Blaine Bettinger, the Genetic Genealogist
2018-05-11 - 2018-05-12 | J. J. Pickle Research Campus Commons Learning Center, 10100 Burnet Road Bldg 137, Austin, Texas, 78758
Save the Date!
Blaine Bettinger, the Genetic Genealogist, is the featured speaker for the Austin Genealogical Society’s Seminar. This will be held in north Austin at the J. J. Pickle Research Campus Commons Learning Center.

Friday, May 11, 2018 – two workshops in advanced topics in genetic genealogy

Saturday, May 12, 2018 – four topics in beginning and intermediate genetic genealogy

To learn more visit: http://www.austintxgensoc.org/event/2018-seminar/?instance_id=451
Please share this information with others interested in genetic genealogy.
Blaine Bettinger will autograph the books, The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy and Genetic Genealogy in Practice, co-authored with Debbie Parker Wayne. Don’t have a copy? Pre-purchase these books to pick up on the day of the seminar when you register.

Caprock Genealogy Conference
2018-05-12 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Please join us for the first annual CAPROCK GENEALOGY CONFERENCE, sponsored jointly by the Amarillo, South Plains (Lubbock) and Hi-Plains (Plainview) Genealogical Societies.
Topics include:

Plowing Through the Land Records to Find Your Ancestors
Probate, More Than a Will
All the News That’s Fit to Print (and a lot that wasn’t): 19th Century Secular and Religious Newspapers
I Thee Wed . . . or Not

It is a distinct honor to have as our speaker Certified Forensic Genealogist Kelvin Meyers. A popular speaker, Kelvin brings a great knowledge of social sciences, history, genealogy and some “PI” techniques to his work.
$50 fee includes catered lunch, conference packet, goodie bags, door prizes and more!
Get conference flyer.
Vendor tables are available for $25.00 Visit https://spgtx.org for details.

"Orphan Trains, Adoption & DNA"
2018-08-03 10:00 - 2018-08-04 16:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX, 77340, United States
The Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend will be held August 3- 4, 2018 at the Huntsville Public Library. This year’s event, “Orphan Trains, Adoption, and DNA” is hosted by the Walker County Genealogical Society and the Huntsville Public Library. On-site registration begins at 9:30 a.m. both days with programs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 4. A light supper will be provided on Friday. A silent auction, open to the public, will be held during the weekend and will end at 4 p.m. Saturday. The event is free but requires registration. Call 936-291-5471 or sign up here.

Save Texas History Symposium
2018-09-14 - 2018-09-15 | Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX, 78205, United States
Dr. Frank de la Teja, Dr. Amy Porter, Dr. James Crisp, Dr. Mark Allan Goldberg, Mr. Everett L. Fly, Dr. Laura Hernández-Ehrisman, Mr. Gregory Garrett, Mr. Douglass W. McDonald, tours of the Alamo battlefield, pioneer surveying exercises, a Texas History Resources Workshop at Alamo Hall, many vendors/exhibitors and sponsors, and complimentary admission to receptions at Alamo Hall and the Witte Museum.

German Texas Heritage Society 2018 Conference
2018-09-14 08:00 - 2018-09-15 17:00 | Wortham Auditorium of the Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy St., Galveston, TX, 77550, United States
The 2018 German Texas Heritage Society Conference will be September 14-15, 2018 at the Rosenberg Library in Galveston, TX. The theme for the 2018 Conference is Immigration and Galveston.
For additional information:
GTHS website: www.germantexans.org
email: office@germantexans.org
Phone: 512-467-4569
Download the flyer

Texas Czech Genealogical Society presents ...
2018-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Celebrating the Centennial of the Founding of Czechoslovakia and the U.S. Czech Partnership
The September 29, 2018 program will honor the 100th anniversary of the founding of Czechoslovakia, the forging of the U.S. and Czech partnership and focus on the Texas Czechs who worked together during the “Great War” (WWI) years to help form a sovereign Czech country.

