Events

The devastating Waco tornado claimed 114 lives and reshaped our entire community.  For genealogists, it also created a rich set of records.  This presentation by Patti Huff Williams explores how to uncover the stories of those affected, using newspapers, death records, photographs, survivor accounts and more!  

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 18, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TtYf6VXnRyujdKH5zBzw4g 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join CTGS for a special virtual presentation by John Grenham, author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.

You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 27, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) 

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GrPrwyHqTqKioglbQ4_X6Q 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join CTGS for a special living-history program as Marilyn Judy brings to life Emily Margaret Bryan Perry—better known as Emily Austin, sister of Stephen F. Austin.

Genealogist Larry W. Thomas discusses the governing systems that existed before statehood and Georgia's unique land lottery system.

CTGS Monthly Meeting featuring Bill Buckner, WMCL Library & Research Services Manager. This event is co-sponsored by the Waco-McLennan County Library.