Get Involved!

The Texas State Genealogical Society is an all-volunteer organization, and we’d love to have you join us. There are a number of volunteer opportunities, from active involvement to just a few hours at the annual conference. Think about what you have to offer – expertise, skills, talents, interests, and more. Do you enjoy editing or … Read more

46 Topics in 7 Tracks = 1 Terrific Virtual Conference

Take genealogy research to the next level – virtually! The 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference, Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree seeks to help hundreds of attendees discover the tools needed to answer their genealogy questions. TxSGS Live! showcases 10 speakers on November 10-11 and on-demand sessions through February 10. Featuring 29 speakers, the … Read more

Episode #114 – West Waco-McLennan Genealogy Center

Host:  Sue Kaufman Guest: Bill Buckner, Genealogy Supervisor of the Genealogy Center The West Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center boasts a collection of over 34,000 items covering 34 states with a strong emphasis on Texas and the Southeastern United States. In addition, the Center’s collection includes published family histories, immigration and passenger lists, and Native … Read more

Episode #113 – Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas

Host: Ron Barnett Guest: John R Verslius, Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas The Texas Heritage Museum has three separate divisions: the Texas Heritage Museum Galleries & Collection, the Historical Research Center, and the Hill College Press. Dean Verslius announced that the Texas Heritage Museum just received accreditation by the … Read more

2023 TxSGS Family History Conference Registration is Open!

Registration is open! Join us for Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree, the virtual 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference! On Friday and Saturday, November 10-11, TxSGS Live! features ten presentations by some of the top speakers in genealogy on research techniques, records, DNA, and more. That’s not all! These lectures will be recorded and combined with 36 additional prerecorded lectures … Read more

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