Join us as Janice Lovelace presents "Lunacy and Asylums: Mental Health in the 19th Century."
Was an ancestor committed to an asylum? Was someone enumerated as ‘lunatic, imbecile or incompetent” on a census? Who was committed and why? Are there records you can access? Learn about mental health treatment in the 1800s.
Just in time for Veterans' Day, we follow the history of the USMC and its veterans through 249 years of service. Learn about how the U.S. Marine Corps started, key battles that the Marine Corps participated in, and more!
Join Ann Broihier as she looks at resources for information about our Baden-Württemberg ancestors.
Our program will get the beginner started exploring FamilySearch.org, this incredible family history resource. Us old hands we’ll see what’s new since their last visit.
This us a virtual only meeting. Please join us using Zoom.
Are there rumors of Native American ancestry in your family tree? Are you uncertain as to where to start your Native American heritage research? Learn about different resources (both online and in-print) that can help you get started.
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 Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Join in-person at the library or via Zoom!
Join us as John Slate presents "Genealogy Resources at the Dallas Municipal Archives." While it is not the first stop for a genealogist, the Dallas Municipal Archives has a number of resources that can be helpful in your search for family. Please join John Slate, City Archivist, for a brief review of what is and what isn’t in the Municipal Archives and learn about its place in city government.
In our last Wednesday genealogy program of the year, we invite you to share a family history story or holiday tradition! Don't feel like being in the spotlight? Don't worry, there will be fun, interactive holiday activities to participate in with a genealogy twist.
This us a virtual only meeting. Please join us using Zoom.
Join us as Sarah Cochran presents "Locating Records in Archives from Your Couch."
FamilySearch is using AI (artificial intelligence) to help genealogy researchers find records more easily! Over 100 million searchable records are available, including U.S. land and probate records and Mexican notarial records. Learn strategies for using FamilySearch's experimental text-search feature to find records that you might spend hours trying to find otherwise.
Learn about "The Battle of New Orleans and the Veterans Who Came to Texas."
Sara Cochran will speak on the value of using State and Federal deed records in genealogical research.
Join Richard Gruetzner as he discusses "The German Free School and the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) 1858 - 2025."
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
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 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.
Speaker: Sandra Crawley
