Events

Swedish Genealogy Workshop

Hosted by The Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum Lindsborg, Kansas (oldmillmuseum.org) Register Online for the January 2022 Virtual Workshop Registration fee is $50 Click here to Register Kathy Mead - Arkiv Digital Schedule 9:00 – 9:10 AM     Welcome and Introductions 9:10 – 10:15 AM    Where do I begin? Basics of Swedish…
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DGS General Meeting

1st Floor - Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson 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.

German Genealogy Group

5th Floor - Hamon Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library 1515 Young, Dallas, TX-Texas, 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.

African American Genealogical Interest Group

1st Floor - Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson 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.

DPL at Home: Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest

Virtual Event

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your Dallas Public Library card or from a TexShare library, HeritageQuest's over 4.4 billion records can be searched from the comfort of your own living room.

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group

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

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 using Zoom.

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)

7th Floor - Stone Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

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.

Lineage, Genealogical & Historical Fair

The Lucretia Council Cochran Chapter, NSDAR presents Lineage, Genealogical & Historical Fair Find out more about the lineage societies you may qualify to join! Learn out about the free genealogical resources available to you! Connect with others who are interested in family history!   Where: 3809 Curt Drive, Arlington   Learn More

DPL at Home: Beginning African American Genealogy

Virtual Event

Are you wanting to start researching your African American heritage, but not quite sure how to get started? Beginning African American Genealogy will provide basic steps to start your research and a brief introduction to the methodology, challenges and myths regarding African American genealogical research. Get all the best practices and tips from Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins who has over 20 years of experiencing researching African American ancestry. 

DGS General Meeting

Virtual Event

Join us via Zoom for a short business meeting followed by Dr. Terry Turner presenting "Where are my African American Ancestors?"

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

Zula B. Wylie Public Library 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, United States

The Cedar Hill Genealogy Society's February Program No Skeletons in your Closet? Look Again Finding & Proving Family Stories Speaker: Geri Klauck Family stories add interest to family histories and bring our ancestors to life—they are more than parents’ names and birth, marriage and death dates.  Many stories are passed down word of mouth through…
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Roots Magic 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.

DPL at Home: Researching African Americans in Census Records

Virtual Event

African American heritage can be traced through a variety of census records including the federal, state and special censuses. Learn how to find your ancestors during the Antebellum Era in the United States – either as enslaved people or free people of color. This presentation will give detailed explanations of the questions asked on census forms, the census taker’s instructions, and nuances and common mistakes found on census pages. Get all the best practices and tips for finding your ancestors on the census from Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins who has over 20 years of experiencing researching African American ancestry.

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group

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

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 using Zoom.

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)

7th Floor - Stone Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, United States

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.

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