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
May 7, 2026 - Magic Wills
We'll be discussing an article from TXSGS Stirpes so this meeting will require registration.
Bring your experiences, questions, and favorite discoveries. Guests are welcome!
Female ancestor research was the featured theme for the June 2024 issue of Stirpes and this article provides some excellent examples illustrating how the author located important and useful details about numerous female members of her family tree.
The reason author Emily Coffman Richardson chose the title “Magic Wills” is explained in the conclusion of her article. She states, “It’s important to consider all options when searching for the women in your family tree. Even though a woman is not typically included in certain records or she is found in an unexpected locality, go ahead and look. You just might discover your ancestor hidden away in someone else’s story. Discovering these women is truly magical.”
The article is broken down into four case studies, each involving a will or probate records.
🔎 Discussion Questions will be emailed out with the article and resources to everyone who registers for the meeting.
Link to register for the meeting
Prior Meetings
2026
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
May 7, 2026 - Magic Wills
We'll be discussing an article from TXSGS Stirpes so this meeting will require registration.
Bring your experiences, questions, and favorite discoveries. Guests are welcome!
Female ancestor research was the featured theme for the June 2024 issue of Stirpes and this article provides some excellent examples illustrating how the author located important and useful details about numerous female members of her family tree.
The reason author Emily Coffman Richardson chose the title “Magic Wills” is explained in the conclusion of her article. She states, “It’s important to consider all options when searching for the women in your family tree. Even though a woman is not typically included in certain records or she is found in an unexpected locality, go ahead and look. You just might discover your ancestor hidden away in someone else’s story. Discovering these women is truly magical.”
The article is broken down into four case studies, each involving a will or probate records.
🔎 Discussion Questions will be emailed out with the article and resources to everyone who registers for the meeting.
Link to register for the meeting
Prior Meetings
2026
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/