Carolyn Loykasek Holub will speak about how the Czechs of Texas worked together during the World War I years in support of a sovereign Czech country; how they banded together under the Czech National Alliance to raise funds, hold lectures by influential speakers and to publicize the plight of the Czech people living under the Austrian oppression. The TCGS publication, 1618-1918 Pamatnik Cechoslovaku, is a history of the Czech National Alliance Branches throughout Texas; originally published in 1920 as a tribute to the Czech and Moravian Texan who contributed to the liberation of the Czech lands during WWI. It includes 59 Czech National Alliance branches in Texas group photos with names (some birthplaces, assigned divisions, and battles fought) and by county of residence the names of Czech military men and women from Texas who served during WWI.
Lila Rakoczy Program Coordinator for the Texas Historical Commission Military sites and Oral History Program will speak on WWI and the impact on immigrants and immigrant communities. The Great War brought profound change to the Lone Star State. Dr. Rakoczy will highlight the impact the war had on its residents, including thousands of Texans of central and eastern European descent.
Dotty Davis will discuss and present a video of Sergeant Stubby, the official mascot of the 102nd Infantry Regiment during World War I. He served for 18 months and participated in seventeen battles on the Western Front. He saved his regiment from surprise mustard gas attacks, found and comforted the wounded, and once caught a German soldier by the seat of his pants, holding him there until American soldiers found him. (Wikipedia)
Carroll Brincefield currently involved in documenting the military history of Texas veterans, directing an oral history program in Lavaca County, and developing oral histories for the Texas State Historical Association will talk about the World War I Memorial Wall and Display Project at the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogical Center in Temple.
A Silent Auction will be held and the TCGS Sales Table will be laden with authentic Czech items. For your listening pleasure live music will be provided.
Register by credit card at https://squareup.com/store/TXCZGS/item/registration or mail registration form (see www.txczgs.org) and check made out to TCGS to Carolyn Holub, 2741 Falcon Way, Midlothian, TX 76065; phone 214-577-0029 cholub1088@gmail.com. Registration fee includes catered lunch.
If postmarked On/Before 9/20/2018 TCGS Members-$40; Non-Members-$45; Postmarked After 9/20/2018 TCGS Members-$45; Non-Members-$50; At the door (All) – $55. Membership in TCGS is not required to attend. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) exists to help preserve family history and treasurers. We also seek to learn and preserve Czech culture, traditions, and history. TCGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Download flyer and registration form.

San Angelo Genealogical & Historical Society Genealogy Fair
2018-10-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Stephens Central Library, 33 W. Beauregard, San Angelo, 76903, United States
Dozens of exhibits!
Ancestry and MyHeritage Door Prizes
Register to win one of two FREE DNA kits.
DNA for Genealogy, Genealogical Exhibits, Historical and Genealogical Displays, Website demonstrations and much, much more!

Learn more on our website.

NTGA Genealogy Seminar
2018-10-13 | First United Methodist Church (Wichita Falls), 909 10th Street, Wichita Falls, TX, 76301, United States
The North Texas Genealogical Association will hold its Fall 2018 Genealogy Conference on Saturday, October 13, 2018 featuring Patti Gillespie. The conference will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 909 10th St, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Topics include:

Session 1: Forgotten Treasures in the Texas Courthouse: Discovering the Miscellaneous Books
Session 2: I’ve Got My Ancestry DNA Report: Evaluating My Test Results For Connections (Intermediate)
Session 3: Courthouse Records: One Stop Shopping for Family Secrets
Session 4: Brickwall Busting Strategies: Hammering at the Wall

We will offer door prizes to attendees and vendors will have booths available for browsing.
Registration opens at 8:30 am, seminar begins at 9:15 am. Registration fee is $40.00 which includes a light lunch.
Please preregister to enable us to prepare enough lunches.
You may download and print the flyer and registration from www.ntgatrailtracers.org

2018 Genealogy "Lock-In"
2018-10-19 | West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX, United States
SAVE THE DATE
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
At participating Libraries across Texas
For more information, contact billb@wacotx.gov or call 254-750-5945
Details will be added as they become available.
Download PDF of agenda

SAGHS Fall Seminar in San Antonio Features Kelvin L. Meyers
2018-10-20 | Cross Roads Church (formerly John Calvin Presbyterian Church), 8102 Midcrown, San Antonio`, TX, 78239, United States
Speaker – Kelvin L. Meyers
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Seminar Program
Probate: More Than a Will
The Hand That Rocked the Cradle Could Rule the World
Are Your Ancestors in the Draper Manuscripts?
Introduction to Forensic Genealogy
Registration Information
Cost: $45 for member; $50 for non-members (includes syllabus and box lunch)
Deadline: Register by October 1, 2018 and save!
After October 1, costs are $50 for members and $55 for non-members.
View program details, register online, or download a form to register by email at their website: http://www.txsaghs.org/cpage.php?pt=141

