Texas Genealogy Events: Week of August 17-23, 2009

Straight from the Texas Genealogy Events calendar, here's what is happening in Texas for the week of August 17-23:

Monday, August 17

Angelina County Genealogical Society Workshop, 1pm
In conjunction with Kurth Memorial Library. Get free, individual, one-on-one help with your genealogy research problems from the membership of the Angelina County Genealogical Society.
Kurth Memorial Library
706 S. Raguet Street, Lufkin, TX 75904
Advanced sign-up is desired but not required.
Call the library at 936-630-0563.

Angelina County Genealogical Society Meeting, 5pm
Kurth Memorial Library
706 S. Raguet Street, Lufkin, TX 75904
Meeting times and places may be changed. Confirm with genealogical society.

Tuesday, August 18

East Bell County Genealogical Society Meeting, 6:30pm
The society holds meetings on the third Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., in the McLane Room of the Temple Public Library at 101 North Main Street. The library is on the square in downtown Temple. The meeting opens with the introduction of new members and visitors and a short general session, followed by a speaker on a topic of genealogical or historical interest.

Saturday, August 22

Clayton Library - Mini-Education Session
New York (State) Genealogy Research
As one of the most populous states throughout America's history, New York has been the home of many ancestors. Due to New York's colonization under multiple European countries it has some recordkeeping traditions that are unique to the state. Come in and learn about finding and using these unique records and furthering your genealogical research within New York's borders.
Reservations required, please call 832-393-2600. Adults/Teens.

Fort Worth Genealogical Society - Beginners Workshop, 10:30 am
Fort Worth Central Library (Downtown)
500 West 3rd Street
Fort Worth, Texas
Chappell Meeting Room

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Meeting, 2pm
Location: Van Zandt County Library
317 First Monday Lane
Canton, TX 75103-1052
903-567-4276


For further details on these events, see the Texas Genealogy Events Calendar. Please confirm all dates and locations with the host societies and organizations.

Do you have an event you'd like to see on the calendar? Contact me using the email address at the right side of this blog. Events should occur in Texas or be of interest to Texans (neighboring states welcome). Speakers are encouraged to publicize their presentations.