African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-19 14:00 - 16:45, 2021-07-17 14:00 - 16:45, 2021-08-21 14:00 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May in the West room, from 2:00 to 4:45 pm unless otherwise noted. See the African American GIG page for more information.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-26 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 (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

DPL at Home: Using Census Records for Genealogy Research (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Did you know that each census record asked for different information? Discover the hidden information listed in each census and how to use that information for your genealogy research.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-census-records-genealogy-research

Summer Seminar with Thomas W Jones
2021-07-09 - 2021-07-10 | TX
Mark your calendar now and join us for this exciting two-day event!
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"Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About" - Kelvin Meyers
2021-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Munincipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
Join us at Grapevine Public Library on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 for a fascinating talk by professional genealogist Kelvin Meyers about those “black sheep” ancestors!
Every family has them, skeletons in the closet—those things that are not talked about in front of the children, and when they are talked about then only in whispers and euphemisms. How do you access the records of prisons, asylums and courts to find the truth behind the story? In this lecture these questions and many others may be answered.
Register now at https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/7969380
A fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin Meyers is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. He specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients.
Kelvin is a 1989 and 1990 alumnus of the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University and has returned to IGHR as lecturer in the Southern Course and the Professional Courses.
He is member of the Association of Professional Genealogist forensic special interest group and a past board member of APG, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and a former member for the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG). He currently serves as the chairman of the history and archives committee of First United Methodist Church in Dallas.
The Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. In 2016 Kelvin published Research in Texas for NGS (National Genealogical Society) Research in the States series. Kelvin is also the director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society.

Bringing Your Ancestor to Life (Virtual Meeting)
2021-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Williamson County Genealogical Society presents Dr. Deborah Abbott, past president of the African-American Genealogical Society in Cleveland. This meeting is open to the public.

Your Ancestors are more than names and dates. Discovering the courageous stories that fill the dash between birth and death will breathe life into your ancestors and help in your quest to unlock the unique doors of your family history. In order to share your genealogy with finesse, interest and appeal, you must answer the “who, what, where, why and how” questions about your ancestors. In this lecture, learn how to recognize the clues that will lead to interesting family stories. While creating and unraveling your family history, we will explore the effective use of censuses, vital records, newspapers, deeds, manuscripts, and other ways to find supporting documents. Case studies will be used.

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82854564933?pwd=[REDACTED]

Call to Join the Meeting at:
(346) 248-7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 828 5456 4933
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-07-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]
This month Ann Broihier will present “Beginning German Genealogy”.

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-07-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Tony Hanson will be providing an overview of MyHeritage.com. Download a PDF version of Tony’s presentation.
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

Roots Magic Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-08-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
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.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Family Tree Maker SIG - Virtual Meeting
2021-08-08 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Family Tree Maker Software SIG is a facilitated group for those utilizing Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

DPL at Home: Reconstructing Communities Using Genealogical Resources (Virtual Meeting)
2021-08-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Recreating communities can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins will demonstrate ways to combine data from census records, Sanborn maps and city directories to create a robust social history of your ancestor’s past.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/reconstructing-communities-using-genealogical-resources

MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-08-14 13:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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.
Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/564888581
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 564-888-581
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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-08-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]
This month Lis Roop will present “Analyzing documentation to solve family mysteries”.

DPL at Home: Elusive Genealogical Collections on FamilySearch.org (Virtual Meeting)
2021-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
FamilySearch.org is the largest collection of free family history, family tree and genealogy records in the world. Most people use it to search genealogical records by the name of their deceased ancestors. But did you know that only 20% of FamilySearch’s records are indexed? Learn how to locate unindexed records, online books and more to find the missing branches of your family tree.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/elusive-genealogical-collections-familysearchorg

DGS General Meeting (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for a short business meeting followed by an Educational Presentation on a Genealogy-Related topic: More Information
You can participate virtually using Zoom. Join the meeting anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time) using this link: https://zoom.us/j/91943296406?pwd=[REDACTED]
Our presentation this month will be “Researching Civil War Confederate and Union Ancestors in the Historical Research Center, and a ‘virtual tour’ of the Texas Heritage Museum.” by John Versluis, Director of the Texas Heritage Museum (formerly the Confederate Research Center).