TxSGS 2018 Family History Conference
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-04 | Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade, 9281 Colonnade Blvd, San Antonio, TX, 78230
Hosted by the Texas State Genealogical Society, the 2018 Family History Conference, Journey through Generations, brings you sessions with a wide variety of topics from many of the nation’s top family history experts. Workshops and sessions are aimed at strengthening your research skills no matter what your level or area of expertise might be.
Learn from leading family history speakers and educators. Visit companies and organizations providing products and services that will benefit your research. Connect with old friends and make new ones Leave TxSGS 2018 with a renewed enthusiasm for family history and ready to tackle those challenging research projects.
Whether you are just starting to research your family tree or have been an avid genealogist for years, the 2018 TxSGS Conference is an event you won’t want to miss.

Exploring Resources for Discovering Our Roots
2019-01-26 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
January 26, 2019
8:00 AM – Registration and morning refreshment
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM – speakers
Accordion music provided by Henry Holub
Registration: (includes catered lunch).
Membership in TCGS is not required to attend.
Speakers
Weldon Mersiovsky – “Exploring Your Czech Roots Through the Wendish Records”
Retired financial advisor and the current officer of the Texas Wendish Heritage Society and the founder of the Wendish Research Exchange. He is an expert in Wendish research and gladly assists others in their searches about Texas Wends and German Sorbs. He coordinates research and translates documents from German and Wendish into English for the Wendish Research Exchange. Weldon Mersiovsky could be summed up in one Wendish word, radyserb, which means “glad to be a Wend.”
Susan Chandler – “Exploring Your Roots Using Fraternal Organizations”
Museum Administrator, Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, Temple, Texas. Susan Chandler will share how to use the fraternal societies in the search of ancestors histories.
Jake Mangum – “Portal of Texas History”
Project Development Librarian for the University of North Texas Libraries’ Portal of Texas History (www.texashistory.unt.edu), is working as a liaison between cultural heritage institutions in the creation and digitization of collections and the Portal to Texas History. Jake Mangum will be explaining how to use and navigate the Portal of Texas for family research and history and how to research the portal’s collection of Czechs Newspapers.
Darwin L. Machu – “Songs of Our Ancestors Come Alive on CD”
Czech Republic Liaison for the Texas Czech Genealogical Society will talk about our Czech history through songs, especially the Taylor Czech Chorus 50th anniversary CD, which will be available at the sales table. All are invited to wear their respective Kroj and if so inclined provide a 10 minute summary of its history.
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Registration Form

Genealogy Workshop at Marble Falls Public Library
2019-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Marble Falls Public Library, 101 Main Street, Marble Falls, TX, 78654, United Kingdom
Cari Taplin from Genealogy Pants will be at the Marble Falls Public Library on Friday, February 15th at 11 a.m. to educate our patrons on how to discover who they are. She will discuss tips for getting started with their family history, including important resources, websites, software and organization, as well as good research skills to develop. They will also learn about educational opportunities to further their knowledge, both far and near, online and off.
This workshop will be at the Marble Falls Public Library and reservations are required. Visit our website www.marblefallslibrary.org to sign up or call us at 830-693-3023. For more information on Genealogy Pants and Cari Taplin visit her website at https://genealogypants.com/
Venue:
Marble Falls Public Library
101 Main Street
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-3023

WCGS Annual Seminar with Judy Russell
2019-03-16 | First United Methodist Church (Round Rock), 1004 N. Mays, Round Rock, TX, 78680, United States
Saturday, March 16, 2019
First United Methodist Church, 1004 North Mays,
Round Rock, TX 78665
Registration Opens in January – Watch the WCGS website for details.
The Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree who writes and lectures on topics ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. On the faculty of numerous genealogy institutes, she is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Board for Certification of Genealogists®, from which she holds credentials as a Certified Genealogist® and Certified Genealogical Lecturer℠. Her award-winning blog is at http://www.legalgenealogist.com.
Judy’s Topics Will Be

That First Trip to the Courthouse
When Worlds Collide: Resolving Conflicts in Genealogical Records
Revelers, Hogkillers and Disobedient Children
No Vitals? No Problem!

