January 14, 2023 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society (TAGHS) will welcome Dow McWilliams as our speaker Wednesday, January 18, at 2 PM, in the Timpson Public Library annex. Mr. McWilliams will speak about how he remembers Timpson from his youth. He will focus on an aerial photo, labeled as circa 1929 and taken by his uncle Terry Crawford. Briefly, he will discuss Ramsey family connections.
Mr. McWilliams grew up in Timpson, leaving in 1961 to obtain a BS degree in 1964 from Stephen F. Austin State College, followed by a MS degree from that institution in 1966. He also earned a MS degree in science from what was then East Texas State University. His career included teaching at Blinn College and SFA, also serving as a visiting lecturer at Texas Tech University. Mr. McWilliams retired from Brazosport College as chairman of the Division of Math and Sciences.
TAGHS invites the public to attend and share any memories of Timpson in bygone days. For additional information call 936-615-7262.
