The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) announces that its Annual Family History Conference, Blazing Family Trails, will be held October 11-13, 2019.

The Omni Houston Hotel Westside at 13210 Katy Freeway, Houston, has been selected as the venue. Reservations may be made online through our website or by contacting the hotel via telephone at 281-558-8338.

When making reservations by phone, the following information should be provided to insure the TxSGS rate:

Group name/code: Texas State Genealogical Society Group

This year’s conference will feature more than 55 unique lectures and 4 workshops on topics such as DNA as tool to research your family history; records and repositories; ethnic research including African American, Hispanic, and German-Texan; methodology and problem-solving, storytelling, and much more.

The three-day TxSGS 2019 Family History Conference promises to be a great opportunity for family historians to advance their research, hone their skills, and network with fellow genealogists.

The Omni extends special room rates three days prior to and three days following the conference. Attendees may want to consider coming early or staying late to take advantage of research opportunities at the Clayton Library or other repositories. Room reservations will be opening soon.

For more information and to keep up to date visit the Texas State Genealogical Society website http://www.txsgs.org/2019-conference/