Visit the Williamson County Genealogy Society website for more information.
http://www.williamsontxgenealogy.

Caprock Genealogy Conference
2019-04-06 | Plainview Country Club, 2902 4th Street, Plainview, TX, 79072, United States
Join the South Plains and Hi-Plains Genealogical Societies for the second annual Caprock Genealogy Conference on April 6, 2019, in Plainview Texas. Speaker is Marynell Anderson Bryant.
Topics include:

Relatively Speaking: Don’t Neglect the Collateral Lines
Quill & Scrawl: Ease the Pain of Early Handwriting
Counting Cousins in the County: Sorting Out Family Names
War of 1812 Records and Resources

Cost: $50.00 (includes catered lunch and snacks)
Register at: https://spgstx.org/cstm_conferenceReg.php

Cherokee County Genealogical Society Spring Seminar
2019-04-06 | Singletary Memorial Library (aka Rusk Public Library), 207 E 6th St, Rusk, Texas, 75785
Registration is now open for the Cherokee County, Texas, Genealogical Society Spring Seminar. Brochures are available by contacting the society. The date is Saturday April 6, 2019. The place is the meeting room of the Rusk Public Library (aka Singletary Memorial Library), 207 East 6th Street in Rusk, Texas. Cost of the seminar is $15.00 to cover morning refreshments and a catered sandwich lunch. Reservations to attend the seminar can be made in advance by contacting the society (contact information below); seating is limited.
Speakers

Gary Pinkerton of Houston
Topic: Early Trails and Migrations into Texas
Mr. Pinkerton will have copies of his recent book on Trammel’s Trace for sale and autographing.
Nelta Nolen of Leesville, Louisiana,
Topic: Researching Techniques and How to Apply them to Research in Louisiana.
Billie Grunden of Jasper, Texas.
Topic: Online Research in Old Newspapers (including information on researching in Mississippii)
The last session of the day will offer a choice of several hands-on research experiences in the Rusk Library genealogy collection, using the library’s Wifi for online research and/or extended conservations with the speakers.

More information about CCGS and the upcoming April 6 Genealogy Seminar can be obtained by contacting the CCGS via e-mail to ccgs@suddenlink.net or by calling 1-903-586-0135 and via regular mail at Post Office Box 1332, Jacksonville, Texas, 75766-1332.
Further information about CCGS can be found at https://www.facebook.com/CherokeeCGS. The CCGS web site has recently moved to http://cherokeecountygenealogy.com.
Membership
CCGS dues for September 2018-May 2019 can be paid any time at a regular meeting or by regular mail. Annual CCGS membership dues are $20.00 (single) and $25.00 (two-member household).
Membership includes issues of the CCGS publication, TREE TALK. Single issues of TREE TALK are also available for purchase by regular mail or e-mail. Articles and items related to Cherokee County genealogy and history can be submitted for publication in TREE TALK by contacting CCGS president and editor Gordon Bennett of Jacksonville at the e-mail and phone number below. Each issue of TREE TALK contains a list of publications available for sale by the society on Cherokee County history and the genealogy of Cherokee County, families.
Anyone interested in researching their family history and genealogy in general is invited to attend the CCGS meetings and join the society according to the CCGS press release. Free genealogy and historical research help is available after the regular CCGS business meetings and programs or by contacting a CCGS member between meeting dates.

Texas Czech Genealogy Society Workshop
2019-04-12 - 2019-04-13 | Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Ave., Temple, TX, 76501, United States
Have a Happy Valentine’s Day

