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 | TX
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 | TX
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 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Understanding Yesterday, Planning for Tomorrow
2020-01-25 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
Join the Texas Czech Genealogical Society on January 25, 2020, at the Caldwell Civic Center in Caldwell, Texas. See Speakers and Topics below.

Speakers and topics include:

Growing Your Roots 2020: The Inaugural African American Genealogy Conference of Austin, Texas
2020-01-30 - 2020-02-02 | Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78701, United States
Growing Your Roots 2020: The Inaugural African American Genealogy Conference of Austin, Texas
“The Roots are as Important as the Leaves”
FREE Registration is Now Open!
January 30, 2020 – February 2, 2020
Free Registration is open for Growing Your Roots 2020: The Inaugural African American Genealogy Conference of Austin, Texas. The genealogy conference will debut the first weekend going into Black History Month (January 30, 2020 – February 2, 2020). The free four-day conference is hosted by the Austin History Center, Austin Public Library’s African American Community Archives Program. The genealogy conference will feature a variety of speakers, panel sessions, workshops, exhibitions, tours, and networking opportunities for genealogy professionals, scholars, and novice enthusiasts.
Dr. Edmund Gordon, Vice-Provost of Diversity, Professor of African & African American Studies in Anthropology, at the University of Texas at Austin is The Jacob Fontaine Distinguished Keynote Speaker. The professor’s Racial Geography Tour takes an in-depth look at the University of Texas at Austin’s racial history. Internationally acclaimed photographer, Kris Graves is the Algerene M. Akins Craig Distinguished Closing Keynote. ​Kris Graves: Testament Project will debut in the Austin Central Public Library Gallery beginning January 14, 2020 -February 29, 2020.
Genealogy panel sessions will be led by local, regional, and national speakers and facilitators such as Rachel E. Winston, Stephanie L. Lang, Danielle McGhee, Stuart King, Greg Farrar, Olivia Dorsey Peacock, Emma Robinson, delmetria millener. The inaugural African American genealogy conference of Austin, Texas (January 30, 2020 – February 2, 2020) will be an experience not to miss and best of all it is FREE and welcoming of attendees of all levels, novice to expert!
Growing Your Roots 2020 is presented in partnership with the Austin Public Library, Huston-Tillotson University | Downs-Jones Library, Austin History Center, PBS | POV, The City of Austin, City of Austin’s Equity Office, and The University of Texas John L. Warfield Center for African and African American Studies.
The African American genealogy conference has reserved a block of rooms at both the ​Hyatt Place Austin Downtown​, and the ​JW Marriott Austin for January 29th, 2020 through February 3rd, 2020 at a special conference rate.
To register for the conference, visit: ​library.austintexas.gov/ahc/growingyourroots or contact the Austin History Center, African American Studies Community Archivist at 512-974-7390. Participants can also stay up to date on the latest news by following @ ​Facebook​, and ​Instagram​, using #GrowingYourRoots2020 for social media posts.
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Pre-Conference Highlights

The Austin History Center, African American Community Archives Presents: The Villager Community Service Weekly Photography: Exhibition & Reception
The Austin Central Public Library, Gallery Presents, Self-Guided Tour: Kris Graves’ Testament Project, Black History Month Photography Exhibition

Thursday, January 30, 2020
Preview Conference Night
The Austin History Center, African American Community Archives Presents: The Villager Community Service Weekly Photography: Exhibition & Reception The Austin Central Public Library, Gallery Presents, Self-Guided Tour:
Kris Graves’ Testament Project, Black History Month Photography Exhibition
Friday, January 31, 2020
Opening Conference Night at the Central Library Jacob Fontaine Distinguished Keynote:
Dr. Edmund Gordon, Vice-Provost of Diversity, Professor of African/African-American Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Genealogy Networking Social & PBS | POV Film Mini Film-Reel-
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Conference Panel Sessions:
African American Cultural Preservation & Storytelling
Presenters: Rachel Winston, University of Texas at Austin, Stephanie L. Lang, University of Texas at Austin
Connecting Roots: Huston-Tillotson University, African American Cemeteries and Burial Sites in Austin, Texas
Presenters: Danielle McGhee, Huston-Tillotson University; Greg Farrar, Oakwood Chapel; Stuart King, King Tears Funeral Home; Moderated by Jennifer Chenoweth, Oakwood Cemetery Chapel and Melissa Rogers, Save Austin’s Cemeteries
Black Roots in Austin, Texas:, A Discussion with African American Legacy Families
Moderators, Roxanne Evans & Jacobi Smith
Conference Workshops:
Digging Up Roots in Your Own Backyard: African American Genealogy for Novice Users
Facilitator, kYmberly Keeton, The Austin History Center, African American Community Archives
Blog About It! Making WordPress Work For Your African American Family History
Facilitator, Olivia Dorsey Peacock, Digital Black History
GenKnowledge: African American Genealogy for Intermediate and Advanced Users
Facilitator, kYmberly Keeton, The Austin History Center, African American Community Archives
NAMING THE LINEAGE: We Will Walk Through *Who Awakened Your Senses? *Who Politicized Your Experiences of Body, Identity? *Who Taught You The Value of Feeling Good?
Facilitator, Emma Robinson, Womanist Library
#BrownTeensRead Presents: Oral Fixations: Family Histories Retold
Facilitator, delmetria millener, #BrownTeensRead
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Sunday, February 2, 2020
Celebrating Black History Month & Genealogy All Month Long
Closing Conference Keynote & Reception at the Austin Central Public Library:
Photographer, Kris Graves | During the closing lecture, Kris Graves will discuss the process of making portraits and ideas about representation and inequality.
On View: Austin Central Public Library Gallery Opening Reception ft. Kris Graves’ Testament Project, Black History Month Photography Exhibition
Conference Genealogy Research Hub
● Access to historical organizations, libraries, archives, museums, and community cultural centers
● Visit the Womanist Library & Record Your Oral History Booth

