The Genealogy Workshop
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The Genealogy Workshop is provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas and brings together researchers and heritage organizations for a full day of free genealogy education, resources, and community. This hybrid event is hosted in partnership with more than 75 libraries across Texas.
Friday, October 17th — Attend in person at any of our three branches or join online from anywhere!
Register today to receive reminders, updates, and instructions to join virtually or attend in person.
In the meantime, explore the event schedule below or start discovering our genealogy resources!
Session Schedule:
9:00 – 9:50 am From Names to Narratives: A Simple Guide to Writing:
Hannah Kubacak (Waco-McLennan County Library’s Genealogy Center) Tips for turning research into engaging family stories.
10:00 – 10:50 am Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court:
J. Mark Lowe (Kentucky - Tennessee Research Associates). Learn how to track cases through dockets, orders, and depositions.
11:00 – 11:50 am Researching Your Scandinavian Ancestors:
Carl Smith (Family History Research Center, Clayton Library) Strategies and records for tracing Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish roots.
12:50 – 2:10 pm The Stories of Our Lives: Beginning Your Family History:
Curt Witcher (Allen County Public Library) Simple steps to begin and organize your family history research.
2:25 – 3:15 pm Research Road Trips: Productive for you, Fun for Family:
Jessica Horne Collins (Clayton Library Friends) How to make genealogy research trips fun and productive for family.
3:30 – 4:20 pm Resources for New Orleans Area Genealogical Research: Stephen Stuart (Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans) Explore archives, libraries, and hidden gems for Louisiana research.
4:35 – 5:25 pm Family Trees Get Smart: AI as Your Genealogy Assistant:
Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh (Family Tree Tracer, LLC) How AI tools can help analyze and discover family records.
5:40 – 6:30 pm All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree:
Sandra Crowley (Texas State Genealogical Society) Using collateral research to expand and strengthen your family tree.
FAQs
Do I need experience to attend?
Not at all! Sessions are geared toward beginners and intermediate researchers.
Is it really free?
Yes! Everything is completely free to attend thanks to our partner organizations.
Can I drop in during the day?
Absolutely. Come for one session or stay all day — it's up to you.
Will sessions be recorded?
No, this is a one-day event, but if you are unable to attend in-person, please register to view the programs from home.
Provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities that is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
