Category: eNews Articles

Be part of the Dallas Genealogical Society’s 2021 Genealogy Research and Writing Contest

Have you ever noticed a historical marker and wondered more about the person named in it? Or wondered how a local landmark or local school got its name?  

When Your Ancestor’s Possessions Tell A Story

The political leanings and beliefs of our ancestors can be interesting to study – and perhaps unexpectedly so.

An ancestor links Elvis to Jimmy Carter

Genealogy can be approached in a variety of ways. Some seek to identify as many of their fore-bears as possible.

Making the most of WorldCat and Internet Archive while the Library is Closed

A detailed tutorial on borrowing books online using the Internet Archive, WorldCat, and the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections.

Exploring Texas History with the Hidden History Map

A fun and informative tool on the Texas General Land Office website is the Texas Hidden History map viewer.

Mexican-American War (1846-1848): The U.S.-Mexican War Soldier Database

The National Park Service (NPS) website to the Palo Alto Battlefield reveals links to the U.S.–Mexican War. The National Historic Park is located in Brownsville, Texas.

Unsung World War II Black Heroes of Dallas, Texas

In honor of Veterans Day, RL Canady explores the World War II service and post-war lives of four African-Americans Dallasites.

Even Jesus had ancestors with less-than-pristine backgrounds

The Christmas story will be one of the most widely read texts in the world today, and genealogists are a few of the people who actually take time to look at all the “begats” set forth in the Scriptures.

The First 1918 Influenza Death in Dallas County

In the ongoing era of COVID-19, Barbara Ware looks back to an earlier pandemic, the 1918 Influenza Epidemic, and its first victim in Dallas.

What is Artifact DNA? Do you have any?

Artifact DNA is the DNA that can be found on the artifacts of people’s lives.