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The Bastrop Advertiser has been digitally reproduced and is now available online at the Portal to Texas History website. The 1854-1975 issues are currently available and later years are being added. With the paper on the web, patrons can now search remotely for their information. Searches can be done by keyword or date. Funding for this project was provided by the Tocker Foundation.

  
  

 

 

 

Have you always wondered about your family history? Or perhaps you have started your research but need a recharge?


Bastrop County Genealogical Society

2nd Saturday of each month

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Maynard Conference Room

 

There are no fees or membership requirements. We welcome anyone who wants to learn more about their family history and/or wants to improve their research skills.  Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a "seasoned" researcher, you will always learn something at our meetings.

 

 

2026 Schedule:    

    

 

Saturday, September 12:

 

Bastrop County Genealogical Society: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Local History Room

September's Topic: Scottish Genealogy – Are we a Clan or a Family?

We will hear a discussion of the myths and assumptions perpetuated through the decades concerning Scotland had its history. This presentation is absolutely essential to renew a journey of re-examining much of what has been family "lore" of our Scottish beginnings. References and hints/tips will help us get closer to the facts, and to displace assumptions/errors made by so many so-called "experts" in the past.

 

 

Saturday, October 10:

 

Bastrop County Genealogical Society: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Local History Room

October's Topic: Who Hid the Body? Finding Your Ancestor’s Place of Burial

It's not over 'til the story is complete? Nope. It's not over until you find where the lady was buried. This session offers examples of records that can lead genealogist to an ancestor's elusive final resting place. Come learn and share how YOU found your elusive relatives?

 

November: No Meeting

December: No Meeting

 

 

 

1100 Church Street / P.O. Drawer 670 / Bastrop, Texas 78602 / 512-332-8880 / bastroplibrary.org

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