Van Zandt County Genealogical Society T-Shirt
Light blue with white printing. 100% Cotton. Shows your support of the work of the Genealogical Society! Shirt front has the phrase A Family Tree Can Wither if Nobody Tends Its Roots. Back has the logo of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society.
Daddy Said, Memories of an Old Van Zandter
Daddy Said, Memories of an Old Van Zandter
By: Elvis Allen
Van Zandt County of early days comes alive, through the memories of James and Effie Allen of Van Zandt County. With deep roots in Van Zandt County, James and Effie married after James's return from Army service in World War I. They raised 12 children on their farm. Their reminiscences, taken from extensive interviews from their son Elvis, give a personal view of the hardships and triumphs of rural life in the early- to mid-20th century.
Often humorous, occasionally tragic, this book is all the more interesting because it is a true story.
(218 pages)
Desperate Characters of Van Zandt County
Desperate Characters of Van Zandt County
Compiled and Edited by Cheryl Vaughn
A great reference for serious researchers of Van Zandt County, or for genealogy researchers. This book provides information on all persons in the Prisoner Record Book of the Van Zandt County Sheriff, from 1890 until 1917. The entries for each incarcerated person are brief: These are not biographies. (See photo of sample page.) There are, however, quick biographies of the eight county sheriffs who served during this period.
(276 pages)
Stories Beneath the Stones
Stories Beneath the Stones, The Hidden History of a Small Texas Town, Told Through the Lives of Those Buried in the City Cemetery
History here is literally buried--under the headstones of Hillcrest Cemetery in the center of Canton, Texas. Authors Lawrence O. Greer and Benja Pittman Mize have unearthed it, however, and present a quick biography of every person buried in the graveyard, from the mid-1800s on. Hundreds of biographies, of farmers and outlaws, teachers and preachers, women and men, tell the story of a small Texas community over more than a century of struggle and success.
Based on years of research, this book is a must-read for family and history researchers. Also recommended for readers looking for gripping, chilling, and inspiring true stories.
(207 pages)
Olde Tyme Recipes of Van Zandt County, TX
Olde Tyme Recipes of Van Zandt County, TX
Collected and Published by
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society
Olde Tyme Recipes of Van Zandt County, TX
Got a hankering for old fashioned cakes and pies? Vegetables like Grandma used to fix them? Maybe you're looking for a rabbit stew recipe? It's all here, gleaned from the old books, kitchen drawers and recipe boxes of Van Zandt County cooks.
Go back in time, via food, and imagine life without fast food restaurants on every corner, when eating a meal meant somebody at home had to cook it, and you cooked with whatever was in the pantry.
It's fun, it's history, it's delicious!
(257 pages)
Van Zandt County Texas Court Minutes, Vols. A & B, 1848-1871
The actual word-for-word minutes of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court from 1848-1871. A primary source of historical information on the creation and operation of the county. Of particular importance to the genealogist are the thousands of names of settlers, office-holders, petitioners and others who came into the Commissioners Court. This is an indispensable reference for the Van Zandt County genealogist, student, or historian. It is part of a 2-volume set, transcribed and edited by noted Van Zandt County historian Elvis N. Allen. Hardback available only, sold at paperback price, 305 pages.
Van Zandt County Texas Court Minutes, Vol. C, 1872-1881
The second volume of word-for-word minutes of the Van Zandt County Commissioners Court from 1871-1881. A primary source of historical information on the creation and operation of the county. Of particular importance to the genealogist are the thousands of names of settlers, office-holders, petitioners and others who came into the Commissioners Court. This is an indispensable reference for the Van Zandt County genealogist, student, or historian. Transcribed and edited by noted Van Zandt County historian Elvis N. Allen. Paperback, 354 pages.
Civil War Veterans of Van Zandt County, by Sibyl Creasey
A must-have resource for anyone interested in Civil War veterans from Van Zandt. Genealogical Society member Sibyl Creasey assembled a mini-biography of each county veteran of the war, plus muster rolls of many of the companies of soldiers from Van Zandt. There is even a short collection of county news articles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries regarding the fates of some of the veterans. 273 pages
Membership: Van Zandt County Genealogical Society: REMAINDER OF 2023
Become a member of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society for the rest of 2023! Annual membership is by calendar year. If you wish to join before the end of calendar year 2023, the dues are $15 Individual and $18 Family. NOTE: To continue your membership, as all members renew in January 2024, you will then be renewing at the upcoming rate of $25 Individual/$30 Family. For this reason, you may wish to start your membership in January 2024. See the separate order item on this Store page for 2024 MEMBERSHIP.
Members get our award-winning quarterly magazine, Our Heritage, as well as reduced admission prices to our seminars.
The Society was formed in 1980 and continues to serve the community and all genealogists (many from outside the county, some from outside the U.S.) with their family research questions. We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month, January through November, with a genealogy-related speaker at each meeting. (Meetings are free and open to the public, so you don't have to be a member to attend meetings.)
There are 2 types of membership. Be sure to specify which membership level you prefer:
Individual: $15.00 per year (for the rest of 2023)
Family: $18.00 per year (for the rest of 2023)
We hope you'll join us!
STARTING, RENEWING JAN, 2024:Membership: Van Zandt County Genealogical Society.
Become a member of the Van Zandt County Genealogical Society beginning in 2024, (or renew your existing membership for 2024. Annual membership is by calendar year. The new dues rate is $25 Individual/$30 Family, because of increased printing costs from our newsletter. We appreciate your understanding.
Members get our award-winning quarterly magazine, Our Heritage, as well as reduced admission prices to our seminars.
The Society was formed in 1980 and continues to serve the community and all genealogists (many from outside the county, some from outside the U.S.) with their family research questions. We meet on the fourth Saturday of every month, January through November, with a genealogy-related speaker at each meeting. (Meetings are free and open to the public, so you don't have to be a member to attend meetings.)
There are 2 types of membership. Be sure to specify which membership level you prefer:
Individual: $25.00 per year (as of January 2024)
Family: $30.00 per year (as of January 2024)
We hope you'll join us!