This meeting is online only. Join us for an informal genealogy discussion. Bring your genealogy questions, recent successes, or come and share what you are working on.
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, Meeting Room A&B
Topic: RootsTech,Exploring AI Tools for Genealogy: From Transcriptions to Cousin Matches
Speaker: Alan Rabe
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we research family history — and it's easier to use than you might think!
In this class, we’ll discover how artificial intelligence is changing family history research!
This class introduces tools like FamilySearch’s AI Research Assistant, full-text search, and ChatGPT for translating and transcribing old documents.
We’ll also explore MyHeritage’s Cousin Finder and the AI-powered Leeds Method for DNA clustering.
Whether you're just curious or already experimenting, you'll pick up practical ways to use AI in your genealogy work — no tech experience required!
If you want to try artificial intelligence yourself for free, I recommend you use ChatGPT.com
I asked it to "summarize in 3 sentences what is RootsTech 2025" Its response is:
RootsTech 2025, held from March 6–8, was the world's largest family history conference, hosted by FamilySearch in Salt Lake City and online. With the theme "Discover," the event featured over 1,500 sessions in more than 50 languages, keynote speakers like Ndaba Mandela and Ysabelle Cuevas, and introduced new tools such as FamilyTreeDNA's Mitotree. The hybrid format allowed millions worldwide to participate, emphasizing the importance of connecting with one's ancestry and preserving family stories for future generations.
A PhD from the University of Austin developed a means of predicting the probability of where a DNA match would fit into your tree. Known as WATO and now WATO+, this is a powerful tool for examining your DNA tree. Its graphical tree format makes it easy to use and gives great insights.
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
Presenter: Alan Rabe
Topic: Getting Started with Ancestry.com
New to Ancestry? This beginner-friendly class will show you how to build your family tree, search historical records, and make the most of Ancestry’s tools and hints. Perfect for those just starting out or looking to brush up on the basics!
This meeting is held IN PERSON only, on the first Saturday of the Month.
** Due to the popularity of this workshop, space is available only for the first 24 people in the door.
Monday, June 9
2nd Monday Helping Hand Lab (Helping Hands Lab)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
Presenter: WCGS Members
The Helping Hands Lab is your monthly chance to dig into your genealogy with a little extra support! Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in records, this is the perfect space to work on your family history projects, get your questions answered, and connect with others who share your passion for genealogy.
-Bring your laptop and work on your research right in the library’s tech classroom.
-Stuck on something? We’re here to help with answers, tips, and guidance.
-Share your progress, swap stories, and pick up new ideas from fellow attendees.
This meeting is online only. Join us for an informal genealogy discussion. Bring your genealogy questions, recent successes, or come and share what you are working on.
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, Meeting Room C
This is a Wednesday meeting because the Library is closed on Thursday, June 19th, for Juneteenth.
This will be in room C next to where we usually meet..
Presenter: Barbara Phillips
This class is Part III of the presentation covering key points and often overlooked data in the census records. In this first part, we reviewed background information on census records from 1790-1850. Part II was an in-depth look at why the census was required, the importance of the actual “Census day,” and how some small pieces of data can lead us to find information in other documents, it covered the period of 1860-1920. Part III wraps up the topic and covers records from 1930 to 1950.
Barbara is an expert on this topic! Come and get the answers to your census related questions.
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
Presenter: Sarah Kroh
Topic: Finding Family in the News: Using Newspapers for Genealogy
Newspapers can reveal rich details about your ancestors’ lives — from birth announcements and obituaries to local stories and scandals. This class will show you how to find, search, and use historical newspapers to add context, color, and surprises to your family history research.
This meeting is held IN PERSON only, on the first Saturday of the Month.
** Due to the popularity of this workshop, space is available only for the first 24 people in the door.
This meeting is online only. Join us for an informal genealogy discussion. Bring your genealogy questions, recent successes, or come and share what you are working on.
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, 1st Floor Technology Classroom
Presenter: WCGS Members
The Helping Hands Lab is your monthly chance to dig into your genealogy with a little extra support! Whether you’re just starting out or knee-deep in records, this is the perfect space to work on your family history projects, get your questions answered, and connect with others who share your passion for genealogy.
-Bring your laptop and work on your research right in the library’s tech classroom.
-Stuck on something? We’re here to help with answers, tips, and guidance.
-Share your progress, swap stories, and pick up new ideas from fellow attendees.
Thursday, July 17
July Monthly Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Round Rock Library, 200 E Liberty Ave, Meeting Room A&B Combo
