Friday, November 09, 2007

TEXAS Genealogy

Genealogy Conference Opens Friday: "The Texas State Genealogical Society will hold its 47th Annual Conference on Friday and Saturday at the Holiday Inn Select, 5701 S. Broadway Ave., Tyler, East Texas Genealogy Society publicity chairman Scott Fitzgerald said. The featured speakers are George G. Morgan and Drew Smith, who are also known as 'The Genealogy Guys.' They produce an hour-long podcast on genealogy subjects each week that can be downloaded and listened to on computer or MP3 player. The ETGS is the local host for this conference."

Attendees will be invited to submit their genealogy problems or brickwalls, and if chosen, to record their question and the "Genealogy Guys'" answer for broadcast on future podcasts.

The Lone Star Chapter of the Association of Professionals Genealogists will offer free 15 minutes consultations for attendees on their genealogy related problems, Fitzgerald said.

A registration form can be found at their Web site http://lonestarapg.com/roadshow_form.pdf and should be brought to the conference.

At the TSGS Awards Banquet, Hopkins County native John Sellers will discuss "The Women in My Past." TSGS will also give out many awards with cash prizes for writing by individuals, publications by partner societies, Web sites by individuals and partner societies, student projects and volunteer of the year. Pre-registration is recommended but walk-ins will be accepted. Registration forms can be printed from the TSGS Web site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txsgs/conference.pdf.

For more information or to request a registration form, call Fitzgerald at 903-539-5572 or send an e-mail to scottfitzgerald@tyler.net.


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