GEDmatch.com: Getting More From Your DNA Results (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Monthly meeting begins at 6:00 pm. Join early at 6:00 pm for virtual social time prior to the 6:30 program.
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkc-GgrTwuHtJhfRhWnqreM-S8VVQBV-ex

Outline of the presentation by Patti Huff Smith
There is a lot to be learned from your DNA data, but you must take additional steps to make it happen. One way is to upload your RAW DNA data to www.GEDmatch.com.
GEDmatch.com is a website which allows users to share their DNA information with others to accelerate genealogical research and perform DNA match comparisons.
This presentation includes examples of GEDmatch usage and:
How to download your RAW DNA results and begin using GEDmatch.com
The benefits of GEDmatch
Compare your autosomal DNA with other users from different testing sites
Identify potential relatives who have also uploaded their RAW DNA
Contact your DNA matches via email
Aid in adoptee searching for birth family
Tools available on the GEDmatch site include:
Sorting results by closest matches
Genetic ‘distance’ of relative
Approximate generation to a common ancestor
Tier 1 – $10 membership required to use
Search match segments with Triangulation
A custom comparison system
Phasing: if ONE parent has uploaded their RAW DNA to GEDmatch, and a child has tested, the second parent’s DNA matches can be extracted, if the second parent is not available for testing.
Opt-in Policy for law enforcement
GEDmatch has been acquired by Verogen, Inc. (9 Dec 2019), a forensic science sequencing company

Please note: it would be helpful to have your GEDmatch account set up in advance of the meeting time.

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Using FamilySearch Family Tree (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
A free 10-part weekly series on Genealogy Exploration for Researchers of all levels presented by DGS Member Lynell Moss.
Registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_k_qlneR_TuOXYHhwe9f50Q
Handouts for each session are available at greatfamilysearch.com -> Forms
View the Event Flyer

Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Getting the Most from Your DNA Results (Hybrid Meeting)
2021-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Monthly meeting of the Denton County Genealogical Society. Join us at 6:30 for social time. The presentation begins at 7:00 pm.
Masks should be worn, and social distancing maintained. Visitors are welcome. If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, please register at, https://denton.bibliocommons.com/events/search/index/event/6127f966ad0dd42800ee0f91.
The program for the night is “Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! (Getting the Most from Your DNA Results)” presented by Patti Huff Smith.
Learning about our ancestors provides intriguing insights into the lives of the brave pioneers who forged their paths generations before us. As we unravel genealogical mysteries through our research, modern science offers a new tool for genealogists through DNA testing.
“Between the Lines” DNA program is one family’s journey to discover new family connections, solve stubborn brick walls, and uncover family secrets buried long ago, revealed through the DNA tests of 60 family members.
In this DNA program, you will learn a simple approach to help utilize your DNA results successfully. Using Ancestry.com results and loading them to GEDMatch.com will be a portion of this presentation. You will leave inspired, equipped, and ready to get the most out of your DNA results.
Patti Huff Smith is the Director of Volunteer Coordination at the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, and the counties in Texas where her roots run deep are: Navarro, Hill, Johnson, and Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco, Texas.
Along with her genealogy research skills, Patti manages 60 DNA kits for her immediate and extended family. Using DNA, she has solved some of her own family’s mysteries. She has also located biological families for clients using their DNA combined with traditional genealogy research, DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com, DNAPainter.com and GEDmatch.

German Genealogy Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-09-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, 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 group is not limited to Germans who came to Texas.
The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg.dallasgenealogy.org
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

HOGAR de Dallas: The Genealogy and Legacy of a Famous Texas Patriot - Jose Antonio Navarro
2021-09-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX, 75204, United States
Please join us for the third 2021 Quarterly Business Meeting of HOGAR de Dallas!
This meeting is free and open to the public in the first Gallery at the LCC. It will include:

Business Meeting, 2021
Distribution of the new 247-page, 2021 HOGAR Journal
Refreshments
Guest Speaker, Sylvia Navarro Tillotson

How Do I Start Exploring My Family History: Proven Research Strategies (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

DNA Special Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-09-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool.
You can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82363751226?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 823 6375 1226, Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2021-09-18 14:00 - 16:45 | 1st Floor – Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community.
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library.
You can also participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/97116765715?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL at Home: Plotting (Historic) Death in Dallas
2021-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Dallas Death Map Project, a joint project involving UTA Special Collections and Research Data Services, was created out of a need for a comprehensive resource of deaths that occurred in Dallas. UTA Special Collections Archivist Priscilla Escobedo will demonstrate features of the interactive map, explain how the data is compiled, researched and verified, and how the map can be used for YOUR genealogy research.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/plotting-historic-death-dallas

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2021-09-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Cozby Library and Community Commons in Coppell.
You can also participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/91331118644?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 982 5507 9731, Passcode: [REDACTED]
