**** Huntsville Library Now Open ***
*** Expansion-Renovation Completed ***
Genealogy Room Triple in Size
Donations Still Needed
The newly expanded and renovated Huntsville Public Library is now open. This new facility now
contains over
22,000 square feet. The Johnnie Jo Sowell Dickenson Genealogy Room now
contains approximately 2,200 square feet of space. The new genealogy room
contains a new archive room as well as 8 computers dedicated to genealogy
researchers.
Donations are still being
accepted for books and furnishings for the Dickenson Genealogy Room. Donations are needed to purchase books, microfilm and other needed
articles to enhance this wonderful resource for genealogical research.
You may donate by sending a
check made to: Walker County Genealogical Society (WCGS) - P. O. Box 1295 - Huntsville, Texas
77342-1295. Your donations may be in form of memorials or honorariums. Any
size donation is appreciated. Donations are tax deductible.
PLEASE NOTE: Please designate
your donation, "For Genealogy Collection".
Walker County Genealogical Society Members in front of the new Huntsville
Public Library
Johnnie Jo Sowell Dickenson Genealogy Room
*** SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT ***
HUNTSVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS NOW AN AFFILIATE
OF THE LDS LIBRARY IN SALT LAKE CITY
The Huntsville Public Library has been recently named an affiliate of the LDS Library in Salt Lake City. This affiliation will allow patrons of the Huntsville Library to order Microfilm and Microfiche from the vast collection of genealogical data at the LDS Library and have it delivered to the Huntsville Library to be read. The film has to be read at the library and cannot be taken out of the library. In the past, we have had to go to LDS Libraries in Conroe or Bryan to read these films. CLICK HERE for information on how to set up an account and order these films.
*** UPCOMING EVENTS ***
Lineage Workshop
Wednesday - June 12 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Huntsville Public Library
If you are interested in joining a Lineage Society (DAR - SAR - DRT - SRT - UDC - DAC - Colonial Dames, etc.) plan to attend the Lineage Workshop on Wednesday, June 12th. Bring with you what information you have compiled and there will be help available to help you in your research. This workshop will be taught by Johnnie Jo Dickenson. There is no cost for this workshop, however, you need to register by calling Denise Tilson at 936-294-5471.
*** Mark Your Calendars ***
Genealogy Week-End
Huntsville Public Library
August 9 & 10
Speakers & Programs will be Announced Soon
Saturday - Sept 21 - 10:00 a.m.
Huntsville Public Library
Community Room
Program: To Be Announced
Walker County Genealogical Society Officers
2012-2014
President: Beth Williamson Treasurer: Kay Mitchell
1st Vice President: Janet Gardner Registrar: Crystal Miller
2nd Vice President: Beverly Hansen Historian: Susan Nichols
1st Librarian: Johnnie Jo Dickenson Recording Secretary: Suzanne Dawson
2nd Librarian: Janice Adams Parliamentarian:
Corresponding Secretary: Virginia Chastain Newsletter Editor: Beth Williamson
Ex-Officio Member: Linda Dodson - Library
Officers 2012-2014
Front Row: Janet Gardner, Beth Williamson, Johnnie Jo Dickenson, Janice Adams
Back Row: Suzanne Dawson, Beverly Hansen, Crys Miller, Kay Mitchell, Virginia Chastain
For more information about the society or genealogical holdings email
info@wcgen.com
*** Library Donations ***
The Walker County Genealogical Society encourages you to make donations to the Society for genealogical publications to be placed in the Huntsville Public Library Johnnie Jo Sowell Dickenson Genealogy Room. These can be general donations, or memorial donations. Each book given, or purchased, will be plated with the name of the donor and the name of the person for whom the memorial is made. Please download the Donor Form when making a contribution. The Donor Form provides the necessary information for the library to notify the appropriate persons. Mail the Donor Form and your donation to WCGS - P. O. Box 1295 - Huntsville, Texas 77342-1295.
! Click Here to Download Donor Form !
