Register early to reserve your seat at one of the four workshops to be presented at the TxSGS 2018 Family History Conference in San Antonio. Select from topics that include atDNA analysis, researching World War II ancestors, using metadata and digital archiving for photos, and using spreadsheets as part of your family research. Speakers include experts Debbie Parker Wayne, Michael Strauss, Carl Smith, and Mary Kircher Roddy.
Choose from one or more of the following workshops for just $30 per optional workshop. Early bird deadline for registration closes October 6, however, workshop registration is on a first-come first-registered basis. Once the workshop is full, those who wish can be added to a wait list in case there is a cancellation.
atDNA Analysis Workshop
Friday, November 2, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Debbie Parker Wayne
Researchers with a basic knowledge of DNA data, terminology, and tools to access match lists and DNA data at testing companies will learn analysis techniques beyond scanning surname lists and pedigree charts of matches. This workshop covers step-by-step analysis of autosomal DNA matches using company and third-party tools. Multiple tools illustrate analysis of a match list, matches in common, shared atDNA segments, and correlation of evidence to answer genealogical questions. (Intermediate level)
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Researching Your World War II Ancestors
Friday, November 2, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Michael L. Strauss
The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 plunged the United States into its second global conflict of the twentieth century. On both the home front and battlefield, our country started to mobilize to defeat the Axis Powers. Researching your ancestors who served during World War II can be rewarding, but not without some obstacles. With the Fire of 1973 in St. Louis, MO, that destroyed tens of thousands of personnel files, genealogists need to focus their research on reconstructing lost or destroyed records. This workshop/lecture uses these records along with others presented as practical exercises to find your ancestors during World War II. (All levels) Learn more . . .
Anything I Can Do, You Can Do Meta: Metadata & Digital Archiving Your Family History Photos & Documents
Saturday, November 3, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Carl Smith
In the exciting era of 21st century genealogy, the need to stay organized has never been greater. This workshop provides a hands-on opportunity for attendees to begin to leverage the power of metadata in organizing their family history photos and documents on their personal computer. Attendees will learn the basic principles behind metadata and some common tags to use to stay organized, as well as software solutions to help organize photos and documents digitally. (All levels) Learn more . . .
Spreadsheets 101 Workshop – An Excel-lent Hands-on Tutorial
Saturday, November 3, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Mary Kircher Roddy
Excel is more than a spreadsheet. Genealogists can take advantage of this powerful tool to manage research, expose holes in their family tree, and much more. This workshop will start with the basics, covering setting up a worksheet and some basic commands including formatting, adding rows and columns, adjusting column widths and row heights, and setting up worksheets for printing. As participants gain skills and become more comfortable navigating the world of Excel, they can work on stepping up their game by utilizing color in worksheets, splitting columns, wrapping text, freezing panes, sorting, filtering, and more. Participants should bring their laptops loaded with Excel. (All levels) Learn more . . .
Learn more about each of these workshops and register online today!