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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: LaDonna Garner \n\n\n\nTopic: Recording Family Health History \n\n\n\nFamily research is about more than names and dates. It can yield information on one’s health. LaDonna Garner will present “Recording Family Health History.” Knowing one’s health history and passing it on to one’s children and grandchildren–has become a crucial for many families. \n\n\n\nCome learn about this important aspect of genealogy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMs. Garner\, a genealogist and a sought-after speaker\, has a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation\, anddoes consulting work on a wide variety of family research topics. Her business\, Leafseeker Consulting\,provides genealogy and historic preservation services to her clients. See her website at leafseeker.com/.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859)\, Canton\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230627T150000
DTSTAMP:20230610T143018Z
CREATED:20230610T142932Z
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UID:32029-1687874400-1687878000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeritageQuest® Online\, powered by Ancestry.com\, is an American genealogy database with primary sources\, local and family histories\, research guides\, interactive census maps\, and much more.  Available with your Dallas Public Library card\, HeritageQuest’s over 4.4 billion records can be searched from the comfort of your own living room. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-basic-genealogy-research-using-heritagequest/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230711T150000
DTSTAMP:20230629T144935Z
CREATED:20230629T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T144935Z
UID:32147-1689084000-1689087600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Free People of Color in Texas
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the lost stories of the Free People of Color who made Texas their home prior to the Civil War! Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette will give an overview of the Free People of Color of Texas Project\, which works to identify all or as many free People of Color who resided in Texas prior to the Civil War. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-free-people-of-color-in-texas/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230715T150000
DTSTAMP:20230629T145238Z
CREATED:20230629T145237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T145238Z
UID:32149-1689429600-1689433200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Find your Family History on FamilySearch.org
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to start researching your family\, but not known where to start? Learn about FamilySearch.org\, a FREE online resource provided by the largest genealogy library in the world! Learn how to find historical records\, family trees\, famous relatives and much\, much more. \n\n\n\nAfter the program\, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-find-your-family-history-on-familysearch-org/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20230629T145443Z
CREATED:20230629T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T145443Z
UID:32151-1690293600-1690297200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Genealogy Research in Historic Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistoric newspapers hold a wealth of information about your family’s history. From weddings\, to town gossip\, to land sales – newspapers will give an in-depth snapshot into your ancestors’ daily lives. Learn how to find the historic newspaper that you are seeking\, and how to access that elusive newspaper that might NOT be online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-genealogy-research-in-historic-newspapers/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T150000
DTSTAMP:20230805T181124Z
CREATED:20230805T181121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230805T181124Z
UID:32383-1691503200-1691506800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: What Folklore Can Teach Us About Our Family History
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscovering your family history goes beyond names and dates on a family tree. The clues we can gather from foodways\, healing traditions\, and beliefs tell us more about the daily lived realities of our ancestors. Learn how to use cultural heritage to build a fuller portrait of those who came before us\, and about online resources to help you in your genealogy search. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-what-folklore-can-teach-us-about-our-family-history/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230821T183000
DTSTAMP:20230820T194346Z
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SUMMARY:Angelina County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Dallas Genealogical Society Vice President \n\n\n\nTopic: GEDmatch.com: Getting the Most from your DNA Results \n\n\n\nLearn how to take your DNA results to the next level using integrated DNA tools. \n\n\n\nFor more information contact Dickie Dixon 936-671-1419 or email: dixonhershel51@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nLocation Kurth Memorial Library\, Railroad Depot Room South Raguet St. Lufkin\, TX 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/angelina-county-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230905T150000
DTSTAMP:20230820T170116Z
CREATED:20230820T170034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T170116Z
UID:32500-1693922400-1693926000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Using HistoryGeo for Genealogy Research
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHistoryGeo is an online\, interactive database with land-ownership maps and historical atlases which are key for tracking historical migrations of families across the early United States. Learn how to navigate this database\, effectively use search tools and find important information about your ancestors. \n\n\n\nHistoryGeo is made available for the Dallas Public Library through the generous support of the Dallas Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-using-historygeo-for-genealogy-research/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T203000
DTSTAMP:20230904T163655Z
CREATED:20230904T163557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T163655Z
UID:32660-1694111400-1694118600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:  John Wiley\, Patricia Givens \n\n\n\nProgram: Orientation to the Grand Prairie Memorial Library Roots Room \n\n\n\nJohn Wiley\, assisted by our new Library Liaison\, Patricia Givens\, and a GPML staff member\, will be the Program for our September 7\, 2023 Meeting.  They will conduct an “Orientation to the Grand Prairie Memorial Library Roots Room.” \n\n\n\nLocation: Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library \n\n\n\nJohn Wylie\, a retired professional genealogist\, has served as GPGS President more than a decade ago\, and Past Library Liaison for 17 of the last 20 years. He is currently the Texas State Genealogical Society District X Representative and Chair of the Preservation Capture System for GPGS\, TxSGS and the Grand Prairie Historical Organization (where he currently also serves as President.)
