DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Nassau Plantation & the Society for the Protection of German Emigrants in Texas
2022-03-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
A presentation by Dr. James Kearney of the University of Texas.
Sent email to tricia.blakistone@austin.utexas.edu for a link to this online talk.

DPL: Finding your Ancestor's Maiden Name
2022-03-15 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Hybrid Event – in-person and online!
Are you stumped trying to find your great great grandmother’s family? Learn about the different types of record collections that can help locate your ancestor’s maiden name. Join Genealogy Manager Stephanie Bennett as we delve into finding more information about our female ancestors!
Two ways to participate!
Online Registration In-Person Registration

Arlington Family History Seminar
2022-03-19 08:00 - 15:00 | Arlington Texas Stake Center, 3809 Curt Drive, Arlington, Texas
The Arlington Family History Center is resuming the Annual Seminar! This seminar provides several lessons and help for beginners to advanced researchers.

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Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Meeting
2022-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
Topic: Surviving the Oregon Trail.
Presenter: Elizabeth Covington
The Oregon Trail, a treacherous route from Missouri to the west coast, was taken by hundreds of thousands of American pioneers in the mid-1800s. Dangers to travelers were many, including from disease, accident, and attack. Come learn all about it. As always, this regular meeting is open to all at no charge and you don’t have to be a member to attend.

DPL: Finding your Maternal Ancestral Line using DNA
2022-03-29 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Hybrid Event – in-person and online!
Did you know that there’s a type of DNA that is only passed down from your mother and her mother and your grandmother’s mother? This program from Genealogy Specialist and DNA Expert Mic Barnette will investigate mitochondrial DNA (mt-DNA) – a type of DNA which is passed down from your maternal ancestral line. Learn how to use this type of DNA test along with a little genealogical research to extend your family tree farther back on your maternal line.
Two ways to participate!
Online Registration In-Person Registration

Thomas MacEntee - What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research
2022-03-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Many of us as genealogists have inherited research from a relative and we are not always sure whether the content is reliable? What’s the best way to incorporate the research of others into your own research without leading to dead ends, road blocks and unnecessary detours? Here’s a road map on the best way to handle “outside research” and benefit from it as you combine the content with your own research.
This is an online webinar: Advanced Registration is required.

Dallas County Pioneer Assoc. Cemetery Work Day
2022-04-02 10:00 - 12:00
W. W. Glover Cemetery, 6670 Military Parkway, Dallas. Behind property that fronts on Military Parkway.
Clean up, gardening, and socializing is set for Saturday, April 2, 2022. The beautiful and plentiful white Heritage Irises should be in bloom. These were planted more than 100 years ago by pioneers. The biggest documented Post Oak in Dallas County will be proudly present and presiding over us. Work will include moving fallen branches out near the street; a chain saw would be good to cut larger branches. Also, mowing around the irises, getting vines and saplings out of the fence, and making a 8’x8′ planter box for native plants. Things to bring: fire ant killer, hoes, brooms, lawn mower, shovel, rake and a trash bag. For your comfort, please bring your insect repellent, lawn chairs, snacks, sandwiches and water. We will meet at 10:00 AM and break for lunch. Join us before noon to work or visit. (If we are rained out the cleaning day will be the next Saturday.)

