Calendar

Aug
21
Wed
2013
FGS 2013 Conference @ Grand Wayne Center
Aug 21 – Aug 25 all-day

Federation of Genealogical Societies 2013 Conference

Theme: Journey Through Generations

with local hosts
Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
Allen County Public Library

Sep
12
Thu
2013
September 2013 Program: “Migration” @ Emily Fowler Public Library
Sep 12 @ 11:30 PM – Sep 13 @ 1:30 AM

“Migration – Knowing Why Will Help You Learn the Who, When and Where”

This lecture outlines and demonstrates the value of understanding the fundamental motives for migration, immigration, and emigration. Also addressed are the laws, economics and customs for people moving from one place to another, plus where to find sources.

by John Wylie

Sep
21
Sat
2013
Ancestry Day in Texas 2013 @ Arlington Convention Center
Sep 21 @ 1:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Ancestry Day in Texas
Hosted by Ancestry.com and the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society

Saturday, September 21, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Arlington Convention Center
1200 Ballpark Way
Arlington, TX 76011

New to Ancestry.com? A long-time user? Whichever description fits you, Ancestry Day in Texas is an event you don’t want to miss. Learn new ways to discover and celebrate your family history from Ancestry.com experts.

Sponsored by Ancestry.com and the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society, Ancestry Day will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Arlington Convention Center in Arlington, TX.

Ancestry Day will feature sessions taught by Ancestry.com staff members, Crista Cowan and Lisa Arnold. There is an optional lunch with featured speaker Meg Hacker, Director of the Southwest Regional Archives in Fort Worth.

Sessions include: Ancestry 101: New & Review, Getting the Most from Ancestry.com, Part I; Getting the Most from Ancestry.com, Part II; Texas Records on Ancestry.com: “Thick as Dew on Dixie!” and Sharing Your Family Story. The day will also include a panel discussion featuring the Ancestry.com and Texas experts. Submit your questions for the panel in advance by emailing them to conferences@ancestry.com prior to September 1, 2013.

Seating is limited so register today! If you have questions, please email ancestrydaytx@gmail.com

LINK TO REGISTRATION PAGE
Ancestry Day in Texas

Oct
10
Thu
2013
October 2013 Program: “Church Records” @ Emily Fowler Public Library
Oct 10 @ 11:30 PM – Oct 11 @ 2:00 AM

“Church Records, Where Are They?”

by Kelvin Meyers

Nov
15
Fri
2013
November 2013 Program: “British Research” @ Emily Fowler Public Library
Nov 15 @ 12:30 AM – 3:00 AM

British Research
by Jeanette Hurst

Jeanette Hurst has a Ph.D. in history from Cornell University, and has taught at UT Dallas and the University of Dallas for many years. She began researching her U.S. and English ancestors about fifteen years ago and has been at it ever since. Besides working at the Plano Family History Center, she gives presentations on various genealogical topics.

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