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Texas Connect 2026

RootsTech will be hosting their live Texas Connect virtual session on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 – 11:00 am CST.

DGS Celebrates 70 Years at December Meeting

DGS marked its 70th anniversary at the December 2025 meeting with reflections on its history and an insightful presentation on how genealogy has evolved through society, education, and technology.

The Gift of Family History

Beri Kaplan Schwitzer, President, Dallas Genealogical Society Family history is more than names and dates—it’s the story of resilience, love, and identity that shapes who we are. Sharing these stories…
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Haught Store (a.k.a. Slapfoot) Cemetery

Tony Hanson When is an old family cemetery (with burials dating back to 1846) no longer a cemetery?  In the case of that Haught Store cemetery located in Mesquite, that…
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The New Dallas Public Library Website

The library launched a modern, bright, and cheerful website on August 1, 2025, that has a fresh look and feel. The new website is a hub for book lovers and a vibrant portal for lifelong learning, community engagement, and cultural exploration.

Hispanic Genealogy Records Available at the Dallas Public Library

Suzan Younger The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library has wonderful access to online genealogical records. FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, Find My Past, and similar websites provide an amazing number of records…
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From The President: End of the Season

Thanks to departing officers, and check out our new website features

Officer candidates for 2025-2026

Meet next year’s officer candidates

Volunteer Spotlight – Barbara Ware

One of our long-time members, Barbara Ware, was one of several volunteers who worked hard to support the historical marker process

Eagle Ford Cemetery Found!

The probable location of the Eagle Ford cemetery has been identified