Waxahachie Headstones and History Fundraiser
2022-04-03 15:00 - 17:00
Historic Waxahachie, Inc. (HWI) is hosting a “Headstones and History” fundraising event on Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Waxahachie City Cemetery to match raised funds for the restoration of the markers after the senseless act of vandalism. During the weekend of February 26, 2022, vandals wreaked destruction on the Waxahachie Cemetery. Over 275 gravestones were knocked over, broken, and/or destroyed. Many of these markers were over 100 years old.
This fundraising event is open to the community as we pull together to support our heritage. City leaders will be present to provide the latest information on repair efforts. Guides will be available to give tours of the damaged areas and share the history of some of our early residents. This opportunity is a great way for everyone to play a part in the restoration of our City’s history.
The City of Waxahachie is working with experts to develop a plan to raise and repair these gravestones that mark the burials of former Waxahachie residents. Historic Waxahachie, Inc. (HW) is committed to helping with the repair efforts by matching every dollar donated at the fundraiser or on the HW website up to $10,000. All funds raised will go to the City Cemetery restoration efforts.
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Van Zandt County Genealogy Research Workshop
2022-04-09 08:30 - 12:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
Speaker: Jim Thornhill, Professional Genealogist
Topic: Research using Family Search and Ancestry
You may bring your laptop for hands-on learning, if desired.
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North Collin County Genealogical Society - Field Trip!
2022-04-13 18:00 - 20:00
Our next meeting is a field trip! We will be meeting with the North Collin County Genealogical Society at the Collin County History Museum in McKinney. The meeting is Wednesday, April 13, 2022. The museum will open the doors at 6:00pm so we can view exhibits and socialize before the meeting starts at 6:30. Come tour the museum, learn about research materials available at the museum, and visit with your neighboring genealogy society. Light refreshments will be served.
Location
COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM
300 East Virginia
McKinney TX 75069
(Park at Doug & Lynda’s Ski Shop or Free Public Garage, 202 S. Chestnut)

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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Program: Genealogy Problem Solvers

Presenters: CHGS Volunteers

Have you hit a brick wall in your research? Have an ancestor that doesn’t want to be found. Maybe you are new to this hobby and want some help getting started. We can Help. Join us at our April meeting. Bring your family information and a volunteer will sit with you at the computer to help you work through it. You are welcome to bring your family information on your laptop or flash drive. You will receive a free USB memory stick containing the CHGS starter kit.
Admission is free and guests are always welcome.

Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
2022-05-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Topic: Migration Through the South
Speaker: Jim Thornhill
Hybrid Event!

If you are planning to attend the meeting, it will be in the Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover, Grand Prairie, TX.
There will be a Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be no refreshments and masks are optional. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org
If you are planning to request a link to the May 5, 2022 Virtual or Zoom Meeting, please do so as soon as possible so that the link can be given to each person in a timely manner.
To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

DPL: Get Started with your Genealogy using FamilySearch.org
2022-05-10 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Get Started with your Genealogy using FamilySearch.org
2 p.m. CDT Tuesday May 10
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DPL family history experts will take you back to the very beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family’s history on FamilySearch.org.

"Ancestry Top Tips and Hidden Secrets" by Lisa Louise Cooke (Online Event)
2022-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Munincipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
Ancestry.com is the most popular genealogical database in the world. Internationally-known genealogical speaker Lisa Louise Cooke will present a one-hour program on using this genealogical gem, entitled “Ancestry Top Tips and Hidden Secrets.” As an Ancestry user, you won’t want to miss it!
Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, 3rd edition. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast, and the free weekly YouTube show Elevenses with Lisa at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website ( https://lisalouisecooke.com ) featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. And she writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine and produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.
Registration (closes at 6:00 pm on Friday June 3rd) is required: https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/8864423

Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Featuring Lynn Titus, GPGS member

Topic Discussion: In person reenactment (including costume) of Pioneer James Titus.

Lynn O. Titus was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and grew up in New Boston, TX. Lynn has been researching family genealogy for more than 30 years, from his 8th great grandfather throughout the years and how they ended up in TX. Titus County was named after his family. Lynn Titus is a member of the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society, the Grand Prairie Historical Society, the New Boston Genealogical Society, and the Red River County Genealogical Society.

Mr. Titus will present a first-person reenactment (including costume) of Pioneer James Titus, born in 1775. He will discuss his life story from 1775, growing up as a child, his involvement in politics, his role as a Senator in the Republic of Texas (Sixth and Seventh Congress), and his friendships with Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston.

If you are planning to attend the meeting, it will be in the Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover, Grand Prairie, TX.

There will be a Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be no refreshments and masks are optional. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

If you are planning to request a link to the July 7, 2022 Virtual or Zoom Meeting, please do so as soon as possible so that the link can be given to each person in a timely manner.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

East Texas Genealogical Society Virtual Event
2022-07-09 14:00 - 16:00
Free and Open to the Public!

