DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2022-10-15 14:00 - 16:45, 2022-11-19 14:00 - 16:45, 2022-12-17 14:00, 2023-01-21 14:00 - 16:45, 2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:45, 2023-03-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-04-15 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2022-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
Speaker: Bob Wood
Topic: “Preserving Your Precious Memories,” with Storyboards
This is an in person meeting.

German Genealogy Group
2022-11-12 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Special In-Person Only 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

This program will show you how to use Archion.de – an online subscription database for German Evangelical church records. Archion.de is continually updated with new church records and includes areas that were formerly part of Prussia. The meeting will begin with an overview of the tool, then participants will be able to use Dallas Public Library 8th floor genealogy computers to learn how to find your ancestors. This event will be the only time you will be to access this database for FREE. Seats are limited, so don’t wait to register!
***Dallas Public Library computers on the 8th floor will be available to access Archion.de through 4 p.m. Bring a flash drive to save any genealogical finds.***
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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2022-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
Speaker: Barbara Coakley
Topic: Extra! Extra! Read All About Your Ancestors!”
This is an in person meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group
2022-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

The focus of the November Meeting, among “anything else DNA”, is to discuss the MitoYDNA.ORG Project, it’s association with Y-DNA, Mt-DNA, Family Tree DNA and other Genetic DNA Testing companies, as well as, its inter-workings with WiKiTree.Com

Our member, Aurora Chancy, will discuss what she has discovered about MitoYDNA.

Join the Call Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Best Practices SIG
2022-11-26 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
Join in person (J. Erik Jonsson Central Library / 8th floor / McDermott Room) or via Zoom!
You can contact Liz Kutz, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org.
Learn more about the Best Practices SIG.

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 913 3111 8644, Passcode: [REDACTED]

MacGen Reunion Group
2022-12-10 13:00 - 15:00 | 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

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2022-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
Christmas Party!
This is an in person meeting.

German Genealogy Group
2023-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!
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: Hiring A Researcher To Search For Records in German Archive

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

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2023-01-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.

Speaker: Kamden Rich

Topic: Using DNA to Solve a Long-Buried Family Secret

When Kam discovered his biological maternal grandmother, Joyce’s father was NOT her birth father, the DNA hunt for the truth began! Kam has uncovered a long-buried secret that he discovered using the science of DNA. Joyce’s biological father was identified because of Kam’s gritty persistence. His steps to unravel the truth will inspire others interested in DNA to know the “how to” of using DNA data in their research.

Kam is a gifted 19-year-old senior at SMU in Dallas, TX. His passion for family history began at a young age, and he has built out his family tree to over 12,000 on Ancestry.com. He is an avid genealogy researcher managing DNA for 8 of his family members. Kam has traveled extensively, expanding his knowledge of culture, and family.

This is an in person meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Join the Call Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

MacGen Reunion Group
2023-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 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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Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-02-20 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

We will be discussing immigration into New York Harbor on various dates. To go to Wikipedia and look at two subjects: Clinton Gardens and Ellis Island. This will give you the background needed for this subject.

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

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2023-02-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-03-21 18:30 - 20:00, 2023-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.

This is an in person meeting.

German Genealogy Group
2023-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!
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

An introduction to Compgen.de, Germany’s Genealogy free mega website, managed by the Association for Computer Genealogy. Although the primary language of the site is German, much of its content is also available in English and the translation tools available in your Web browser and online can help with the rest. The site includes links to millions of names in public family trees, a village gazetteer of most of central Europe that includes the political entities to which your ancestors’ home villages belonged, thousands of city directories and searchable village genealogies, and much more. Bernard and Ann will review the various features of the site and demonstrate how it can help you with your research.
Handout
Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DNA Special Interest Group
2023-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | 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.

Discussion: What did you learn about DNA at RootsTech?

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Zoom Details

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

Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-03-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | TX
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

Topic: TBD

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

MacGen Reunion Group
2023-04-08 13:00 - 15:00 | 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: 912 5416 3215 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

German Genealogy Group
2023-05-13 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!

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: Brenda Brenda Watlington

Topic: German and Eastern European Research on FamilySearch

How to find your ancestor’s records in the war-torn countries of Germany and Eastern Europe. Tips for locating their place of birth and finding their immigration, church, and civil records on FamilySearch.

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

Brenda Posey Watlington was born in Fort Worth, TX and grew up in Arlington. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1983 with a BS in Math/Computer Science. She went on to receive an MS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. While working more than 30 years as a Computer Software Engineer, she has pursued genealogy as her hobby and passion. Her computer background has been a great advantage as the technology of genealogy has advanced in the last decade. She now resides in Plano, TX and is the Asst. Director of the Plano FamilySearch Center; also working there as a Consultant. She has been a speaker at the Great Family Search Conference sponsored by Richardson and Plano FamilySearch Centers from 2013 to 2022. Recently she has also been a speaker at the Denton Family History Conference and Arlington Texas Family History Seminar.

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2023-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
This is an in person and Zoom meeting.

Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.

Topic: Locate Your Ancestors War Records

Learn how to find Military Records with Patti Huff Smith, Vice President of Dallas Genealogical Society.

Enlistment, Pension Files, Draft Registration Cards, Land Bounties (and more) can be found online. This exciting program will give examples of search tools, which websites to use and how to navigate your search, how to use timelines, and how to keep the memories alive.

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