Exhibit Hall Schedule
- Friday, October 11, 2019: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 2019: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, October 13, 2019: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The Exhibit Hall is open to the public during published hours. On-site Guest Registration is required; there is no charge for admission to the Exhibit Hall. View the Exhibit Hall Layout.
Exhibitors
Association of Professional Genealogists, Lone Star Chapter
3613 Far West Blvd, Suite #117-364
Austin, TX 78731
Organized in 1979, the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit that serves as an umbrella organization for the diverse roles in genealogy. The more than 2,000 US and international members include family historians, professional researchers, librarians, archivists, writers, editors, consultants, indexers, instructors, lecturers, columnists, booksellers, publishers, computer specialists, and geneticists.
The Lone Star Chapter is a regional subgroup of APG. Our members represent the broad spectrum of genealogical pursuits covered by the APG umbrella.
Membership in APG is open to any person or institution willing to support the objectives and the APG Code of Ethics. Membership in the Lone Star Chapter is open to any APG member. Our members are located primarily in Texas.
Additionally, the Lone Star Chapter supports networking opportunities among members and professional and educational growth.
Bay Area Genealogical Society
3008 Creek Bend Drive
Friendswood, TX 77546
txbarareagen.org
Is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas with close to 200 members. The BAGS conducts monthly meetings with programs that feature knowledgeable speakers and sponsors genealogical seminars on a variety of topics at all skill levels. BAGS publishes a monthly newsletter with item about the Society’s activities and interests. It also publishes a quarterly journal that contains many original articles of historical and genealogical significance and a yearbook listing all current members. The society also arranges field trips through the Harris County Commissioners Office for members and their guests to visit Clayton Library and other places of genealogical interest.
Books and Things
https://www.mygenealogybooks.com/about
Books & Things is diligently working to get as many books as possible on its website: www.mygenealogybooks.com. Since books available from us at conferences are limited by space, we encourage you to shop with us online. If you want to know if your ancestor’s name is in an index or you don’t see the book you want, send us an email. We will search both for you.
Clayton Library Friends, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor
PO Box 271078
Houston, TX 77277-1078
www.claytonlibraryfriends.org
Clayton Library Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization that seeks to enrich the resources and facilities of Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, a unit of the Houston Public Library. In the pursuit of that mission, the officers and directors of the organization, in coordination with the manager of the Clayton Library, organize and direct fundraising projects to support the acquisition of research material for the library, to upgrade library facilities, and to enhance library services.
ClioVis
Dallas Genealogical Society
PO Box 12446
Dallas, TX 75225
www.dallasgenealogy.com
The Dallas Genealogical Society was formed in 1955 and is the oldest continuously operating genealogical society in Texas. The object of this Society is to educate the community by creating, fostering, and maintaining interest in genealogy; to assist and support the genealogy section of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library in Dallas, Texas or to its legal successor; and to collect, preserve, copy, and index information relating to Dallas County and its early history.
Dallas Public Library
1515 Young St., 8th Floor
Dallas, TX 75201
https://www.dallaslibrary.org/genealogy
The Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division is the home to one of the largest and most comprehensive genealogy collections for family history research in the Southwest. All U.S. states and many foreign countries are represented in the form of books, microfilm, microfiche, maps, vertical files, and digital resources.
Family Search
2417 Chantilly
Conroe, TX 77384
https://www.familysearch.org
Learn more about your family with FamilySearch. FamilySearch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting families across generations. FamilySearch believes that families bring joy and meaning to life. Learning about our family, we create a family bond – linking the present to the past, and building a bridge to the future.
Family Tree DNA
Platinum Sponsor
1445 North Loop West Suite 820
Houston, TX
https://www.familytreedna.com
Founded in 2000, FamilyTreeDNA pioneered the field of genetic genealogy—the use of DNA testing to establish relationships between individuals and determine ancestry. As leaders in the industry, we provide advanced technology for users to gain further insight into their family history—all with a simple swab of DNA.
Over 2 million people have tested with FamilyTreeDNA, resulting in the most comprehensive DNA matching database in the industry.
GLO (Texas General Land Office)
Platinum Sponsor
1700 Congress Ave.
Austin, TX 78701-1495
http://www.glo.texas.gov/index.html
The Texas General Land Office is the oldest state agency in Texas, established by the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, The GLO primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving its history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
Grand Prairie Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 532026
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
Beyond a typical Society, 70 GPGS members contributed over 3000 volunteer hours to digitize 100K pages of Grand Prairie records. We host a webpage with comprehensive databases of burials in all of the City cemeteries and more. The Society works with the Grand Prairie Historical Organization in fundraising events, digitization, and more.
Hispanic Genealogical Society of Houston
10018 Pine Forest Rd.
Houston, TX 77042
www.hgshtx.org
The Hispanic Genealogical Society was founded in March 1981, for the purpose of promoting genealogical research into the origins of the Mexican-American and other Hispanic populations of Houston. The goal of the organization is to explore, develop, and augment present genealogical resources and to make them more readily available to its membership, as well as to the community. Membership in the society makes members partners in a unique opportunity to preserve our Hispanic family heritage.
