Timpson Area Genealogical & Heritage Society

04/09/2026

02/14/2026

!!! WEDNESDAY FEB 18 2PM !!!
Dont forget everyone who comes to TAGHS programs or Geneology Library to research can enter the FREE DNA KIT RAFFLE.
Family Tree blanks will be available to help you get started.

11/05/2025

It is with great sadness that I have to announce the passing of author Mr. Bill O'Neal. He was a great historian, amazing story teller, a really great person and a very dear friend. He will be dearly missed.

https://www.jimerson-lipsey.com/obituary/bill-oneal?lud=CB25D1F7367BA71CA0DAA96646C3C593&fbclid=Iwb21leAN3jdZjbGNrA3eN0WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHt5B40OqaNTSKww5bQlSSDe1EZHImx9gOiLdka6Iu4hkPUhGUaOm85__Mf3M_aem_PjaL-6iQgn5moWTkM-54eg

John William Bill ONeal wasnt born on April 8, 1942. Rather, he galloped into existence in Corsicana, Texas riding a bucking horse on that date When he was a little boy, he spent treasured hours at the Ideal, Palace and Grand Theatres in Corsicana riding the range with Gene Autry

09/13/2025

Researching Republic of Texas Ancestors just got a little easier!

If your ancestor interacted with the governments of the Republic of Texas or the State of Texas, new research tools from TSLAC may help you learn more.

Today we are announcing our updated website at www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/republicclaims, including background information, a custom search, detailed instructions, and search tips. We have also published a revised finding aid for the Republic claims portion of these Texas Comptroller's Office claims records, which are digitized and part of the Texas Digital Archive.

The records include requests for payment, reimbursement, or restitution submitted by citizens to the Republic of Texas government from 1835 through 1846; records relating to Republic pensions; and claims submitted as public debt against the Republic after 1846. The files include supporting documents such as vouchers, financial accounts, military records, receipts, notes, or letters. During both microfilming and digitization, State Archives staff made every effort to obtain the best possible image. We digitized high-quality microfilmed copies of the documents to create the PDF format images available in the Texas Digital Archive.

Read the full press release: www.tsl.texas.gov/node/70298/

Image: Public Debt claim number 1484, Coy, Antonio, September 1, 1851. Public debt claims records, Texas Comptroller's Office claims records, 304-303. TSLAC. This is the 2nd class public debt certificate for Antonio Coy. Public debt claims were for services or goods provided between 1835 and 1846 that were not paid before Texas annexation in 1845. This claim is for military service in Hays Company.