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-genealogical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230911T183000
DTSTAMP:20230903T111921Z
CREATED:20230903T111156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T111921Z
UID:32642-1694457000-1694457000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mary Donoho – First Anglo Lady of the Santa Fe Trail
DESCRIPTION:Marynell Bryant – first person historic program in period costume.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mary-donoho-first-anglo-lady-of-the-santa-fe-trail/
LOCATION:Carrolton Public Library\, 1700 Keller Springs Road\, Carrolton\, Texas\, 75006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T203000
DTSTAMP:20230910T005510Z
CREATED:20230910T005413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T005510Z
UID:32778-1694628000-1694637000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Stephanie Bennett\, Unit Manager\, Dallas Public Library\n\n\n\nTopic: Advanced Genealogy Using FamilySearch.org\n\n\n\nVirtual Only \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, we take on FamilySearch advanced research and learn just what to do when you can’t find your ancestor despite running every name search possible. Discover the five elusive collections available on FamilySearch that you might not know about. (All levels of experience okay) \n\n\n\nAdvanced Research using FamilySearch.org is an independent program and is not affiliated with\, nor has it been authorized\, sponsored\, or otherwise approved by FamilySearch. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T200000
DTSTAMP:20230908T154552Z
CREATED:20230908T154453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T154552Z
UID:32734-1694716200-1694721600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Denton County Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Laura Douglas \n\n\n\nTopic: The Public Library: A Treasure Trove for Genealogy Research \n\n\n\nOne of the best and most overlooked resources for genealogical researchis hidden in plain sight: the Public Library. Denton Public Library’sLaura Douglas will share how and where to find unexpected treasureshidden in local history and genealogy collections\, both in your owncommunity and those where your ancestors lived. After thepresentation\, participants will hunt for their own genealogical treasuresin the DPL Special Collections research area. \n\n\n\nSocial time begins at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\nhttp://genealogydentontexas.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Laura\n\n\n\nLaura Douglas leads the Special Collections area at the Denton PublicLibrary. She holds a bachelor of science degree in history from TexasWoman’s University and a master of library science degree from theUniversity of North Texas. Over her 33-year career at the library\, Laurahas served in the children’s services\, adult services\, genealogy\, and localhistory areas. She teaches genealogical research classes\, coordinatesgenealogy programming at the library\, and helps patrons search fortheir elusive ancestors.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/denton-county-genealogical-society-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Emily Fowler Central Library\, 502 Oakland Street\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230914T203000
DTSTAMP:20230905T141905Z
CREATED:20230905T141903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T141905Z
UID:32671-1694716200-1694723400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Family History Workshop Do you want to know your family’s history? Don’t know how to start your family history? Do you have an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found? Do you have confusing information about an ancestor.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-11/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T150000
DTSTAMP:20230820T202315Z
CREATED:20230820T202212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T202315Z
UID:32568-1694856600-1694876400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cheri Hudson Passey \n\n\n\nTopic: Adding New Tools to Your Research Toolbox \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat Does That Say? Strategies for Reading Old Handwriting Reading old handwriting in documents can often be a challenge. If we can’t understand what a record says\, how can we glean facts\, clues\, and other information to help us build our family trees? This session will show some of the best strategies to decipher old handwriting so you don’t miss or misunderstand a thing! \n\n\n\n5 Elements for Sound Research: A Guide for Applying the Genealogical Proof StandardWondering if the GPS applies to you or if it’s only for more advanced or professional researchers? This session will show step by step why the standards are for everyone and how to put into practice each of the elements to create a firm foundation for your family history research.  \n\n\n\nThey Lived Where? How to Tackle a New to You Research Location Finding a branch from our tree that lived in a place we have never researched can leave us clueless about where to begin. Learn methods and strategies for understanding the records\, history\, and best practices for tackling a new research location.  \n\n\n\nFinding the Living: Genealogy in ReverseLocating Cousins\, Heirs\, Next of Kin\, and DNA Matches are just some of the reasons to find living people. Discover the tools and techniques used to find and make the connections you are looking for.  \n\n\n\nAbout Cheri \n\n\n\nCheri Hudson Passey is a professional genealogist\, instructor\, writer\, speaker\, and the owner of Carolina Girl Genealogy\, LLC. She is the host of the YouTube genealogy chat show GenFriends and is a genealogical researcher\, subcontracted by Eagle Investigative Services\, Inc.\, for the US Army Past Conflict Repatriations Branch. She is involved in many genealogy societies and organizations and currently serves as National Genealogical Society Vice President of Society & Organization Management.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/genealogy-friends-of-plano-libraries-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T120000
