Genealogy Round Table Discussion Group
The group usually meets on the first Thursday of each month from 7 -9 pm via Zoom.
Join us to discuss genealogy topics, ask how to questions, get help with tough research problems, etc.
Email [email protected] to be added to the distribution list.
2026
June 4, 2026 - Using Excel for Genealogy
Bring your experiences, questions, and favorite discoveries. Guests are welcome!
Excel and Google Sheets are spreadsheet tools, a great way to organize and analyze data about our ancestors.
2026
May 7, 2026 - Magic Wills Stirpes Article
April 2, 2026 - Researching Revolutionary War Ancestors - see posts on Genealogy Friends News
March 12, 2026 - Digging Deeper with Newspapers - see the summary on Genealogy Friends News
February 5, 2026 - Basic Search Techniques
January 8,2026 - Topic Genealogy Goals for 2026
Level Up Your Genealogy - One Small Step at a Time
Occasional Genealogist - Free Genealogy Help: Genealogy Goals
Family History Daily - The 15 Minute Plan For Achieving Your Genealogy Goals
Organize Your Family History - Keeping Genealogy Goals Attainable
MelNel Genealogy - Plan Your Genealogy Goals
Canva Templates - Goals
Research Plan Template
2025
January Topic - "Untangling the Lives of Individuals Who Share the Same Name"
February 6 Topic - Census Records
March 13 - Meeting Cancelled
April 10 Topic - Conducting Successful Interviews
May 1 Topic - "Explore Your Ancestor's World Through Sanborn Maps and Directories"
June 5 Topic - Photograph Identification Tools
August 14 Topic - FAN Club Research
Recordings of discussions are available for members for some discussions. Discussions based on TxSGS Stirpes articles will not be recorded.
Summaries of the discussions are available on our blog - https://genfriends.blogspot.com/
Join us to discuss genealogy topics, ask how to questions, get help with tough research problems, etc.
Email [email protected] to be added to the distribution list.
2026
June 4, 2026 - Using Excel for Genealogy
Bring your experiences, questions, and favorite discoveries. Guests are welcome!
Excel and Google Sheets are spreadsheet tools, a great way to organize and analyze data about our ancestors.
- Do you use Excel? If so, for which aspect of research?
- We'll explore features like filtering and sorting. What other features do you find useful?
- What resources are available to help learn how to use these tools?
2026
May 7, 2026 - Magic Wills Stirpes Article
April 2, 2026 - Researching Revolutionary War Ancestors - see posts on Genealogy Friends News
March 12, 2026 - Digging Deeper with Newspapers - see the summary on Genealogy Friends News
February 5, 2026 - Basic Search Techniques
January 8,2026 - Topic Genealogy Goals for 2026
Level Up Your Genealogy - One Small Step at a Time
Occasional Genealogist - Free Genealogy Help: Genealogy Goals
Family History Daily - The 15 Minute Plan For Achieving Your Genealogy Goals
Organize Your Family History - Keeping Genealogy Goals Attainable
MelNel Genealogy - Plan Your Genealogy Goals
Canva Templates - Goals
Research Plan Template
2025
January Topic - "Untangling the Lives of Individuals Who Share the Same Name"
February 6 Topic - Census Records
March 13 - Meeting Cancelled
April 10 Topic - Conducting Successful Interviews
May 1 Topic - "Explore Your Ancestor's World Through Sanborn Maps and Directories"
June 5 Topic - Photograph Identification Tools
August 14 Topic - FAN Club Research
Recordings of discussions are available for members for some discussions. Discussions based on TxSGS Stirpes articles will not be recorded.
Summaries of the discussions are available on our blog - https://genfriends.blogspot.com/