*** Now On-Line ***
Walker County, Texas, Cemeteries
Volume 1 - South Walker
County
(Cemeteries South of State Highways 30 and 190)
Volume 2 - North Walker County
(Cemeteries North of State Highways 30 and 190)
Walker County Black Cemeteries
South Walker County Index Click Here South Cemetery Listings Click Here
North Walker County Index Click Here North Cemetery Listings Click Here
Black Cemeteries Index Click Here Black Cemeteries Listings
Click Here
Please Note: The Cemetery Listings
files are large files (390K-880K) and will take several minutes to access for those
with dial-up connections. We recommend that you first check the Index to see
if the name you are interested in is in the Cemetery Listings. Information
on purchasing a copy of these books, and for availability of future volumes
of cemetery listings, is given further down on this website.
You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or above installed to access these files.
!!! Updated Links !!!
Walker County History Books On-Line
The Walker County, Texas, History Book (Published 1986) and Huntsville and Walker County, Texas - A Bicentennial History (Published 1976) are now on-line. This was made possible through a joint project of the Walker County Genealogical Society, The Huntsville Public Library and Stephen F. Austin State University. This project is part of the Texas Tides Project and is located on the Stephen F. Austin State University website. The Walker County Genealogical Society is not responsible for any errors you may find on these links.
Walker County, Texas, History Book (Published
1986)
Click Here
Huntsville and Walker County, Texas - A
Bicentennial History (Published 1976)
Click
Here
Texas Tides Project
Click Here
Note: If the links to the History Books do not work, go to:
http://digital.sfasu.edu/cdm4/about.php
Scan down the page to Huntsville Public Library
Walker County Treasures Website
This website contains historical pictures of Huntsville
and Walker County
This website also has the Bible Records of the Walker County Genealogical
Society
!!! Order Now !!!Walker County Cemeteries - Volume 3
Huntsville City Cemeteries
(Oakwood - Adickes - Mayes - St. Stephen's
Columbarium)
Prison Cemeteries
(Captain Joe Byrd - Wynne Farm - Goree Farm)
The Walker County Genealogical Society is pleased to announce the release of this new cemetery research book. This extensive research tool will be an invaluable addition to genealogy and public libraries throughout Texas, due to the inclusion of the historic Oakwood Cemetery, listing many of the leaders of the Texas Revolution, and the listings of three Texas penitentiary cemeteries, providing an unusual access to very hard to find records of a forgotten part of our population.
Note: If Book Purchase Is To Be Mailed Please Add
$5.00 for Postage
Send Orders to: WCGS - PO Box 1295 - Huntsville, TX 77342-1295
Publications for Sale
Walker County, Texas, Cemeteries Publications
Volume 1 is the first of 3 Volumes of Walker County Cemeteries, published by the Walker County Genealogical Society. "Volume 1 - South Walker County" contains the cemeteries in Walker County, South of State Highway 30 and State Highway 190. The book is 8.5X11 - 157 Pages - Spiral Bound. The price of the book is $25.00 plus $5.00 postage.
Volume 2, includes cemeteries located North of State Highway 30 and State Highway 190. The book is 8.5X11 - 182 Pages - Spiral Bound. The price of the book is $30.00 plus $5.00 postage.
Volume 3, includes cemeteries located in the City of Huntsville and includes Oakwood Cemeteries I and II, Adickes Addition and Mayes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery, and Captain Joe Byrd Cemetery, which is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice cemetery for burial of prison inmates. The price of the book is $35.00 plus $5.00 postage.
Black Cemeteries Book
!This Book Received Honorable Mention Award from Texas State Genealogical Society!
Ruth Stubblefield, of Hemet, California, has cataloged the Black Cemeteries of Walker County. The price of the book is $25.00 plus $5.00 postage. This book contains 43 cemeteries, approximately 4,400 names, and has a Full Name Index. It is 8.5X11 and is Spiral Bound. Ruth was in Huntsville for over six months working on this much needed project and this book is a valuable research tool for those searching Walker County connections.
