Stirpes December 2023

Welcome to 2024! The beginning of a new year is a great time to take stock of your genealogical collection, whether it’s a few folders or dozens of boxes and files. Is it organized? What steps are you taking to preserve it? Are you creating a family history legacy or an accumulation of stuff? This … Read more

2023 TxSGS Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation

The TxSGS Board of Directors invites Members and Partner Society delegates to join us on Friday evening, December 1, 2023, for the 2023  TxSGS Annual Business Meeting and Awards Presentation. Details about how to access the event will be emailed to members and Partner Society delegates the week of November 25. The agenda includes: Welcome … Read more

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

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