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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Mark Thompson \n\n\n\nTopic: Photo Research with Artificial Intelligence \n\n\n\nAI is revolutionizing genealogical research\, offering powerful new tools for both hobbyists and professionals. In this workshop\, discover how AI can transform your approach to family history\, particularly in the realm of photo research and analysis. Learn to leverage AI technologies to assist you with photo identification\, improve image organization\, and simplify photo restoration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT
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LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ari Wilkins \n\n\n\nTopic: Sources for Researching Rural Ancestors \n\n\n\n“If you blink\, you’ll miss it!” Did your ancestor come from a one-horse town or an unincorporated community? Learn about researching country ancestors! This lecture will discuss a variety of census records; land records; maps (including census enumeration\, postal route and cadastral maps); rural directories; newspapers and other sources. It will also discuss methodology and state of the art tools for mapping and researching our rural ancestors. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAri Wilkins\, FTxSGS is a genealogist\, lecturer and instructor who has been actively researching family history for over twenty-five years. Ms. Wilkins is a graduate of Louisiana State University. She speaks on a variety of genealogical subjects and specializes in African American research and Southern research.  \n\n\n\nAs a lecturer\, Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society\, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research\, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh\, RootsTech\, and a multitude of state and local societies.  She has also led the African American course for the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research for the past three years. \n\n\n\nAri is active in the genealogical community. Previously\, she served as a board member of the Dallas Genealogical Society and the Texas State Genealogical Society. She has been active with the National Genealogical Society and served on numerous committees.
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LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sara Cochran (remote) \n\n\n\nTopic: Suddenly Scotland \n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Scottish research just in time for Scottish American Month. In this general overview of Scottish research\, learn about the history of Scotland and what resources are available for finding the story of your family. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara is a full-time professional genealogist with thirty years of research experience. Her research has taken her to nearly every state in the USA and Ireland.  \n\n\n\nShe especially enjoys breaking down brick walls\, discovering the stories of black sheep ancestors\, and helping individuals preserve their photographic legacy. \n\n\n\nSara holds a Boston University Genealogical Research Certificate\, a bachelor’s degree in library science\, and is an alum of the ProGen Study Group. She is a member of DAR and other lineage societies\, the Association of Professional Genealogists\, and the Genealogical Speakers Guild. \n\n\n\nYou can find her online at TheSkeletonWhisperer.com.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-42/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Patricia Coleman \n\n\n\nTopic: DNA Painter Overview \n\n\n\nThis presentation will start with creating an account. From there it shows how to add and organize data from MyHeritage\, FamilyTreeDNA\, LivingDNA\, and GEDMatch. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatricia Coleman is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA analysis and Irish research. She is the owner of Patricia Coleman Genealogy LLC and writes a blog at patriciacolemangenealogy.com. Much of her recent work focuses on analyzing Irish records\, building DNA match family trees\, and identifying shared ancestors through evidence-based methods. \n\n\n\nPatricia holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of California\, Davis\, and her analytical background enhances her genealogical problem-solving. She incorporates AI tools into her research to improve data analysis\, automate pattern detection\, and deepen genealogical evidence evaluation. \n\n\n\nShe is a moderator for the DNA Painter and Genetic Affairs Facebook user groups and frequently presents on genetic genealogy\, Irish research\, and practical applications of AI in genealogy. Patricia accepts client work through Patricia Coleman Genealogy LLC\, assisting with DNA analysis and traditional research. For questions or assistance\, contact her at info@patriciacolemangenealogy.com
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-43/
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