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Welcome to the Hopkins County Genealogical Society!
Sulphur Springs, Texas
On behalf of our board and members, we are delighted to have you visit our site, where history comes alive through our extensive resources and community of passionate genealogists. Whether you are just beginning your family history journey or have years of research experience, our society offers valuable tools, including access to a vast library, unique archival materials, and expert guidance. We invite you to explore our online records, participate in our events, and consider joining our society to connect with fellow researchers and support the preservation of Hopkins County’s rich heritage. Membership brings exclusive benefits, and we look forward to welcoming you to our growing community!
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HCGS is proud to be a Partner Society of the Texas State Genealogical Society. |
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January Monthly Meeting: Your House Has Secrets Thursday, January 15, 2026 • 7:00 PM Join us in person at the HCGS Library or via Zoom.Our speaker is HCGS President John A. Sellers with: “Wood and Shingles; Brick and Mortar — Discovering the History of Your Home or Building.” If you’ve ever looked at an old place and thought, “What have you seen?”—this one’s for you. John will share practical ways to research homes and buildings (with a special nod to Sulphur Springs structures), so you can dig up the story behind the address—without having to pry up the floorboards. 😉Free to attend. (Yes, even though he’s technically a “professional speaker.” We’re letting him in anyway.) See our meetings page for more details and to register on Zoom. |
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Closed Monday, Jan. 19 — Martin Luther King Jr. Day HCGS will be closed Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We’ll reopen at our regular time on Tuesday, January 20th. |
Join or Renew for 2026 — A Friendly Nudge
Hard to believe 2026 is here — but it is, and that means it’s time to renew your membership with HCGS.
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If HCGS has helped you find a clue, a cousin, or a long-lost “wait… WHAT?” moment, please consider renewing for 2026. Dues remain $20 individual / $25 family. You’ll receive all four issues of our quarterly (by e-mail), access to the members only section of our website, plus meeting notices, event invitations, and a full year of learning and good company. If you can, renew today while it’s top of mind. And if you’ve already renewed… bless you, you magnificent enabler of record-hoarding. |
From Hopkins County History
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Monday January 20, 1930, page 1 of 4
Types of Boys To Be Found In Sulphur Springs High School
Judging as one who has the inside “dope” on such an article, I should say that the most prevalent type of boy in S.S.H.S. is the “good….for nothing” type. They vary from “skinny” to fat, tall to short, and from blondes to brunettes. The only time they amount to anything is during the football season when they do make us a marvelous football team; and at such social functions as the Pep Squad Banquet, Junior-Senior party, etc. Now, of course, at these particular times they are necessary.
The ”handsome” type—few and far between. ‘Nuff said. There are also a number of “smart alek’s” in school. You know, the kind that is always ready to make some cut remark to everything that is said in the class room. They are not nearly as funny as they think they are.
As to the brilliant type—well, it would really be embarrassing to name them and besides it would take up too much space??????
These four types are the kinds of boys to be found in this school and even though they are necessary evils—we like them a lot.
Back Issues of Hopkins County Heritage
We are now offering for sale ALL of the Hopkins County Heritage back issues on a single flash drive!! (Includes every issue from the beginning in 1984 to June 2017). Each flash drive contains two folders – one folder contains individual issue PDFs and one folder contains a single PDF of the complete set. It is word searchable so that you can easily locate surnames or search terms in any single issue or in the complete set! And travels with you easily to libraries or on research trips!
The cost is $50 (plus $4 for shipping and handling) and can be purchased by contacting the HCGS library.
About The HCGS Research Library
Over 8,000 Titles
The HCGS Research Library houses original county records, maps, family collections, scrapbooks, 1000’s of photographs, and numerous original materials. Note, current Saturday hours – open 2nd Saturday of each month from 9:30am to 1:00pm.
Click here for more details about the HCGS Research Library.
FamilySearch.org Affiliate Library
The HCGS Research Library is an affiliate library of the LDS in Salt Lake City, Utah, which houses millions of digitized restricted records covering most counties in the US as well as worldwide. These restricted images, viewable from our computers, allow our patrons to travel to locations and view many records including court house records such as deeds, wills, probate cases, etc. from the convenience of our HCGS library. Use their catalog to discover what records might be of interest. (FamilySearch Help Center topic 55954 helps to explain how to use their catalog.) And if your county/country of interest has not yet been digitized you can contact FamilySearch to request that they digitize specific films. You may request up to 5 rolls of films in one interaction. For specific details on how to do this by phone, chat, or email go to FamilySearch’s Help Center and view help topic 469883.
Hopkins County Texas Research Guide
Professional genealogist and former Hopkins County resident Cyndi Harlin has graciously shared her Hopkins County Texas Research Guide. This expertly created guide gives numerous tips and areas to explore to help aid your research in Hopkins County. Check out this useful and beautiful booklet by clicking here.
Rescue Mission
“Genealogy is a kind of rescue mission, one that often remains hidden. Not everyone can see that our ancestors need to be rescued. Not everyone has the ability or desire to rescue them. But we, as genealogists, see the need and set off on the mission, sure of the merit of our goal. We give voice to our ancestors buried in the silent archives of history. . .”[1]
[1] Margaret R. Fortier and Mary Kircher Roddy, “Editors’ Corner,” National Genealogical Society Quarterly 112 (Dec 2024).