April 12-13, 2019 Genealogy Workshop 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sponsored by the Texas Czech Genealogy Society
and the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center
At the
Czech Heritage Museum and GENEALOGY Center 119 West French Ave.TEMPLE, TEXAS 76501
https://goo.gl/maps/MLaNN5U5D5s
This workshop is open to anyone wanting to research their family history, learn how to use internet sources, translate documents, use research books emphasizing Czech immigrants and Czech Republic maps, including Cadastral maps, search for ancestors in the Czech Republic Archives, get individual help with genealogy questions, dating old photos and much more.
Facilitators who will be available and the expertise they provide:
T.J. Slansky, Frank Dulak, Cecil Dobecka – Will assist you in researching your ancestors using the Czech Archives (Matriky) for Bohemia and Moravia.
Helmuth Schneider – Will help you to locate ancestral homes on the Stable Cadastral Maps of Czechia. You will be provided the website of the Stable Cadastral Map for each of your Villages. The Maps are on the Internet and FREE. You will be able to save the Maps in Bookmarks or Favorites for use in the future.
Danny Leshikar, Richard Lesikar – (in attendance only on Friday, April 12) – will teach you how to properly scan, edit, label, repair, or touch up your family photos and save them digitally to a hard drive. Bring your photos and a flash drive on which to store the digitized images.
Doug Kubicek – Will help date your old photographs. Bring your old photos and let Doug date them for you.
Carroll Brincefield – Historian – Let Carroll assist you in understanding how the unique Texas-Czech culture and traditions influenced the lives of your ancestors.
Arnold Pechal – An experienced TCGS researcher knowledgeable about the Czech Lands able to assist you with finding your ancestral information in books from the TCGS library. Skilled in Czech translations.
Frank Kalbac – Will assist you in your research through the use of the Master Surname Index and the TCGS Website.
Rosemary Ermis – Researcher – 35 years of experience and author of numerous books, will share tips on using ancestry.com, searching obituary archives and suggest areas of research if you have reached a wall.
Leo Baca – Will be available to help you understand your DNA test results, guide you in searching for your ancestors on the immigrant ships passenger lists and help you to understand your Valachian history.
Henry and Carolyn Holub – Czech translations. Carolyn will assist you in negotiating the Portal to Texas History, the archival site of many Texas-Czech publications, and the Czech Language Site, Český Jazykový Atlas, that explores the geographic variations of non-written dialects in use in Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia.
Bring your laptops and a flash drive to copy and save material for later use
Registration is $20 per person for one or both days. For more information contact ·Carolyn Holub, 2741 Falcon Way, Midlothian, TX 76065-4713; phone 214-577-0029, cholub1088@gmail.com
To register by mail: print a registration form from the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) website (http://txczgs.org/). To register by credit card: https://squareup.com/store/TXCZGS/item/registration . Lunch is on your own. You do not have to be a TCGS member to attend. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) exists to help preserve family history and treasures. We also seek to learn and preserve Czech culture, traditions, and history.

See Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) website (http://txczgs.org/) for forms and information.

PDF of flyer

Dallas 2019 Spring Seminar - Michael D. Lacopo, D.V.M.
2019-04-13 | Dallas Public Library and Virtual, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States
Dr. Michael D. Lacopo, DVM was born and raised in northern Indiana into a family always willing to tell tall tales. Intrigued by his maternal family’s claim to be kinfolk of Abraham Lincoln, and his paternal family’s stories of murder and mayhem, he took to genealogical research in 1980 to substantiate these family stories. Michael’s national lecturing began at the 2004 National Genealogical Society’s conference, and has continued with local, state, national, and international speaking engagements. Michael also contributes articles to numerous periodicals, as well as helping many people in their quests to locate their relatives – both living and dead. Learn more about Michael at https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/meetings-events/seminars/2019-spring-seminar/
Topics

Session 1: Deconstructing Your Family Tree: Re-evaluating the Evidence
Session 2: “She came from nowhere…” – A case study approach to a difficult genealogical problem
Session 3: Methods for identifying the German origins of American immigrants
Session 4: Incorporating social history into your research

Schedule
Registration – 9:30-10:00a
Opening remarks – 10:00-10:15a
Registration
Cutoff for early bird registration is Sunday night, March 31, 2019
Cutoff for online registration is Wednesday night, April 10, 2019
See full session descriptions and full registration details at https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/meetings-events/seminars/2019-spring-seminar/

Bosque County Genealogical Society April Meeting Program
2019-04-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Clifton Civic Center, 403 W 3rd St, Clifton, TX, 76634, United States

