Join the Texas State Genealogical Society on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020, for a two-day event filled with plenty of genealogy tips and more to help you explore your family history and chip away at those persistent brick walls.
Eight speakers share their expertise in areas from methodology to DNA, discussing timely topics and facilitating in-depth learning. Watch this event LIVE, or later at your convenience.
The TxSGS Virtual Conference is the ultimate learning experience from the comfort of your home. Simply log in with your password to access all the conference presentations and material. The answer to your brick wall problem may be only a click away.
Registration – Online Registration is closed.
Registration for the 2020 Virtual Conference includes access to the Live event (see: Schedule), a digital syllabus, and ninety-day access to the recorded event. Sessions are being recorded and will be available for a limited time on the TxSGS website. Details about accessing these sessions will be emailed to registrants following the event.
Register Now for TxSGS 2020 Virtual Conference!
| Event | Registration |
|---|---|
| Member Registration | $50.00 |
| Non-Member Registration | $70.00 |
Schedule
See a schedule of days and times for each presentation.
Topics & Speakers
Taking a Closer Look at Immigration Records for Your Mexican Ancestor
Colleen Robledo Greene
Did your Mexican ancestors immigrate to the United States in the 20th century? This period of history witnessed significant waves of Mexican immigration to the U.S., both permanent and temporary. The types of immigration records introduced or refined during this era, provide a wealth of information and clues for digging deeper into the lives of your Mexican family. This presentation also discusses situations unique to families whose Mexican ancestors came to the U.S. during the 20th century.
Problem Solving with DNA: Case Studies
Patti Lee Hobbs, CG®
This presentation examines a few relationships that were either unknown or unproven from documentary research. Travel along as we embark on the journey of discovery using DNA and documentary resources highlighting lessons learned and pitfalls to be avoided.
Mapping, Atlases & Documenting Paths
J. Mark Lowe, CG®, FUGA
Using a combination of modern technology and historic maps, we might view the historic land and pathways in a more understanding way. Combining narrative text and stories with maps, deeds, photographs, and historic narrative content should help us build more knowledge about our ancestors and their travelling companions. This will include a demonstration of ArcGIS and Story Maps.
Collateral Kin: Indirect Routes to Direct Ancestors
Sunny Morton
The most direct route to information about direct ancestors may be through other relatives and in-laws. Three concise case studies demonstrate the value of researching these “collateral kin.” See how collateral research helped prove an ancestor’s parents, solve a migration mystery and fill gaps in an ancestor’s biography.
50 Overlooked Online Genealogy Resources in 50 Minutes
Diane L. Richard
Since 2006 I have authored a Net Notes column for Internet Genealogy. It looks at websites of interest to genealogists (400+) and provides a quick snapshot of mostly free relevant resources that caught my eye. Many of these are home-grown databases that might provide you with an invaluable piece of information. Let’s look at some discovered hidden gems available at your fingertips and that you might not be aware of.
Organizing Your Genealogy
Drew Smith
Genealogical research involves managing a careful research process and a large amount of information. This presentation describes methods for organizing goals, projects, tasks, research questions, sources, information, evidence, and conclusions. Tools to be discussed include task management software, note-taking software for research logs, e-mail software, and calendars. A filing system for digitizing, naming, and organizing will be explained, including tools for syncing files across devices and for automatic backups.
Researching Your World War II Ancestors
Michael Strauss, AG®,
In 1941 the United States was plunged into another global conflict fighting the Axis powers. By examining military records located at the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO (along with the known record loss and how to reconstruct these records), and researching sources on the home front, can help genealogists gain a better understanding of how their ancestors were affected by World War II.
Studying a Community Using Sanborn Maps and Other Resources
Ari Wilkins
Recreating communities can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. This lecture will demonstrate ways to combine data from multiple sources.
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