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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.

02/15/2026

Marriage & our Ancestors

Love is in the air! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, let’s take a look at different records that were generated in England as couples tied the knot! In 1604, the Church of England established and ratified a universal set of protocols for ecclesiastical matters so the same procedures ...

02/15/2026

A reminder for any family history researcher/genealogist that nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes.

I’ve been researching family history for a long time, and I can promise you this: everyone makes mistakes. Beginners make them. Experienced researchers make them. I’ve made them.

In this post, I’m sharing some of the most common genealogy mistakes I see — and what you can do instead. If you’ve ever attached a record too quickly, trusted someone else’s tree without verifying it, or felt stuck in your research, this one’s for you.

Read it here: https://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com/genealogy-mistakes-that-everyone-makes-and-how-to-avoid-them/

02/15/2026

Terminology used for burials - gravestones - memorials

Burial and Cemetery Record Terminology

Burial and cemetery records often contain specialized terminology that can be confusing to modern researchers. The terms below are commonly found in cemetery registers, burial permits, sexton’s records, gravestone transcriptions, church burial entries, and interment records. Understanding this language can clarify burial location, religious affiliation, family relationships, financial status, and record context.

https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/burial-and-cemetery-record-terminology/

02/15/2026

So true!

TGIF!!!

02/15/2026

Using newspapers for our research is an important part of integrating the life of an ancestor.

Visit the Newspaper Research Academy at https://buff.ly/OVielcB

02/15/2026

Free Charts, Maps & Photos

This free genealogy resource can give you a unique insight into your ancestors' lives. This photo with a familiar address led to some research for me.

02/15/2026

Showing love throughout history in so many ways

At Ancestor Seekers, we believe love isn’t just about flowers and chocolates — it’s about the generations of love stories that made you who you are today. Behind every family tree is a romance, a sacrifice, a reunion, and a legacy. Your ancestors fell in love, built families, overcame challenges, and passed down traditions that live on through you. Thank you for loving your FAMILY!

02/15/2026

DNA Origin Estimates

𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁?!? 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀
Origin (ethnicity) estimates are one of the most popular reasons people take a DNA test and one of the most misunderstood.

Are they reliable? What do the percentages actually mean? How much trust should you place in them?

Join me for a deep dive into the science behind origin estimates to better understand how they work, which are most accurate, and how to use them effectively in your genealogy research.

You’ll have opportunities to ask questions during and after the talk. Attendance is limited. Registered participants have access to the recording for two weeks. Captioning available and handout included.

𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱. 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
March 17 @ 5 PM PDT
March 18 @ 11 AM PDT
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://thednageek.com/events

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀?
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁: https://bit.ly/Geekmail

02/15/2026

Library of Congress Digital Collections that keeps adding to it. Check out this free source.

500 Free Library of Congress Digital Collections (Updated Quickaheet)

The Library of Congress's Digital Collections are large and growing. Currently, there are 525 different collections in 15 topics. You should definitely incorporate this massive set of collections into your genealogy research. There are currently over 6 million items in these collections.

Get all the Quicksheet PDF at https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/500-free-library-of-congress-digital-collections/

02/15/2026

This should help a lot of beginners as well as experienced genealogy researchers.

If you’ve ever wondered “What am I missing?” or “Where do I look next?” when researching an ancestor, this video is for you. https://youtu.be/_Hf23anwFek&list=UULFcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw

In this updated 2026 version of my Research Plan Checklist, I walk you through a gap-driven approach to genealogy research—one that reflects how genealogists actually think, rather than forcing records into rigid categories. Instead of organizing research strictly by record type or repository, this checklist helps you identify what part of an ancestor’s life is undocumented and what types of records might help fill those gaps.

This checklist is designed to be used repeatedly, one ancestor at a time, and adapted to different time periods and locations. You are not expected to find every record listed—its purpose is to guide your thinking, spark new ideas, and help you move forward when research stalls.

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118 S. Waco Street
Hillsboro, TX
76645

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https://sites.rootsweb.com/~txhcgs/

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