Find us on
Mid-Cities Genealogical Society
Filter by Category:  
Timeframe:

Search:   For:    Search  Clear Search
Listings Per Page: 

Records: 1 to 2 of 2


Can a Dead Man Sign a Deed? with Kelvin L Meyers
Monday, April 15
Can a Dead Man Sign a Deed? with Kelvin L Meyers  (MCGS Monthly Meeting)
2:00 pm
Bedford Public Library, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive, Bedford, Texas 76021
Can a Dead Man Sign a Deed?
His tombstone says he died in 1928 his name is on a deed in 1932, did a dead man sign a deed? When given conflicting evidence how do you resolve the issue at hand? This lecture will look at the five-point formula of the Genealogical Proof Standard (GPS) and how it helps resolve conflicting evidence with a fascinating case study.
 
About Kelvin L. Meyers, Forensic Genealogist
A fifth-generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. He specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients.
Kelvin is a 1989 and 1990 alumnus of the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University and has returned to IGHR as a lecturer in the Southern Course and the Professional Courses.  In 2019 Kelvin coordinated the “Burned Counties and More: Overcoming Record Loss” for the Salt Lake Institute Genealogy. Kelvin also taught in the popular Fundamentals of Forensics and Beyond Fundamentals courses. He is a course coordinator at the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research (IGHR) sponsored by the Georgia Genealogical Society and also at the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburg (GRIP).
 
He is a member and President of the Association of Professional Genealogist Forensic Special Interest Group, and a past board member of APG, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG.
 
The Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018.
In 2016 Kelvin published Research in Texas for NGS (National Genealogical Society) Research in the States series. Kelvin was instrumental in creating the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) and was the first director. Kelvin was awarded a Fellow of TxSGS in 2023.  Kelvin is also the historian/archivist for First United Methodist Church, Dallas.
 



Skirts and Skirmishes – Finding Pensions for Widows - Paula Perkins
Monday, May 20
Skirts and Skirmishes – Finding Pensions for Widows - Paula Perkins  (MCGS Monthly Meeting)
2:00 pm
Virtual - Zoom Meeting
Skirts and Skirmishes – Finding Pensions for Widows by Paula Perkins
 
Nearly all your ancestors were eligible for military service.  Finding records, pensions, citizen files, enlistment, and draft registrations can easily be located in the digital age. Veterans, widows and heirs made claims creating a wealth of information for genealogists. Migration patterns, children, births, death and marriage records can be proved. Exciting facts and discoveries are just waiting to be discovered in these records!
 
About Paula:
Paula is a proud 6th generation Texan, involved in family history research for over thirty years. Her interest in family history began as a young girl when her parents took her to visit elderly “cousins” along with her maternal grandmother sharing stories and letters of family history. She is a genealogical consultant, lecturer, and genetic genealogist. 
 
She currently serves as a Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) District I Representative and Chair of their DNA Committee. She is the Editor of the eNewsletter for the Collin County Genealogical Society and is a Past President for both the Collin County Genealogical Society and the Navarro County Genealogical Society. She is a FamilyTreeDNA volunteer administrator of the following projects: Orphan Train & CCGS, and the Perkins, Cook, Fitch, Glaze DNA Surname projects.
 
Paula has served in many capacities for genealogical societies and libraries. Paula authored several articles in genealogical and historical journals, appeared on radio and television. Paula has spoken at TxSGS annual conferences, presented educational genealogical topics statewide and in multiple southern states. 
 
She served on the Texas Heritage Online user group with the University of North Texas and the Texas State Library; has previously served as Executive VP Lectures/Fundraising for the Dallas Genealogical Society, Peters Colony Historical Society President, and Executive VP of Clayton Library Friends. 
Paula was appointed multiple terms to serve on the County Historical Commission’s Cemetery and Historical Marker committees. She is a TXGenWeb Project County website creator and Coordinator. She has successfully accomplished research in Northern, Southern, and National U. S. repositories. Paula is a former Adjunct Instructor for Genealogy Houston Community College and Past Coordinator and Presenter for the Dallas, Texas, local PBS station community outreach program in conjunction with the PBS series “Ancestors.” 
 
If you are a member of MCGS, you will receive an email including details of the link to the meeting. If you are not a member and would like to attend Paula Perkins's presentation "Skirts and Skirmishes – Finding Pensions for Widows," email webmaster@txmcgs.org for details on how you can participate.