DTSTAMP:20230820T194524Z
CREATED:20230820T193414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T194524Z
UID:32561-1694860200-1694865600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Walker County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Dallas Genealogical Society Vice President \n\n\n\nTopic: Finding Your Ancestors in Scholastic Records \n\n\n\nSchool records are a rich way to discover your ancestors whereabouts and who registered them for school.  \n\n\n\nContacts \n\n\n\n\nMrs. Deta Rogillio\, WCGS President. (936) 581-1067.  email: deta_mike@yahoo.com\n\n\n\nClara Malak\, WCGS Vice President.  (936) 295-9483.  email: cmalak@yahoo.com\n\n\n\n\nLocation Huntsville Public Library\, Staggs Community Room1219 13th St\, Huntsville\, TX 77340
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/walker-county-genealogical-society-monthly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230916T183000
DTSTAMP:20230820T170535Z
CREATED:20230820T170501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T170535Z
UID:32503-1694881800-1694889000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Meals & Memories - a Community Tasting for Hispanic Heritage Month
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYears of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate the City of Dallas’ Welcome Week\, Mexican Independence Day\, and the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month with food\, community\, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Chef Luis Olvera\, of Trompo in Bishop Arts. \n\n\n\nBring your family photos and recipes and get a chance to preview and use Dallas Public Library’s new mobile Vivid-Pix Memory Station –  a place to scan\, restore and record your family memories. Participants will get a free USB of their digitized memories. \n\n\n\nMeals and Memories is a series of programs designed to the honor family history & genealogy preserved in our ancestral foodways through food\, conversation\, and preservation. This series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-meals-memories-a-community-tasting-for-hispanic-heritage-month/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T150000
DTSTAMP:20230820T171019Z
CREATED:20230820T171018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171019Z
UID:32506-1695132000-1695135600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Introducing the Vivid-Pix Memory Station
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division\, in partnership with Vivid-Pix\, is proud to launch a new mobile memory station – a place to scan\, restore and record your family memories. \n\n\n\nLearn about this new technology\, how to utilize it for photo recognition therapy\, and to share your family history & traditions. \n\n\n\nThe mobile Memory Station is part of the Creative Spaces : Heritage Lab – a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. It is generously supported by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-introducing-the-vivid-pix-memory-station/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20230904T163002Z
CREATED:20230904T162658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230904T163002Z
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt Genealogical Society Fall Seminar!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Van Zandt Genealogical Society and Emily Richardson for a day of learning an fun! Emily is a professional instructor and lifelong genealogist. She grew up with a mother who was a professional genealogist that never used a computer but introduced her to the importance of original documents and necessary footwork (visiting cemeteries and other research places) in the pursuit of family ancestors. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nA Foundational Step in Research Strategy-What is the Research Question\n\n\n\nSame Name Same Location – Which One is Mine?\n\n\n\n20 Websites Every Genealogist Should Be Using\n\n\n\nMilitary Records: Revolutionary War through the Civil War\n\n\n\n\n Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Emily \n\n\n\nEmily retired from 30 years in higher education to follow her passion for genealogy by operating Kinsearchers\, a family research firm dedicated to helping others find their ancestors and preserve their photos\, documents\, and memorabilia. She is currently the secretary for the Texas State Genealogical Society\, a director-at-large for the Fort Worth Genealogical Society and a member of alogical societies in the DFW metroplex. Emily speaks professionally and teaches courses for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNT focusing on genealogy. She also serves as a mentor for the NGS course: American Genealogical Studies: Beyond the Basics and as a coordinator the ProGen49.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-gs-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231003T150000
DTSTAMP:20230820T171231Z
CREATED:20230820T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171231Z
UID:32508-1696341600-1696345200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck Out of the Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is Family History Month\, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history! \n\n\n\nTime and money are a genealogy researcher’s most precious commodities. Even the most experienced researcher can miss the goldmine of unique resources available. Learn to maximize your research visits to local and destination libraries and find valuable\, one-of-kind information about your ancestors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-getting-the-most-bang-for-your-buck-out-of-the-library/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T160000
DTSTAMP:20230820T171459Z
CREATED:20230820T171458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171459Z
UID:32510-1696683600-1696694400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Scanning Saturday with Vivid-Pix
