TxSGS 2018 Speaker Spotlight – Sharon Batiste Gillins

We are thrilled to introduce you to one of the dynamic speakers teaching at our 2018 Family History Conference in San Antonio on November 2-4, 2018. Register online now! About the Speaker A well-known speaker at national and state conferences, Sharon Batiste Gillins brings to the 2018 TxSGS Family History Conference two presentations on African … Read more

Methodology & Problem Solving Track

Discover new records and ways to analyze the records you’ve already found in 13 sessions covering methodology and problem-solving techniques. Examine ways to use the information found in records to identify and solve problems. See all tracks and learn more about speakers on our website. Register online now! Friday, 11:00 a.m. – Synergizing Seven reSources … Read more

Technology Track at TxSGS 2018

Technology is here to stay and constantly changing. Use your smartphone to digitize documents, Evernote to get the most out of your research, and make sure your privacy is maintained in the process. There’s something for everyone, including a workshop on Saturday that will show you why Microsoft Excel can be an Excel-lent tool to … Read more

Records and Repositories

Records are the greatest source for information about your ancestors. The key is not only finding records but also locating the right record for your ancestor. Knowing what records are available and where to find them is just the beginning. These sessions examine often overlooked sources and provide clues for discovering genealogical gems for your … Read more

Add a Research Destination to your TxSGS Conference Trip

San Antonio has a multitude of facilities and repositories for genealogical research—the best general research destination is the San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society Library located at 911 Melissa Drive, in north-central San Antonio. The SAGHS Library houses a vast collection of records and more, featuring books, periodicals, maps, vertical files, microfilm, and family history … Read more

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