Episode #115 – East Texas Research Center, Stephen F. Austin State University

Host:  Susan Kaufman Guest:  Linda Reynolds, Director, East Texas Research Center East Texas, and Nacogdoches in particular, has historically served as a gateway into Texas, an important point in the migration of Texas pioneers for over 150 years. The East Texas Research Center (ETRC) preserves the history of this region through manuscript materials, photographs, books, … Read more

46 Topics in 7 Tracks = 1 Terrific Virtual Conference

Take genealogy research to the next level – virtually! The 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference, Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree seeks to help hundreds of attendees discover the tools needed to answer their genealogy questions. TxSGS Live! showcases 10 speakers on November 10-11 and on-demand sessions through February 10. Featuring 29 speakers, the … Read more

Episode #114 – West Waco-McLennan Genealogy Center

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

2023 TxSGS Family History Conference Registration is Open!

Registration is open! Join us for Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree, the virtual 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference! On Friday and Saturday, November 10-11, TxSGS Live! features ten presentations by some of the top speakers in genealogy on research techniques, records, DNA, and more. That’s not all! These lectures will be recorded and combined with 36 additional prerecorded lectures … Read more

TIGR 2023 Evening Events

Free Evening Presentations – Open to the Public TIGR 2023 is delighted to offer two bonus evening presentations for all attendees and the public. We encourage you to attend and invite a friend. Registration is required. Monday, June 12, 7:00 pm CDT “How 100 Pine Trees and the Subject of Usufruct Shape our Genealogical Research” … Read more

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