Discover History for Yourself The Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center, in cooperation with the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will host the 16th Annual Genealogy Lock-in in celebration of Family History month. This state-wide initiative to provide educational and research opportunities for family historians takes place on October 21 from noon-10:40 pm. at the West Waco ... Read more

Registration Registration includes a catered lunch. Postmarked on/before January 14, 2017: $35 for TCGS members. Postmarked between January 15-19th: $40 for TCGS members and $45 for non-members. $50 at the door for everyone. Register by credit card, or download and mail in your registration form with a check. Program 8:00am: Refreshments and registration 9:00am - ... Read more

Genealogy Saturday featuring D. Josh Taylor, MA, MLS! Registration: 8:00am | Opening Remarks 8:30am | Session Ends 3:00pm Includes morning snacks, lunch, & door prizes D. Joshua Taylor is a host of the PBS series "Genealogy Roadshow" and a Featured Genealogist on "Who Do You Think You Are?," as well as President of NY Genealogical ... Read more

Write your own family history to tell your story for years to come! A day-long workshop at the Genealogy Center will help you turn your photos and documents into a cherished heirloom for future generations. Organize, write and publish the story of you with these tips and tricks from family historians and genealogists. Register online ... Read more

Houston Genealogical Forum presents Pamela Boyer Sayre, CG, FUGA and Rick Sayre, CG, CGL, FUGA at their March 18, 2017 Seminar.

Tom Jones writes and speaks frequently on genealogical methods with broad application across geographic areas, time periods, and levels of expertise. He is known for meaty lectures benefiting genealogists of all experience levels. Audiences typically leave his lectures understanding that genealogical research can be more challenging than they had thought, but also that it can ... Read more

Are you just beginning your family research, or have you hit a “brick wall?” Let experienced researchers assist you. The Grand Prairie Genealogical Society will hold its annual Lock-In on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the Main Library from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event offers free genealogy research using the web sites Ancestry, ... Read more

Dr. Michael Lacopo was born and raised in northern Indiana. He started doing genealogical research as a hobby in 1980 to verify family stories he had always heard. In 1991 Michael completed his doctorate in veterinary medicine. In 2013, he retired from his medical career to pursue genealogical research as a full-time profession. Michael has ... Read more