This Saturday, July 9th, is going to be an exciting day! Tony Hanson and Blaine Bettinger! They are superstars. Tony and technology go hand-in-hand. And, Blaine Bettinger is the guru of genetic genealogy. Tony will be there in-person at 2:00 pm, and Blaine will be Zooming in at 3:00. We will be meeting at the Smith County Historical Society, just this month, rather than the Tyler Public Library. If you can’t be there in person, here is the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88910152382

Meeting ID: 889 1015 2382

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
2022-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
History of Texas Rangers at Upcoming Genealogical Society Meeting
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday,
July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Library, 317 First Monday Lane, Canton. The
program for the meeting will be the history of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency,
presented by Kenny Ray, a native of Van Zandt County who is also a retired Texas Ranger.
The Texas Rangers were organized in the 1820s to bring law and order to the new frontier in
Texas, which was then part of Mexico. From a small band of officers created by Texas founding
father Stephen F. Austin, the Rangers grew into an elite law enforcement unit, which stills
operates today. The Rangers have figured in story and legend. Their worldwide reputation,
however, came from their work on real-life cases, as they helped to bring such criminals as Sam
Bass and Bonnie and Clyde to justice.
Kenny Ray, a 6 th generation East Texan, was born in Grand Saline and graduated from Grand
Saline High and Texas A&M University. He joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in
1987, first working for the Highway Patrol in Canton. After many promotions, he joined the
Texas Rangers, covering the East Texas area. As a former member of the Rangers, he has real
insight into their history.
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society looks forward to hearing about the Texas Rangers
from a member of that elite force. As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting on
July 23. You don’t have to be a Genealogical Society member, and the meeting is free.
Refreshments will be served.

Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research
2022-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research
Swedish Genealogy Virtual Workshop
Featured speakers:

Kathy Meade, ArkivDigital, Chicago, IL
Geoffrey Morris, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT

Sponsored by ArkivDigital, the leader in Swedish online records. Hosted by the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Lindsborg, Kansas
More information at oldmillmuseum.org or by calling 785-227-3595
Register online at:
https://www.oldmillmuseum.org

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
In person and virtual (Hybrid)

Speaker: Larry W. McCarty

Topic Discussion: Jim’s Journey: A documented history of Daniel Quarles association with Samuel Clemons. Larry has participated as a guest speaker on Culture and Communications of African Americans at University of Texas at Dallas. McCarty participated in an ongoing Archaeological Dig at ‘The Farm’ of John A. Quarles’ homestead in Florida Missouri.

Larry was the inaugural speaker at the Huck Finn Freedom Center and Museum in Samuel Clemens’s hometown of Hannibal Missouri. Larry has been a guest speaker on Cable TV during Black History Month, presented at multiple local library events, genealogy societies across the State of Texas. The Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, and the Illinois Quincy Herald-Wig, The Lake Gazette of Monroe, Missouri, and the Irving Rambler – Irving, Texas have chronicled his engagements.

You will note that the August 4, 2022, Grand Prairie GS meeting will be in person as well as virtual.

If you are planning to attend the meeting, it will be in the Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover, Grand Prairie, TX.

There will be a Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be no refreshments and masks are optional. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

If you are planning to request a link to the August 4, 2022 Virtual or Zoom Meeting, please do so as soon as possible so that the link can be given to each person in a timely manner.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

Van Zandt Genealogical Society Meeting
2022-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
Topic: “Who Knew Family History and Genealogy was so Much Fun… Look, I’m Related to Elvis!”
Speaker: Donna Toups
The focus will be on new activities available with the Family Search genealogy online program.
Donna Toups is a Family History Consultant at the Wills Point, TX, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Donna is a native Texan and Van Zandt County resident. This meeting promises to be interactive, educational and a lot of fun! It’s free, and you don’t have to be a member to attend.
Refreshments will be served.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Topic: Family History Workshop
Whether you are interested in discovering your family’s history and don’t know where to start or have been at it a while and are stumped by an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found. We can help.
Bring your family information on paper, laptop or flash drive to our meeting and a volunteer will work with you.
Don’t have anything at all? We’ll give you a free USB memory stick containing the CHGS starter kit, and help you start filling it.

