DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

DPL at Home: Looking for My Babies: Freedman Searching for Family (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Countless African American families experienced the traumatic displacement and loss of family members during slavery. In the wake of Emancipation, African Americans from all over the country desperately searched for their missing family members. Learn how to navigate resources to find newspaper articles and notices for missing family members with Dallas Public Library’s own Ari Wilkins.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/looking-my-babies-freedman-searching-family

Southern California Genealogical Society - jamboree 2021: Genetic Genealogy (Virtual Event)
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-05 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
DNA testing is an increasingly popular tool for genealogists. Learn the difference between autosomal DNA, mtDNA and Y-DNA and which tool is useful for what type of investigation. There will be presentations from AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA.
The keynoter will be blogger Roberta Estes, MBA. Other notables presenting include Maurice J. Gleeson, MD of Genetic Genealogy Ireland, Leah La Perle Larkin, PhD, creator of WATO, and DNA authors Emily Aulicino, MEd, and Richard Hill, MBA.

Southern California Genealogical Society - jamboree 2021 (Virtual Event)
2021-06-11 - 2021-06-12 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The 51st Genealogy Jamboree brings you nationally known speakers keeping you in touch with the latest developments in the field of genealogy. From coast to coast, from North to South, from our neighbors – Canada and Mexico – and from the Old World, our speakers can help you find your ancestors’ lives and stories. You’ll be able to learn from many tried and true speakers and get surprising insights from speakers that are new to Jamboree.

DPL at Home: Using Newspaper Archive for Genealogy Research (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Newspaper Archive is an online database with 3 billion searchable newspaper articles and photos that will help solve your family history problems. Learn the best ways for searching and browsing this database and get step-by-step instructions on how to save your important finds. Newspaper Archive is an online database available through the support of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-newspaper-archive-genealogy-research

DPL at Home: Using Census Records for Genealogy Research (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Did you know that each census record asked for different information? Discover the hidden information listed in each census and how to use that information for your genealogy research.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-census-records-genealogy-research

"Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About" - Kelvin Meyers
2021-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Munincipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
Join us at Grapevine Public Library on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 for a fascinating talk by professional genealogist Kelvin Meyers about those “black sheep” ancestors!
Every family has them, skeletons in the closet—those things that are not talked about in front of the children, and when they are talked about then only in whispers and euphemisms. How do you access the records of prisons, asylums and courts to find the truth behind the story? In this lecture these questions and many others may be answered.
Register now at https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/7969380
A fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin Meyers is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. He specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients.
Kelvin is a 1989 and 1990 alumnus of the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University and has returned to IGHR as lecturer in the Southern Course and the Professional Courses.
He is member of the Association of Professional Genealogist forensic special interest group and a past board member of APG, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and a former member for the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG). He currently serves as the chairman of the history and archives committee of First United Methodist Church in Dallas.
The Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. In 2016 Kelvin published Research in Texas for NGS (National Genealogical Society) Research in the States series. Kelvin is also the director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society.

Bringing Your Ancestor to Life (Virtual Meeting)
2021-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Williamson County Genealogical Society presents Dr. Deborah Abbott, past president of the African-American Genealogical Society in Cleveland. This meeting is open to the public.

Your Ancestors are more than names and dates. Discovering the courageous stories that fill the dash between birth and death will breathe life into your ancestors and help in your quest to unlock the unique doors of your family history. In order to share your genealogy with finesse, interest and appeal, you must answer the “who, what, where, why and how” questions about your ancestors. In this lecture, learn how to recognize the clues that will lead to interesting family stories. While creating and unraveling your family history, we will explore the effective use of censuses, vital records, newspapers, deeds, manuscripts, and other ways to find supporting documents. Case studies will be used.

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82854564933?pwd=[REDACTED]

Call to Join the Meeting at:
(346) 248-7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 828 5456 4933
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DPL at Home: Reconstructing Communities Using Genealogical Resources (Virtual Meeting)
2021-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Recreating communities can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins will demonstrate ways to combine data from census records, Sanborn maps and city directories to create a robust social history of your ancestor’s past.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/reconstructing-communities-using-genealogical-resources

DPL at Home: Elusive Genealogical Collections on FamilySearch.org (Virtual Meeting)
2021-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
FamilySearch.org is the largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world. Most people use it to search genealogical records by the name of their deceased ancestors. But did you know that only 20% of FamilySearch’s records are indexed? Learn how to locate unindexed records, online books and more to find the missing branches of your family tree.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/elusive-genealogical-collections-familysearchorg

