Texas State Genealogical Society

Texas State Genealogical Society Texas State Genealogical Society promotes, assists, develops, and conserves the genealogical and historical resources of Texas.

Mission

*Research, record, accumulate, reproduce, distribute, and circulate genealogical and historical material.

*Assist in making such material available to those who are, or may be encouraged to be, in family and Texas history.

*Perpetuate the memory of Texans and their ancestors and inspire a wholesome regard for those who have been and are now part of the heritage of our state and nation.


*Stress the importance of accuracy through the careful documentation of research.

*Make donations by acquisition or memorial to research collections which are open to the public.

*Disseminate knowledge by sponsoring conferences, workshops, and seminars.

*Publish a quarterly journal titled STIRPES and other publications useful to researchers.

*Sponsor awards for writing and honors recognizing the efforts of individuals and organizations.

The Texas State Genealogical Society is accepting proposals to speak at our hybrid 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference,...
02/18/2026

The Texas State Genealogical Society is accepting proposals to speak at our hybrid 2026 TxSGS Family History Conference, November 6-7 at the Riley Center in Fort Worth, TX. This is a great opportunity for you to be seen and heard by an audience greatly interested in genealogy!

The main call is for 60 minute in-person lectures, but we are also looking for two-hour hands-on workshops, and a limited number of pre-recorded lectures from 15-minute “Short Takes” to 60 minute lectures. This will be a hybrid event with in-person speakers livestreamed

The submission deadline is ** March 20, 2026 **. Please visit https://www.txsgs.org/2026-call-for-presentations/ for details on how to submit.

Think census records are just names and ages?Lecture 2 of Genealogy Essentials shows you how to use census records as a ...
01/31/2026

Think census records are just names and ages?

Lecture 2 of Genealogy Essentials shows you how to use census records as a powerful research tool — helping you ask better questions and build smarter research plans.

If you’ve ever found an ancestor but didn’t know what to do next, this lecture is for you.

📅 Course begins February 2, 2026

👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Have you ever worried about what will happen to your research someday?Lecture 8 of Genealogy Essentials focuses on organ...
01/31/2026

Have you ever worried about what will happen to your research someday?

Lecture 8 of Genealogy Essentials focuses on organizing, documenting, and sharing your work so the stories you have uncovered do not get lost, forgotten, or left behind.

Learn how to manage both paper and digital research, use genealogy software effectively, and create documentation your family can actually understand and keep.

Because your research matters and it deserves to last.

Course begins February 2, 2026
Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Want to know how your ancestors actually lived?Lecture 7 of Genealogy Essentials teaches you how to use newspapers, obit...
01/30/2026

Want to know how your ancestors actually lived?

Lecture 7 of Genealogy Essentials teaches you how to use newspapers, obituaries, notices, and local stories to uncover the everyday lives behind the names and dates.

This is where ancestors become real people.

If you want your family history to go beyond charts and timelines, this lecture makes the difference.

Course begins February 2, 2026
👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Ready to build a stronger foundation for your genealogy research?Lecture 1 of Genealogy Essentials covers the basics eve...
01/30/2026

Ready to build a stronger foundation for your genealogy research?

Lecture 1 of Genealogy Essentials covers the basics every researcher needs — how to record information correctly, understand record types, and verify accuracy.

A perfect starting point whether you’re new to genealogy or ready to firm up your skills.

📅 Begins February 2, 2026
Learn more at 👉 www.txsgs.org

Ready to feel more confident in your genealogy research?Genealogy Essentials helps you build a strong foundation — from ...
01/29/2026

Ready to feel more confident in your genealogy research?

Genealogy Essentials helps you build a strong foundation — from census and vital records to research strategies, newspapers, and organizing your work so it actually makes sense.

Taught by experienced genealogists who explain not just how to research, but why it works.

Next session begins February 2,2026
Registration opens December 2025

Learn more at 👉 https://www.txsgs.org/genealogy-essentials-registration-for-july-2025-sessions/

You don’t have to pay for every genealogy record.Lecture 6 of Genealogy Essentials shows you how to use free online gene...
01/29/2026

You don’t have to pay for every genealogy record.

Lecture 6 of Genealogy Essentials shows you how to use free online genealogy websites and tools effectively,especially for location-specific research.

Learn where to look, what to use, and how to get real results without expensive subscriptions.

If you want smarter research without higher costs, this lecture is for you.

Course begins February 2, 2026
👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Hitting the same genealogy brick wall over and over?Lecture 5 of Genealogy Essentials helps you break through by teachin...
01/28/2026

Hitting the same genealogy brick wall over and over?

Lecture 5 of Genealogy Essentials helps you break through by teaching smart research strategies, field techniques, and how to build locality guides that reveal records you may be missing.

When you change how you research, your results change too.

Course begins February 2, 2026

👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Ever wonder if your genealogy conclusions are actually correct?Lecture 4 of Genealogy Essentials takes you beyond findin...
01/28/2026

Ever wonder if your genealogy conclusions are actually correct?

Lecture 4 of Genealogy Essentials takes you beyond finding records and teaches you how to evaluate evidence, understand sources, and create proper citations.

This is where research starts to feel confident instead of uncertain.

If you want your work to stand up to review and truly tell the right story, this lecture matters.

Course begins February 2, 2026

👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

Can’t find a birth, marriage, or death record?Lecture 3 of Genealogy Essentials shows you what to do when vital records ...
01/27/2026

Can’t find a birth, marriage, or death record?

Lecture 3 of Genealogy Essentials shows you what to do when vital records are missing — and where to look next.

Learn how to locate, evaluate, and use alternative records when traditional documents don’t exist or aren’t available.

If missing records keep stopping your research, this lecture gives you a way forward.

Course begins February 2, 2026

👉 Learn more and register at www.txsgs.org

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