The December 2024 issue of Stirpes takes readers on a journey “Beyond the Battlefield,” exploring the invaluable contributions military research can bring to family history. This theme resonates throughout the articles, highlighting the significance of military service and its legacy in genealogical exploration.
Focus on Military Research and Resources
- “Unlocking Fold3: A Genealogist’s Guide to Military Records” by Jim Thornhill
- “The DAR Website as a Research Resource” by Susan E. Ball
- “Two Cemetery Projects Memorialize Thousands of Texas Veterans” by Nancy Gilbride Casey
- “Marking a Patriot Grave for America’s 250th Anniversary” by Janine Sandford
- “Huguenots in the American Revolutionary War” by Nancy Wright Brennan
- “Grandma’s V-Mail Letters: Forging Bonds During Wartime” by Nancy Gilbride Casey
- “Don’t Forget the Envelope” by Russell A. Rahn
Awards and Recognition:
- “Recognizing Sharon Bowles: TxSGS Volunteer of the Year” by Susan E. Ball
- “Volunteer Spotlight” by Susan E. Ball
- “Introducing New Officers for the 2025-2026 Term”
- 2024 TxSGS Awards Ceremony and Awards Listing
TxSGS Programs
- 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference Recap
- 2024 Annual Business Meeting Highlights
- “Genealogy Essentials” Course Inauguration
- “Partner Society Roundup”
Other
- Review of Under the Double Eagle: Citizen Employees of the U.S. Army on the Texas Frontier, 1846-1899 by Bill Buckner
- “Genealogy Wishes for the Holidays”
As we reflect on the 2024 holiday season, we wish all our readers a happy 2025 and share with you the hopeful, heartfelt, holiday desires of our readers in “Genealogy Wishes for the Holidays.” As we celebrate the legacy of service and sacrifice of the servicemen and women in our families, let us honor our ancestors by continuing to preserve their stories. To aid in that endeavor, our March issue focuses on storytelling. We have a terrific group of articles lined up—you won’t want to miss it!