GEDmatch.com: Getting More From Your DNA Results (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Monthly meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Join early at 6:00 pm for virtual social time prior to the 6:30 program.
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-GgrTwuHtJhfRhWnqreM-S8VVQBV-ex

Outline of the presentation by Patti Huff Smith
There is a lot to be learned from your DNA data, but you must take additional steps to make it happen. One way is to upload your RAW DNA data to www.GEDmatch.com.
GEDmatch.com is a website which allows users to share their DNA information with others to accelerate genealogical research and perform DNA match comparisons.
This presentation includes examples of GEDmatch usage and:
How to download your RAW DNA results and begin using GEDmatch.com
The benefits of GEDmatch
Compare your autosomal DNA with other users from different testing sites
Identify potential relatives who have also uploaded their RAW DNA
Contact your DNA matches via email
Aid in adoptee searching for birth family
Tools available on the GEDmatch site include:
Sorting results by closest matches
Genetic ‘distance’ of relative
Approximate generation to a common ancestor
Tier 1 – $10 membership required to use
Search match segments with Triangulation
A custom comparison system
Phasing: if ONE parent has uploaded their RAW DNA to GEDmatch, and a child has tested, the second parent’s DNA matches can be extracted, if the second parent is not available for testing.
Opt-in Policy for law enforcement
GEDmatch has been acquired by Verogen, Inc. (9 Dec 2019), a forensic science sequencing company

Please note: it would be helpful to have your GEDmatch account set up in advance of the meeting time.

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Using FamilySearch Family Tree (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
Registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k_qlneR_TuOXYHhwe9f50Q
Handouts for each session are available at greatfamilysearch.com -> Forms
View the Event Flyer

Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Getting the Most from Your DNA Results (Hybrid Meeting)
2021-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Monthly meeting of the Denton County Genealogical Society. Join us at 6:30 for social time. The presentation begins at 7:00 pm.
Masks should be worn, and social distancing maintained. Visitors are welcome. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register at, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index/event/6127f966ad0dd42800ee0f91.
The program for the night is “Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Getting the Most from Your DNA Results)” presented by Patti Huff Smith.
Learning about our ancestors provides intriguing insights into the lives of the brave pioneers who forged their paths generations before us. As we unravel genealogical mysteries through our research, modern science offers a new tool for genealogists through DNA testing.
“Between the Lines” DNA program is one family’s journey to discover new family connections, solve stubborn brick walls, and uncover family secrets buried long ago, revealed through the DNA tests of 60 family members.
In this DNA program, you will learn a simple approach to help utilize your DNA results successfully. Using Ancestry.com results and loading them to GEDMatch.com will be a portion of this presentation. You will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to get the most out of your DNA results.
Patti Huff Smith is the Director of Volunteer Coordination at the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, and the counties in Texas where her roots run deep are: Navarro, Hill, Johnson, and Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco, Texas.
Along with her genealogy research skills, Patti manages 60 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 traditional genealogy research, DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com, DNAPainter.com and GEDmatch.

HOGAR de Dallas: The Genealogy and Legacy of a Famous Texas Patriot - Jose Antonio Navarro
2021-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX, 75204, United States
Please join us for the third 2021 Quarterly Business Meeting of HOGAR de Dallas!
This meeting is free and open to the public in the first Gallery at the LCC. It will include:

Business Meeting, 2021
Distribution of the new 247-page, 2021 HOGAR Journal
Refreshments
Guest Speaker, Sylvia Navarro Tillotson

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Proven Research Strategies (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

DPL at Home: Plotting (Historic) Death in Dallas
2021-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Dallas Death Map Project, a joint project involving UTA Special Collections and Research Data Services, was created out of a need for a comprehensive resource of deaths that occurred in Dallas. UTA Special Collections Archivist Priscilla Escobedo will demonstrate features of the interactive map, explain how the data is compiled, researched and verified, and how the map can be used for YOUR genealogy research.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/plotting-historic-death-dallas

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Analysis & Evaluation (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Workshop: Mary Nell Bryant
2021-09-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Farm Bureau Office, 220 Burnett Trail,, Canton, TX, 75103, United States
Genealogy workshop which will feature Mary Nell Bryant as the speaker.
The cost of the Seminar is $40.00 per person for members and $55.00 for non-members which includes a 2021 membership and 2021 quarterlies. Walk-ins will be accepted at the door. For pre-registration, we need to receive your entry by September 18, 2021. This helps us to plan for the food.
Registration Form

