Thank you to the Sponsors of the TxSGS 2020 Family History Conference
Visit these Sponsors at the TxSGS 2020 Fall Conference Expo Hall Online
Platinum Level
Clayton Library Friends
Clayton Library Friends, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization that seeks to enrich the resources and facilities of Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research, a unit of the Houston Public Library. In the pursuit of that mission, the officers and directors of the organization, in coordination with the manager of the Clayton Library, organize and direct fundraising projects to support the acquisition of research material for the library, to upgrade library facilities, and to enhance library services.
Visit Clayton Library Friends in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links. Plus, get access to their catalog of genealogy books available for purchase.
Dallas Genealogical Society
The pandemic has not slowed down DGS’s 400+ members! Monthly meetings and 9 Special Interest Groups are all virtual; DGS also hosts a monthly Virtual Help Desk meeting. Please plan to participate in all three of the 2021 Virtual Seminars or any of DGS’s regularly scheduled meetings and Special Interest Groups. Visit DGS in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links to a few videos about DGS!
FamilySearch
FamilySearch International is the largest genealogy organization in the world. FamilySearch is a nonprofit, volunteer–driven organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history. To help in this great pursuit, FamilySearch and its predecessor organizations have been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. Patrons may access FamilySearch services and resources free online at FamilySearch.org or through over 4,800 family history centers in 132 countries, including the main Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. Visit FamilySearch in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
FamilyTreeDNA
Founded in April 2000, Family Tree DNA was the first company to develop the commercial application of DNA testing for genealogical purposes. With the most comprehensive genetic genealogy databases in the world, Family Tree DNA connects people with their ancestors and relatives around the world. Visit FamilyTreeDNA in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall.
H.V. Chapman & Sons
HV Chapman & Sons is a book publisher and manufacturer. We also rebind and restore Bibles and books. We have been making books since 1947. We specialize in genealogy and family history books. See Tim de la Vega’s bonus presentation, “From Design to Bind,” about creating a family history book. Visit H.V. Chapman & Sons in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
MyHeritage
MyHeritage is the global leader in family history and DNA testing, with an integrated suite of products that bridges your past, present, and future. Available in 42 languages, MyHeritage is home to 104 million users and 12.4 billion historical records. Visit MyHeritage in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
Texas General Land Office
The Texas General Land office is a state agency with millions of land grant documents and maps, many of which are digitized and online at the GLO website. Visit the Texas General Land Office in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for additional information and links.
Gold Level
Chessman Wealth Management
Chessman is a wealth management firm that specializes in helping clients understand their current financial situation and how to leave a lasting legacy. Visit the Chessman exhibit in the TxSGS 2020 Expo Hall and download their “7 tips to Successfully Transfer Wealth” document.
Mid-Cities Genealogical Society
The Mid-Cities Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit organization whose mission is to assist the public and our members in the study of genealogy and to encourage the libraries in the Mid-Cities area to obtain books and other records of genealogical interest. Visit Mid-Cities Genealogical Society in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
San Angelo Historical and Genealogical Society
The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society supports genealogists who live and research Concho Valley genealogists in their pursuit of their ancestry by:
- conducting educational activities;
- promoting interest in genealogical and historical research;
- collecting and preserving documents pertaining to the history of West Texas; and
- supporting the repository and genealogy library, The West Texas Collection, at ASU through donations of genealogical and historical materials.
Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May, for a presentation on a historical or genealogical topic. In this COVID-isolated time, SAGHS hosts monthly meetings virtually. Visit San Angelo Historical and Genealogical Society in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
San Antonio Historical and Genealogical Society
Chartered in 1959, SAGHS maintains a library of over 17,000 books, publishes an award winning journal conducts educational seminars, classes & workshops. Through its First Families of Bexar County Program, SAGHS recognizes descendants of people who were in Bexar County in 1850 or before.
Visit San Antonio Historical and Genealogical Society in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
Silver Level
Houston Genealogical Forum
The purpose of Houston Genealogical Forum is:
- To promote best practices through educational seminars presented by local, national, and international experts in a broad range of genealogical and historical subjects.
- To keep our membership apprised of the latest developments in genealogical research.
- To provide a social avenue in which to forge new genealogy friendships as we help each other to grow in our research expertise.
Visit Houston Genealogical Forum in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
Society of the Sons and Daughters of World War II Veterans
The Society of Sons and Daughters of WWII Veterans is a genealogy program dedicated to preserving the memory and stories of America’s “Greatest Generation.” There are three levels of membership: Lineal Membership, Collateral Membership, and Memorial Membership. The Society is open to Veterans of all theaters of WWII and is operated by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation in support of the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas. Visit Society of the Sons and Daughters of World War II Veterans in the TxSGS 2020 Conference Expo Hall for more information and links.
