January 8, 2026 – We are starting out the new year with a bang by having our very own society president, John A. Sellers, as our speaker on Thursday, January 15, 2026. We will meet at 611 N. Davis at 7:00 p.m. or you may join us via Zoom that evening. (See the Zoom link below). You are encouraged to attend this meeting at no cost to you despite his “professional speaker” status. We promise you will enjoy it!
John is a multigenerational native of Sulphur Springs but ventured off during his college years to Texas Tech University in Lubbock, where he graduated with a bachelor’s in public relations and advertising. Following his time at Tech, John moved to the big city of Dallas to pursue a career in advertising at the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Business Journal and General Telephone (now Verizon). He decided to return home to Sulphur Springs to attain a Texas teaching certificate so he could share his love for history with students. A few years later, back in his hometown, he was summoned to be a banker.
In his spare time, amidst his various responsibilities, he finds enjoyment in delving into family history research. He enjoys the opportunity to share his expertise through speaking engagements and seminars on genealogy, providing guidance on effective research methodologies. In his presentation, “Wood and Shingles; Brick and Mortar – Discovering the History of Your Home or Building,” he will talk about researching homes and buildings, with an emphasis on Sulphur Springs structures. You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Jan 15, 2026 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Y0CWnsIBQ5GS_SX840ezMg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