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Exploring the FamilySearch Wiki (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: 5+ Ways to Search on FamilySearch (Virtual Meeting)
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Finding Family in Census Records (Virtual Meeting)
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

Hispanic Genealogical Conference
2021-10-14 - 2021-10-16 | Hilton Garden Inn, South Padre Island, TX, 7010 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, 78597-7726, United States

Dallas Public Library’s Family History Month Celebration
2021-10-15 10:00 - 17:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Celebrate 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! Our annual “lock-in” is virtual this year with a full day’s schedule of online programs available to watch for FREE.
See nationally renowned speakers like Judy Russell, Curt Witcher and Blaine Bettinger, all from the comfort of your own home.
The Genealogy Network of Texas is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/family-history-month-celebration-0

DPL at Home: Finding History's Footprints through the Texas Digital Newspaper Program
2021-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
This program will discuss how the Texas Digital Newspaper Program collection can be used to locate and identify historical events and the ancestors who participated in them. UNT’s Ana Kramer will provide a live demonstration of how to use the Texas Digital Newspaper collection for genealogy research and invite the audience to participate in a newspaper scavenger hunt.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/finding-historys-footprints-through-texas-digital-newspaper-program

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Creeks, Rivers, Townships & Ranges - Land Records Connect Families (Virtual Meeting)
2021-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Where There's a Will There's a Way (Virtual Meeting)
2021-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

2021 Fall Tour - Cemeteries of Dallas
2021-10-30 08:30 - 15:00 | Hillcrest Mausoleum, 7405 West Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX, 75225, United States
Join Preservation Dallas on their Fall Tour and safely explore at Dallas’ most notable cemeteries. With tour stops around the city, you will be able to see a vast array of timeless landscapes abundant with historic grave markers, mausoleums and statuary. You do not want to miss this on Halloween weekend! The tour will be a one day showcase of some of the most famous burial sites in Dallas including multitudes of local architects, business leaders, baseball players, some good guy and some bad guys.
The day will begin at the Hillcrest Mausoleum (1937, Anton Korn) with check in and a discussion highlighting cemetery history, evolution and the built environment. Moderated by Dallas Municipal Archivist John Slate, the symposium panel includes Sparkman/Hillcrest Vice President Teresa Schnur, Dallas Genealogical Society Past President Tony Hanson as well as Versar Cultural Resources Lead Michelle Wurtz. This entire day will be filled with beautiful structures and stories, and the great outdoors, and you do not want to miss it! Check in for the tour begins at 8:30 a.m. The symposium begins at 9 a.m., and cemeteries are open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are REQUIRED to check in at Hillcrest Mausoleum. Face masks are required for the symposium at Hillcrest Mausoleum.
The tour includes the symposium and tour at Hillcrest Mausoleum as well as the seven cemetery stops below. Tickets are $30 for Preservation Dallas members and $40 for the public. Reservations are required and non refundable.
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DPL at Home: An Introduction to The Portal to Texas History
2021-11-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Portal to Texas History is a digital repository for historical and cultural heritage materials. The materials hosted on the Portal are the product of collaboration between the University of North Texas Libraries and Portal Partners, which include genealogy societies, museums, libraries, government agencies, and private collectors. The presentation by UNT Librarian Jake Magnum will provide users with an overview of the Portal to Texas History, how one could use it for their own research interests and highlights some of the various collections on the Portal.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/introduction-portal-texas-history

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: FamilySearch Features/Hidden Treasures (Virtual Meeting)
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

Swedish Genealogy Workshop
2022-01-08 09:00 - 16:00 | TX
Hosted by
The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum
Lindsborg, Kansas (oldmillmuseum.org)

Register Online for the January 2022 Virtual Workshop
Registration fee is $50

Click here to Register
Kathy Mead – Arkiv Digital

Schedule

9:00 – 9:10 AM Welcome and Introductions
9:10 – 10:15 AM Where do I begin? Basics of Swedish Research
10:30 – 11:30 AM Introduction to the Swedish Church Books
1:00 – 2:00 PM. Researching the Swedish Church books using ArkivDigital
2:30 – 3:30 PM Putting it all together!
3:30 – 4:00 PM Questions, Closing & Drawing

DPL at Home: Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
HeritageQuest® 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 or from a TexShare library, HeritageQuest’s over 4.4 billion records can be searched from the comfort of your own living room.
This program is available online only. Registration required.
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