Kelvin Meyers
Kelvin Meyers, a fifth-generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, is a frequent speaker to genealogical associations throughout the United States. He has worked extensively with attorneys in the oil and gas industry for over 20 years helping identify the rightful owners to mineral rights.
As a graduate of Texas Tech University with a history major, Kelvin is an avid research-historian. Previously employed in the Genealogy Department of the Dallas Public Library, he now has a solo practice as a forensic genealogist serving clients that include probate attorneys, financial trust departments, the US Immigration Service, and energy companies.
Kelvin has served as an officer for several genealogy organizations, earning multiple certifications and awards. He was most recently recognized as a 2023 Fellow of the Texas State Genealogical Society and currently serves as the chairman of the history and archives committee for First United Methodist Church in Dallas.
Kelvin Meyers
Plowing Through Land Records to Find Your Ancestor
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Katherine Tyra Branch Library
16719 Clay Road
Meet & Greet: 10:00 am
Program Begins at 10:30 am
Did you know Americans were so “land-minded” well into the 19th century that over three-quarters of all males who lived to maturity, owned land? Because of this fact, land records exist from the beginning of the first permanent settlements in America – frequently one of the few identifying records from this early period. Ironically, more genealogical data may be obtained from land records the older that they are.
Join us for a presentation focused on using land records combined with other sources to identify your ancestors!
Please note: This month only,
WHAGS' meeting will be held at the
Katherine Tyra Branch Library
16719 Clay Road
If you plan to attend the meeting virtually, please click on the link above to register.
Program will be in-person, and via Zoom, unless otherwise stated.