Sixteenth Annual Hill Country Family History Seminar
2020-02-22 | Kronkosky Place Event Center, 17 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne, TX, United States

Waco Genealogy Center / CTGS Spring Workshop
2020-03-07 | West Waco Library & Genealogy Center, 5301 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX, United States
The Genealogy Center’s spring workshop is March 7, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the West Waco Library & Genealogy Center (5301 Bosque Blvd.). Bill Buckner and Hannah Kubacak will discuss Making Sense of the Census.
Ten topics will cover the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1940 and offer a brief look at the upcoming 2020 census. Learn how to evaluate census records, search strategies, what census years included questions on immigration, military, marriage, naturalization and so much more. Here is a link to where you can download a copy of the flyer and agenda for the day: https://file.ac/21euCO1oZvDaPXFMP5w8_g/
To register follow this link then click begin registration: Making Sense of the Census : a Genealogy Workshop
Or visit www.wacolibrary.org then click on “Genealogy Center” from the menu. There you will find a link to our upcoming events. Click “Making Sense of the Census : a Genealogy Workshop.” Then click “Begin Registration.”
Seating is on a first come, first served basis with the doors opening at 9 am and programs starting at 9:30 am.
This event is co-sponsored by Waco Library Genealogy Center and the Central Texas Genealogical Center.
For more information or help with your reservation call the Center at 254-750-5945.

Williamson County Genealogical Society presents Amy Johnson Crow - CANCELLED
2020-03-21 | First United Methodist Church (Round Rock), 1004 N. Mays, Round Rock, TX, 78680, United States

Texas Czech Fourth Annual Genealogy Workshop - POSTPONED until future date
2020-04-03 - 2020-04-04 | Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Ave., Temple, TX, 76501, United States
NEWS: This event has been postponed.

CAPROCK Genealogy Conference 2020 - POSTPONED
2020-04-18 | Plainview Country Club, 2902 4th Street, Plainview, TX, 79072, United States
Please join us for the third annual Caprock Genealogy Conference, sponsored jointly by the Amarillo, South Plains (Lubbock) and Hi-Plains (Plainview) Genealogical Societies.
SPEAKER: Cari Taplin
WHEN: April 18, 2020 (8:30 am to 4:00 pm)
WHERE: Plainview Country Club, 2902 4th Street, Plainview, Texas
COST: $50.00*
Topics include:

Spitting is the Easy Part! DNA and Genealogical Research Problems
From Deeds to Dirt: Case Studies in Analyzing Research with Maps
Using Church Records to Find Ancestral Origins
Finding Newspapers Online

*Includes snacks, conference materials, and door prizes
Registration is open from January 6th to March 23rd.

DNA from A to Z: Unlocking Your Genetic Code
2020-07-25 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Dallas Genealogical Society presents A Virtual Seminar – July 25, 2020
3 tracks with 12 classes – Follow a track or mix and match!

TxSGS 2020 Summer Virtual Conference
2020-08-07 - 2020-08-08 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Join the Texas State Genealogical Society on Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020, for a two-day event filled with plenty of genealogy tips and more to help you explore your family history and chip away at those persistent brick walls.
Eight speakers share their expertise in areas from methodology to DNA, discussing timely topics and facilitating in-depth learning. Watch this event LIVE, or later at your convenience.
The TxSGS Virtual Conference is the ultimate learning experience from the comfort of your home. Simply log in with your password to access all the conference presentations and material. The answer to your brick wall problem may be only a click away.
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DGS Seminar with Tony Burroughs, FUGA
2020-09-19 | Virtual Event via Zoom
DGS will host Paths to Freedom: Essential Steps for African American Genealogy with Tony Burroughs, FUGA. There will be four lectures plus a bonus lunchtime presentation by Ari Wilkins. An Early Bird rate is in effect through Aug. 30. https://dallasgenealogy.com/dgs/meetings-events/seminars/2020-fall-seminar-2/

SAGHS Virtual Fall Seminar with Mark Lowe
2020-10-24 | Virtual Event via Zoom
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.