Bay Area Genealogical Society, Special Program, May 31, 2019
2019-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 | University Baptist Church, 16106 Middlebrook Drive, Houston, TX, 77059, United States
The Bay Area Genealogical Society in Houston, Texas announces a special program to be presented on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 6:30 pm
Speakers: League City Police Department representatives and genealogist Shera Lapoint will discuss the genealogy and DNA research performed to determine the identities of the victims in the Jane Doe and Janet Doe unsolved murder cases.
Meetings are held at University Baptist Church (UBC)
16106 Middlebrook Drive
Houston, TX 77059 (Clear Lake City)
Meet in the Chapel on the 1st Floor in UBC, 6:30 pm for socializing and the meeting begins at 7 pm
Using the genetic genealogy of Jane Doe and Janet Doe, investigators meticulously constructed family trees and DNA profiles and compared them against databases at Gedmatch.com, Ancestry.com and FamilyTreeDNA.com. With those matches, they identified and found family members of the two victims that were found on Calder Road in League City.
Detectives were able to identify and locate living family members from both victims. DNA samples were collected from the son and sister of Janet Doe, and Agents from the FBI coordinated the collection from the family members of Jane Doe who were out of state.
In a video about the case, League City Police urged people whose loved ones are missing to submit DNA to databases. The LCPD officials said using DNA to locate people is an “emerging tool” for law enforcement.
For more information about the cases including the video visit the League City websites as follows:
https://www.leaguecity.com/civicalerts.aspx?aid=2266
https://www.leaguecity.com/3279/Audrey-Cook—Cold-Case-86-216
https://www.leaguecity.com/3280/Donna-Prudhomme—Cold-Case-91-2200
For more information about the Bay Area Genealogical Society: https://www.txbayareagen.org

Huntsville Public Library Hosts Free Lineage Society Workshop
2019-06-13 10:30 - 15:00 | Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX, 77340, United States
The Huntsville Public Library will host a free Lineage Society Workshop on Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants will receive assistance in preparation of lineage applications to any patriotic or lineage society.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Register online at www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call 936-291-5471 for any additional information.

Lago Vista Genealogical Society June 14 Speaker is Cari A. Taplin
2019-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Lago Public Library, 5803 Thunderbird, Ste 40, Lago Vista, TX, 78645, United States
Join the Lago Vista Genealogical Society for special speaker Cari A. Taplin at their monthly meeting on Friday, June 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Cari will be speaking on topics regrading “Methodology,” which should be incredibly helpful in many genealogical research techniques. She will be presenting from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., with time for some Q&A.
Regular meeting topics will continue at 11:00 a.m. until noon.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society - Missing: Our Elusive Family Members
2019-07-20 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Download Flyer and Registration Form

For more information and registration forms, please go to the TCGS website at www.txczgs.org. Registration includes catered BBQ and Sausage lunch.

Postmarked on/before July 10, 2019 – TCGS Members $40; non-Members $45.
Postmarked after July 10, 2019 – TCGS Members $45; non-Members $50.
At the door, Members and Non-Members $55.

Cancellations accepted up to one week prior to the event. You do not have to be a TCGS member to attend. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is a 503(c)3 nonprofit organization.
To register by credit card: https://squareup.com/store/TXCZGS/item/registration.
If you have any questions, contact Carolyn Holub at 214-577-0029 or cholub1088@gmail.com.

Frances Sprott Goforth Memorial Genealogy Weekend
2019-08-02 - 2019-08-03 | Huntsville Public Library, 1219 13th Street, Huntsville, TX, 77340, United States
Pre-Registration encouraged, but not required. For information, updates, or changes, go to www.myhuntsvillelibrary.com or call (936) 291-5471.

Fort Worth Genealogical Society Summer Seminar, August 17, 2019
2019-08-17
The Fort Worth Genealogical Society will host its Summer Seminar on August 17, 2019, at the Ridglea Country Club. The Seminar features Early American Research with DEBBIE DUAY of Florida.
Early Pricing is $50 for FWGS members and $60 for non-members.
The seminar is scheduled from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and will include lunch and door prizes. Contact FWGS at www.TXFWGS.org for more information and to register.

