Host: Emily Richardson Guest: Kaitlin Eckmann, Archivist Do you have an ancestor who entered Texas through Galveston? Or someone who made Galveston home after statehood? If so, this is a must-listen episode. In this episode, Kaitlin Eckmann, archivist at the Galveston & Texas History Center, part of the Rosenberg Library, shares an overview of the … Read more
Happy New Year! This is great time to start or jump start your genealogy journey with Genealogy Essentials, a flexible, online program designed by the Texas State Genealogical Society with you in mind. Course 1 begins February 2, 2026. It’s a chance to learn on your schedule in the comfort of your home. Are you … Read more
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! This year, the Texas State Genealogical Society’s annual conference promises to be one of the best. And right now, you’ll get the best registration prices of the season for both TxSGS Live! and All-Access passes for this virtual event. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned researcher, registering for the 2025 TxSGS … Read more
The death of an ancestor often leaves behind a paper trail—obituaries, death certificates, funeral cards, tombstone inscriptions, and more. Each record helps genealogists document that final footprint. Yet these essential sources can be elusive or difficult to interpret. This issue of Stirpes explores the many ways death is recorded and remembered, offering insight, tools, and … Read more
Lone Star Trails Podcast: Episode #121 – July 2025 Special Podcast Edition on Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North Guest: Gary Pinkerton Host: Emily Richardson In this special edition of our podcast, we sit down with Gary Pinkerton, author of Trammel’s Trace: The First Road to Texas from the North. Although … Read more