TSGS parter East Texas Genealogical Society is holding a Beginner’s Genealogy Workshop at the Tyler Public Library on September 14, 2013. Instructors Scott Fitzgerald, June Everheart, Sam Kidd, and Debbie Parker Wayne will discuss record keeping, census records, vital records, cemetery investigation and Internet searching, all at beginner levels. Attendees are encouraged to bring a … Read more
TSGS partner San Angelo Genealogical Society is hosting a Genealogy Fair on Tuesday, August 27, 2013 from 7-9 p.m. It will be at Stephens Central Library in downtown San Angelo. The fair includes exhibits and opportunities to interact with several historical and genealogical associations. This event is free and open to all who are interested … Read more
TSGS partner Austin Genealogical Society is holding their Fall Seminar on September 7, 2013, featuring speaker Lisa Alzo. Alzo will be speaking on four topics: Tracing Your Immigrant Ancestors Immigrant Cluster Communities: Past, Present and Future Silent Voices: Telling the Stories Behind Your Female Immigrant Ancestors Diseases, Disasters and Distress: Bad for Your Ancestors, Good … Read more
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
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