TxSGS 2020 Family History Conference - Save the Date
2020-11-13 - 2020-11-14 | Virtual Event via Zoom

Clayton Library Friends - Annual Meeting
2020-11-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Clayton Library Friends – Annual Meeting –
Speaker: Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective
Maureen Taylor, the Photo Detective, an internationally, renowned expert in historic photo identification, preservation, and genealogical research, will be offering a very special webinar to CLF on November 21, 2020 at 10:30 am called Photo Detective Roadshow, a 90-minute event. It’s a virtual show and tell, and is totally interactive in which members of CLF only can submit photos ahead of time, and if selected, you will meet virtually with Maureen Taylor to learn about the specific clues she uncovers about your photos. CLF members who are interested in having their photos examined by Maureen, please submit them with a description of what you know and what you would like to know in an email to info@claytonlibraryfriends.org DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 – If not a member of CLF, and you wish to submit a photo and join CLF, please go to: https://claytonlibraryfriends.org/ YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CLF member to attend the meeting. Keep checking CLF website for latest instructions on how to join the virtual meeting !!! THANKS
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Williamson County Genealogical Society Seminar 2021
2021-03-20 | Online via Zoom
Presentations:

The Genealogist’s Guide Search Methodology for 2020
Get the Scoop on Your Ancestors with Newspapers
How to Reopen and Work a Genealogical Cold Case
Tap into Your Inner Private Eye: 9 Strategies for Finding Your Living Relatives

Register today:
To register online using a credit card or PayPal: https://form.jotform.com/203546632299159
To register by paying with a check: https://form.jotform.com/203546386801154

Lisa Louise Cooke’s Bio: Lisa Louise Cooke is CEO of Genealogy Gems, a genealogy education company featuring The Genealogy Gems Podcast, available at in iTunes, and the Genealogy Gems app. Her books include Mobile Genealogy, The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox Second Edition, How to Find Your Family History in Newspapers, and she has published 100+ videos at the Genealogy Gems YouTube Channel. She also produces The Family Tree Magazine Podcast, regularly writes for the magazine, and teaches for Family Tree University. Learn more about Lisa at https://lisalouisecooke.com/bio/

Michael D. Lacopo - A Live-Streamed Seminar - Mastering Genealogical Research: The Right Start Leads You to Great Results!
2021-04-09 - 2021-04-10 | Virtual Event via Zoom
Bring your research and writing skills to the next level in this unique 2-day event with Michael D. Lacopo, DVM.
Friday Sessions

Becoming a Genealogical Thinker instead of a Genealogical Collector
What Am I Looking For? Genealogical Research from Hypothesis to Research Plan
The Genealogical Proof Standard in Motion: A Case Study
Homework: Participants will individually take a problem they are given and work on it during the afternoon. The problems will be emailed to Michael by 5pm central time, and he will review them, select a few, and use them as review in the first session on Saturday

Saturday Sessions

Homework Review
Deconstructing Your Family Tree: Re-Evaluating the “Evidence”
Incorporating Social History Into Your Genealogical Research
“She Came From Nowhere…” A Case Study Approach to a Difficult Genealogical Problem

Sessions Will Be Recorded – Registrants will have access to recordings of each session for 2 weeks (through Sunday April 25, 2021).
Download the brochure

2021 CAPROCK Genealogy Conference
2021-04-17 | Virtual Event via Zoom

TXGenWeb Virtual Seminar
2021-05-22 | Virtual Event via Zoom
2021 TXGenWeb Virtual Seminar
Celebrating 25 years!
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:45 am – 4:30 pm
Questions please contact mailto:txgenweb.conference@gmail.com
Information & Registration
http://www.txgenweb.org/volunteer/meeting.htm
You will receive a meeting link confirmation to join the virtual seminar prior to May 22. We look forward to seeing you at the seminar. Thank you!

Download PDF Flyer

Huntsville Public Library Lineage Society Workshop
2021-06-10 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 10, 2021 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.

