2018 Conference Program

The conference program for the TxSGS 2018 Family History Conference, Journey through Generations, will focus on topics ranging from getting started to finding records and repositories for land, probate, tax and other records with an emphasis on Texas and the southern states. Some presentations will help develop your methodological and analytical skills as a researcher. Other topics will give you a better grasp on your ancestors’ ethnicity, military experience, associations, and occupations. Plus, the program will feature tracks targeted at using technology and understanding DNA results.

Tracks

DNA

Sessions will offer a variety of ways to analyze your DNA test results, regardless of whether you’re just getting your first test results or are using the latest tools to analyze results you’ve had for a while.

Ethnic

Texas is a diverse state. Examine how to discover more information about your African American, German, Jewish, Hispanic, Czech ancestors and more.

• African American – African American research presents a host of unique challenges. Topics in this track show how and where to find valuable resources that include cemeteries, slave records, the Freedmen Bureau, the Southern Claims Commission, and more.
• Hispanic – An overview of Hispanic research sets the stage five sessions that provide a roadmap for discovering new records and resources that can illuminate Hispanic ancestry.

Methodology & Problem Solving

Discover new records and ways to analyze the records you’ve already found. Examine ways to use the information foundation in records to identify and solve problems.

• Land – Land records represent one of the most underused genealogical resources. Learn how to utilize these records to trace your ancestor’s journey.
• Military – Military records can be rich in personal detail not available in other records. From the Civil War through WWI, learn how to research a confederate unit and pursue ancestral service and veterans records.

Publishing & Preservation

Now that you’ve learned about the lives of your ancestors, examine ways to share their stories for future generations through preservation of your research and ways to share your stories.

Records & Repositories

Land, migration, military, and so much more! The records are the greatest source for information about your ancestors! So many records, so little time . . .

Technology

Learn how to preserve your family history for future generations by taking advantage of the latest technology apps, software and cloud storage. There’s something for everyone.

Program details

By Speaker

By Day:   Overview, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

By Track