The 2018 TxSGS Family History Conference, Journey through Generations, features dozens of excellent speakers presenting a total of 56 topics over the three-day weekend. In addition to these one-hour lectures, TxSGS is offering four add-on 2-hour workshops that provide the opportunity for in-depth learning in a small-group atmosphere.
Want to learn how to use Excel in your genealogical research, organize your digital archive using metadata, research your WWII ancestor, or analyze your atDNA? These workshops are for you. Seating is limited, so register early!
Check out 2018 TxSGS Conference Workshops details on the TxSGS website.
atDNA Analysis Workshop – Friday, November 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Debbie Parker Wayne
This workshop covers step-by-step analysis of autosomal DNA matches using company and third-party tools. Multiple tools illustrate analysis of a match list, matches in common, shared atDNA segments, and correlation of evidence to answer genealogical questions. (More details)
Researching Your World War II Ancestors – Friday, November 2, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Michael L. Strauss
Researching your Ancestors who served during World War II can be rewarding, but not without some obstacles. This workshop/lecture uses records presented as practical exercises to find your ancestors during World War II. (More details)
Anything I Can Do, You Can Do Meta: Metadata & Digital Archiving Your Family History Photos & Documents – Saturday, November 3, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Carl Smith
This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity to begin to leverage the power of Metadata in organizing family history photos and documents. Learn the basic principles behind metadata and ways to organize photos and documents digitally. (More details)
Spreadsheets 101 Workshop – An Excel-lent Hands-on Tutorial – Saturday, November 3, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Mary Kircher Roddy
This 2-hour workshop will cover setting some basic skills in using Excel for genealogy. Participants should bring their laptops loaded with Excel. (More details.)
Seating is limited; register now to reserve your seat!