Gift shopping last minute? Or for a hard-to-buy-for friend? Here are several unique ideas right here in your ‘own backyard’ in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The following items are available at the Hopkins County Genealogical Research Library located at 611 North Davis Street, inside the public library. Even though the HCGS library is closed to walk-ins through January 4, 2021, the volunteer staff will still work with you to fill your orders for these unique products by local writers and crafters. And a Gift Membership will make an enjoyable gift that lasts a full year. To ask questions or to order, please call 903-885-8523 or email [email protected] or order with a personal check by mail to HCGS, P.O. Box 624, Sulphur Springs Texas 75483. Also, until we re-open on January 4, we can answer genealogical queries of less than 15 minutes to research.
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War War 1 Soldiers of Hopkins County, Texas Compiled by Earl Pogue
This book documents all WW1 soldiers who either were born, lived, died or were buried in Hopkins County, to the best of our ability.
This is a beautiful, hard-bound book. To purchase, contact the HCGS library, either by calling the library at (903)885-8523, emailing [email protected] or coming by the library at 611 North Davis Street ,Sulphur Springs, TX. You may also send your request and payment to HCGS, PO Box 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-0624. The cost of the book is $60.00 plus $8.00 for shipping, if applicable.
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Wandering and Wondering
by Larry Harmon
This book was compiled by Larry’s wife, Sharon Brice Harmon and his sister Carol Harmon McKeever. Recently, Sharon and Carol donated a copy to our library for our shelves. They also generously provided additional copies of the book for sale by our society, for the benefit of our society!
This attractively paper-bound book is based on the research and writings of the late Larry Harmon and contains a wealth of information on Hopkins County. Larry was a tremendous asset to our society; he was a member and also served on our executive board.
To purchase your very own copy of this book, contact the HCGS library, either by calling the library at (903)885-8523, emailing [email protected] or coming by the library at 611 North Davis Street ,Sulphur Springs, TX. You may also send your request and payment to HCGS, PO Box 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-0624. The cost of the book is $30.00 plus $3.00 for shipping, if applicable.
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Civil War Shadows in Hopkins County, Texasby June E. Tuck
June England Tuck was an author, genealogist, and local historian from Sulphur Springs, Texas. She was born on June 23, 1933, on a cotton farm in Midlothian, Texas to parents Barney and Ora England. She grew up in Texarkana, Texas and married her husband, Bill Tuck, on July 22, 1950.
The couple moved to Sulphur Springs, Texas after Bill returned from Korea where they opened a small jewelry and watch repair business. The Tucks were active within the community. June Tuck served on the charter committees for the Hopkins County Museum and Veterans Memorial Marker. She was a member of the Hopkins County Genealogical Society and regularly assisted others with their family research.
Mrs. Tuck devoted her life to researching and preserving the history of Sulphur Springs and Hopkins County. Inspired by her research of the Federal Stockade located in Sulphur Springs after the Civil War, she compiled Civil War Shadows in Hopkins County, Texas, which is a collection of reproduced primary sources related to Hopkins County and Hopkins County soldiers in the war.
Mrs. Tuck died on March 19, 2015. https://archives.tamuc.edu/repositories/2/resources/49
This book is hard-bound and costs $60 plus $4.50 shipping and handling (if applicable). It can be purchased through the Hopkins County Genealogical Society. Please contact the library at (903)885-8523 or [email protected]. You may also send your request and payment to HCGS, PO Box 624, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483-0624.
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MEMBERSHIP TO HOPKINS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, INC.
611 North Davis St
PO Box 624
Sulphur Springs TX 75483 0624
2021 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Membership in HCGS is from January 1 through December 31. Annual dues are $20.00 for an Individual Membership and $25.00 for a Family Membership (2 adults living in the same household, one quarterly per household). Dues should be sent in by January 31st of the membership year. Members receive the Hopkins County Heritage, the society quarterly, following the end of each quarter, March, June, September, and December. If you join later in the year, you will receive all issues for the current year, if they are available. The March issue contains membership information and surnames being researched. When completing: Please do not put “same as last year” and please indicate (DNP) next to any information you do not want published in the quarterly.
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PS The library is currently closed due to COVID-19 precautions. If you wish to make this purchase in person, please call or email us and we will get back to you as soon as possible to arrange a time to meet you there.
