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Choosing Genealogy Services and Software presented by Tony HansonGenealogy has rapidly evolved from a paper-based hobby into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Family history researchers can now choose from a wide range of products and services designed to create family trees, locate records of interest, and identify DNA relationships.
Hanson will be featured at the Denton County Genealogical Society’s monthly meeting, Thursday, January 8th. Attendees will gather at the Emily Fowler Central Library meeting room, 502 Oakland Street in Denton. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m., with a brief business meeting at 7 p.m., followed by the presentation. Visitors are welcome.
Hanson’s presentation will provide a high-level overview of the capabilities offered by online genealogical services, genetic DNA testing services, and family tree software providers with the goal of helping participants make informed choices from the many products and services that are currently available.
Tony Hanson earned degrees in electrical engineering and telecommunications and is now retired following a 32-year career as a manager with AT&T. He has been researching his family for 24 years. He has held numerous positions on the board of directors of the Dallas Genealogical Society and served as the director of membership for the Texas State Genealogical Society from 2019 to 2024.
Tony has received numerous awards from the Dallas Genealogical Society, including Volunteer of the Year, Heritage Preservation, Award of Merit, and Presidents Special Award, and has received the Texas State Genealogical Society’s Volunteer of the Year Award and Presidential Citations, all recognizing his many contributions of time and talent.
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Denton Public Library (502 Oakland St., Denton, TX), United States
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