Hill County Genealogical Society

Hill County Genealogical Society Hill County Genealogical Society was founded in 1982. Regularly scheduled meetings are at 6:00 PM on the First Monday of each month.

We have monthly meetings at the Hillsboro City Library, 6:00-7:00 pm, on the 1st Monday of each month, unless it's a holiday, then meetings are on the 2nd Monday. The meetings are at the Hillsboro City Library, 118 S. Waco St., Hillsboro, TX, 76645 (254-582-7385). On occasion, the meetings may be scheduled at other times or other locations having significant historical resources. The Hill County Genealogical Society publishes a Quarterly "Hill County Crossroads" for its members. Memberships are for the calendar year: January 1-December 31. For Individuals: $18 and Family: $25

The Purpose of the Society is to bring together those persons interested in acquiring and disseminating genealogical information, to promote a greater interest in genealogy, genealogical information and education, to assist individuals in searching for and compiling family genealogies, to seek and share genealogical and historical knowledge, and to preserve and perpetuate records of our ancestors and the founders of our county, state and nation.

11/30/2025

The Hill County Genealogical Society will NOT be having a monthly meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025. The attendance has been low and we're in need of more people to join us monthly at the Hillsboro City Library. Hopefully, starting in 2026, there will be more interest. Have a very blessed & Merry Christmas and new year.

Family Photo Detective book by Maureen Taylor
11/26/2025

Family Photo Detective book by Maureen Taylor

Verify information you want to copy before adding it to your family tree.
11/26/2025

Verify information you want to copy before adding it to your family tree.

Drop your ultimate tips for family history research in the comments below!

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I have old photographs, which need to be scanned. Do you have some in your genealogy collection.?
11/26/2025

I have old photographs, which need to be scanned. Do you have some in your genealogy collection.?

Old family photographs are a vital part of genealogy. They not only show us our ancestors’ faces but also preserve social history, clothing, and context. Find out how to organise, preserve, store, date and identify these precious pictures with our in-depth guide. Link in comments

Ancestry holiday sale
11/26/2025

Ancestry holiday sale

Ends 12/2. Terms apply.

The history of the grocery store HEB,  Howard E. Butt
11/26/2025

The history of the grocery store HEB, Howard E. Butt

I feel a need to have a funny post occasionally.
11/07/2025

I feel a need to have a funny post occasionally.

Newspaper searches for our genealogy.
11/07/2025

Newspaper searches for our genealogy.

✅ Introducing 4 Newspaper-related eBooks and The Newspaper eBook Bundle✅

Explore the complete Newspaper Research Academy eBook Bundle — four powerful guides that reveal what to search, how to search, and why those stories matter. Learn to uncover your ancestors’ lives through newspaper records, community stories, and name mysteries long forgotten.
Below are summaries about each book, followed by pricing and purchasing instructions:

✅ Hidden Gold → 125 Overlooked Types of Newspaper Articles for Genealogists (128 Pages)
Uncover 125 overlooked kinds of newspaper stories that bring ancestors to life — weddings, reunions, farewells, and forgotten milestones hiding in plain sight across old hometown papers.

✅ Name Games → Decoding 25 Ways Names Were Distorted in Newspapers (44 pages)
Decode 25 ways names were distorted in print — and learn the practical search strategies that uncover the ancestors OCR errors and misspellings frequently hide.

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Find the everyday stories that made your ancestors real — community events, visitors, gatherings, and gossip that shaped family history beyond vital records.

✅ Finding Your Ancestors → A Practical Guide to Improving Your Newspaper Research Results (131 pages)
The essential guide to newspaper genealogy research — master archives, OCR, and powerful search strategies. The foundation every genealogist needs before striking hidden gold.

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How to transfer records between Ancestry and Family Search with Connie Knox presenting it.
11/07/2025

How to transfer records between Ancestry and Family Search with Connie Knox presenting it.

NEW TODAY! Learn how to easily attach records between Ancestry and FamilySearch—the right way! https://youtu.be/FR3PbZn8kwc&list=UULFcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw

In this step-by-step tutorial, professional genealogist Connie Knox shows how to find and link the same record on both platforms so your research stays accurate, consistent, and properly sourced.

Whether you’re documenting a census record, a will, or a vital record, this tutorial will help you strengthen your family tree connections and keep your sources in sync.

The museum is closed for the Winter, but I want to share about them for the next season. There are a lot of nice items i...
11/07/2025

The museum is closed for the Winter, but I want to share about them for the next season. There are a lot of nice items in it. It originally was the Hill County Jail. It was recently renovated.

Do you want to learn about German genealogy?
11/07/2025

Do you want to learn about German genealogy?

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Thanksgiving is November 27, 2025.
11/07/2025

Thanksgiving is November 27, 2025.

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Hillsboro, TX
76645

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