Chani Owen The meeting on Jan. 17, 20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using (round 2), was presented by Emily Richardson. It was very informative and well attended. On Feb. 7 the Help Session was in the evening in the CATC. Experienced members of the club were available for one-on-one help. Monday, Feb. 13, in…
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Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Genealogy Club News
Chani Owen Hopefully, everyone enjoyed the holidays and is ready to jump into genealogy! The meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 17, will be “20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using” (Round 2), presented by Emily Richardson. In July, Emily presented Round 1 of “20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using.” Many have asked whether there are…
Clubs & Classes, August 2022
Genealogy Club News
Jo Ann Evans Most Americans have a family history that includes immigration to the United States. Determining your immigrant ancestor’s exact town of origin before their immigration into this country is the key to successful research across the pond. On Tuesday, Aug. 16, in the CATC, Room 104, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Genealogy…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Genealogy Club News
JoAnn Evans “We are the chosen. In each family there is one who seems called to find the ancestors. To put flesh on their bones and make them live again. To tell the family story and to feel that somehow they know and approve. Doing genealogy is not a cold gathering of facts but, instead,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Genealogy Club Presentations
Jo Ann Evans The June and July events offered by the Genealogy Club have been designed to appeal to a range of genealogical experience, from beginner to seasoned veterans. On June 13 in the CATC, Room 104, from 2 to 4 p.m., Emily Richardson held a workshop for beginning genealogists called “Demystifying the Federal Census…
Clubs & Classes, May 2022
Discover Genealogical Gold!
Jo Ann Evans On April 11 Genealogy Club Board member and professional genealogist Emily Richardson presented an excellent workshop for beginners called Discovering FamilySearch. FamilySearch, a free website, now offers more than 14.3 billion searchable names and images of historical records from ancestral homelands all over the globe. Yes, you read that right—14.3 billion—and that…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Genealogy Club News
Jo Ann Evans In April and early May, the Robson Ranch Genealogy Club will feature three interesting and informative speakers to help develop your research, organization, and DNA interpretive skills. On April 5 at 7 p.m., in Room 104 of the CATC, Susan E. Ball, president of the Texas State Genealogical Society, will speak to…
Clubs & Classes, January 2022
Robson Ranch Genealogy Club
You 2 parents 4 grandparents 8 great grandparents 16 great great grandparents 32 great great great grandparents 64 great great great great grandparents 128 great great great great great grandparents 256 great great great great great great grandparents ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ It’s amazing how vast your family tree is once you start looking into…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Genealogy Club Gets Advice on Breaking Brick Walls
To a genealogist, a brick wall in family history research is a sign of failure. Hours of devoted research result in nothing. The brick wall appears to be a dead end. On Oct. 5 members of Robson Ranch Genealogy Club received advice from a professional genealogist on how to break through a brick wall. Thomas…
Clubs & Classes, February 2020
A First for the Robson Ranch Genealogy Club!
Adele Stewart The Robson Ranch Genealogy Club has planned a new year of programs designed to help anyone interested in genealogy or family history. And, for the first time in its history, the club is offering an all-day seminar! A $20 fee includes both the seminar and the buffet lunch, and space is limited. On…