The Texas State Genealogical Society 2024 Family History Conference is just around the corner – November 1-2, 2024. It’s virtual, and has a large lineup of speakers and sessions, including quite a few technical presentations (not just DNA and AI) and multiple tracks to follow. All lectures will be available online through February 2, 2025.
Full Information: https://www.txsgs.org/2024/08/28/txsgs-live-is-virtual-nov-1-2-2024/
Here are just a few of the sessions:
- It’s a Needle in a Haystack: Slave Research by Deborah A. Abbott, PhD
- Reconstructing Pre-1850 Census Families by Michael Neill
- Follow Your Compass to UK Resources and Beyond Benefiting 17th-18th Century Caribbean Research by Diane L. Richard
- Lesser-Known U.S. Immigration Records for Researching 20th Century Immigrant Ancestors by Colleen Robledo Greene, MLIS
- Enhancing Genealogy with Artificial Intelligence: Tips, Tools, and Techniques by Andrew Redfern
- Following Migration Paths from Texas Civil Court Files by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
- Breaking Maternal Brick Walls with DNA and Group Projects by Katy Rowe-Schurwanz
- Methodologies for Overcoming Brick Walls for Hispanic Research by Debbie Gurtler
- Tracing an Ancestor Through Land and Tax Records by Diana Elder, AG
- The Road to Independence: Revolutionary War Research by Michael Strauss, AG
The six tracks are:
- Artificial Intelligence
- DNA
- Ethnic Research (African American, Hispanic, and Irish)
- Methodology
- Records and Resources
- Technology
It’s all interesting to me, as somebody who lives in Texas, but the technology track is the one I’ll follow first:
Technology: Harness the power of technology to revolutionize your genealogical research. From utilizing online databases and search tools, to leveraging mapping software and social media platforms, this track explores innovative ways to uncover and share your family history. Learn how to optimize your research workflow, collaborate with other researchers, and preserve your findings for future generations using cutting-edge digital tools and techniques.
The Lone Star Family Trails Podcast provides a preview of what’s to come (link).
Guest speakers for this episode include Katy Rowe-Schurwantz, Diane Richard, Diane Elder, Debbie Gurtler, Deborah Abbott, and Mark Lowe—all seasoned genealogists ready to share their expertise. Each speaker offers a glimpse into their conference presentations, showcasing a variety of valuable research techniques, strategies, and resources that attendees can use to dive deeper into their family history research.
The 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference promises to be a dynamic learning experience, featuring TxSGS Live! on November 1-2 and offering an additional 31 pre-recorded lectures—for a total of over 40 sessions—to help you navigate your family tree. Registered attendees will have access to these recorded sessions until February 2, 2025, allowing ample time to explore and revisit the material.
This is a big event:
This year’s conference will provide structured learning opportunities across various tracks, so registrants can customize their experience and focus on the topics that matter most to them. Whether uncovering hidden family records, refining research strategies, or exploring cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence in genealogy, the sessions cater to all experience levels—from beginners to seasoned researchers.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from leading voices in the genealogy field. With over 50 total sessions including TxSGS Live!, pre-recorded On Demand lectures, and Bonus recordings, this conference offers a wealth of knowledge for family historians at every stage of their research journey.
Speaker Biographies: https://www.txsgs.org/family-history-conference/speaker-biographies/
Topics: https://www.txsgs.org/family-history-conference/speakers-and-topics/