Tip O' Texas Genealogical Society, Harlingen, Texas

04/18/2024

Consanguineous:
Relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.

12/02/2023

This re: Genealogy day:
Good afternoon,
I trust this email finds you well. We would like to express our gratitude for your organization’s participation in the Genealogy Network of Texas State-wide Event held on Friday, October 20th. We hope that your local event was well received and met expectations.
We are thrilled to share that based on the statistics received the event was a resounding success, drawing a remarkable total of 4498 views across all participating locations (both virtually as well as in-person). Each library and genealogical society’s participation played an important role in making this event a memorable and educational experience for family historians across Texas and beyond.
A special note of appreciation goes out to our esteemed speakers, whose expertise and engaging presentations undoubtedly contributed to the event's success. Their passion for genealogy was evident, and we received numerous positive comments from attendees expressing their gratitude for the insightful discussions.
Looking ahead, we are excited to announce the date for next year's Genealogy Event. Please mark your calendars for Friday, October 18, 2024. This event is held on the third Friday in October each year. We will be sending out registration information in the spring. We hope to continue to build upon the success of this year's event and continue fostering a sense of community and learning for individuals researching their family history.
We would also like to thank our event co-sponsors: the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society. The time and energy volunteers from these organizations invest into this event every year is crucial and this event would not be what it is without them. And thank you to the Texas Research Ramblers for sponsoring one of the speakers this year. Your contribution was invaluable.
Once again, thank you for hosting this event in your area. Your dedication and commitment to making educational opportunities for genealogists is what makes events like this possible. We look forward to collaborating with you again in the future and creating more opportunities for our community to connect and explore their roots.
If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvement, please feel free to share them with us. Your input is appreciated as we strive to make each event better than the last.
Have a wonderful weekend,

Hannah Kubacak and Bill Buckner
Hannah Kubacak
Genealogy Librarian, Waco-McLennan County Library

10/10/2023

The Zoom link for our Genealogy Jamboree on Oct. 20 is: https://gennettx.org/harlingen

The schedule of programs:
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Genealogy Basics: Start Searching for Your Ancestors Today
Irene B. Walters, Librarian, Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus
Need info on the names, dates, and places your family lived? Interested in finding out how to track down your family
stories? Come learn the basics you need to get started! Discover the tools available, starting with home sources and
continuing with the types of created records that are useful for genealogical research and where they can be found. Also
covered will be ways to stay organized by utilizing paper charts and forms or computer software.
10:25 AM – 11:15 AM Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records
Judy Russell, JD, CG, CGL, The Legal Genealogist Sponsored by the Texas Research Ramblers Genealogical Society
It’s the single biggest issue genealogists face: how do we connect one generation to the next with reliable evidence?
Vital records are excellent documentation, but they often don’t exist for the time and place we’re researching. We must
make sure we’re not simply putting people into family lines because they share the same names. Using court and land
records, we can often find the evidence needed to link the generations accurately.
11:25 AM – 12:15 PM Tame the Chaos Tiger: Organize Your Records and Research
Susan Ball, President TxSGS
How many times are the solutions to our brick walls found in records we already have? This presentation starts with
taming the physical chaos caused by lack of organization and continues with taming the research chaos caused by poorly
defined and overlooked research. Explore templates for organizational tools to help organize information and form a
research plan.
12:50 PM – 1:40 PM Uncover Your Family’s Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
Elizabeth Hodges, MA, MSLIS, Senior Librarian in the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center
Recently made free to the public, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is the premier subject index for genealogy and local
history periodicals, and is produced by the staff of The Genealogy Center. Learn how to make PERSI your new favorite
tool in your family history tool box!
1:50 PM – 2:40 PM Placing Your DNA Matches on Your Tree
Ryan Russell, Genetic Genealogist, Open Door Genetics
When you take a DNA test, you'll receive a match list of mostly strangers. Who are these people, and how are you
connected? This session discusses strategies for identifying your DNA matches and determining your common ancestors.
Whether your goal is to collect more information about your ancestors or break through brick walls on your tree, gaining
a better understanding of your DNA matches can lead to new discoveries.
2:50 PM – 3:40 PM Secrets to Successful Writing & Publishing
Angela Breidenbach, Executive Director of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies
Gain a solid overview of the real writing world. Learn the “big picture” and key tools to take your writing to the next
level. The presentation will explore a variety of important topics including style, editing, building a portfolio, marketing
your work, and more!

