The records of the Extension Service are some of the most interesting records held at the National Archives…and you just never know what you might find!  They provide a glimpse into local history and can even possibly aid individuals in genealogical research. Join Education Specialist, Jenny Sweeney from the National Archives at Fort Worth to explore these fascinating records.

We will begin the evening with our annual Ice Cream Social.  The Society will provide the ice cream, bowls and spoons.  Members are asked to bring their favorite toppings to share.

Speaker: Judy G. Russell, JD, CG, CGL, The Legal Genealogist
Judy G. Russell, The Legal Genealogist, is a genealogist with a law degree. She writes, teaches, and lectures on a wide variety of genealogical topics, ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. She has worked as a newspaper reporter, trade association writer, legal investigator, defense attorney, federal prosecutor, law editor and, for more than 20 years before her retirement in 2014, was an adjunct member of the faculty at Rutgers Law School.

 

• That First Trip to the Courthouse
• Property Rights and Wrongs – African-Americans at the Courthouse
• Polls, Personality and Property – Making Sense of Tax Lists
• Making a Federal Case Out of It

Roger Cobb will hold a “how-to” workshop on connecting your DNA with genealogy.  The session starts with very short general rules for finding matches, and then works with each individual or small groups. To attend this workshop, you must have had your DNA tested, a laptop computer and be signed up for the class.  Seating is limited.  If you haven't signed up, send an email to progmgr@gpgstx.org to put your name on the list.

Hosted by the Federation of Genealogical Societies in cooperation with sponsoring local societies, corporate sponsors, and partner organizations, FGS 2019 offers a new full four-day format jam-packed with topics of interest to every genealogist. Whether you’re a beginner just starting to explore your family history or an old hand at research, the wide variety of new and inclusive topics offers something for you. And true to its own roots as a federation composed of genealogical societies, FGS offers society management topics throughout all four days of the conference rather than a Wednesday-only focus as in years past.

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