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Oct
16
Fri
2015
Genealogy After-Hours LIVE 2015 @ Emily Fowler Public Library
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Oct 16 @ 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Libraries across Texas will be sharing programming and genealogical resources during a “lock-in” on Oct. 16 at the Emily Fowler Central Library. This event is co-sponsored by the Denton Public Library and the Denton County Genealogical Society. Registration is required for this event. Food and drink will be provided.

You can also come early for webinars in the Special Collections Department, beginning at noon. Please bring headphones or earbuds. The Special Collections Department will be open for research throughout the event.

Early webinars in Special Collections
Noon-1:30 p.m. : FamilySearch.org Live: Search Strategies, Tools and Tips
1:40-2:40 p.m. : The German Collection of the Texas General Land Office,
with Case Study of Adolph Fox
2:50-3:50 p.m. : Unearth Your Ancestors Using Land and Property Records
4:00-5:00 p.m. : Hispanic Research Methodology
5:05-5:50 p.m. : Meal Break – Food and drink will be provided. (Registration Required)

Lock-in programs
6:00-7:20 p.m. : Fundamentals for Beginning Genealogy Research
7:30-8:30 p.m. : Google Tools & Procedures for Solving Family History Mysteries
8:40-9:35 p.m. : Finding Females in Your Family Tree
9:40-10:30 p.m. : Using Archives to Grow Genealogy Skills

Call (940) 349-8752 to register for this free event!

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Oct
30
Fri
2015
2015 Texas State Genealogical Society Conference @ Crowne Plaza Austin
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Oct 30 – Nov 1 all-day

TSGS 2015 Conference | Texas State Genealogical Society

TSGS is excited to announce its 2015 Family History Conference will be Oct 30—Nov 1, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Austin, 6121 North Interstate Highway 35, in Austin, Texas, and everyone is invited!

We are particularly pleased to welcome, not one, but two keynote speakers this year, J. Mark Lowe and Lisa Louise Cooke. The breadth and depth of knowledge they bring will provide a well rounded experience for every attendee.

TSGS 2015 Keynote Speakers

This three day event will also include wonderful research opportunities, insightful family history sessions for all skill levels each afternoon, and a full exhibit hall.

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Feb
3
Wed
2016
RootsTech 2016 @ Salt Palace Convention Center
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Feb 3 – Feb 6 all-day
Rootstech 2016 Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for RootsTech, the largest family history and technology conference in the world. Happening February 3–6, 2016, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, RootsTech 2016 will inspire you to discover, preserve, and share your family connections across generations—past, present, and future.

For a limited time, the full RootsTech conference pass is available at a discounted price of $149*. Regularly priced at $249, that’s a $100 savings!

A full RootsTech conference pass includes access to:

  • Over 200 RootsTech classes of all experience levels taught by industry professionals
  • The huge expo hall with hundreds of family history and technology exhibitors
  • Daily keynote sessions with inspiring and well-known speakers
  • Evening events with popular entertainers

Be inspired to discover, preserve, and share your family connections across generations at RootsTech 2016. Don’t wait. Register today to experience the ultimate family celebration.

For more information about RootsTech 2016, visit RootsTech.org.

*$149 Early Bird Registration price expires October 15, 2015.

RootsTech, hosted by FamilySearch, is a global conference celebrating families across generations, where people of all ages are inspired to discover, preserve, and share their family stories and connections. This annual event has become the largest of its kind in the world, attracting tens of thousands of participants worldwide.

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Oct
21
Fri
2016
State-Wide Genealogy Library Lock-In 2016 @ Emily Fowler Public Library
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Oct 21 @ 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Oct
28
Fri
2016
Texas State Genealogical Society 2016 Family History Conference @ Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown
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Oct 28 – Oct 30 all-day

TxSGS is excited to announce that our 2016 Family History Conference will be held October 28—October 30, 2016, in Dallas, Texas.

This jam-packed event includes valuable research opportunities, insightful family history sessions for all skill levels each afternoon, workshops for more in-depth instruction, and a full exhibit hall.

Conference Registration

Registration is now OPEN for our 2016 Family History Conference, which takes place October 28-30, 2016, in Dallas, Texas!

Early Bird registration is open through October 7, 2016.

Pre-Conference Research Day

The Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Genealogical Society are hosting a FREE pre-conference Research Day on Thursday, October 27th.

Visit the Research Day page for full details.

Conference Program & Schedule

With over 70 sessions from 35 speakers, there will be something of interest and benefit for everyone.

Featured Speakers

Our program features two extraordinary genealogy instructors—Judy Russell and Cyndi Ingle! These must-attend general session topics will be offered each morning before we break for a complimentary lunch.

Visit our Featured Speakers page for titles and descriptions of their lectures and workshops.

Breakout Sessions & Workshops

Each afternoon attendees may chose from multiple hour-long breakout sessions with different speakers and topics every 90 minutes.

Conference attendees have the option to add any of 5 in-depth workshops on to their full 3-day or single day registrations.

Visit our Conference Schedule pages for titles, descriptions, dates, and times.

Conference Venue & Lodging

The 2016 Family History Conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza Dallas Downtown. Conference attendees should book before October 15, 2016. 

Visit our Venue & Lodging page for more details and instructions on how to book your room at our discounted TxSGS 2016 rate.

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