Texas Genealogy Events Calendar
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The following genealogical events are currently scheduled. This calendar includes Partner Societies that are offering one-day or multiple-day workshops and seminars, as well as national and international conferences. It does not include monthly meetings.
Check each Partner Society’s listing or website for their regular meeting information.
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SAGHS Virtual Fall Seminar with Mark Lowe
October 24, 2020
$30 – $40
San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society
Virtual Fall Seminar, October 24, 2020
Guest Speaker, J. Mark Lowe!
After registration a link will be emailed to you for viewing these 4 pre-recorded presentations from Oct. 3 until Oct 31:
The Migration Triangle: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee
Discover what prompted our ancestors to follow the Migration Triangle and continue westward. Learn the paths they followed and the process for finding those elusive settlers.
Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research Plan
Learn a simple technique for breaking down difficult research problems into manageable segments, sharpen your techniques, evaluate your sources, and map a new course.
Making Those Early Census Records Talk to You: Stop avoiding those pre-1850 census records. Turn those 1’s and 0’s into clues and lively pictures of your family. Learn to ask questions that lead to answers.
My Ancestor, the Farmer: Shaping a profile for your Rural Ancestor: Farming is a proud and honorable occupation. Develop a rich profile of your farming ancestor and community using available resources.
On Seminar Day, Oct 24th enjoy Marks presentations of: Pioneers of the Frontier: Using Online Newspapers to Find Early Settlers See how free and commercial newspaper databases may help you find early family members
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Is It Really Online? How to Find and Use Authentic Sources at Home or the Library Take advantage of new online resources while developing your research skills. Learn simple techniques that can improve your methodology accomplishment
The last hour will be a live Q&A with Mark. All this and door prizes too! Members $30.00, Non-members $40.00 Register online at www.txsaghs.org.