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the DGS general meeting on October 7\, join library staff and Vivid-Pix CEO Rick Voight for a Scanning Saturday! No registration required. \n\n\n\nDo you have photos that you need to scan and memories that you need to record? Reminisce and reconnect with your family treasures by getting hands-on experience with the library’s new Vivid-Pix memory station – a place to scan\, restore and record your family’s memories. \n\n\n\nThis event is part of Family Matters – a national community outreach program brought to you by Vivid-Pix and the National Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nThe mobile Memory Station is part of the Creative Spaces : Heritage Lab – a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. This genealogy initiative is generously supported by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-scanning-saturday-with-vivid-pix/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T203000
DTSTAMP:20231005T005822Z
CREATED:20231005T005821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T005822Z
UID:32955-1697135400-1697142600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Joy Oria \n\n\n\nTopic: Researching Hispanic Ancestry \n\n\n\nJoy will show us with examples how to identify the place of origin of your ancestor.  The place of origin is key to finding records. She will show us what records we can expect to find and how to read them.  And\, once we’ve found those records\, tips and websites for translating them. Joy will go over research strategies and show us online search sites to help find all about your Hispanic ancestor.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-12/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231017T150000
DTSTAMP:20230820T171740Z
CREATED:20230820T171739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T171740Z
UID:32512-1697551200-1697554800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Genealogy Research using Funeral Home Records
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober is Family History Month\, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history! \n\n\n\nFuneral home records are often overlooked or forgotten when looking for genealogical information. However\, funeral home files can reveal important clues that can help build your extended family tree and find your ancestor’s friends\, loved ones and neighbors. Learn about where to find funeral home collections\, what they may contain\, and how you can learn more about your family’s past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-genealogy-research-using-funeral-home-records/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231020T165000
DTSTAMP:20230912T112245Z
CREATED:20230820T172804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T112245Z
UID:32516-1697792400-1697820600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Family History Day at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Family History Month with the Dallas Public Library\, Dallas Genealogical Society and the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT)\, a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities! Seven FREE programs will be live streamed from genealogy speakers in Texas and throughout the U.S. \n\n\n\nFamily History Day Live-Stream Schedule  \n\n\n\n\n9:10 AM – 10:25 a.m. Secrets to Successful Writing & Publishing Angela Breidenbach\, Executive Director IIGS\n\n\n\n10:35 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. Linking the Generations with Court and Land Records Judy Russell\, The Legal Genealogist   \n\nSponsored by the Texas Research Ramblers Genealogical Society.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:35 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. Tame the Chaos Tiger: Organize Your Records and Research Susan Ball\, President TxSGS\n\n\n\n12:35 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Genealogy Basics: Start Searching for Your Ancestors Today Irene B. Walters\, Librarian\, HPL\n\n\n\n2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Uncover Your Family’s Story Using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) Elizabeth Hodges\, Senior Librarian\, ACPL Genealogy Center \n\n\n\n3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Placing Your DNA Matches on Your Tree Ryan Russell\, Genetic Genealogist\, Open Door Genetics\n\n\n\n4:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Checking on Czech Immigrants to the United States Heather Mecham\, Researcher\, FamilySearch\n\n\n\n\nAs a bonus\, all registrants will get access to watch Visiting the Hill College Texas Heritage Museum with John Versluis\, Dean of the Texas Heritage Museum at Hill College. \n\n\n\nThe Genealogy Network of Texas is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society\, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-family-history-day-at-dallas-public-library/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T153000
DTSTAMP:20231018T185416Z
CREATED:20231018T184507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231018T185416Z
UID:33025-1698485400-1698507000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:All Day DNA Seminar for the Bell County Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Director of Marketing at Dallas Genealogical Society –  \n\n\n\nProgram: Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Making the MOST of your DNA Results) \n\n\n\nLocation: Temple Public Library\, McLane Room\, 100 W. Adams\, Temple\, TX – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\nSession I: Getting Started with DNA \n\n\n\nSession II: Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results with Ancestry ThruLines\n\n\n\nSession III: GEDmatch.com – Taking Your DNA Results to the Next Level with Integrated DNA Tools\n\n\n\nSession IV: DNA Case Study from 1818 – Pulling all these components together using traditional genealogy\, Ancestry DNA results\, GEDmatch.com\, FindaGrave and a bit of good luck to confirm my 4th great grandparents! \n\n\n\n\n$35 Registration by Thursday October 19 to guarantee lunch (from Schlotzsky’s) \n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast included. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FLYER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/all-day-dna-seminar-for-the-bell-county-genealogical-society/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20230820T173340Z