Walker County, Texas, 1870 Census: 8.5X11 - 200 Pages - Surname Index
- $20.00 (Sale Price: $10.00)
Postage: 1st Book - $5.00 - Each additional
book - $1.00
For Other Walker County, Texas, Publications: Click
Here
If you wish a copies of these books, please mail your check to Walker County Genealogical Society - P. O. Box 1295 - Huntsville, Texas 77342-1295.
*** Walker County Keepsake Coverlet ***
The Walker County Genealogical Society
Has Designed and Has for Sale
A Beautiful Woven Custom Keepsake Coverlet
This Coverlet is 48" X 68" and Depicts Historical Buildings and Sites in Walker County
These Will Be Great Gifts for Your Family and Friends
Click Here for More Information
* Research Tips
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Check Out Some other Research Links At the End of This Page |
* Cemeteries On-line for each state and several foreign countries www.teafor2.com
* Websites for each of the 50 states www.familytreemagazine.com/article/2010-best-state-websites
* Graves for Early Texans www.samhoustonmovie.com/index.php/samh/foreducators Click on "Graves of Early Texans"
* German Research www.birkenhoerdt.net
Massive Obituary Collection www.arrangeonline.com This is a joint venture of AOL and Arrangeonline.com and supposedly has over 50 million obituarie
Have you checked www.usgenweb.org lately? This is the U. S. GenWeb site for all counties in the United States. Information is added daily.
Check out www.genealogybulletin.com. This is an on-line publication by Heritage Quest Magazine and is full of research hints.
Are you looking for a specific book? Go to the largest bookstore on-line www.amazon.com and place a search. You may find your genealogical books a lot cheaper than purchasing them directly from the publisher.
Have you checked your ancestor's name on the Bureau of Land Management? Land Patent Records of 12 states are on-line. The records are for Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. You may print out the Land Patent of your ancestor. Check it out at www.glorecords.blm.gov
Registry of Pioneer Families of Walker County
Two Commemorative Certificates will be Awarded to Eligible Descendants of Early Walker County Pioneers
NOTE: Due to the overwhelming response to this program, the deadline for submitting applications has been extended indefinitely.
Certificates Have Been Issued to Individuals in 21 States Plus France and Australia
For More Information on this Project
For a list of Approved Families
"Waverly Emigration Society"
Registry of Polish Families
The Walker County Genealogical Society will honor descendants of the "Waverly Emigration Society" with a Commemorative Certificate. Forty-five families, totaling 143 persons, arrived in New York aboard the SS City of Antwerp on April 9, 1867. This group of Polish Emigrants settled primarily in Waverly (southeast Walker County). They contributed greatly to this part of Walker County. The Waverly Emigration Society was established by planters in this area to recruit workers on the plantations following the Civil War. This is the 135th Anniversary of the arrival of this group.
To qualify for this Certificate, a person must be a descendant (direct or collateral) from one of these forty-five families. Applications may be picked up at the Huntsville Public Library, or by mailing a "long self-addressed stamped envelope" to WCGS - P. O. Box 1295 - Huntsville, Texas 77342-1295.
Society Fundraisers
Sweat Shirts: This year, we have designed Sweat Shirts for sale. They are a Royal Blue with White Lettering and may be purchased for $20.00. Please invest in a shirt and help your society. They may be purchased at the next meeting or by contacting Beth Williamson at betwil@aol.com Please support this project.
Note Cards: The pen and ink drawings by Juanita Lynch
have been made into Note Cards. These are for sale in packages of 8, with envelopes,
for $5.00 per pack plus $1.00 postage if mailed. Several of these drawings are
on the Pioneer Registry Certificates. These Note Cards are excellent for Thank
You notes, etc.
The Walker County Genealogical Society works to further knowledge about genealogical research, assist others with their family lines, and exchange knowledge gleaned from experience in a variety of research areas. It was begun in 1965, and as of 2010, has 148 members. Meetings are held the third Saturday of each month, except during the summer and in December, and are held at 9:30 a.m. Annual dues are $10.00 for individuals or $15.00 for couples. We are able to keep our dues at this low rate due to the generosity of our members and friends. All correspondence to the society should be mailed to P. O. Box 1295 - Huntsville, Texas 77342-1295.
