The TxSGS Conference kicks off with TxSGS Live!, two days of immersive learning with live Q&A in ten insightful sessions led by top genealogical presenters sharing their expertise: It’s a Needle in a Haystack: Slave Research by Deborah A. Abbott, PhD Reconstructing Pre-1850 Census Families by Michael Neill Follow Your Compass to UK Resources and Beyond Benefiting 17th-18th Century … Read more
The Archives and Information Services Division (ARIS) of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is dedicated to preserving the documents and important records of Texas. With a collection exceeding 200 million pages of archival documents, only about 10 million are currently available digitally. This makes the physical library an essential destination for genealogists with … Read more
Host: Tony Hanson Guest Speaker: Jenny Sweeney, archivist Nestled in Ft. Worth, Texas, The National Archives is a treasure trove of records crafted by Federal agencies and courts across Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Jenny Sweeney, Archivist, offers insights into the diverse records awaiting genealogists and historians alike. Among the myriad documents are details on … Read more
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
Host: Ron Barnett Guest: John R Verslius, Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College, Hillsboro, Texas The Texas Heritage Museum has three separate divisions: the Texas Heritage Museum Galleries & Collection, the Historical Research Center, and the Hill College Press. Dean Verslius announced that the Texas Heritage Museum just received accreditation by the … Read more