Montgomery County Genealogial and Historical Society, Inc.
Montgomery County, Texas
General Meeting
October 9, 2025 Speaker, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
"The Treasures of the GLO."
Kevin Klaus tells us about the Genealogy Resources at the GLO.
Did you know that the Texas General Land Office Archives has
more than 35.5 million documents and over 45,000 maps and
sketches, dating back to 1561? All dealing with the disposition
of the public domain. The Texas General Land Office contains
a wealth of genealogical resources for anyone researching
ancestors that received an original Texas land grant. This talk
is a general overview of the Spanish collection, and grants
given under the Republic of Texas with an emphasis on Bounty
and Donation grants, the Court of Claims files, and Confederate Scrip Voucher files.
Doors open at 6:30 for socializing,
Meeting starts at 7 p.m.
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Conroe, TX
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Society Update
General meetings are held on the Second Thursday of each month, and check our Facebook page for the link to join. We will post it here as soon as the link is available. Come join us!
2025 Speakers
January 9, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm. - Canceled
Rescheduled due to inclement weather.
February 13, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Cecily Kelly. Texas DAR vice Chair for America 250, who will share the story of Col. James Clark who responded to the Lexington Alarm, then fought at Bunker Hill and lived long enough to be at Lafayette’s laying of the cornerstone for the monument. "Revolutionary War Patriot Col. James Clark."
March 13, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Carl Smith. Head genealogy librarian at the Clayton Library in Houston (former Montgomery County Memorial Library genealogy librarian), who will share how to plan for a research trip to the Clayton Library and why we should plan such a trip. "Preparing for an Experience: Researching at the Clayton Library."
April 10, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Frances Peoples. "Planning for an Estate Sale BEFORE You Die!"
May 5, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Spring Social. Come Join us and chat and have fun!
June No meeting, Society on vacation
July No meeting, Society on vacation
August No meeting, Society on vacation
September 11, 2025, 2nd Thursday. 7:00 pm.
Andre Dean. "My Time on the Frontline."
October 9, 2025 Speaker, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Kevin Klaus, Texas General Land Office. "The Treasures of the GLO."
November 13, 2025 Speaker, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Faye Stallings CG. "Who Lived There? - The Fun of Discovering Your House History."
December 11, 2025, 2nd Thursday, 7:00pm.
Christmas Party!