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Welcome to the Washington County Genealogical Society​

Helping researchers discover their past in Washington County

The Washington County Genealogical Society is a nonprofit organization that strives to inform members of county and state history, including family histories, old buildings, cemeteries and schools.  We answer queries and do research when requested.

Kevin Klaus is the team leader of the Archives and Records Program Area Research Room. A native Texan, born on the Texas coast and growing up in the Hill Country, early on he had an interest in Texas history. Beginning in 1990, he served eight years in the United States Army. In 1998 honorably discharged from the Army in New Mexico and returned home to Central Texas where he grew up. Kevin has a background in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Public History from the University of New Mexico. Over the last 23 years he has served as one of the lead researchers in the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Program Area. During his time at the Land Office, he has searched the early Court of Claims files, German Collection, and archival collection to learn more about the history of Texas and discover the amazing collection of personal letters of early soldiers and pioneers who helped settle our great state.

September Monthly Meeting

The WCGS monthly meeting will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 1PM after the Summer break. We will bring in the Fall in grand style as we welcome Kevin Klaus, Lead Archivist of the Texas General Land Office, as our speaker. Mr. Klaus is recognized as a noted expert in Texas history. Help us welcome him in Washington County style!

Our meetings are open to the public and we welcome all who are interested in the historic people and places of Washington County and our Great State of Texas.

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