2009 Schedule |
January |
Speaker:
Tom Wiederhold of the Fort Worth Police and President of the North Fort Worth
Historical Society.
Topic:
Researching the History of the Fort Worth Police
Is there an old story in your family of an ancestor who was in law
enforcement? Then come hear Tom Wiederhold speak about the early Fort Worth
law officers and how he has researched to find the missing rolls of Fort
Worth's finest. Hear about the efforts to trace and document these early
officers and also memorialize those who fell in the line of duty. This should
be a very interesting topic for those with or without law enforcement ancestors.
You might find a new tip or technique in researching your elusive ancestor.
It will also be interesting to hear of this worthwhile project and hear some
of the stories of these early officers.
Meeting rescheduled due to icy weather
conditions.
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February |
Speaker:
Michael Patterson
Topic:
Civil War Research in Tarrant County
Mike Patterson is the major force behind the recent efforts to find, research
and memorialize all Civil War veterans who either served from, lived in,
or are buried in Northeast Tarrant County. Come hear how interest in his
Confederate ancestors and local history evolved into this project to identify
these veterans, both Union and Confederate and erect a monument to honor
their service. You may even find a tip to help you in your own research.
Mike has placed nearly 500 biographies of these Civil War veterans on
the Internet. Go to Page 407 on the
Tarrant County TXGenWeb
website. |
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March |
Speaker:
Brenda McClurkin
Topic:
The Letters of John Jay Good, Frontier Lawyer: A Case Study Using Manuscript
Collections
Is your genealogy just names and dates and locations? Too dry? Come see
an example of how searching manuscript collections can make your ancestor
more alive and your genealogy more interesting. We'll learn of John Good's
early history in Parker and Tarrant Counties. We'll see the battle over the
county seat relived. Don't miss this example of what the little details can
add. |
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April |
Speaker:
Tom Wiederhold
President, Fort Worth Police Historical Assn.
President, North Fort Worth Historical Society
Topic:
Researching the History of the Fort Worth Police
Come hear Police Officer Thomas Wiederhold tell of the efforts of the
Fort Worth Police Department to preserve the records and history of the Dept
as well as honor the memory of all officers. Learn how he has researched
back to the earliest officers in old Fort Worth and the Stockyards. If you
think your ancestors were involved in law enforcement in Tarrant County,
you won’t want to miss this fascinating speaker. |
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May
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Speaker:
Russell Birkner
First Sergeant of the 36th Texas Cavalry, a local Civil War Re-enacting
group.
Topic:
Weapons of the War Between the States
Do you want to understand more of the military aspect of your Ancestor’s
life in the War Between the States or other military engagements? Russell
is a Civil War re-enactor who knows personally what it is like to carry those
weapons. He’ll show us period piece weapons and other gear and explain
how each was used. He’ll also tell you what day-today life was like
in the Confederacy and the Union. You will want to see the period uniform
too. |
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June |
Speaker:
Billie Beth Moore
Topic:
Cattle Brands in Genealogy
Think you explored all there is to explore in the Courthouse? Not yet!!!
Have you looked to see if your ancestors had animal brands or markings
registered? You did not have to live in "cattle country" to have brands.
Let Billie Beth Moore enlighten you and you might find something of interest
to add to your genealogy. |
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July |
Speaker:
Judy Knight
Topic:
Footnote.com and the National Archives…
PLUS, Judy is really excited to show us how to use Google Earth, General
Land Office Website and Earth Point Website to locate your ancestor's land
of today using township and range. Come and see a very dramatic showing of
what has been digitized and put online at the National Archives! |
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August |
Speaker:
Janine Smith
Topic:
Photo Restoration and Genealogy?
Do you have an old family photo that is damaged beyond repair? It may
not be, not yet!!! Have you considered getting the photograph restored, but
don't know where to go or what to do first? There may be hope! Janine Smith,
a professional genealogist, will show her remarkable photo restoration talent
with examples of before and after photo work! This is a must-see event! |
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September |
TOPIC:
The TC Historical Commission …what it is, what
it does and what it has…
Four members of the Tarrant County Historical Commission: Marvin Wilson
from Arlington; Cindy Wilson-Arrick from Fort Worth; Betty Porter from Haltom
City; and Jo Pirtle from Forest Hill; will share information about Tarrant
County History and the Archive resources! Are you looking for a specific
local genealogical proof affidavit? Come with your questions and ask this
panel of experts! |
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October |
Speaker:
Aaron Holt
National Archives – Southwest Region
Topic:
"Native American Records and The Dawes Rolls From the Natonal Archives, Southwest
Region, Fort Worth, Texas" |
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Tuesday
24 November |
Speaker:
Jacob Martin
Topic:
Earning a Merit Badge in Genealogy
Jacob Martin-will tell us about his quest to earn a Scouting Merit Badge
in Genealogy. Jacob is a native Texan and lives in Benbrook with his family.
He is fourteen years old and has been home schooled his entire life. As a
Boy Scout, he has attained the rank of Tenderfoot in Troop 351 of the Longhorn
Council, Silver Star District.
In addition to the above program...
--- Installation of Officers
--- Year End Reports
--- Refreshments and Surprises!!! |
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December |
Meetings are not generally scheduled in December |
