It’s easy to get caught in a rut, relying on familiar sources like vital records and census records. We tend to return to the same types of records because we’re comfortable with them. However, there’s a vast trove of lesser-known sources that can significantly enrich our genealogical research. This issue of Stirpes, “Beyond Vital Records,” … Read more

In episode #119 of the Lone Star Family Trails podcast, host Kelvin Meyers sits down with a lineup of genealogy experts to preview the upcoming 2024 TxSGS Annual Conference: Navigating Your Family History. This special episode provides listeners with an exclusive look at the topics and insights these presenters will bring to the virtual event, … Read more

The Genealogy and Local History Department at Fort Bend County Libraries provides a wealth of information for those researching the southeastern United States and nearby areas, including Fort Bend County. As part of the George Memorial Library and the Regional Historical Resource Depository (RHRD), the department offers numerous resources that are invaluable to genealogy researchers. … Read more