Houston Genealogical Forum - Calendar of Events

Calendar Of Events

Past Events: 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

January

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Click on 'Calendar of Events' or 'more info' to view details of each program.

June

June 1, 2013 - June 30, 2013

HGF Summer Break (June-August)

HGF Summer Break (June-August)
No HGF General Meetings in June, July or August
Program year 2013 continues in September through December 31.
Watch for additional programs as officers work during the summer.

July

July 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013

HGF Summer Break (June-August)

August

August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013

HGF Summer Break (June-August)

September

September 7, 2013

HGF Gen Mtg_Warren Bittner_September 7 program_10-3

Program year 2013 continues in September through December 31.
Watch for the additional year programs as information is made available.

Warren Bittner will be speaking on September 7 with an extended meeting 10-3.
Poster

Topics will include:

1) 'How German History Makes a Difference in Your Family History Research”
Overview of events from Charlemagne to WWII that affect research techniques.

2) “Intro to German Church Books”
Learn the basic layout of Catholic and Protestant Records.
See examples of baptismal, marriage, death and confirmation entries.
Learn to recognize the essential information.

3) “Meyers Gazetteer: Gateway to Germany”
See the layout and structure of the indispensable Meyer’s Gazetteer. Learn
how to interpret its many abbreviations and why understanding levels of
jurisdiction is essential.

4) “I know Everything about the Man except his name”
A case study to find the origins of a german immigrant where documents
have wrong and misleading information and how the deadends can be
overcome.

If you are attending and wish to order a lunch, a lunch form can be found at the following link.
7 September Lunch Order Form

September 17, 2013

Beg. Genealogy classes Sep 17-Oct 22 (Tuesday evenings)

If you are interested in Marje Harris's Beginning Genealogy Classes,
we have those planned for September 17 through October 22
(Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:30). You can register for all or specific classes.

Sep. 17 - Topic: Where to Begin Research and Getting Organized

Sep. 24 - Topic: Census and Tax Records

Oct. 01 - Topic: Military Records

Oct. 08 - Topic: State and Federal Land Records

Oct. 15 - Topic: Passenger, Immigration and Migration Records

Oct. 22 - Topic: County Courthouse: Deed, Probate & Misc. Records

Class schedule and registration form.

October

October 5, 2013

HGF Gen Mtg_Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D.,CG,CGL,FASG,FUGA [10 am-3pm]

Poster

Speaker: Thomas W. Jones, Ph. D., CG, CGL, FASG, FUGA

Co-editor of the NGS Quarterly, Trustee and Past President of the Board for Certification of Genealogists, Award Winning Author and Nationally Recognized Lecturer

Topics will include:

· “Debunking Misleading Records”

Genealogical sources of all kinds contain errors, both accidental and intentional, that mislead. Standard tests will expose the errors, enabling researchers to deduce correct conclusions.

· “Going Beyond the Bare Bones: Reconstructing Your Ancestor’s Lives”

Learn how to extract information from frequently used genealogical sources to create biographies that bring ancestors to life.

· “Solving the Mystery of the Disappearing Ancestor”

Are you not finding ancestors in the records and places where you logically expect them to be? This presentation will explain seven reasons why such ancestors seem to have disappeared. Examples of each from actual case studies, and suggest strategies to help find their elusive ancestor!

· “Will your Genealogical History have Lasting Value?”

Learn how to create irreplaceable family histories, collect family stories and DNA, share those results, and publish family compilations with four characteristics –biography, accuracy, documentation and explanation.

The general meeting will be held from 10.00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with time for
Q & A at end of presentation. Meeting is held at the Bayland Park Community Center at 6400 Bissonnet in Houston, Texas.

Come early for Refreshments & Social (9:00 - 10:00)
Bring your own lunch or pre-order using the form on our website.
Lunch Order Form

See our online map for driving directions.