is sponsored by the Waco-McLennan County Library and led by Genealogy Center Supervisor Bill Buckner. The mission of the group is to maintain an inventory of all McLennan County cemeteries by utilizing proper techniques and the latest technology. Group members are active in the research of the cemeteries and searching for those that are undocumented. This group meets the 2nd Monday at 3:00 p.m. in the Genealogy Center conference room. Contact Bill Buckner for more information.

DNA Research - The latest tool in genealogical research is DNA testing. The complexity of this field can be confusing. Join this group to learn who to test, how to test, and what to do with the results when they are received. Group members share the knowledge they have acquired by assisting others one-on-one. This group meets the 2nd Thursday at 4:00 p.m. in the large conference room. For information, contact Sherri Ahmadzadeh.

German Research - Central Texas is home to many German researchers. Members help each other identify sources of information to learn about their German ancestors including finding where they lived in Germany, when and where they immigrated, and learning about their lives in America. Tips on intrepreting German handwritten records are very helpful. Members enjoy celebrating each others successes and sharing the family stories learned from research. This group meets the 1st Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the large conference room. For information, contact L inda Jordan.

Southeastern US Research - Have Southern Heritage? This is a great group to join if you have ancestors who lived in the 12 southeastern states: the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Group members offer support in search efforts locating and analyzing documents for research. Currently, the group is looking at migration trails in the south. The group also discusses helpful books in the Genealory Center collection and websites to search for records. The group meets the 4th Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Genealogy Center small conference room. For information, contact Gina Andre. See y'all there!