Registration is OPEN for FGS in Washington, D.C., August 21-24, 2019
2019-08-21
The FGS 2019 Annual Conference will be held August 21 – 24, at the Omni Shoreham hotel in Washington, DC. Hosted by the Federation of Genealogical Societies in cooperation with sponsoring local societies, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations, FGS 2019 offers a new full four-day format jam-packed with topics of interest to every genealogist. The theme for this conference is “Come Home to our Washington, DC.”
Conference Highlights
Pre-Conference Guided Research Opportunities: Six guided research trips are offered on Tuesday, August 20 to three of the most popular research repositories in Washington, DC – the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Library.
Librarians’ Day: Librarians’ Day will be held at the Library of Congress on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. These full-day sessions are sponsored by Pro-Quest and the Library of Congress and are designed for librarians, archivists and other information professionals serving family history researchers.
Keynote Speaker: Nationally recognized speaker D. Joshua Taylor, MA, MLS will kick off FGS 2019 as the opening session keynote with his talk, “Coming Home: Finding Our Place in America’s Tapestry.” Josh’s talk will explore the need to document, preserve and celebrate the rich American tapestry unearthed through family history.
Learning Tracks: The FGS 2019 program is filled with exciting new presentations by family history experts. There are a variety of tracks for every skill and interest level. America’s Resources, Mid-Atlantic Region, Women’s Studies, Colonial History & Settlement as well as three separate DNA tracks will be offered. New this year are “In a Flash” mini-sessions, which are 30-minute sessions that will cover topics such as the University of Maryland’s Global Journeys project, how to reclaim copies of previously inaccessible archival records, using Baltimore Catholic Sacramental records, and Ireland Poverty Relief Loans.
Focus on Societies: This 2019 conference brings a focus on societies throughout the entire conference week with a full Society Management track and daily sessions related to societies. The Focus on Societies Dinner and Annual Meeting on Wednesday, August 21 will include a complimentary dinner for society leaders as well as an opportunity to network with peers. At the Annual Meeting, the ever-popular “Society Shout-Out” will take place again which gives members a chance to share the exciting projects and activities their societies have in the works.
Special Friday Night Event: “Swing Back to the 30s with Your Ancestors.” This special event will bring guests back to the 1930s as they dine, dance, and socialize with their ancestors to the music of a live traditional jazz band. Guests will be encouraged to dress as their favorite 1900s-era ancestor with an opportunity earlier in the week to create some 1930’s-styled accessories. This exceptional evening of nostalgia will be the talk of the conference.
To register, visit the conference website at https://fgs.org/annual-conference/ and for additional details including links to the conference hotel, additional workshops and more. Keep up with the conference news and announcements by reading the FGS Conference blog at https://fgs.org/category/fgs-conferences/

Czech Influences Live On
2019-09-28 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
The Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) invites all to attend the upcoming September 28, 2019 program “Czech Influences Live On” and would be most grateful if you might share the attached flyers with your members and patrons and send to your distribution lists as well as including on your website and/or newsletter and display as appropriate. Membership in TCGS is not required to attend. The Texas Czech Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Texas Czech Genealogical Society – Czech Influences Live On
September 28, 2019
8:00 AM Registration and Refreshments
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Program
Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center
103 Texas Hwy. 21 West, Caldwell, TX 77836
https://google/maps/SXikBLkG6mo
The program includes 1) “Painted Catholic Churches of Fayette County” by Dianna Stavinoha Zimmerman, docent and tour guide for the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. These beautiful churches are reminiscent of the beautiful, old, ornate Catholic churches in the “old country” 2) “Early Texas Brethren Churches” by Jimmy Pokorny, contributor to The Brethren Journal. The simplicity of the early Brethren Churches reflects the teachings of the denomination’s founder, Jan Hus. 3) “Czech Republic Cemeteries” by Jana Marcella Vaculik-Riley, 1st generation Czech American and Co-Director of Westfest Parade of Kroje. The Czech burial procedures and how to find gravesites and death certificates will be discussed. 4) “Old Czech Ceramics and Glass” by Jean Blaha Davis, a collector of unique Czech ceramic and glass. Jean will display a portion of her huge collection and will explain the significance of each piece and how it was acquired. See the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) website (https://txczgs.org/) for registration (includes a catered lunch) forms and information or contact Carolyn Holub 214-577-0029, cholub1088@gmail.com.
There will be a sales table with authentic Czech items for your early Christmas shopping convenience, including a 2019 Christmas ornament collection, which has a new line of ornaments made in the Czech Republic that are associated with a legend, symbol or a tradition. These have been very popular items for the last five years. Also books published by the TCGS are available for purchase, including the newest publication, Pamatnik Czechoslovaku, a memorial book honoring the Czechs of Texas for the work they carried out from 1914-1920 to benefit the liberation of the Czech Lands in World War I.
Event Flyer & Registration Form
TCGS Books of the Month – Sept & Oct

