“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
“Church Records, Where Are They?”
Texas State Genealogical Society 53rd Annual Conference
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.
A Century of Texas Immigration 1820-1920
by Richard Monroe
Richard Monroe will speak about what motivated the settlers to come to Texas, the problems they had, why they moved on (if they did), and what they brought to Texas in the way of culture, innovation, skills, and politics.