DNA … a great way to connect to your ancestors, discover new cousins, and break through brick walls. Finally, you can discover where your family came from even if you can’t find the records. DNA is another tool to enhance your genealogical research. The March 2019 Stirpes focuses on “Navigating the DNA Maze,” with great … Read more
Genealogists can meet and mingle with representatives of genealogical societies from across Texas in the TxSGS Conference exhibit hall. During the welcome reception and conference breaks, take a moment to peruse the books, publications, and other offerings, especially for counties in which your ancestors lived. Partner Society representatives have a better idea than most anyone … Read more
Storytelling … it’s the reason many of us became interested in genealogy. Were those tales our grandparents shared really true? The detective in all of us itches to find the truth! The September Stirpes focuses on storytelling, with great articles on a variety of storytelling aspects from techniques to examples. Donna Ingham evokes the soul … Read more
…and save on your conference registration! Not only does your TxSGS membership bring you four issues of our fabulous journal, Stirpes, and discounts to our genealogy conferences, your support of TxSGS through membership has far-reaching effects throughout the world of Texas genealogy. Our statewide genealogical initiatives help Texas genealogists by: providing virtual and physical conferences … Read more
TxSGS’s latest issue of Stirpes, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, recently went out to all TxSGS members and subscribing libraries. As fans of genealogical research, it is important for us to get in touch with the FANs (“Friends, Associates, and Neighbors”) of our ancestors if we want to get a complete picture … Read more