This organization is incorporated by the State of Texas under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act and exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Houston Genealogical Forum
Silver Sponsor
8318 Braesview Lane
Houston, TX 77071
https://www.hgftx.org
The Houston Genealogical Forum was organized October 21, 1957, in the Historical Room of the Houston Public Library. The purpose of HGF is to promote best practices through educational seminars presented by local, national, and international experts in a broad range of genealogical and historical subject; to keep membership apprised of the latest developments in genealogical research; and to provide a social avenue in which to forge new genealogy friendships as we help each other to grow in our research expertise.
HV Chapman and Sons
Platinum Sponsor
802 North 3rd Street
Abilene, TX 79601
www.hvc-ram.com
H.V. Chapman & Sons is an Old-world Bookbinder that has been locally owned and operated in Abilene, Texas since 1947. They specialize in handcrafted book covers all created in-house so clients can have the exact finished product they desire. Not only do they bind and restore all types of books, but they also help self-publishing authors fulfill their dreams of seeing their own work in print. Whether fictional or genealogical, H.V. Chapman & Sons help you tell and preserve your story.
Institute of Genealogy & Historical Research / Georgia Genealogical Society
PO Box 550247
Atlanta, GA 30355-2747
https://ighr.gagensociety.org
IGHR 2020 – 26-31 July 2020 at University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, Athens, GA
The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) provides an educational forum for the discovery, critical evaluation, and use of genealogical sources and methodology through a week of intensive study led by nationally prominent genealogical educators. Students choose one course that lasts throughout the week. Topics range from a course for beginners to a variety of courses on specialized topics. IGHR is hosted by the Georgia Genealogical Society with courses taking place at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel on the University of Georgia Campus in historic Athens, Georgia. This venue allows courses and most accommodations to be under one roof. In addition to the advantages of the Georgia Center, attendees will also benefit from access to the world-class libraries of the University of Georgia including the law library and special collections libraries as well as the nearby Heritage Room at the Athens-Clarke County Library.
Las Villas Del Norte
Las Villas del Norte provides the same benefits that a genealogy society does but on a digital platform. We help you find your ancestors by providing you with online presentations, how to videos, and publications so you can leave a legacy for your children, and their children. Feel free to visit us at www.lasvillasdelnorte.com or contact Moises Garza at moisesgarza@lasvillasdelnorte.com with any questions.
Mackiev 
Family Tree Maker® software makes it easier than ever to discover your family story, preserve your legacy, and share your unique heritage. If you’re new to family history, you’ll appreciate how this intuitive program lets you easily grow your family tree with simple navigation, tree-building tools, and integrated Web searching.
Already an expert? You can dive into the more advanced features, options for managing data, and a wide variety or charts and reports. The end result is a family history that you and your family will treasure for years to come.
Sons & Daughters of WWII Veterans
328 E Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 788624
The Admiral Nimitz Foundation was established in 1971 as a 501 (c)(3) to provide additional development funding for the Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Naval Museum, a museum honoring Fredericksburg’s native son and Commander-in-Chief of Allied Forces, Pacific Ocean Area. Since then, the Foundation’s efforts have built a well-established and respected institution, which annually welcomes more than 100,000 visitors, including about 15,000 middle and high school students from across the state.
TxSGS
2028 E. Ben White Blvd. #240-2700
Austin, Texas 78741
www.txsgs.org
Stop by the TxSGS booth to learn more about:
- Early Texans DNA Project
- TxSGS Heritage Certificates
- Stirpes
- Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR)
- Volunteer Opportunities
TxSGS 2019 Awards
2028 E. Ben White Blvd. #240-2700
Austin, Texas 78741
https://www.txsgs.org/programs/awards-grants/
The Texas State Genealogical Society recognizes excellence in the genealogical community with several awards, grants, and a scholarship. The award winners are announced at the Awards Banquet on Saturday night. Submissions and winners will be on display during the TxSGS 2019 Family History Conference.
TxSGS PCS System
Records preservation is a critical issue for genealogists worldwide. Is your genealogy society interested in preserving local records for genealogists across Texas and beyond? To assist Partner Societies in preservation efforts, TxSGS has developed and refined the Preservation Capture System, a state-of-the-art combination of a professional camera, rigid stand, studio lighting, and powerful software. This system is now available for loan to any TxSGS partner society through an Equipment Loan Grant.
Van Zandt County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 1388
Canton, TX 75103
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society provides assistance to all genealogical researchers everywhere, promotes the sharing of information and provides as much online research and historical information as possible. We hope you will find us helpful and we will be very pleased to assist you in any way that we can. The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society can be reached by snail-mail at: P.O. Box 1388, Canton, TX 75103, and by phone: (903)567-5012.