CREATED:20230820T173339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T173340Z
UID:32518-1698498000-1698508800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving Your Family Recipes
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo registration required! Recipes hold history—histories of our family\, the lands they come from\, and of survival. \n\n\n\nCollecting family recipes preserves our family history and give context to the lives our families lived\, helping us create richer histories beyond your basic genealogy research. \n\n\n\nUsing a specially-created zine workbook\, participants will be guided through best practices by Genealogy & History staff for preserving their family recipes. Everyone will leave with a plan before winter holidays and gatherings\, of how to best capture your favorite family recipes. \n\n\n\nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-your-family-recipes/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20231104T155032Z
CREATED:20231104T154915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T155032Z
UID:33125-1699466400-1699475400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Patti Huff Smith\, Director of Marketing\, Dallas Genealogical Society  \n\n\n\nTopic: Using Social Media to Find & Attract Descendants of our Ancestors \n\n\n\nLearn how to use social media for genealogy research and connect with livingdescendants of your ancestors. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatti Huff Smith is the Director of Marketing at the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists\, National Genealogical Society\, Texas State Genealogical Society\, and counties in Texas where her roots run deep: Bosque\, Hill\, Johnson\, Navarro\, and Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco\, Texas. Patti uses traditional genealogy research skills and the latest tools in genetic genealogy technology. She manages 62 DNA kits for her immediate and extended family. Using DNA\, she has solved some of her own family’s mysteries. She has also located biological families for clients using their DNA combined with research and DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com and GEDmatch.com. \n\n\n\nPatti has developed 12 genealogy and DNA-related programs to inspire audiences in their genealogy journey and help others understand and make sense of their DNA results.  \n\n\n\nPatti received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from Dallas Genealogical Society in 2019.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231109T203000
DTSTAMP:20231105T181151Z
CREATED:20231105T181150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T181151Z
UID:33140-1699554600-1699561800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jim Thornhill \n\n\n\nTopic: Take a Deep Dive in the U.S. Census \n\n\n\nThis is a thorough look at all 16 censuses and what you can learn from them. Includes the non-population schedules\, enumeration district maps and real-life examples. \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker: Jim Thornhill has been researching his family’s history for 15 years\, three of those as a professional genealogist.  \n\n\n\nOur Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday\, November 9th but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing\, free genealogy help\, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-13/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T170000
DTSTAMP:20230823T195623Z
CREATED:20230713T225854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T195623Z
UID:32270-1699603200-1699722000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:2023 TxSGS Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually for the 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference\, where we focus on Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree.  On Friday and Saturday\, November 10-11\, 2023\, TxSGS Live! features ten presentations by some of the top speakers in genealogy on research techniques\, records\, DNA\, and more.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2023-txsgs-family-history-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T150000
DTSTAMP:20231105T181642Z
CREATED:20231105T181641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T181642Z
UID:33142-1699970400-1699974000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division is proud to launch a regional Veterans Oral History Project for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. U.S. military veterans\, support staff and veteran family members are invited to share their firsthand experiences in order to preserve their stories for future generations.  Learn about this new project and how military service experiences can add depth to your family history research. \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive their video interview on a DVD or USB and have the option of adding their interview to the Dallas Public Library’s Oral History Collection and the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress. \n\n\n\nThe Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-veterans-oral-history-project-at-dallas-public-library/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231128T150000
DTSTAMP:20231105T181904Z
CREATED:20231105T181903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231105T181904Z
UID:33144-1701180000-1701183600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Tell Your Family Stories
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn partnership with Vivid-Pix Education\, the Genealogy & History Division presents Tell your Stories with Laura Hedgecock\, President of GeneaBloggers. In this abbreviated course\, learn how to choose family photos to help tell a story\, use guided reminiscence to elicit stories from loved ones\, and hone your storytelling skills. Learn how to recall\, retell\, and share the moments that matter and tell your family stories in a way that will engage future generations.   \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-tell-your-family-stories/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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