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 TxSGS Family History Conference promises opportunities for learning in a variety of areas, or tracks. Use these tracks to plan your virtual conference experience.
DNA Research: Explore Y-DNA, mtDNA, and DNA clustering, plus discover how to identify that mystery DNA Match. Whether you’re just getting your first test results or are using the latest tools to analyze results you’ve had for a while, there will be a session for you.
Ethnic Research (African American, Hispanic, Irish, and German): Texas is a diverse state, and each ethnic group presents unique research challenges. Learn how to discover more information about your African American, Hispanic, Irish, and German ancestry.
Methodology: Discover new records and ways to analyze the records you’ve already found. Examine ways to use the information unearthed in records to identify and solve problems.
Military Research: Military records can be rich in personal details not available in other sources. Discover the wealth of data available in collections such as pension files, bounty land applications, voter registrations, old soldier home lists, and more.
Records and Resources: A deep dive into records and repositories will provide you with the keys you need to Climb Your Family Tree.
Storytelling: Capture your ancestors’ story by discovering the context of their lives. Learn how to apply social history in your writing, write interesting family stories, and self-publish the results.
Technology: Learn how to enhance your family history for future generations by taking advantage of technology.
All lectures will be accessible online through February 10, 2024. Go back and review Family History Conference webinars as often as you like during the replay period.
Visit Speakers and Topics to learn more about the slate of 46 sessions available to registrants.
See our Speakers page to get to know our 2023 conference speakers.
Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to gain insight from genealogy experts and Climb Your Family Tree!