TxSGS wishes to thank the sponsors of our 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference. Their invaluable support is crucial in bringing together family historians, researchers, and enthusiasts from around the world. Our sponsors represent a wide spectrum of the genealogy community, from cutting-edge DNA testing companies to traditional archival services and local genealogical societies. Each sponsor shares our passion for uncovering family histories and preserving our collective heritage. We are pleased to highlight these remarkable organizations whose contributions have made our conference possible. Their involvement not only provides essential backing but also enriches our event with their expertise, resources, and commitment to advancing the field of genealogy.

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FamilyTreeDNA (Platinum)

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.

Clayton Library Friends (Gold)

Clayton Library Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization that seeks to enrich the resources and facilities of The Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus, 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.

Consistently named one of the top genealogical research libraries in the United States, Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus features a large collection of national and international materials and a staff that guides visitors through their family history research. The library is located in the Museum District of Houston, Texas.  Its campus is composed of four buildings that includes the historic William L. Clayton residence and a large, modern research facility. Clayton Library Friends, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization of volunteers, has promoted and enriched the resources of the library since 1987.

Dallas Genealogical Society (Gold)

The Dallas Genealogical Society is a non-profit tax exempt Section 501(c)(3) organization that provides resources and services of interest to family history researchers in (or with an interest in) Dallas and North Texas. We partner with the Genealogy & History Division of the Dallas Public Library to provide services and educational activities that cultivate and nurture an interest in Family History Research.

• Many of our outstanding educational presentations have been recorded and are available on our website.
• We have records from more than 41,000 burials in and around Dallas in our publicly available database.
• We have been publishing newsletters, Quarterlies and Journals since 1955. Every one has been digitized, indexed and can be accessed from our website.
• See how our donations totaling $788,093.12 have benefited the Genealogy & History Section of the Dallas Public Library.
• Consider supporting our activities by becoming a member today!

Mid-Cities Genealogical Society (Gold)

The Mid-Cities Genealogical Society was organized on 19 June 1978. Our mission is to assist the public and our members in the study of genealogy and to encourage the libraries in the Mid-Cities area to obtain books and other records of genealogical interest.

San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society (Gold)

The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society is a nonprofit organization which was organized in 1972. Our mission is to support Concho Valley genealogists in their pursuit of their ancestry through providing genealogical education, collecting and preserving documents pertaining to the history of West Texas, and supporting the repository and genealogy library at The West Texas Collection (WTC) at ASU and the genealogy library at the Stephens Central Library in San Angelo through donations of genealogical and historical materials.

Family Locket (Silver)

Diana Elder, AG, and Nicole Dyer, mother-daughter professional genealogists, are the co-authors of Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist’s Guide and hosts of the Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast. With Robin Wirthlin, they co-authored Research Like a Pro with DNA: A Genealogist’s Guide to Finding and Confirming Ancestors with DNA Evidence. 

Related Faces (Silver)

Related Faces uses AI to scan your photos and isolate faces. From here we compare those faces with our entire database, returning pairings with photos from your own collection as well as others. These pairings can help you fill in the blanks of your photo mysteries as well as connect you with users who may have more details.

Visit our sponsors at the 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference beginning on October 28, 2024.