The Smithville chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will offer its annual genealogy seminar by noted genealogist, Ella Sheffield, on August 21.  The one-day event will offer guidance for those working on family-trees and historical genealogical research. Sheffield has taught genealogy throughout the U.S. for over five decades, including at several schools in Texas. She is a member of Texas Genealogical College, a prestigious organization with rigorous admittance standards. Sheffield will offer tips for utilizing land records, publications, as well as information regarding under-utilized research sources. The seminar costs $25, lunch included, and takes place in Smithville in First National Bank’s ...