Hill Country Genealogy Conference
2021-08-21 | St. John Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 315 Rosewood Ave., Boerne, TX, 78006
(V) TX – Hill Country Genealogy Conference: Family History Fanatics Live! (with Virtual Viewing Option available)

Do you want to synergize your genealogy research skills, resolve family mysteries using DNA, and prepare your family history discoveries for publication? Join Andy and Devon Noel Lee at the “Hill Country Family History Seminar” all-day seminar in Boerne, Texas, hosted by the Genealogical Society of Kendall County.
​As a family tree climber, you face many challenges in your family history research. Like, how to make sense of the clues available in different documents and resources. Knowing what clues from DNA can help you discover the identity of your ancestors. Understanding how to compile your research into a book that your family will enjoy.
Family history fanatics Andy and Devon Noel Lee can help you with all these challenges in person at this upcoming day-long event in Boerne, Texas. The Hill Country Family History Seminar, celebrating its seventeenth year, has expanded from an in-person setting to also include a virtual experience.
Registration information at
gskctx.org/cstm_conferenceReg.php

The ABCs of DNA, Featuring Diahan Southard
2021-08-28 13:00 - 16:00 | TX
Join the Austin Genealogical Society on Saturday, August 28, 2021, for Diahan Southard presenting “The ABCs of DNA.”
The fee is $25 for AGS members and $30 for non-members. To register, visit AGS’s new website at www.austingenealogicalsociety.org.

"Flesh Out Your Genealogy Using Digital Newspapers"
2021-09-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event via Zoom
presents
A Webinar Presentation by Irene Walters
“Flesh Out Your Genealogy Using Digital Newspapers”
Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, 10 am – 12 pm
You’ve got the bones of a family history from census, land, tax, probate, and other records. Now, it’s time to add some flesh to the narrative using the newspaper; how to find them, what to search for in them, and how to search for your relatives in them.
Irene B. Walters came to Houston’s Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research from New York in 1997 after receiving her Librarian degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Irene has given talks to many groups on various aspects of genealogical research including: computers, the internet, ancestors in modern military, knocking down brick walls, New York State, Irish, and French research. Irene started her own genealogy research as a teenager and has taken her lines back into France, Ireland and recently Germany. Her other German line and possible early Dutch ancestors are being more difficult.

The webinar is provided free of charge to HGF 2021 members.
Become a member and register for the webinar on the website, www.hgftx.org. Membership is $25/individuals and $35/family of 2.
Please register by 10 Sept 2021.

20th Anniversary Celebration: Upward to New Heights
2021-09-25 | Caldwell Civic & Visitor Center, 103 Presidential Corridor, Caldwell, Texas, United States
“20thAnniversary Celebration: Upward to New Heights”
September 25, 2021 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center

TEXAS CZECH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
presents
“Czech Songs in Texas” Presentation and Music by Frances Barton
“What are the Benefits of Using familysearch.org?” by Kim Marble
“Cadastral Maps: What are they? How to use the maps” by Helmuth Schneider
“Family Sausage Making” by Walter Vajdak and John Gantt
Silent Auction
Czech Gift shop
Photos and Displays
Library/Book Room – with librarians to assist
Genealogy Research books, maps, surname lists, etc.; over 105,00 Czech Research files
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Morning Refreshments (coffee, juice, kolache) and Lunch (Pork Loin or Roasted Chicken Breast in Cream Sauce) provided
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REGISTRATION: (includes a catered lunch)
Detailed information and registration forms are on the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) website: http://www.txczgs.org under “Events” and in the attached flyers.
Early Bird Registration – Postmarked on or before, Saturday, September 7, 2021
TCGS Members – $45.00 Non-Members – $50.00
Registration – Postmarked September 7, 2021 – September 24, 2021
TCGS Members – $50.00 Non-Members – $55.00
Registration at door – $60.00 (ALL – Members and Non-Members)
Name: ____________________________________________Current TCGS Member: Yes ___ No___
Mailing Address: ___________________________________________
Telephone _________________________E-Mail ___________________________________________
NOTE: Your registration fee does include everything listed on the event flyer, including both the morning refreshments and lunch. We encourage those attending to wear a mask and to have been fully vaccinated.
If we deem it necessary to cancel the event because of the spread of the virus, all registration fees received WILL BE refunded.
To register by credit card go to: squareup.com/store/TXCZGS/item/registration
If paying by check made payable to TCGS, fill out the registration form and mail to:Susan Crutchfield, 507 West St, Sealy, Texas 77474.
For further information, Susan can be reached at: scrutch3@att.net
Membership in TCGS is not required to attend.
Date: September 25, 2021
Time: 8:00 AM doors open; 9:00 AM Events begin; 4:00 PM
Venue: Caldwell Civic and Visitor Center, Highway 21, Caldwell, TX 77836
Website: http://www.txczgs.org under “Events”
Organizer: Texas Czech Genealogical Society
