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== '''Contact Information''' ==
=='''Contact Information'''==


'''E-mail''':  rnbwend@gmail.com or emeryheuermann@charter.net
'''E-mail''':  rnbwend@gmail.com or emeryheuermann@charter.net
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             Telephone: 936 229 8291 or 281-362-8431  
             Telephone: 936 229 8291 or 281-362-8431  


== '''Meetings''' ==
=='''Meetings'''==


'''Board of Directors''':
'''Board of Directors''':
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1500 North Frazier St, Conroe TX 77301
1500 North Frazier St, Conroe TX 77301
Starts at 7:00 pm.
Starts at 7:00 pm.
All paid up 2018 members are invited to attend.
All paid members are invited to attend.


'''Regular Monthly Meeting''':
'''Regular Monthly Meeting''':
Meets on the second Thursday of each month in the  Strake-Gray Oilfield House at the The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County located at 1506 Interstate 45 North, Conroe TX 77301.
Meets on the second Thursday of each month in the  Strake-Gray Oilfield House at the The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County located at 1506 Interstate 45 North, Conroe TX 77301.
[https://goo.gl/pZFDgG directions]
[https://goo.gl/pZFDgG directions]
Chats and snacks at 6:00 pm.  Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Chats and snacks at 6:00 pm.  Meeting at 7:00 pm.  You need not be a member to attend.




== '''Purpose''' ==
=='''Purpose'''==




The purpose of this organization shall be to locate, research, record, preserve and publish genealogical and historical records, to promote public awareness of genealogy and knowledge of genealogical research through education, and to support the genealogy department of the Montgomery County Memorial Library, the official repository of all original records held by the Society.
The purpose of this organization is to locate, research, record, preserve and publish genealogical and historical records, to promote public awareness of genealogy and knowledge of genealogical research through education, and to support the genealogy department of the Montgomery County Memorial Library, the official repository of all original records held by the Society.




== '''Educate''' ==
=='''Educate'''==


The society meets monthly providing quality genealogical speakers.  These meetings are open to the general public as well as to members.
The society meets monthly providing quality genealogical speakers, activities, and informative speakers from a variety of disciplines related to family history.  These meetings are open to the general public as well as to members.
Every third Thursday at the [[Conroe Texas Family History Center]] we have a DNA Single Interest Group that meets. It is a collaborative effort with the Center, the Genealogy Department of the Montgomery County Central Library, and the Society.




== '''Support''' ==
=='''Support'''==


The society raises funds to the acquisition of books and materials for the Genealogy Section of the Montgomery County Central Library.   
The society raises funds to the acquisition of books and materials for the Genealogy Section of the Montgomery County Central Library.   
Society members volunteer at the library and donate to the Montgomery County Historical Association and The Heritage Museum of Montgomery  County.
Society members volunteer at the library and donate to the Montgomery County Historical Association and The Heritage Museum of Montgomery  County.


== '''Collect and Preserve''' ==
=='''Collect and Preserve'''==


Society has collected records of significance to Montgomery County.
Society has collected records of significance to Montgomery County.
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== '''Web Site''' ==
=='''Web Site'''==


We have a web site that contains a plethora of information and links.
We have a web site that contains a plethora of information and links.
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== '''Social Media''' ==
=='''Social Media'''==


Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/286213868214644/ Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society]; non-profit organization.
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/286213868214644/ Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society]; non-profit organization.




== '''Local FamilySearch Affiliate Library''' ==
=='''Local FamilySearch Affiliate Library'''==


  [http://www.countylibrary.org/genealogy.htm Montgomery County Central Library Genealogy Department] They have a preservation pad available.
  [http://www.countylibrary.org/genealogy.htm Montgomery County Central Library Genealogy Department] They have a preservation pad available.
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Revision as of 17:41, 30 May 2019

Contact Information[edit | edit source]

E-mail: rnbwend@gmail.com or emeryheuermann@charter.net

Mail: Montgomery County Genealogical & Historical Society, Inc.

           P. O. Box 867
           Conroe, TX 77305
           Telephone: 936 229 8291 or 281-362-8431 

Meetings[edit | edit source]

Board of Directors: meets on the 1st Thursday of the Month at the Society office located at 1500 North Frazier St, Conroe TX 77301 Starts at 7:00 pm. All paid members are invited to attend.

Regular Monthly Meeting: Meets on the second Thursday of each month in the Strake-Gray Oilfield House at the The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County located at 1506 Interstate 45 North, Conroe TX 77301. directions Chats and snacks at 6:00 pm. Meeting at 7:00 pm. You need not be a member to attend.


Purpose[edit | edit source]

The purpose of this organization is to locate, research, record, preserve and publish genealogical and historical records, to promote public awareness of genealogy and knowledge of genealogical research through education, and to support the genealogy department of the Montgomery County Memorial Library, the official repository of all original records held by the Society.


Educate[edit | edit source]

The society meets monthly providing quality genealogical speakers, activities, and informative speakers from a variety of disciplines related to family history. These meetings are open to the general public as well as to members.


Support[edit | edit source]

The society raises funds to the acquisition of books and materials for the Genealogy Section of the Montgomery County Central Library. Society members volunteer at the library and donate to the Montgomery County Historical Association and The Heritage Museum of Montgomery County.

Collect and Preserve[edit | edit source]

Society has collected records of significance to Montgomery County. The Society has published these collected records which we have in our catalog We have recently begun to publish a quarterly newsletter.


Web Site[edit | edit source]

We have a web site that contains a plethora of information and links. Montgomery County Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society


Social Media[edit | edit source]

Facebook: Montgomery County Genealogical and Historical Society; non-profit organization.


Local FamilySearch Affiliate Library[edit | edit source]

Montgomery County Central Library Genealogy Department They have a preservation pad available.