DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

DNA Special Interest Group
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-09-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Virtual Event

The DNA Special Interest Group explores the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. The goal is to help individuals understand and incorporate current DNA testing strategies and standards into their personal genealogy. Meeting are open to all.

Subject: TBD

Speaker: TBD

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Zoom Details

Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2023-05-20 14:00 - 16:00 | 1st Floor – Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records that provide information for this special area of genealogy research.
This will be a Hybrid meeting: You can join us in-person at the Library or you can participate remotely using Zoom:
Join the Call. Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2023-06-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other records that provide information for this special area of genealogy research.

Meetings during the summer (June, July & August) will be virtual only.

Join the Call Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715

Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-06-19 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

Topic: Making a custom research list

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Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507, Passcode: [REDACTED]

German Genealogy Group
2023-09-09 13:30 - 15:00 | 6th Floor – Classroom A, J. Erik Johnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

Note time change for this meeting (due to change in DGS General Meeting).

The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s.

The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group

Speaker: Ann Broihier

Topic: Using German genealogy societies/special interest groups to break your brick wall.

Are you encountering difficulties with your German research? Have you considered reaching out to a local genealogy society for assistance? Let’s explore some prominent German genealogy societies and special interest groups (s) in the US. Additionally, we will delve into the genealogy groups in Germany providing insights on how to locate and connect with them effectively.

Handout

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2023-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 | 6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

The group discusses use of variety of sources, including census research, reconstruction and Freedman Bureau records, NARA combined military records of the U.S. Colored Troops, Plantation Slave records, Slave schedules and other

Join the Call Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715

Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-09-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-19 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
Virtual Event

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

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Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507, Passcode: [REDACTED]

MacGen Reunion Group
2023-10-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Virtual Event

Do you want to know the best software and equipment to make optimum use of your Mac for genealogical research and distribution?

Would you like to learn how to use the full power of the Reunion genealogy software for the Mac?

Come join us and bring your questions, dilemmas, and suggestions to our gatherings as we discuss all things Mac, getting the most out of your genealogical research! The meetings are free and open to the public and are held in a round-table, open discussion format with a facilitator.

Leader: macs@dallasgenealogy.org

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Meeting ID: 867 7753 0911Passcode: [REDACTED]

German Genealogy Group
2023-11-11 10:30 - 12:30 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s.

The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group

Speaker: Bernard N. Meisner

Topic: Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s Parish Records

Hansen’s Map Guides to Parish Registers simplify the process of locating the parish registers containing the records of your ancestors. The Guides contain detailed information about Catholic and Lutheran jurisdictions for locations within the former German Empire (including areas now in Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Denmark, and France), Switzerland and Luxembourg, and also some information about Jewish congregations in those areas. Given your ancestor’s hometown, learn how to identify the most likely parish(es) with the records, then check the online availability of the registers on FamilySearch, Archion and/or Matricula.

Handouts

Complete List of Hansen’s Map Guides

Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s Parish Records

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-12-07 12:00 | TX
In-person

Chanukah Meeting!

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

German Genealogy Group
2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

Speaker: Kent Cutkomp, Germanic Genealogy Society in Minnesota

Topic: German Pronunciation for Genealogists

Handout: German Pronunciation

Note: Kent will be presenting remotely.

The goal is to teach you to improve your pronunciation by comparing German sounds to English sounds. This will be standard German pronunciation unless otherwise mentioned. Different regions will pronounce words slightly differently.

The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s.

The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Jewish Special Interest Group
2024-01-18 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

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Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507

Jewish Special Interest Group
2024-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507

Best Practices SIG
2024-02-24 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

You can contact Liz Kutz, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org.

Learn more about the Best Practices SIG.

Join the Call Meeting ID: 882 7359 7058

German Genealogy Group
2024-03-09 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

Topic: Resources for Finding Your German Roots At the Dallas Public Library

Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett and German Genealogy Specialist Ed Boehringer will present on how to find your German heritage at the Dallas Public Library. Learn how to maximize your research time using one of the largest genealogy collections in the United States.

The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s.

The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Best Practices SIG
2024-03-30 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

New Date!This meeting has been moved to March 30, 2024.

The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

You can contact Liz Kutz, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org.

Learn more about the Best Practices SIG.

Join the Call Meeting ID: 882 7359 7058
