Events
Waco Tornado 1953, a CTGS event
The devastating Waco tornado claimed 114 lives and reshaped our entire community. For genealogists, it also created a rich set of records. This presentation by Patti Huff Williams explores how to uncover the stories of those affected, using newspapers, death records, photographs, survivor accounts and more!
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: May 18, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TtYf6VXnRyujdKH5zBzw4g
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Organizing Ancestors: A Panel on Genealogy Record-Keeping, a WMCL Brown Bag
Genealogists Ron Barnett and APala Wilson will share practical strategies for organizing all types of genealogical materials.
Mapping Ireland's Records, a CTGS Event
Join CTGS for a special virtual presentation by John Grenham, author of Tracing Your Irish Ancestors.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Apr 27, 2026 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GrPrwyHqTqKioglbQ4_X6Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Genealogy on the Go: Planning a Research Trip, a WMCL Brown Bag
Genealogists Debi Haynes and Valerie Duty Citrano share tips for planning a successful visit to some of the nation’s top genealogy destinations.
Emily Austin Perry: A Texas Legacy, a CTGS Event
Join CTGS for a special living-history program as Marilyn Judy brings to life Emily Margaret Bryan Perry—better known as Emily Austin, sister of Stephen F. Austin.