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East
Bell County
Genealogical Society
c/o PO Box 1493 , Temple, TX 76503-1493
The East Bell County Genealogical Society
(EBCGS) is based in Temple,
Texas. It is one of two
genealogy societies in the county. The EBCGS was organized in 1989 following
a series of classes at a local college that brought the genealogical
community together. It is a successor to the Temple Genealogical Society. The
EBCGS was chartered as a Texas
non-profit corporation in 1991.
ACTIVITIES. The purpose of EBCGS is to promote interest in
genealogy and local history and perpetuate the memory of our ancestors and
their contributions to the heritage of our country. Activities of the society
include:
Partner society of TSGS. The EBCGS is a partner society of the Texas State
Genealogical Society (TSGS) and several members have served on the board of
the state society.
Library acquisitions. Society funds are used to purchase books, maps,
and microfilms that are donated to the Temple
Public Library in Temple, Texas. The current emphasis is on
expansion of the map collection.
Problem-solving workshops. The society periodically conducts one-day
workshops that are open to the public. Emphasis is on problem-solving through
the use of resources available in the library.
Preservation projects. Society volunteers are preparing the early wills
and probate records of the county for microfilming. This involves unfolding
the old papers, placing them in archival folders, and indexing the contents.
Research assistance. The society can respond to requests for research
assistance only on a very limited basis. Letters requesting help in
identifying ancestors in the local area are referred to volunteer members who
prepare a reply.
Society Newsletter. The EBCGS Newsletter is distributed to members
and visitors during the monthly meetings. It includes library acquisitions,
new members, programs being offered in the Central Texas
area, and queries.
Click here for sample edition in PDF form
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Monthly Meetings. The society holds meetings on the third Tuesday
of each month, 6:30 - 8:00
p.m., in the McLane Room of the Temple Public
Library at 101 North Main Street. The
library is on the square in downtown Temple. The meeting opens with the
introduction of new members and visitors and a short general session,
followed by a speaker on a topic of genealogical or historical interest. A
social event is held in December.
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OFFICERS and committees 2010-2011.
Activities of the society are directed by
an elected Executive Board
and several standing and special
committees:
President: Dr Claude Tate
1st Vice President: Dr David Yeilding
2nd Vice President: Jalenn Ellis
Recording Secretary: Millie Brown
Corresponding Secretary: Sue Hall
Treasurer: Crystal Calbreath
Historian: Jarrell Telton
Newsletter
Editor: Mary Duke
Website: Jon P Czarowitz
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MEMBERSHIP .
Membership is open to all persons who have attained their 12th birthday, are
willing to abide by the By-laws, and are willing to support the society by
service on committees. Members are encouraged to submit the surnames that
they are researching.
Annual Dues: $12.00 per
Individual; $15.00 per Family.
To Join: Complete the application
below and write a check payable to "East Bell
County
Genealogical Society". Mail
both by "snail mail" to: East Bell County Genealogical
Society,
c/o PO Box 1493 , Temple, TX
76503-1493.
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EBCGS Membership Application
Name(s)
______________________________________________ Date ____________
Address
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Telephone ( ______ ) ___________ E-mail
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Check amount: $______________
Family names (surnames) which interest
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