The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online education program, “Genealogy Essentials,” designed specifically for individuals interested in beginning or expanding their family history research skills and dedicated to “Building a Strong Foundation for Family History.”
You have the power to connect to family in your fingertips! Uncover hidden family connections using FamilySearch's free Family Tree app available for both Apple and Android devices. Learn how to get started building a shared family tree, how to add special pictures & audio, and find your degree of cousinship with famous people throughout history OR even the person standing next to you!
If you've never taken the plunge to look into your family's history, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family's history. Learn how to set reasonable goals for your research, create an online tree, and navigate popular genealogical websites.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Join us as Judy Russell presents "NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the Archives."
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records.
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Join us as Kathleen Murray presents "Irish Research: Discovering a Family Left Behind."
Join Bernard Meisner as he discusses "Researching Bavarian Ancestors."
Honoring Your Shamrocks: Irish and Scots-Irish Research - Spend the day with Irish research experts Fintan Mullan and Gillian Hunt, all the way from Belfast.
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records.
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
The DNA Special Interest Group explores the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. The goal is to help individuals understand and incorporate current DNA testing strategies and standards into their personal genealogy. Meeting are open to all.
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Join us as LaBrenda Garrett-Nelson presents "Immigration & Naturalization, Texas Style."
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records.