19th Annual Genealogy Lock-In; Discover History for Yourself
2019-10-18 | West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX, United States
The Waco-McLennan County Library Genealogy Center, in cooperation with the Central Texas Genealogical Society, will host the 19th Annual Genealogy Lock-In in celebration of Family History Month. This event is free, open to the public, and takes place Friday, October 18, from 10:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center (5301 Bosque Blvd).
This library event showcases the Library’s genealogy collection and provides access to and awareness of area hereditary and historical societies. This is a great opportunity for beginners and experts to pursue their family history and learn more about genealogy in general. Staff and volunteers will be available to help with your research. All library computers will be available for research. The Lock-in will also have snacks and door prizes! Lock-in programming will include:

Beginners’ Class at noon (a Brown bag program)
Eight shared virtual programs from around the country
Hereditary and Historical Societies from around the state
One-on-one research help

Early registration for the Lock-in begins at 9:30 a.m. in the foyer at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center. Other library facilities will not be available for use after 6:00 p.m. during the Lock-in. Children under the age of 16 attending the event must be accompanied by an adult. Security is provided in the evening hours.
A series of eight live streamed programs will be presented in the meeting room from 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. The programs are provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Topics covered will include FamilySearch.org, probate records, technology enable collaborations, military records, GEDmatch, Mexican research and dating photos.
For a complete list of programs, the visiting hereditary societies, and other participating libraries, visit wacolibrary.org or ctgs.org. Contact Bill Buckner, Genealogy Center Supervisor, at (254) 750-5945 or e-mail billb@wacotx.gov, with any questions about this or any other Genealogy Center programs. The Waco-McLennan County Library serves Waco and its surrounding areas and is committed to furthering the community’s access to information and pursuit of knowledge.

Michael Lacopo, San Antonio Genealogical Society, October 19, 2019
2019-10-19 | Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 308 Mt. Calvary Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78209
This year, the San Antonio Genealogical Society invited the immensely popular Michael Lacopo to speak on a variety of topics that will interest genealogists and family historians of every level.
Michael is a life-long resident of northern Indiana. He began his genealogical research in 1980. His first published work appeared in 1985 with several books, journal articles, and published contributions following. He appeared in USA Today in 2000 and has lectured locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Lacopo has a varied and interesting ancestry and is a self-described “all-American mutt.” Dr. Lacopo has research experience in numerous fields with particular strengths in research involving Mennonite families, Pennsylvania, Germans, and Midwest/Middle Atlantic research (IN, OH, IL, MI, and PA), and genetic genealogy. He is proficient in reading German script and has a particular interest in immigrant ancestry.
Learn more at https://txsaghs.org.

Bell County Genealogical Society: Beginning Genealogy Seminar
2019-11-02 08:30 - 14:00 | Temple Public Library, 100 W Adams, Temple, TX, United States
An exciting selection of topics to help you begin your journey researching your family history. Your registration fee includes presenter’s handouts, continental breakfast and lunch. Oh, did I mention Door Prizes?
Speaker: Patti Gillespie, B.A., M.S.
With over 30 years experience as a genealogists and personal historian, Patti Gillespie is known to bring energy and humor to her classes. She also enjoys helping beginners start their genealogical journey.
Sessions
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Sign in and Continental Breakfast (donuts, coffee, and juice)
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
“Beginning at the Beginning: Adventures in Genealogy” – Everything a beginner needs to know, starting with a digital tree, using a census, a timeline, and why multiple records are essential.
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
“Successful Methodologies: Step by Step” – Introduces the concept that not all records are online but demonstrates how online searches can benefit finding offline documents. An introduction to using FamilySearch and Ancestry is included.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. LUNCH
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
“Site Searchers: A Guided Hands-on Workshop” – Beginning a digital tree, using newspaper sites, Google Books, WorldCat, and Internet Archive.
See PDF flyer for additional details and registration form.
