District 11

District Representative:
Carl Smith
district11@txsgs.org

Counties:
Austin, Brazoria, Calhoun, Colorado, DeWitt, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Victoria, Wharton

TxSGS Partners:

Clayton Library Friends; Inc. (TxSGS Partner Society)

Meets at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Saturday of the month February; May; August & November.

Clayton Library Friends; Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization that seeks to enrich the resources and facilities of Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research; a unit of the Houston Public Library. In the pursuit of that mission; the officers and directors of the organization; in coordination with the manager of the Clayton Library; organize and direct fundraising projects to support the acquisition of research material for the library; to upgrade library facilities; and to enhance library services. We meet quarterly at Clayton Library or via Zoom.

Journal/Quarterly Name: The Clayton Advocate
Published: Quarterly
Theme: Information about Clayton Library and articles that involve the library collections
Format: Digital

DeWitt County Historical Commission (TxSGS Partner Society) 

  • 115 N. Gonzales St, box 8, Cuero, TX 77954-2907
  • (361) 648-0003
  • pegsledbetter@gmail.com

Meetings: 4:30pm, third Tuesdays of each month except July and December.

Galveston County Historical Commission (TxSGS Partner Society) 

George Memorial Library (TxSGS Partner Society)

      • 1001 Golfview Drive, Richmond, TX 77469-5141
      • 281-342-4455

Houston Genealogical Forum (TxSGS Partner Society)

Meets at 10:00 AM on the 1st Saturday of the month January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November & December.

We meet in the Auditorium at Bayland Community Center. The meeting room opens at 9:00 AM for munchies and mingling followed by the regular meeting from 10:00 AM to noon. Exceptions are made for Labor Day and other special holidays.

Texas Bay Area Genealogical Society (TxSGS Partner Society)

Meets at 7:00 PM on the Last Friday of the month every month.

Our main purpose is Education. It is our desire to create; foster; and maintain interest in genealogical research. Our goals are to: 1) Schedule classes so people of all ages can learn how to research; 2) Offer a support system for beginners to help them along the way; 3) Have our members participate by sharing their knowledge; and 4) Promote speakers that can teach us new methods and ideas. We share this information with others at meetings; seminars; and through our publications.

Newsletter Name: Bay Area Genealogical Society Newsletter
Published: Monthly
Theme: News and events
Format: Electronic (online)

Journal/Quarterly Name: Bay Area Genealogical Society Journal
Published: Normally once or twice per membership year
Theme: Mostly longer-form (4 – 20 page) articles.
Format: Printed

The Humble Area Genealogical Society (TxSGS Partner Society)

Meets at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Monday of the month January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November & December.

THAGS meets the 2nd Monday of each month September through May; via ZOOM; at 7:00 PM. Send an email to request a meeting invite. Member benefits include: bi-annual newsletter; access to member’s section of website; research trip opportunities; mentoring; and in-person social gatherings.

Journal/Quarterly Name: The Humble Genealogist
Published: Twice each year
Theme: Articles; general information about society
Format: Print & Digital

West Houston Area Genealogy Society (TxSGS Partner Society)

Meets at 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of the month January; February; March; April; May; September; October; November & December.

Meet at Steve Radack Community Center; 18650 Clay Road; Houston; TX. Benefits: Website with Members’ Only area; Facebook Group; monthly Members Helping Members session; DNA Special Interest Group; WHAGS Relative Finder and opportunity to serve alongside fellow members on committees.

Newsletter Name: The WHAGS Journal
Published: Monthly September through May; skipping December
Theme: Entertaining and educational content shared by and for members
Format: Digital

Want a printable directory? Download the District 11 PDF for Partner Society details and additional genealogy resources.

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