Start or Jump Start Your Genealogy

Happy New Year! This is great time to start or jump start your genealogy journey with Genealogy Essentials, a flexible, online program designed by the Texas State Genealogical Society with you in mind. This new course begins January 13, 2025, and runs through February 25. You’ll have access to two lectures per week with a … Read more

Discover Your Family’s Story with “Genealogy Essentials” from TxSGS

Are you just starting out on your family history journey? Have you been researching for a while but want to jump start your research with new skills and resources? Unsure how to navigate the mountains of documents and details you’ve inherited from relatives? The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) understands the challenges beginners and other … Read more

Happy Thanksgiving 2024!

Today, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on what we’re grateful for, let’s also give thanks for the rich histories and stories that connect us to our ancestors. We’re thankful for our members and supporters and your passion and dedication that help keep the stories of our ancestors alive for generations to come. … Read more

Stirpes September 2024 Issue

It’s easy to get caught in a rut, relying on familiar sources like vital records and census records. We tend to return to the same types of records because we’re comfortable with them. However, there’s a vast trove of lesser-known sources that can significantly enrich our genealogical research. This issue of Stirpes, “Beyond Vital Records,” … Read more

Episode #119 – TxSGS Live! Speaker Preview – Navigating Your Family History

In episode #119 of the Lone Star Family Trails podcast, host Kelvin Meyers sits down with a lineup of genealogy experts to preview the upcoming 2024 TxSGS Annual Conference: Navigating Your Family History. This special episode provides listeners with an exclusive look at the topics and insights these presenters will bring to the virtual event, … Read more

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