TxSGS’s latest issue of Stirpes, The Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, has been released in digital format to all TxSGS individual members. Print editions will follow for Partner Societies, Subscribing Libraries, and those individual members who paid for a print version. Most genealogists can claim a number of ethnicities among their ancestors; we’re individual microcosms of the … Read more
Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) Host: Emily Richardson Guest: Kelvin L. Meyers, Director TIGR This episode introduces the listeners to the 2023 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) slated June 12 – 16, 2023, TxSGS’s biannual event that promises to enrich and inspire attendees while expanding their genealogical skill set. Kelvin L. Meyers, TIGR … Read more
The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming week-long Texas Institute for Genealogical Research (TIGR)! Held virtually, TIGR 2021 takes place June 13-18, 2021. What is TIGR? TIGR 2021 promotes learning in an instructional online classroom atmosphere, taking each attendee’s skills to another level. A … Read more
Discounted early-bird registration for the 2019 Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) will continue only until midnight April 30. Early registrants receive the best rate for this outstanding bi-annual event. Details at www.txsgs.org/tigr-2019-registration/. Scheduled June 10-14, at the Crowne Plaza Austin, this year’s event includes two tracks: Texas Research Essentials, coordinated by Kelvin Meyers Advanced … Read more
“Texas history is both diverse and unique. Texas is the only state in the United States that has been an independent nation. It has existed under six different governments and flags!” The impact of this unique history is worth in-depth exploration as you will discover when you attend the TxSGS 2019 Texas Institute of Genealogical … Read more