A great research destination in the heart of Boerne, the Family History Place, is only 20 miles away from the conference hotel, the Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade. Maintained by the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, this genealogy library is housed in a historic 1919 Sears Catalog home. For Hill Country researchers, the Family … Read more
Land is as much a part of our ancestry as the people who lived and worked on it. Land records represent one of the most underused genealogical resources. Learn how to take advantage of these rich resources to trace your ancestor’s journey. Check out topics by speakers Laurel Neuman and Kelvin Meyers on using land … Read more
Discover new records and ways to analyze the records you’ve already found in 13 sessions covering methodology and problem-solving techniques. Examine ways to use the information found in records to identify and solve problems. See all tracks and learn more about speakers on our website. Register online now! Friday, 11:00 a.m. – Synergizing Seven reSources … Read more
Genealogists can meet and mingle with representatives of genealogical societies from across Texas in the TxSGS Conference exhibit hall. During the welcome reception and conference breaks, take a moment to peruse the books, publications, and other offerings, especially for counties in which your ancestors lived. Partner Society representatives have a better idea than most anyone … Read more
Technology is here to stay and constantly changing. Use your smartphone to digitize documents, Evernote to get the most out of your research, and make sure your privacy is maintained in the process. There’s something for everyone, including a workshop on Saturday that will show you why Microsoft Excel can be an Excel-lent tool to … Read more