A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
The 41st Annual Hispanic Genealogical Conference
See nationally renowned speakers like Judy Russell, Curt Witcher and Blaine Bettinger, all from the comfort of your own home.
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.
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
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…
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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
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
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…
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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.
The Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, NSDAR presents Lineage, Genealogical & Historical Fair Find out more about the lineage societies you may qualify to join! Learn out about the free genealogical resources available to you! Connect with others who are interested in family history! Where: 3809 Curt Drive, Arlington Learn More
Are you wanting to start researching your African American heritage, but not quite sure how to get started? Beginning African American Genealogy will provide basic steps to start your research and a brief introduction to the methodology, challenges and myths regarding African American genealogical research. Get all the best practices and tips from Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins who has over 20 years of experiencing researching African American ancestry.
The Cedar Hill Genealogy Society's February Program No Skeletons in your Closet? Look Again Finding & Proving Family Stories Speaker: Geri Klauck Family stories add interest to family histories and bring our ancestors to life—they are more than parents’ names and birth, marriage and death dates. Many stories are passed down word of mouth through…
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African American heritage can be traced through a variety of census records including the federal, state and special censuses. Learn how to find your ancestors during the Antebellum Era in the United States – either as enslaved people or free people of color. This presentation will give detailed explanations of the questions asked on census forms, the census taker’s instructions, and nuances and common mistakes found on census pages. Get all the best practices and tips for finding your ancestors on the census from Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins who has over 20 years of experiencing researching African American ancestry.
Speaker: Bernard Meisner Topic: Getting Ready for the 1950 Census Bernard, a genealogist & lecturer, began researching his family over 25 years ago and enjoys sharing lessons learned from those experiences, including his mistakes. Although he knew only one grandparent (his maternal grandfather) he has successfully identified all his great-great grandparents and several triple-great grandparents.…
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Your Dallas Public Library card can take your family history search to new places! Learn how to get started online with your family history search and receive a brief overview of how each genealogy database will help you in your search. For those with more research experience, learn about non-traditional databases that might benefit your family history search. Registration Required.
RootsTech welcomes millions of people worldwide to celebrate family at the world’s largest family history conference and year-long learning platform. With thousands of classes, inspiring speakers, meaningful activities and joyful connections, RootsTech brings the human family together like no other event. More Info
Got a family history book that you'd like to share and preserve in the FamilySearch Digital Library? As part of RootsTech 2022, FamilySearch will be offering FREE book scanning at the Dallas Public Library. Talk with your local FamilySearch volunteers, get a tour of the Heritage Lab, our state of the art preservation center, and browse Dallas Public…
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