County Genealogical Society plans Nov. 9 meeting

The Cherokee County Genealogical Society has scheduled an in-person meeting, beginning at 5:30 p.m.., Monday, Nov. 9, in the Community Room at Rusk Public Library, 207 E 6th St.

Attendees are asked to wear facial masks, practice social distancing and have a temperature check. No refreshments will be served.

The program will be presented by CCGS treasurer Helen Marable of Jacksonville, who will discuss “Saving Your Genealogy from Destruction.” She presents suggestions for preserving all your hard work, the product of your extensive genealogy research and what to do to prepare it go somewhere.

More information about CCGS can be obtained by contacting the CCGS via e-mail to [email protected] or by calling 903-586-0135 or via regular mail at P.O. Box 1332, Jacksonville, Texas, 75766-1332.

Further information about CCGS can be found at Cherokee County Genealogical Society or online at http://cherokeecountygenealogy.com.

CCGS dues for September 2020-May 2021 can be paid at the meeting or by regular mail. Dues are $20 (single) and $25 for a two-member household. Membership includes issues of the CCGS publication, TREE TALK. Single issues of TREE TALK are also available for purchase by regular mail or e-mail.

Articles and items related to Cherokee County genealogy and history can be submitted for publication in TREE TALK by contacting CCGS president and editor Gordon Bennett of Jacksonville at the e-mail and phone number above. Each issue of TREE TALK contains a list of publications available for sale by the society on Cherokee County history and the genealogy of Cherokee County families.