2019 TxSGS Conference Program

Thirty-three Speakers Plus Fifty-six Topics in Eight Tracks = A Weekend of Great Genealogy Learning

What will take your genealogy research to the next level? The 2019 TxSGS Family History Conference, Blazing Family Trails, seeks to help hundreds of attendees discover the tools they need to answer that question. Featuring 33 speakers presenting 56 topics plus 4 add-on workshops, the Family History Conference promises opportunities for learning in eight broad areas, or tracks. Use the tracks to plan your conference experience and make the most of your genealogy getaway weekend.

DNA

Sessions will offer a variety of ways to analyze your DNA test results, regardless of whether you’re just getting your first test results or are using the latest tools to analyze results you’ve had for a while.

Ethnic

Texas is a diverse state and each ethnic group presents unique research challenges. Learn how to discover more information about your African American, Hispanic, Jewish, Native American, and German ancestry.

Methodology & Problem Solving

Discover new records and ways to analyze the records you’ve already found. Examine ways to use the information found in records to identify and solve problems.

Military

Beyond the soldier, military records capture genealogically rich information on widows, heirs, and more. Discover the wealth of data available for the Civil War and Spanish-American War as well as other record sets such as pensions and Gold Star Mothers.

Publishing, Storytelling, Preservation

Now that you’ve learned about the lives of your ancestors, examine ways to share their stories for future generations through preservation of your research and ways to share your stories.

Records, Resources, Repositories

Land, migration, military, and so much more! These resources are the greatest source for information about your ancestors! So many records, so little time . . .

Skill Building

Expand your abilities beyond the basics! Learn how to analyze facts and multiple record sets to uncover hidden stories, organize your genealogy for effective research, develop advanced search strategies, and more.

Technology

Technology is constantly pushing the boundaries of family history research. Learn how to access digitized but un-indexed records and use spreadsheets in your research analysis. Discover the latest in MyHeritage. Explore blogging and digital images. Put technology to work for you!