10/07/2023

Notice of Meeting
The Tip Of Texas Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Harlingen Public Library for a regular meeting. Please note the Wednesday meeting day.
This is a very important meeting because we will decide whether we continue as an organization or cease to exist.

10/07/2023

Notice of Meeting
Date: 7 October 2023
Tip Of Texas Genealogical Society
The Tip Of Texas Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Harlingen Public Library for a regular meeting. Please note the Wednesday meeting day.
This is a very important meeting because we will decide whether we continue as an organization or cease to exist.

09/29/2023

Hello, Everyone. I would like to call a meeting of all persons interested in seeing TOTGS up and running again. I would like to meet at the library upstairs in the genealogy bay Monday, Oct. 2 at 10:30 am. We have a lot to discuss.

Please let me know if you can come, and please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested. Most of you have my email address.

Zach from the library has given me a list of dates that might be available for meetings.

Thank you, everyone.

Susan Francis

04/19/2022

I hope you'll be able to join tomorrow for the interactive Q&A discussion and overview on Zoom by Family Tree Maker Ambassador, Mark Olsen, who will be presenting an overview of FTM 2019 software as well as answering any questions you might have. Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested in attending. The session is free and pre-registration is not required. One FTM 2019 package will be given away as a door prize.

Topic: Free Family Tree Maker Overview and Q&A Session - Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society

Time: Apr 20, 2022, 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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04/07/2022

The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Genealogical Society
A 501(c) 3 Non Profit Society
and
FAMILY TREE MAKER
Invite you to a free Webinar
"What's New in Family Tree Maker and Q&A Session"

Time: April 20, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

We hope you will join us for an interactive Q&A discussion and overview by Family Tree Maker Ambassador, Mark Olsen who will be presenting an overview of FTM 2019 as well as answering any questions you might have. Door Prize: A free copy of the new FTM2019 and discounts!
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 848 8480 1529
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04/07/2022

The RGV Hispanic Gen. Soc. will meet April 24 with speaker Alicia Elkins from Family Search:
Alicia Elkins
Temple and Family History Consultant
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

"Navigating FamilySearch"

Sunday, April 24, 2022
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St.
1:30 P M Members’ Meeting
2: 00 P M Presentation
(Meeting is free and open to the public)

03/17/2022

TOTGS will meet Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium of the Harlingen Public.

07/02/2021

On Monday, July 12th at 6:00 p.m. CDST, the Oklahoma Genealogical Society July 2021 Monthly Meeting speaker will be Christine Cohen presenting “Indexes Are The Key To Unlocking The Records”. This free program is brought to you via Webinar. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Please register in advance at www.okgensoc.org to join us at 6:00 p.m. CDST on July 12th. Please feel free to forward this information to your society members and friends or post it on your page! If you no longer want to receive this email, please reply “Please remove from email list.”

Happy 4th of July!

Class Coordinator

Oklahoma Genealogical Society

Oklahoma Genealogical Society brings together people interested in genealogy; holds training classes, seminars & workshops; collects and preserves genealogical & historical materials.

05/30/2021

Dedication Martha Washington’s Bronze Statue

McAllen, TX – Veterans War Memorial of Texas – DAR Plaza of Liberty located 29th Street and Col. Plummer Drive

June 13, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. DAR Plaza of Liberty located in Veterans War Memorial of Texas, 29th Street and Col. Plummer Drive.

Original plans for the Memorial included the Statue of Martha Washington, patriot in the American Revolution. Martha married George Washington when she was 27. The rest is history as she stood by his side throughout as wife, Chief confidant, enduring 5 army winter camps caring for wounded soldiers and served as Official Secretary for George plus provided financial aid for the Revolutionary War.

The statue was erected through donations from several DAR members and was created by Rio Grande Valley Sculptor, Douglas Clark. This bronze is of a young Martha. It is a masterpiece.

Col. Frank Plummer, President Veterans Memorial Foundation of Texas, commented, “the DAR goals to preserve history, promote patriotism and education are truly achieved in the Plaza of Liberty with the walls of history and statues. They reflect the spirit, sacrifice and courage in defending the hard earned gift of freedom so cherished by the American people.”

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation’s children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the Revolutionary War. With 185,000 members in approximately 3,000 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world’s largest and most active service organizations. To learn more about the work of today’s DAR, visit www.DAR.org. For more information, please contact Cheyanne Zink at 956-565-6325

The Daughters of the American Revolution is an organization with a deeply rich history while also being truly relevant in today’s world. More than 930,000 women have joined the organization since it was founded close to 125 years ago.