We’re living in the golden age of genealogy. More records are being digitized every day, technology is rapidly making even handwritten documents in foreign languages accessible, and new tools are being developed to assist us with our genealogy research and analysis. All these developments are making ancestral records more and more accessible to family historians of all ages, with less travel and expense.
September’s focus is on technology for genealogy—those software programs, apps, websites, and devices that aid research and analysis. Articles in this issue discuss just a few of the myriad tech tools available, ranging from basic to more advanced.
- Basic Search Techniques, by Susan E. Ball
- How to Download and Upload Raw DNA Data Files, by Melody Hooper Woods
- HeritageHub: A New Resource for Finding Obits and More, by Emily Coffman Richardson
- 16,000+ Friends: Using Facebook for Genealogy, by Nancy Gilbride Casey
- Using Your Smartphone When a Scanner is Not Available, by Tony Hanson
- Embracing Technology: Preferred Tech Tools and a Wish List for the Future, by Susan E. Ball
- Create Your Own Genealogy Website Using TNG: The Next Generation of Genealogy Sitebuilding, by Melody Hooper Woods
- ChatGPT: The Genealogist’s Virtual Assistant, by Susan E. Ball
- Book Review – Generation by Generation: A Modern Approach to the Basics of Genealogy, by Bill Buckner
- From Coast to Coast, by Russell A. Rahn
TxSGS Programs:
- TxSGS Heritage Certificates
- TxSGS Partner Society Roundup
- And More!
Watch our website for details about upcoming events, programs, and other exciting news. Don’t miss the 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference slated for November 10-11, 2023, “Roots & Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree.”
Take a “Look Inside” this issue to learn more.
Our next issue focuses on “Curating Your Family Archive.” Do you have a tried-and-true technique for preserving, protecting, and sharing your family history research and treasures? We would love to hear your tips and techniques for controlling the chaos! Send them to stirpes@txsgs.org.
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