The Texas State Genealogical Society honored John Vincent Wylie with the status of TxSGS Fellow at our 2019 Family History Conference at our Awards Banquet on October 12th in Houston.
John V. Wylie has generously served genealogy for over 25 years as a volunteer on boards for local, state, and national organizations, among them the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society, the Dallas Genealogical Society, TxSGS, the National Genealogical Society, and the Association of Professional Genealogists.
Throughout his years of service, John communicated his conceptualization of genealogical research as it changed with the influence of technology and then channeled these new ideas into action. Foremost among John’s visionary efforts were: founding GenTech with four others in 1991; serving on the acclaimed GenTech Data Model Working Group; chairing three national GenTech conference committees; and guiding design of the TxSGS Preservation Capture System (PCS) from conception to completion with the assistance of the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society and the TxSGS PCS Committee.
John’s influence has been felt throughout Texas on the local and state level. His early work with GenTech positioned Texas as an important pioneer in digital preservation. His passion for acting locally on the broader genealogical landscape has shown through his creation of TxSGS Partner Society Sharing Sessions, development of the Preservation Capture System, and leadership of local societies and organizations. His vision for the future of TxSGS led to changes in the TxSGS bylaws, positioning TxSGS for growth, education, and records preservation in the 21st century.
For more information about TxSGS Fellows, the TxSGS Awards Program, and the 2019 award winners, see https://www.txsgs.org .