TxSGS’s latest issue of Stirpes, The Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, has been released. DNA testing and analysis has revolutionized genealogical research, providing for many a shortcut to uncovering unknown ancestors and discovering new cousins. The more you know about DNA to research your family history, the more likely you’ll be able to find those elusive ancestors.
This issue of Stirpes delves into genetic genealogy, with articles on DNA companies, research tools and tips, and examples of how DNA is being used to break down brick walls and better understand ancestors’ lives.
- Getting Started in DNA – the First Steps, by Bernard N. Meisner
- Using MyHeritage’s DNA Tools to Unlock Your Family History, by Daniel Horowitz and Daniella Levy
- 8 Tips for the BEST Experience with Ancestry ThruLines, by Patti Huff Smith
- Surnames to Locations: DNA Projects Foster Collaboration, by Paula Perkins
- Breaking Through a Brick Wall: the Early American Christopher DNA Project, by Bette Christopher-Pena
- DNA and Your Genealogy Toolbox, by Jim Thornhill
- Lost and Found: the Mystery of Jacob Gisler, by Marc J. LeClere
- The TxSGS Early Texans DNA Project, by Melody Hooper Woods
In her book review, Patti Huff Smith offers Highlights from Diahan Southard’s “Your DNA Guide – the Book.”
Stirpes also features TxSGS programs and events planned in 2022.
- 2022 TxSGS Family History Conference
- TxSGS Heritage Certificates
- TxSGS Partner Society Roundup
- And More!
Watch our website and future issues of Stirpes for details about upcoming events, programs, and other exciting news!
Take a “Look Inside” this issue to learn more.
The upcoming September 2022 issue focuses on using Storytelling for sharing your family history.
If you have an interesting story or resource tips you’d like to share about how you have incorporated Storytelling resources and techniques into preserving your family history, contact us at stirpes@txsgs.org. The submission deadline is August 1.
Accessing Your Digital Stirpes
If you are a member, login to your member account and select “Stirpes June 2022” from the dropdown box on the right to access the latest issue.
If you are not a member, make sure you get the next issue of Stirpes—join TxSGS today to ensure that you receive the June 2022 issue as soon as it comes off the press.
Interested in purchasing a copy of the current issue or back issues?
Back issues may be purchased by contacting the Director of Membership, Tony Hanson, at membership@txsgs.org.