Wise County Genealogy Meeting
2022-09-22 17:30 - 19:30
Speaker: Patti Huff Smith, Vice President | Dallas Genealogical Society
Topic: Getting the Most from your DNA Results – Part 2
Location:
Decatur Public Library
1700 FM Hwy 51, Decatur, TX 76234

Van Zandt GS Fall Genealogy All-Day Seminar!
2022-09-24 08:30 - 15:00
Come broaden your research horizons! Our yearly Fall Seminar aims to educate genealogists of all levels. This year our speaker is John A. Sellers, a genealogist with decades of experience, who has taught thousands of researchers. John always impresses his students with his deep grasp of history and research and his ability to make it fun and useful. He backs up his lectures with examples from his own research.

“The Other Court in Texas” How to understand and access records in the district courts of Texas. A valuable resource we shouldn’t ignore. These records include divorces, civil and criminal cases, adoptions, and ex-parte cases.
“Women: That Gender You Can’t Do Without In Your Research” Women are half of your family tree. This class addresses the ways to research your female lines.
“Your Ancestor’s Cousins” The study of collateral research, siblings of your ancestors and their offspring can lead you to new research and discoveries. Rarely does a family move alone across the country, especially from the early 20th century and earlier. Knowing your collateral kin helps you get over research “brick walls.”
“Here Comes the Judge: Your Ancestor’s Day in Court” Most of our ancestors had their day in court either as a defendant, plaintiff, or a juror. This lecture studies the proceedings of trial courts and how to access their records.
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Fort Worth Genealogical Society Meeting
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Worth Central Library, 500 West 3rd Street - Tandy Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Speaker: Patti Huff Smith
Topic: Using Social Media to Find and Attract Descendants of our Ancestors

DPL: Evaluating Online Sources for Genealogy Research
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Online & In Person Meeting

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When researching your family history online, how do you figure out if what you are finding is accurate? Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will walk through step-by-step how to evaluate the accuracy of your online source and provide tips for locating the original record.

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Online

In Person

Speaker: Patti Huff Smith
Topic Description:A Sentimental Journey – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Music heals the heart of two young girls after their father leaves for WWII. Keeping his memory alive during the war was crucial as the two sisters faced a battleground of their own.
As we search for answers to solve the mysteries of our family story, we find unexpected twists and turns. Learning the truth of our heritage can ignite a passion for more. It is a rewarding journey that can offer hope and healing.
Sentimental Journey explores locating war documentation for your veterans and uniting the past with the present.

About the Speaker: Patti is the Director of Education for the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogy Society, Texas State Genealogical Society and several counties in Texas where her roots run deep.
Patti has pursued her passion for genealogy and family research since 2013.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

Collin County Genealogy Meeting
2022-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Online Meeting

Collin County Genealogical Society
https://www.collincountygenealogicalsociety.com

Speaker: Sara Cochran – The Skeleton Whisper
Topic: My DNA Brought me to the Forest, but Where are all the Trees?

Genealogical DNA tests are bringing thousands of new cousins to our attention, but many of them don’t have trees yet, or the trees aren’t attached to their test. Learn some new techniques for figuring out where how these individuals connect with you.
Register in advance for the October 12th meeting.
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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2022-10-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Topic: Death Records: When Death Certificates are not Available
Speaker: Barbara Coakley
Death certificates or registers aren’t always available. We’ll explore other records that can provide details about our ancestors’ passing.
Barbara Coakley’s interest in her family history began over 30 years ago when she was given an envelope of family papers. Barbara has been teaching genealogy classes at Collin College since 2008 and has done presentations for a number of genealogy societies in North Texas, Washington, Illinois and England.

DPL: Understanding Y-DNA
2022-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Online & In Person Meeting

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What is Y-DNA and how does it help with genealogy research? Join Genealogy Specialist Mic Barnette to explore Y-DNA testing and how to use your Y-DNA matches to find elusive family histories.

DPL: Family History Month Celebration
2022-10-21 10:00 - 18:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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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! Join library staff and volunteers for this annual celebration and learn more about your OWN family’s history. Seven FREE programs on DNA, handwriting and more will be live streamed on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library along with free research help and tours provided throughout the day.

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, Denton Public Library, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society.
