County Genealogical Society to meet Jan. 10 in Rusk

by Vivian T. Cates Contributing writer

RUSK – The Cherokee County Genealogical Society is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 10, in the community meeting room of the Rusk Public Library located at 207 E. 6th Street in Rusk. No refreshments will be served. The main library is now open until 7:00 PM on Monday nights.

The program will be presented by CCGS President Gordon Bennett of Jacksonville. His topic will be “Free Internet Genealogical Research Sites.” His program will be based on a video article from a genealogical information Internet Blog that highlights three free sites on the Internet. The program will be followed by an opportunity for members and visitors to relate their personal experiences with the highlighted sites.

More information about the Cherokee County Genealogical Society can be obtained by calling 903-586-0135 or e-mail ccgs@suddenlink.net . The CCGS regular mailing address is P. O. Box 1332, Jacksonville, Texas 75766-1332. Web page is Cherokeecountygenealogy.com or facebook.com/CherokeeCGS.

The society generally meets the second Monday of the month, September-May. Dues are $20.00 per person or $25.00 for a two-person household.