Monday July 7, 2003 Mic Barnette, columinist for The Houston Chronicle. "DNA: A New High Tech Genealogical Research Tool". Fellowship begins at 6 pm and meeting starts at 7:00 PM Montgomery County Library, Conroe, TX. Thanks, Jane Keppler sponsor for Montgomery County TXGenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm

Thanks to Erin Potts Neal and her Mother, Rita Cress, the County Line Cemetery is online. She is only about half through with it, but this has quite a few names on it. I put it in two versions, one is aphabetically and the other is as she transcribed the cemetery. Be sure and scroll down as there are two sections Thanks Erin and Rita, Jane Keppler www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm

Hello, I am looking for information about a group of Robinson families that lived in Montgomery Co. Texas during the years 1870-1880. The census for these years show that the following men were head of family groups: 1870 John Robinson age 50 b. Alabama James Robinson age 24 b. Alabama 1880 Lee Robinson age 25 b. Arkansas John W. Robinson age 61 b. Alabama John W. Robinson Jr. age 34 b. Arkansas Lee Robinson is my great grandfather. I am trying to prove (or disprove) ties with the ³Alabama² Robinsons listed on the census. Can anyone help with information about any of these family groups? Happy to share information I have on my line. Thank you, John Robinson

Y'all come! Fun, Fun, Fun, and Ancestors Just Waiting To Be Found! The John Barker, Esq. Chapter of the Daughters of the American Colonists is hosting a Caravan to Clayton Library on July 19th. We will have a booth at the Walker County Genealogy Fair in Huntsville. Come visit our Booth and have fun with us on our Caravan to Clayton Library. For information contact Leah Davis at ldavis@lcc.net or call Val Garza, Librarian, at 936-788-8363 or Mary Crossley, Secretary, at 936-441-6326.

Hope this is of interest to someone researching Sam Houston. <<<<<<<< Sam Houston Memorial Museum hits the Internet SHSU News Service In a business where history and tradition are not only priorities, they are also sanctified, the Sam Houston Memorial Museum is not letting "the old ways" keep it out of the 21st century. Taking advantage of the new top-level domains created for Internet users last year, the museum now has a new online look and a new Web site address at www.SamHouston.Memorial.Museum . ..>>>>>> thanks, Jane Keppler

LOOKING FOR THAT ELUSIVE ANCESTOR? JOIN THE CLAYTON CARAVAN ON JULY 19, 2003 The John Barker, Esq. Chapter Daughters of the American Colonists Of Conroe, Texas Invites you to join us on a trip to Clayton Library The cost is $5, per person pre-registration, $7 at departure We will meet at the Montgomery County Library At 8 a.m. sharp on Saturday, July 19, 2003 You will be given a packet containing: Bumper Sticker Clayton Caravan Name tag Information on Clayton Library A Diagram of Clayton Library BRING A SANDWICH Chips and drinks will be furnished The Library Manager will welcome us. Those new to Clayton will be given an orientation of the library, what they have and how to find it. Gather up a group, select a driver, and join our Clayton Caravan Pre-payment may be mailed to: John Barker, Esq. Chapter DAC % Lady Dalton, Treasurer 8381 White Oak Loop Montgomery, Texas 77316-2059 (Please list name, address, and phone number of all attending) For further information call: Val Garza, Librarian, at 936-788-8363, Mary Crossley, Secretary, at 936-441-6326 or Leah Davis, Regent, at 281-222-5111. Get your library research strategy ready, and plan to have fun, meet new folks, and share fellowship with other genealogists.

This was sent from another list to me and I hope it will help someone. Jane Keppler <<< Hi group, Just a note to let you know I have added many new pages to Early Texas Newspaper Clippings. These are abstracts from various early Texas newspapers which contain events such as death notices, marriages, crimes, and lots of other genealogically relevant trivia. Most of these are late 1800s through early 1900s. Warning, they can be fun and addicting to read! http://www.censusdiggins.com/tx_news.html Happy Searchin' Brenda CensusDiggins.com http://www.censusdiggins.com Home of FREE databases and GenStuff GiveAway.

I need a look-up for Montgomery Co., TX marriages of two of A. W. & Matilda Morris' daughters who married Green brothers. Mattie Morris, b. 1852 and sister Maggie Morris, b. ? Thanks, Sallie

TX Vital Records Databases - will do lookups Author: anna HOUSTON PRICEDate: 5 Jun 2003 1:09 AM GMT Classification: Query Post Reply | Mark Unread | Report Abuse Print Message Will do vital reocrds lookups of the TX vital records indexes on CD (downloaded while available online) and I can quickly search all indexes in one easy search by surname, date of birth, date of death, given name, county - births (1926 - 1995), deaths (1964 - 2000), marriages (1967 - 2000), divorces (1967 - 2000). Births 1926 - 1950 include parents names. Let me know if you need a lookup. Anna HOUSTON PRICE Austin, TX shortyhouston2@yahoo.com

