Hill County Genealogical Society

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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.

11/07/2025

I feel a need to have a funny post occasionally.

11/07/2025

Newspaper searches for our genealogy.

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11/07/2025

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

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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.

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.

11/07/2025

Do you want to learn about German genealogy?

11/07/2025

Thanksgiving is November 27, 2025.

11/07/2025

Vienna Light Orchestra

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11/07/2025

Are you interested in WW I? Here is a Webinar and Free access until Thursday, Nov 13, 2025.

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10/06/2025

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10/06/2025

WHAT: Hill County Genealogical Society
Video: Uncommon Records That Can
help break down Brick Walls

WHO: Anyone who is interested in doing genealogy research and/or wants to learn about Hill County, Texas.

WHY: We meet once a month for learning about genealogy research, sharing our experiences, giving research advice, and enjoying time with family history enthusiasts for gathering information about our ancestors.

WHERE: Hillsboro City Library, 118 South Waco St., Hillsboro, Texas 76645, (254) 582-7385 on the Second Floor

WHEN: Monday, October 6, 2025, at
6:00-7:00 pm (same time as usual,
no changes)

ADMISSION: Free

We hope to see you there,
HCGS

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09/28/2025

Navarro County, Texas Courthouse

09/28/2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025, This will be 3-4 PM Eastern Time. Register your email to get a video of it after the presentation.

Many of us are curious to know whether our ancestors served in the military. Perhaps you have an ancestor who was of age when a war broke out but you haven’t found records of his service. In this online lecture, Chief Genealogist David Allen Lambert will discuss how to determine if your ancestor s...

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118 S. Waco Street
Hillsboro, TX
76645

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