March 16, 2020 - Due to the vulnerability of several of our members and guests. Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society has cancelled its meeting scheduled for March 18. We regret the cancellation and hope to resume our regular meetings in April.

January 7, 2020 - Glenda Watters, author of My Life Takes Up Too Much of My Time, will address Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society Wednesday, January 15, in the community room of the Timpson Public Library.

Mrs. Watters, a self proclaimed story teller, was raised by adoptive parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Hebert, in Timpson. The collection of stories in her book, characterized as funny things that happen to real people, often draws on characters she met in Timpson. The meeting occurs at 2PM.

October 16, 2019 - Tommie Ritter Smith, a favorite speaker, will address our group about The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame  and the events offered through it. Her husband, Bill, a well known gospel singer will favor us with some selections. 

The public is invited to attend. 

The meeting is in the community room of the Timpson Public Library at 2 PM, Wednesday, October 16.

September 17, 2019 - Bill O'Neal will introduce his new book, Billy and Olive Dixon: the Plainsman and His Lady to the Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm. Mr O'Neal makes history come alive, presenting little known aspects of otherwise well known historical figures. 

A popular and animated instructor at Panola for many years, Mr. O'Neal is the author of numerous books and published articles. He has also served two terms as Texas state historian.

May 13, 2019 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society is excited to announce Bill O'neal as our speaker Wednesday, May 15 at 2pm in the community room of the Timpson Public Library located on Austin Street.  

Mr. O'Neal is the author of 42 books and over 300 articles on a wide range of subject matter ranging from the Wild West to baseball. Several of us in the area were privileged to have Mr. O'Neal as our history teacher. He has the gift of making his subject matter come alive for his audience.