County Pioneer Days offers old time entertainment for children By: Erika E. Durham, Courier staffJune 07, 2003 Area children are encouraged to give the PlayStation a break this summer vacation and enjoy some old-time entertainment. The Montgomery County Heritage Museum's ninth annual Pioneer Days is just a month away and plenty of space is still available. The weeklong day camp, open to children 9-12 years old, offers a hands-on look at what pioneer life was like. "In addition to the old favorites of churning butter, dipping candles and washing with a rub board, we have added some new activities," Museum Director Gertie Spencer said. These include grinding corn to make corn bread, piecing quilts and an up-close look at cotton plants and covered wagons. "We have fun with this," Museum Assistant Director Angie Walker said. "Not only do the kids get to learn about many of these activities, but they also do them." Walker said children walk away from the program with a newfound appreciation for modern-day conveniences. This year's camp will feature a Sam Houston look-alike in full costume, who will visit with the children while they enjoy refreshments. Other camp activities include cutting logs, spinning and weaving, printing on a 100-year-old printing press and the experience of writing with a quill pen in a one-room school. Space is still available for the afternoon class of the first session and both classes during the second session. The first available session will be from 1-4 p.m July 7-11. The second session will take place July 14-18. Approximately 20 students will be admitted for each class. All classes will be conducted at the Heritage Museum, located at 1506 Interstate 45 N. in Conroe; cost is $25 per student, which covers refreshments for the week. For more information about the program, call (936) 539-6873 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. ©The Courier 2003

This was passed on to me and thought it would be of interest if anyone is going to be in the San Antonio area this summer. <<<< 'Saw an article in Sunday's June 1, 2003, page 36A Houston Chronicle about Historic Papers going on display in San Antonio Witte Museum, entitled American Originals: Treasures from the National Archives". In this show will be a rare, 4-day display in Mid June of the Emancipation Proclamation by President Lincoln in 1863. The American originals will remain in San Antonio until Sept 1. Other documents will include: Beginning in 1682 with the order by the Viceroy of New Spain that fixed a southern boundary of New Mexico and ending with Nixon just-in case moon speech. Other prominent documents include the finalizeed 1803 Louisiana Purchase & the Civil Rights Act of 1964 signed by President Johnson. Also of Texas interest among them the credentials present to Congress by Sen Sam Houston in 1846; & a draft of President Johnson;s 1968 address in which he announced that he would not run for re-election.>>>>>>>>> thanks, Jane

Piney Grove Cemetery in Magnolia is online. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/pineygrove.htm Thanks, Jane Keppler sponsor for Montgomery County TX http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm

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I attended this event last year and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I took a friend whose family was from Angelina County and she learned some things about her family. I really enjoyed the seminars and the rubber stamp booth :) There were LOTS of books to look at, and specialty booths like Native American/Indian heritage and military specialists. If you are able to go, don't miss it! Tamara -------Original Message------- From: relppek Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2003 09:35:54 PM To: TXMONTGO-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXMONTGO] neighbor Walker County *** Texas Genealogy & Family History Fair *** 3rdAnnual Texas Genealogy & Family History Fair will be held in Huntsville, Texas, on June 28, 2003 !!! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend !!! Click Here for More Information .

*** Texas Genealogy & Family History Fair *** 3rdAnnual Texas Genealogy & Family History Fair will be held in Huntsville, Texas, on June 28, 2003 !!! Mark your calendars now and plan to attend !!! Click Here for More Information

Here's the link if you'd like to read about it: http://www.zwire.com/site/news cfm?newsid=8087749&BRD=1569&PAG=461&dept_id=180945&rfi=6 Article on one of MCGHS members....don't miss it. Jane Keppler

Cartwright Cemetery Magnolia, TX has just been added to the Montgomery County website. Please let me know of any additions that are not listed. Thanks, Jane Keppler sponsor for Montgomery County www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm

I see that there is little activity on the message boards for Montgomery County. If anyone has any kind information, such as queries, obits, marriage, military, etc, please summit them. Go to the main page for Montgomery County (click on link after my name). Scroll down to queries. When you get to that page, there is a drop down menu to choose what category to choose. Or just click this Queries . You never know who you will find. thanks, Jane Sanford Keppler www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm

MEETING THIS MONTH: Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 Annual Picnic at the home of Johnnie Jo & J. D. Dickenson, on Lake Falls Road off FM 980. Starting at the intersection of FM 2821 and FM 247 in Huntsville, get in the right lane of FM 247 and go north on FM 247 until you get to FM 980. Turn right on FM 980 and go 5.5 miles. Watch for Lake Falls Road on the right. Turn right and go one mile. The Dickenson house is on the right. SPECIAL EVENT IN JUNE: TEXAS GENEALOGY AND FAMILY HISTORY FAIR AT THE WALKER COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2003. 10:00 AM TO 4:00 PM. ALL OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS SHOULD REGISTER BEFORE JUNE 1. ($5 BEFORE JUNE 1 $8 AT THE DOOR) CHECK OUR WEB PAGE: www.DickensonResearch.com/wcgen.htm

I finally got to go to the archives here in Austin today. Was not very impressed, guess they wasn't in a mood to say an extra word (like most of the people around here). Anyway, I found a book with the Scholastic Index of 1854. It just lists the parent or guardian and the number of children between 6-16. Until I get them online, let me know if anyone needs a named checked to see if they are on this list. Jane Keppler sponsor for Montgomery County TX www.rootsweb.com/~txmcghs/index.htm