Bastrop County Genealogical Society

Bastrop County Genealogical Society The Bastrop County Genealogical Society (BCGS) of Texas represents a group of people who are interested in family research, past and present.

The Bastrop County Genealogical Society (BCGS) was formed to provide a forum for those wanting to learn about their family history and their ancestors and improve research skills. You don't need to have ancestors in the Bastrop County to participate! No membership is required to attend the meetings and everyone is welcome!

01/12/2026

Announcing our 2026 Meeting Schedule! Add to your calendar and we hope to see you at the Bastrop Public Library at 1:00 pm on the 2nd Saturdays!

January 10 - Genealogy Reboot - Strategies to Jumpstart Your Research

February 14 - Streamlining Genealogical Research Plans with AI: Step-by-Step

March 14 - Top Newspaper Sites That You MUST RESEARCH!

April 11 - Organizing Your Research Trip

May 9 - The Best Uses of AI for Genealogists.

June 13 - Sources for Seeking Scoundrels

July 11 - Demystifying Haplogroups

August 8 - Record As You Go, Cite As You Go, & File As You Go

September 12 - Scottish Genealogy – Are we a Clan or a Family?

October 10 - Who Hid the Body? Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Burial

November No Meeting

December No Meeting

01/09/2026

The Bastrop County Historical Society is commemorating the Semiquincentennial of the United States with a special display called the Revolutionary Wall with historic Sanborn maps dating from 1885 to 1935 and how Bastrop expanded over time.

Bastrop County Museum & Visitor Center
Jan 7-31 | 10AM - 5PM
Free

Genealogy Reboot is all about hitting the reset button as we step into a new year. January has a way of inviting fresh s...
01/07/2026

Genealogy Reboot is all about hitting the reset button as we step into a new year. January has a way of inviting fresh starts—new goals, new habits, and new perspectives—and our family history journey deserves the same intentional reboot. Whether your research has stalled, your files feel overwhelming, or you’re simply craving a clearer direction, this session is designed to help you begin again with confidence and momentum.

Think of this as a restart, not a redo. You’re not throwing away the work you’ve already done—you’re building on it with renewed focus. We’ll talk about letting go of research ruts, simplifying what’s become complicated, and reconnecting with why genealogy matters to you in the first place. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress. By starting fresh, setting realistic intentions, and adopting smarter strategies, you can make this the year your genealogy finally feels manageable, meaningful, and fun again.

Let’s reboot—together—and step into the new year with curiosity, clarity, and a plan you’re actually excited to follow.

Hope to see you January 10th at 1pm in the History Room at the Bastrop Public Library.

Hello Family Researcher! The BCGS 2025 Schedule is on our calendar! Please join us on the 2nd Saturdays at 1 pm in the Maynard Room at the Bastrop Public Library. There are no fees or membership requirements. We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about their family history and/or wants to improv...

Genealogy Reboot! That’s what we will be talking bout this coming Saturday at 1:00 pm in the Bastrop Public Library Hist...
01/07/2026

Genealogy Reboot! That’s what we will be talking bout this coming Saturday at 1:00 pm in the Bastrop Public Library History Room. Bring your thoughts and ideas to share how to restart or keep going. See you there!

No meeting today but this is good info instead….
12/13/2025

No meeting today but this is good info instead….

There's information hiding in census records that most people scroll right past. Information that leads to other documents. Information that breaks through brick walls.

For example, the 1940 census marks who gave the information—critical for knowing if it's reliable. The 1900 census is the only one with exact birth months, your key to baptismal records and birth certificates. Naturalization codes unlock citizenship documents. Property ownership markers lead to deeds and tax records.

Every census entry is a door to other records. You just need to know which columns actually matter. Here's what separates amateur researchers from the pros
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As a quilter, I loved seeing this story. And some of my ancestors were from Arkansas which made this even more special! ...
11/03/2025

As a quilter, I loved seeing this story. And some of my ancestors were from Arkansas which made this even more special! Do YOU have a quilt that was from someone in your past? We will have a meeting in 2026 where we can share our quilt stories! I look forward to hearing yours!

The Quilt Train of Arkansas, 1935

In the Ozarks, women took their quilts on trains — selling and trading them with neighboring towns. They used colorful fabrics from old clothes and blankets, piecing them together with needles and threads from their limited resources.

“The quilt was our ticket,” said Mary Jane Roberts. “It carried warmth across the tracks.”

Each quilt told a story of resilience and survival, woven into every square. They became local treasures, quilts of warmth traded for bread, coal, or kindness.

09/09/2025
www.txsgs.org/2025conf/
09/03/2025

www.txsgs.org/2025conf/

Join us this fall for the 2025 TxSGS Family History Conference, themed Deep in the Heart: Discovering Family Roots. This virtual event, held Friday and Saturday, November 7–8, will feature TxSGS Live!, with ten nationally recognized speakers presenting live sessions followed by interactive Q&A. Bu...

Great Resource:
09/03/2025

Great Resource:

browse over 40 Bastrop County & Elgin, Texas obituary indexes, including newspaper obituaries, death indexes, funeral home obituaries..

Labor Day is to celebrate the honor of the Americans labor movement and the works and contributions of laborer in the Un...
09/01/2025

Labor Day is to celebrate the honor of the Americans labor movement and the works and contributions of laborer in the United States. Did you have Laborers in your family? Of course!

Don't forget to register!
08/03/2025

Don't forget to register!

Address

1100 Church Street
Bastrop, TX
78602

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

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