The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. We are currently using articles from the NGS Quarterly to learn advanced principles of research, law and citation. Our speaker this month will be Betty Case who will be discussing "Genealogical Applications of American Law" (Volume 95, Number 3,…
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Topic: Surviving the Oregon Trail. Presenter: Elizabeth Covington The Oregon Trail, a treacherous route from Missouri to the west coast, was taken by hundreds of thousands of American pioneers in the mid-1800s. Dangers to travelers were many, including from disease, accident, and attack. Come learn all about it. As always, this regular meeting is open…
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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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Thomas MacEntee: What's Been Done: Using Someone Else's Genealogy Research
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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Join us for a short business meeting followed by Dr. Bernard Meisner presenting “The Value of Collateral Line Research.”
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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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
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.
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 Software SIG is a facilitated group for those utilizing Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research.
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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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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Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. Join the Call. Dial-In: Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715, Passcode: 007103
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
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library. You can also participate virtually using Zoom.
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.
Join us as Diahan Southard presents "Using DNA Strategically: Tools to Identify Ancestors." Learn More
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library. You can also participate virtually using Zoom.
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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