Calendar of Society Events Coming Up

Posted on April 23, 2012 by netexas

May 10 — WCGSTX field trip to the Alba Public Library and Historical Museum and to Parrott’s Park and Museum in Lindale. We will meet at the library prior to 9:45 a.m. when we will car pool away to Alba on this trip. The trip will continue from there to Parrott’s Park. Bring a sack [...]

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Ancestry Might Be Available at Library Soon

Posted on December 7, 2011 by netexas

Prospects for Ancestry.com to be available soon at no charge for patrons at the Quitman Public Library are looking good with donations in the works to the library by the Uncle John’s Coffee House of Quitman and the Wood County Genealogical Society. Uncle John’s Coffee House is an organization in Quitman which raises money for [...]

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Activities & Plans Discussed at First Meeting of Year

Posted on September 23, 2011 by netexas

Introductions of officers, program plans for Fall 2011, an activity for Old Settler’s Reunion week, and a possible fundraiser project were among the activities at the Pot Luck dinner kicking off the 2011-2012 Wood County, Texas Genealogical Society year September 19 at the Shamburger room at the Quitman Public Library. A luncheon honoring those who [...]

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WCGS Calendar July-August 2011

Posted on July 4, 2011 by netexas

This is the calendar for the next two months — so far. Other items will probably be added and posted here and on our Facebook page. Check your email often. July 18 (Monday) >>>> 5 p.m. — Pre-training meeting at Peralta’s. (This is open to all members and guests even if you aren’t going to [...]

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The Book You Can Leave For Posterity

Posted on June 2, 2011 by netexas

… And, so, maybe you can’t write a book. At least that’s what I hear when the topic of leaving a family history comes up. Whether it’s really “can’t,” “don’t know how,” or whatever, there’s one book anyone can leave that grandchildren and great grandchildren, etc. would prize. A scrapbooking blog recently said as well [...]

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Thanks to Our Volunteers

Posted on April 13, 2011 by netexas

Thanks to all of you who volunteer time and money (memberships and donations and books, and supplies, etc.) to keep our society going. Right now we have officers and committees doing things we can’t see to help us accomplish our group goals. Every bit helps whether its a short-time or long-range thing that you do. [...]

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Genealogy Research Center’s New Look

Posted on November 29, 2010 by netexas

The rearrangement and reorganization of shelving, equipment, and research materials which was begun in October was finished in November just before Thanksgiving week with the labeling of collection areas on the shelves. The project was completed by WCGS member volunteers, members of the Quitman Public Library staff, and City of Quitman employees who helped with [...]

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October’s Family History Month Activities

Posted on October 7, 2010 by netexas

October has become the recognized “Family History Month” in the U. S., and the Wood County Genealogical Society has several events planned for this month. October 11 (also Columbus Day) is our remodel, rearrangement, and freshen up event for the genealogy research center at the Quitman Public Library. This kicks off at 8 a.m. when [...]

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Our Fun Fall Fundraiser Tables at the Hwy. 80 Garage Sale

Posted on October 4, 2010 by netexas

We have the location set for our tables for our Fun Fall fundraising event at the Highway 80 Garage Sale Saturday, October 16. We will set up on the sidewalk in front of the Community Bank across the street from the Dairy Queen on Highway 80 in downtown Mineola. For this to be a success, [...]

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Genealogy Center at Library Remodel Oct. 11

Posted on October 4, 2010 by netexas

Plans are moving forward for the remodeling of the Genealogy Reearch Center at the Quitman Public Library next Monday (Oct. 11). We are meeting at 8 a.m. to move books, etc. from shelves so that when the workers come in at 1 p.m., they can do the heavy lifting. Then, we are going to try [...]

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