Research author to speak at Feb. 22 meeting

After 15 years of family history research, Jim Thornhill embarked on a second career, applying his existing experience in research, critical thinking, writing and speaking to genealogy and started Heroes of the Past, a company that seeks to delight clients and tell them about the heroes of their pasts.

He is a professional genealogist and the chief researcher for Heroes of the Past.

Thornhill is a graduate of the Gen Proof and Pro-Gen professional genealogy course, Texas and Advanced Southern Research (TIGR) as well as attending countless live classes and virtual presentations. He is Past President of the Dallas Genealogical Society, an author for Stirpes, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society, and has spoken for the National Genealogical Society, the Texas State Genealogical Society, and many local societies in North Texas. Jim is a native Texan who has been living in the Dallas area his entire life, and has roots in pre-civil war Texas and Mississippi.

Jim's topic for this meeting will be 'Migration Across the American South.' The program will be presented in person at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024, (one week later than usual) at the Genealogy Library, 611 North Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. There will be handouts provided.

In addition, we will present the program via Zoom. The link to join the Zoom meeting is provided below: When: Feb. 22, 7 p.m. Central Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom. us/meeting/register/tJwpdeqrrT4jGdCqlSGd72- iC_ G6rboCV8lx.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Those who register for the Zoom meeting will be emailed a copy of the handouts. We look forward to seeing you there.