RGV Hispanic Genealogical Society

08/11/2025

What does ConferenceKeeper offer? It's a calendar of events and so much more. Learn more at https://conferencekeeper.org/

08/11/2025

You know that moment when your genealogy research files feel more like a messy drawer than a neatly organized binder? I’ve been there too!
That’s why I pulled together a roundup of some of my favorite organizing ideas to help you tame that chaos, and finally feel in control of your family history.

Head over to my blog to see how others are organizing their genealogy (and get inspired to create a system that works for you, too!). https://lisalisson.com/organize-your-genealogy-in-2016/

08/11/2025

Please note a change in presenter for our August 17, 2025 member's meeting. The Honorable Sylvia Garza-Perez, our Cameron County Clerk, will share much needed genealogical information that her office provides.

08/09/2025

RGV Hispanic Genealogical Society, Congratulations!
You have been awarded the 2025 TGSA Members' Choice Award.

08/06/2025

Mark your calendars and join us on August 17th!

08/06/2025

There's more to your story

08/06/2025

Connie Knox and Ashley Moore explore Ancestry's new DNA clustering tool and demonstrate how to group DNA matches without needing Pro Tools.
https://youtu.be/9JA-FxabUFc&list=UULFcvpi8XvOScBogIxmarmADw

This episode provides a step-by-step guide on why and how to group your DNA matches effectively, offering tips for those who may not have advanced subscriptions.
Learn about using shared matches, clustering techniques, and the benefits of creating color-coded groups to manage your genetic genealogy research.

08/06/2025

08/04/2025

Filling the Gaps in Your Family Tree

Read the story on the GenealogyBank blog: https://tinyurl.com/29fxvd4y

Everyone has a story, and it starts with your family – and a family tree is the foundation of discovering who you are and where you come from. Whether you’re just starting your family tree or a seasoned genealogist, GenealogyBank’s large collections of newspapers and government records help you fill in the gaps in your family’s past.

Photo: family tree template. Photo credit: https://depositphotos.com/home.html

08/04/2025

100 Best Free Online Genealogy Websites - Updated

Do you have some "go to" free websites for searching and browsing for pertinent genealogy records and record collections? These are my 100 favorite/popular websites for you to look through from the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Maybe there are a few you don't use or may not have even heard of.

Download this list and start visiting these websites. https://theancestorhunt.com/blog/100-best-free-online-genealogy-websites/

08/04/2025

FamilySearch expanded its free online archives with over 30 million new records from 8 countries: ⤵️
https://www.familysearch.org/en/blog/new-records-july-2025?cid=SO-00050001

Some exciting additions include 16 million civil registrations from Italy, 5 million cemetery records from Brazil, and nearly 1 million deceased physician records from the American Medical Association (AMA). Other countries with significant record additions include the following:
Belgium 🇧🇪
Colombia 🇨🇴
Ecuador 🇪🇨
France 🇫🇷
Ukraine 🇺🇦

08/04/2025

Make plans to joins us!