Discover New Resources in Hispanic Track at 2018 TxSGS Conference

The 2018 TxSGS Conference features a Hispanic track that includes not only an overview of Hispanic research but also sets the stage for five sessions that provide a roadmap for discovering new records and resources that can illuminate Hispanic ancestry. You won’t want to  miss it!

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Hispanic Track Topics and Speakers

Friday, 2:00 p.m. – An Overview of Researching Hispanic Ancestry, Colleen Greene
This overview explains Hispanic genealogy concepts, immigration to and migration within the U.S., researching the homeland, and key reference tools for anyone doing Hispanic research. (Intermediate, Advanced)

Friday, 5:00 p.m. – Mexican Civil Registration: Reading Between the Lines, Evan Christensen
A review of traditions and relevant historical events that shaped the Mexican civil registry into what it is today and how you can leverage that knowledge to research more effectively. (Beginner, Intermediate)

Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – Finding and Placing My Ancestors in History, Mary Esther Escobedo
Learn strategies for obtaining information about people who left few documents. Along with techniques for locating documents, this presentation will cover events in Mexico that impacted the decision to leave home and come to a foreign country, the United States. (Beginner, Intermediate)

Sunday, 9:30 a.m. – Tracing Mexican Immigrant Ancestors Across the Rio Grande, Evan Christensen
How to use immigration records from the U.S., Texas, and Mexico to trace your Mexican-American ancestors across the Rio Grande back to their town of origin in Mexico. (Beginner, Intermediate)

Sunday, 2:00 p.m. – Using a Common U.S. Source to Build an Immigrant Story, Colleen Greene
Immigrant Aurelia Compean’s 1963 obituary reads, “Matriarch Dies at 105; 21 Children.” Extended family knew little about the family history when asked in 2003. This case study demonstrates how to dissect an obituary to investigate each clue, the records and strategies used, and an analysis of the evidence discovered. (All levels)

Learn more about the conference, topics, speakers, and workshops. Register online!