Information about TxSGS’s latest digital issue of
It’s been a long two years with COVID. We’ve researched online, extended our skills through online webinars and classes, and now we’re ready for something else. As the pandemic wains (hopefully!), consider in-person researching.
In this issue, Stirpes addresses some of the aspects an in-person research trip might encompass.
- Goin’ to the Courthouse, by Jim Thornhill
- DNA Cluster Analysis: Combining Old and New Tools, by Debbie Parker Wayne
- Walking with Your Ancestors, by Pat Gordon
- Tips for an Effective Genealogy Research Trip, by Emily Richardson
- Tips for an Effective Genealogy Research Trip: the Librarian’s Perspective, by Susan Kaufman
- Living Repositories: Another Destination for Research, by Emily Richardson
- The Knights of Pythias: Death Notices and Member Assessments, by Russell A. Rahn
- A Guide to Genealogical Goldmines in North Texas, by Paula Perkins
- Happy New Year – Which One?, by Russell A. Rahn
- Genealogy Wishes for the Holidays
In his book review, Bill Buckner highlights Waxahachie Architecture Guidebook, which shares many family history tidbits while discussing the history of many of the older buildings in Waxahachie.
Stirpes also wraps up the 2021 TxSGS Family History Conference, offers highlights from the Annual Business Meeting, issues a Call for Presentations for the 2022 Conference, and applauds the many 2021 award winners who submitted books, manuscripts, websites, and publications for award consideration. Read about our newest Fellows, Volunteer of the Year, and five volunteers who received Presidential Citations for excelling in partner society support, genealogy education, and member support.
- 2021 TxSGS Family History Conference Wrap-up, by Sandra J. Crowley
- TxSGS Recognizes Quality Research, Writing, and Websites with 2021 Awards
- Presidential Honors Conferred at Awards Presentation
- Volunteer of the Year: Ron Barnett
- TxSGS Honors Two Texas Genealogy Leaders
- 2022 Family History Conference Call for Presentations
- TxSGS Partner Society Roundup
- And More!
Watch our website and future issues of Stirpes for details about upcoming events, programs, and other exciting news!
Take a “Look Inside” this issue to learn more.
Accessing Your Digital Stirpes
If you are a member, login to your member account and select “Stirpes – December 2021” from the dropdown box on the right to access the latest issue.
If you are not a member, make sure you get the next issue of Stirpes—join TxSGS today to ensure that you receive the March 2022 issue as soon as it comes off the press.
Interested in purchasing a copy of the current issue or back issues?
Back issues may be purchased by contacting the Director of Membership, Tony Hanson, at membership@txsgs.org.