November 16, 2021 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society will host Josh Tipton as speaker at the group's meeting Wednesday, November 17, at 2pm. He will address the group about protecting oneself from crime, especially as the holidays approach. Mr. Tipton has plans to implement a program for senior safety and child safety, especially children with special needs. This is information that can benefit us all.
October 18, 2021 - Our own Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society member, Charles Johnson, will address our group Wednesday, Octobet 20, at 2pm in the annex back of Timpson Public Library.
The author of "A Hanging in Shelby County" a book with a historic viewpoint that is set in the Huber/New Prospect area, Mr. Johnson will share information about the book as well as assorted, interesting trivia about his family and our county.
September 12, 2021 - Tommy Wheeler will address Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society (TAGHS) Wednesday, September 15. at 2pm in the Timpson Public Library annex.
Having spent some formative years in Timpson in an era when it was safe for boys to explore their communities, Tommy will share his memories of Timpson and the people he came to know.
August 16, 2021 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society is pleased to announce Tommy Williams will present our August program Wednesday, August 18, at 2pm.
The meeting will take place in the community room in the annex at the rear of Timpson Public Library, located on the corner of Bremond and Austin streets.
July 19, 2021 - Fannie Watson, longtime Shelby County educator, will speak to Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society and guests about the historic Shelby County Courthouse at the society's July meeting. She will share information about.the preservation of this landmark located on the Center square. Mrs. Watson will also tell about the project one of her classes did concerning the courthouse. She will bring a copy of a book that has been printed about this Irish building.
June 14, 2021 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society excitedly announces Neal Murphy will be the speaker at theJune meeting at 2 PM, Wednesday, June 16. The group will meet in the community room at the rear of the Timpson Public Library.
May 18, 2021 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society (TAGHS) will resume its monthly meetings Wednesday, May 19, at 2pm. Addressing the group will be Marynell Bryant, retired journalism teacher at Sulphur Springs Texas, and experienced researcher and presenter of genealogy. A past, three term president of Texas State Genealogy Association and member of numerous lineage societies, Ms. Bryant will speak about deciphering handwriting in old Genealogy records. Most genealogists have found this a challenge.
July 10, 2020 - On Wednesday, July 15 at 2pm Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society will host Judi Wells as our speaker. Ms. Wells will share information on using courthouse records, such as oil and mineral lease documents, to research your family history.
Ms. Wells, the daughter of our own TAGHS member, Jean Wells, earned her registered nurse credentials from Angelina College at an early age. She used these qualifications several years in a number of roles in a Nacogdoches hospital.
June 16, 2020 - Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society will resume our monthly meetings on Wednesday, June 17 at 2 PM in the community room at the rear of the Timpson Public Library. Access to the library, due to COVID-19, will be limited to this area of the library only.
March16, 2020 - Due to the vulnerability of several of our members and guests. Timpson Area Genealogy and Heritage Society has cancelled its meeting scheduled for March18. We regret the cancellation and hope to resume our regular meetings in April.