Annual Events
February - 2nd Sunday - 12:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. - Winter Library
Lock-In - Huntsville Public Library
May - 3rd Saturday - 10:30 A.M. - Annual Society Picnic
August - 3rd Friday - 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. - Summer Library Lock-In - Huntsville
Public Library
Society Newsletter
Society Member Beth Williamson is the Editor of the Walker County Genealogical Society Newsletter. It is published each month (except June, July and December). You should receive it just prior to each month's meeting date. Please read carefully for announcements and other pertinent information about the society. Our society is growing and this is an economical way to keep up with the membership and keep you informed.
Society Web Page
The society's web page is being constantly accessed and we have received a number of inquiries about local genealogical research opportunities through the web page. We have added several new links; some of which are websites of families with long time Walker County connections. If you know of other web sites that we might add to our links please let us know.
We are still accepting copies of Family Bible Records and Confederate Military Records. We are also beginning a Union Military Records File. A Colonial Period File (Pre-1700) is also being started. The file will consist of Wills, Probates, Marriages, Deeds, and Family Items of this period. Please contribute any in your files!
Ruth Stubblefield Recognized in Afrigeneas Spotlight
Ruth Stubblefield, who compiled the "Black Cemeteries - Walker County, Texas", has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to the field of genealogy, during National Family History Month. Ruth suffered a stroke about a year ago, but is back doing genealogical research. Please read the article and see pictures of Ruth by Clicking Here.
*** AT THE LIBRARY ***
*** Barbour Collection ***
Connecticut Town Bible Records
*** Mayflower Families through 5 Generations ***
*** Mississippi Records ***
Multiple Volumes - Compiled by Ben Strickland
*** 1930 Texas Census (127 Rolls of Microfilm) ***
These 127 Rolls are now available for researchers. They are housed in Drawers 11 and 12 of the Microfilm Cabinet. There is NO INDEX for Texas 1930. One must read the entire county where their ancestor was living. This is a great addition to our collection at a cost of $2,000.00. Our Thanks to each of you who donated toward the purchase of this collection.
*** MICROFILM READER-PRINTER ***
The Walker County Genealogical Society and the City of Huntsville have purchased a New Microfilm Reader-Printer. This reader-printer will enhance our ability to use our microfilm and mirofiche more efficiently.
*** 1880 U. S. Federal Census ***
The Huntsville Public Library has purchased, on CD-ROM, the ENTIRE 1880 U. S. Federal Census. This includes all states, and territories. This 56 CD set has a complete index and is searchable by name. This will be catalogued and ready for patrons shortly.
*** Roster of Confederate Soldiers ***
This is a 16 Volume set of books, plus a CD-Rom, edited by Janet B. Hewett. It contains the names of ALL known Confederate Soldiers, listing the state from which they served, and their unit numbers and companies. This is a very valuable research tool for persons trying to locate a Confederate ancestor. With the information from this book, one can order military records and pension applications from the various state archives. These volumes will enhance our Confederate collection. The cost of this set of books is approximately $1,800.00. Our Thanks to each of you who donated toward the purchase of this collection.
Other Genealogical Holdings
The Genealogy and Local History collection is housed in a special room of the
Huntsville Public Library. The collection contains over 4000 volumes, including
histories of states, counties, and families.
In addition there are vertical files containing Bible records,
Family papers, Civil War records and other source materials. There
are also many useful guides to assist in research.
