Lassos, Pitchforks, and 100 Pine Trees . . .

Mark Lowe

What do these things have to do with banquet speaker J. Mark Lowe’s trip to Texas for the 2019 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research? Reserve your seat for the TIGR banquet to learn the answers. Whether you’re attending the Texas Research Essentials course or the track on Advanced Southern Research Techniques, you don’t want to … Read more

Reminder: March 22 is Deadline for 2019 Conference Presentation Proposals

It’s not too late to submit your proposals for presentations for the Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) 2019 Family History Conference, “Blazing Family Trails,” which will be held October 11-13 in Houston, Texas. We are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic presenters! If you feel passionate about your area of expertise and would like to teach and … Read more

TIGR Includes Field Trips to Austin Respositories

The Texas Institute of Genealogical Research’s intense classroom-based learning experience is enriched through opportunities for hands-on application of techniques introduced in the two courses. Participants in Texas Research Essentials may take advantage of two tours: the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records and the Texas State Library and Archives. Those attending Advanced Southern Research … Read more

Not a TxSGS Member? Join or renew by March 14 and receive Stirpes’ Navigating the DNA Maze issue

DNA … a great way to connect to your ancestors, discover new cousins, and break through brick walls. Finally, you can discover where your family came from even if you can’t find the records. DNA is another tool to enhance your genealogical research. The March 2019 Stirpes focuses on “Navigating the DNA Maze,” with great … Read more

TIGR Faculty: Patti Gillespie

Join us in Austin, June 10-14, for the 2019 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR). Two tracks offer attendees in-depth learning on Texas Research Essentials or Advanced Southern Research Strategies. Speaker Patti Gillespie brings energy and humor to her classes as well as in-depth knowledge of Texas research, including county courthouse and land records. Patti, … Read more

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