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Wharton County was established in 1846 from parts of Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado counties.  Read the history of Wharton County.

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Dec 2025

  • Friday, January 23, 2026 - 2:00 - 4:00 PM - The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) Czech Gift Shop will be open to the public at the Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Highway 21 W., Caldwell, TX. Everyone is invited to come and shop for unique gifts, from the extensive collection of exquisite and interesting items including a huge array of Czech crystal, Bohemian glass, jewelry, textiles, children's toys, many genealogy books, and much more. We look forward to meeting everyone. There is no entrance fee on Friday. TCGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

    Texas Czech Genealogical Society - "Roots, Routes, and Recipes" Saturday, January 24, 2026 8:00 AM Registration and Refreshments 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speakers Program, TCGS 25th Anniversary Celebration, Catered Lunch, Czech Gift Shop, and Silent Auction Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, 103 Texas Hwy. 21 West, Caldwell, TX 77836 https://google/maps/SXikBLkG6mo  Speakers: Patti Huff Williams: “Between the Lines: Unlocking Familyl Mysteries with DNA”; Anna Ashton: "Coming to America from Slovakia"; and Bruno ad Christine Olsovsky Shimek: "Making Generational Czech Heritage Lye Soap: A Demonstration and Discussion" Registration fee INCLUDES catered lunch; kolaches, coffee & orange juice refreshments

    PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE: Postmarked on/before 01/12/26 TCGS Members-$40; Non-Members-$45;Postmarked After 01/12/26 TCGS Members-$45; Non-Members-$50; At the door (All) - $60.
    Detailed information and registration forms are on the TCGS website at https://www.txczgs.org  under "Events" https://txczgs.org/eventListings.php?nm=38 .
    To register by credit card please go to txczgs.square.site OR mail check made payable to TCGS and send with Registration Form (below) to: Kimary Marble, 14106 Pawnee Trails Dr., Cypress, TX 77429.
    For further information, Kimary can be reached at 832-906-0986 and at kimary12@gmail.com. Cancellations are accepted up to a week prior to event. Everyone is welcome. Membership in Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) is not required to attend. TCGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Nov 2025


WE NEED YOUR HELP! Wharton County TXGenWeb Project needs your records.
Please submit anything which maybe of value to other researchers: Bible records, marriage records, wills, pension records, land records, death and obituary records, photos, and old letters. County, community, church, and school histories.  Your help in helping other researchers is vital to the success of the TXGenWeb Project.
 
 

TXGenWeb Whatron County, Texas Coordinator

TJ Elias
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