Dallas Genealogical Society Writing Contest

TSGS partner Dallas Genealogical Society is sponsoring its 2013 Writing Contest. They are looking for original material by members, non-members, hobbyists and professionals. Deadline for submissions is August 31, 2013. Monetary awards of $500, $300 and $150 will be given to first, second and third place respectively. Winners will be announced at the annual DGS … Read more

Ancestry Day in Texas

TSGS Partner the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society is joining forces with Ancestry.com to bring you Ancestry Day in Texas. The full-day event is September 21, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, Texas. Ancestry.com staff members Lisa Arnold and Crista Cowan will teach sessions on how to best use … Read more

Save the Date! TxSGS Annual Conference, Oct. 31 – Nov. 2

Mark your calendar for the Texas State Genealogical Society Annual Conference in Round Rock, Texas, October 31-November 2, 2013. “Blazing the Family History Trail” features Key Speaker Thomas W. Jones, PhD, CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA, FNGS. Thursday, October 31 features a Librarian’s Track, Partner Society sessions and FamilySearch classes. Friday, November 1 includes a full … Read more

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