Events

DPL: Finding your Maternal Ancestral Line using DNA

8th Floor - Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 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…
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Dallas County Pioneer Assoc. Cemetery Work Day

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…
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DGS General Meeting

Virtual Event

Join us for a short business meeting followed by Dr. Bernard Meisner presenting “The Value of Collateral Line Research.”

Waxahachie Headstones and History Fundraiser

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…
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Van Zandt County Genealogy Research Workshop

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. More Info

MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)

Virtual Event

The MacGen Reunion Group covers genealogy from a Mac-centric view, with an emphasis on Reunion genealogy software. See the MacGen Reunion Group SIG page for more information.

RootsMagic Special Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)

Virtual Event

The RootsMagic SIG offers group discussion and sharing of information on getting the most out of the RootsMagic genealogy software running on PCs (Windows) and the Mac. The goal is to help each other utilize the software to the fullest extent.

Family Tree Maker SIG (Virtual Meeting)

Virtual Event

Family Tree Maker Software SIG is a facilitated group for those utilizing Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research.

North Collin County Genealogical Society – Field Trip!

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…
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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

Zula B. Wylie Public Library 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 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…
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African American Genealogical Interest Group

Virtual Event

  Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. Join the Call. Dial-In: Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715, Passcode: 007103

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group

Cozby Library and Commuity Commons 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, United States

Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. Understanding Research Methods for Successful Family Search by Bernard Meisner More Info This is a hybrid ZOOM and IN PERSON meeting. Join the Call

Jewish Special Interest Group

Various Locations TX, United States

If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library. You can also participate virtually using Zoom.

DNA Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)

Virtual Event

The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. See the DNA Interest Group page for more information.

Best Practices Special Interest Group

8th Floor - McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library. You can also participate virtually using Zoom.

Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

Grand Prarie Memorial Library 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 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…
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DGS General Meeting

1st Floor - Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

Join us for a short business meeting followed by our Annual Society Awards! Join the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time). Join The Call  

DPL: Get Started with your Genealogy using FamilySearch.org

8th Floor - McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

Get Started with your Genealogy using FamilySearch.org 2 p.m. CDT Tuesday May 10 Register to attend online Register to attend in-person 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.