Texas Prison Inmate Records 1850-1954 (Microfilm)
1900 Texas Soundex - Complete
Huntsville Item on Microfilm - 1928 thru 2004
Topographical Dictionary of Ireland - Volume 1 and 2
The Alsace Emigration Book - Volume 1 and 2
Jewish Roots in Poland
Jewish Roots in Ukraine and Moldova
Twenty-Six Great Migration Colonists to New England
Early English Churches in America - 1607-1807
Slave Ancestral Research, It's Something Else
Civil War in Texas
Between the Enemy and Texas: Parson's TX Cavalry in the Civil War
Miscellaeneous Alabama Newspaper Abstracts - Volume 1 and 2
Acadian to Cajun Transformation of a People
Catawba Cousins - Volumes 1 through 13
Green County, Georgia - Wills 1786-1877
Wayne County, Nebraska - Newspaper Abstracts - 1876-1899
Genealogies of New England Families - Volume 1 and 2
Family History Made Easy
Clara Driscoll: An American Tradition
The Star of Destiny: The Private Life of Sam and Margaret Houston
Women Pioneers in Texas Medicine
List of Colonial Soldiers in Virginia
Sons of the South
The History of San Diego - Volume 1 and 2
The Last Days of British Saint Augustine - 1784-1785
The Early History of Ada
Knox County, Tennessee, Estate Book - Volume 1 and Volume 3
The Wells Family of Louisiana and Allied Families
The Richards Family in America
The Ancestry and Lee Harrison Sandel and Susie Cornelia Thomas
Hang on to the Willows: Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Microfiche Listing of Holdings (Surname and Locale) - LDS Library - Salt Lake City
Microfilm - Walker County, Texas, Records (Deed - Probate - Tax - Marriage - Civil Minutes)
Reprints of the New England Historical & Genealogical Society Register
arrive Monthly
Computer Terminals: The computers are up and running. The three computers
in the Genealogy Room are now hooked up to the Internet. We are members of Heritage Quest and Ancestry.com. Each computer
has our collection of CD-ROM's on the hard drive. "Family Tree Maker" has been installed
and we are able to use all of our CD-ROM's.
The new Microfilm Cabinet has arrived. All Texas film will be housed in this cabinet. Miscellaneous Film will be housed in the old cabinet.
Some of Our Other Holdings:
Texas Census on Microfilm - 1850-1920
Walker County, Texas, Records on Microfilm: Probate - Deeds - Marriage - Tax List
Huntsville and Walker County Histories
Walker County Marriages - 1846-1900
History of Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19 - 1844-1994
Huntsville Funeral Home Records
Minutes - First Baptist Church - Huntsville
History of First Baptist Church - 10th Street - Huntsville
Handbook of Texas
New England Historical and Genealogical Register
Virginia Marriages
1850 Federal Census of Tennessee
Revolutionary War Pension Files
Arkansas Land Patents: Ashley County
Marriage Book I: 1853-1931 - City of Winchester, Virginia
Abstracts of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Wills
1920 Fort Worth, Texas City Directory
War of 1812 Virginia Bounty Land & Pension Applications
History: First Baptist Church Coldspring, Texas
History: Waller County, Texas
Alabama Marriages: Brides and grooms A-Z
1860 census index on microfiche: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Rhode Island.
1870 census index on microfiche: Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Rhode Island.
1890 Veterans census on microfiche: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, West Virginia.
1910 census index on microfiche: Nevada, Wyoming.
Other new microfiche: marriages of District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, North Carolina, Tennessee. All back issues of "Heritage Quest" magazine are on microfiche.
Dickenson Research - Professional
Genealogists
Walker County - TXGenWeb
Palmer/Parmer Family Reunion
Descendants of Martin Parmer
Everton Publishers
National Genealogical Society
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on
the Internet
The H. A. McAdams Family of Texas
Angelina County, TXGenWeb
Madison County, TXGenWeb
Polk County, TXGenWeb
Trinity County, TXGenWeb
Houston County, TXGenWeb
Texas State
Library and Archives
SE TX Genealogical & Historical Society
Texas Death Records
1964-1998
Social Security
Death Index
Texas Cemeteries
Texas Research Sources
Catholic Church Records - Houston/Galveston
German Texan Historical Society
Montgomery County Genealogical &
Historical Society
Obituaries Help
Hispanic Genealogy Research
Texas History Portal - University of North
Texas
University of Pennsylvania -
Books on Line
Huntsville Public Library
Walker County Treasures
Tides in Early Texas History
City of Huntsville
Forrest Masonic Lodge No. 19
Sam Houston State University
Newton Gresham Library - SHSU
