I am Teaching Three Genealogy Classes at the TxSGS Conference in November

In six weeks, I return to teach at one of my favorite genealogy conferences. The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is participating in the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the founding of San Antonio, Texas by holding its annual family history conference there.

The Conference

The conference takes place Friday, November 2 through Sunday, November 4, 2018, in San Antonio, at the Omni San Antonio at the Colonnade.

Registration is still open.

Book your hotel room by October 12th to take advantage of the discounted conference rate.

My Presentations

My sessions include a mix of Hispanic research and technology tools.

An Overview of Researching Hispanic Ancestry

Explains Hispanic genealogy concepts, immigration to and migration within the US, researching the homeland, and key reference tools for anyone doing Hispanic research.

• Date: Friday, November 2, 2018
• Time: 2:00 p.m.

You can view a more detailed class description on my website.

Getting the Most Out of Evernote for Genealogy Research

I have a horrible memory and an obsession with staying organized—Evernote helps with both. This session covers the basics to get you up and running, but also includes features, tips, and use cases from which experienced users will benefit.

• Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
• Time: 5:00 p.m.

You can view a more detailed class description on my website.

Using a Common U.S. Source to Build an Immigrant Story

Immigrant Aurelia Compean’s 1963 obituary reads, “Matriarch Dies at 105; 21 Children.” Extended family knew little about the family history when asked in 2003. This case study demonstrates how to dissect an obituary to investigate each clue, the records and strategies used, and an analysis of the evidence discovered.

• Date: Sunday, November 4, 2018
• Time: 2:00 p.m.

You can view a more detailed class description on my website.

If you attend any of my sessions, please come up and say hello.