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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: LaDonna Garner \n\n\n\nTopic: Recording Family Health History \n\n\n\nFamily research is about more than names and dates. It can yield information on one’s health. LaDonna Garner will present “Recording Family Health History.” Knowing one’s health history and passing it on to one’s children and grandchildren–has become a crucial for many families. \n\n\n\nCome learn about this important aspect of genealogy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMs. Garner\, a genealogist and a sought-after speaker\, has a Masters Degree in Historic Preservation\, anddoes consulting work on a wide variety of family research topics. Her business\, Leafseeker Consulting\,provides genealogy and historic preservation services to her clients. See her website at leafseeker.com/.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859)\, Canton\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230610T142545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T142546Z
UID:32027-1687615200-1687618800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Get Started with Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family’s history\, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family’s history. Learn how to set reasonable goals for your research\, how to create an online tree and how to navigate popular genealogical websites. After the program\, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers. \n\n\n\n*No registration is required
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-get-started-with-your-genealogy/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230616T203611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T203613Z
UID:32107-1687190400-1687194000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. \n\n\n\nTopic: Making a custom research list \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Call\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 947 0024 8507\, Passcode: 092754
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/jewish-special-interest-group-51/
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230304T173007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T173947Z
UID:31348-1687010400-1687017600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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 that provide information for this special area of genealogy research. \n\n\n\nMeetings during the summer (June\, July & August) will be virtual only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n Join the Call  Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-44/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230610T142303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T142304Z
UID:32025-1686999600-1687003200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Talking about Tenth Street: A Juneteenth Event
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7th Floor O’Hara Hall\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX \n\n\n\nThe Dallas History & Archives Division\, in partnership with the Tenth Street Residents’ Association\, celebrates the rich history of the Tenth Street neighborhood with a morning of activities honoring the historic neighborhood. \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – Donald Payton\, known as the “unofficial historian of Black Dallas\,” will discuss the history of Tenth Street\, Dallas’ 12th historic district\, one of the only remaining intact Freedman’s Towns in the nation\, as well as the history of The Bottom.\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m. – Musician Stanley Glenn will give a performance of music by blues artist T-Bone Walker. Walker is a famous historical figure from Tenth Street.\n\n\n\n\n*No registration is required*
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-talking-about-tenth-street-a-juneteenth-event/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T110000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230614T173518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T173605Z
UID:32031-1686996000-1686999600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:FamilySearch Texas Connect
DESCRIPTION:FamilyTree DNA – More than just Ethnicity \n\n\n\nHow Y and MTDNA can help your research! \n\n\n\nLearn how to reach your ancestors beyond the 5th or 6th generation threshold. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nZOOM CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanine Cloud \n\n\n\n\nJanine is a 5th generation Texan and a registered member of the Cherokee Nation. She began working at FamilyTreeDNA in 2011. She currently serves as the Group Projects – Events Manager for FamilyTreeDNA\, a company that is one of the top 5 DNA companies in the country\, based here in Texas\, and the only one that does specialized testing.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/familysearch-texas-connect/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230614T203000
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CREATED:20230614T174314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T175954Z
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Cheryl Smith\n\n\n\nGenealogy Center: How it can help you with your Family Research\n\n\n\nFind out what the Center can provide you through books\, maps\, microfilm and databases. The collection includes Collin County and an excellent collection of books for the United States from the East to West coast. Additionally many reference books for beginners to advanced researchers to guide you in the process of searching for your family. Take a behind the scenes tour of the Genealogy Center and Archives. Genealogy Center website \n\n\n\nThe meeting will take place in the Genealogy Center. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230420T035051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T035052Z
UID:31830-1686681000-1686686400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Arlington Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: O.K. Carter \n\n\n\nTopic: All Things Arlington
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/arlington-genealogical-society-2/
LOCATION:Arlington Public Library\, 100 South Center Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230610T141904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T141936Z
UID:32022-1686664800-1686668400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Writing your Immigrant Ancestor's Story
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJune is Immigrant Heritage Month – an annual celebration recognizing immigrants’ experience\, contributions and achievements throughout our country’s history. Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will take you step-by-step how she started writing the story of her immigrant grandmother\, a Lebanese entrepreneur and business owner for over 40 years. Learn how to incorporate family research\, oral histories\, photos\, and more into your own family’s immigration story. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-writing-your-immigrant-ancestors-story/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230617
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20220227T231645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230304T150804Z
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SUMMARY:Texas Institute of Genealogical Research
DESCRIPTION:Registration is Open!\n\n\n\nThe Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is excited to announce that registration will open Thursday\, March 2\, 9:00 a.m. central time for our upcoming week-long Texas Institute for Genealogical Research (TIGR)! \n\n\n\nHeld virtually\, TIGR 2023 takes place June 12-16\, 2023. \n\n\n\nWhat is TIGR?TIGR promotes learning in an instructional classroom atmosphere\, taking each attendee’s skills to another level. A course coordinator and instructors lead students for five days in the same virtual classroom on a progression of topics on the same subject. This format provides a hands-on learning experience during the week along with great discussions with your instructors and classmates. Learn more about TIGR here! \n\n\n\nTIGR RegistrationRegister during early bird registration (now through midnight April 15\, 2023) and save. TxSGS members automatically receive an additional discount. Not a member? Join now! \n\n\n\nDon’t delay – seating is limited and courses fill up fast. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoursesTIGR 2023 has expanded to seven courses that create a unique learning experience for those researching ancestors. \n\n\n\n\nCourse 1 – “A Walk Through a Texas Courthouse\,” led by Kelvin L. Meyers\n\n\n\nCourse 2 – “Moving Up to Glory Land – The Southern States After Reconstruction towards the New Century” led by J. Mark Lowe\, FUGA\n\n\n\nCourse 3 – “Legally Texas: Advanced Legal Research in the Lone Star State” led by Judy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGL(sm)\n\n\n\nCourse 4 – “Fundamentals of Forensic Genealogy” led by Catherine Desmarais\, CG®\n\n\n\nCourse 5 – “Researching Families of Mexican Descent on Both Sides of the Border” led by Colleen Robledo Greene\, MLIS\n\n\n\nCourse 6 – “Researching African Americans Before and After the Civil War in the U.S.“ led by Ari Wilkins\n\n\n\nCourse 7 – “Intermediate and Advanced DNA for Genealogists“ led by Paul Woodbury\n\n\n\nEach of these courses includes sessions taught by nationally-recognized faculty who are experts in their genealogical fields.\n\n\n\n\nTo learn more\, see the TIGR 2023 course descriptions\, which includes links to the course schedules and faculty.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/texas-institute-of-genealogical-research-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230612
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20220507T200151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T222753Z
UID:26343-1686268800-1686527999@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:International German Genealogy Partnership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us June 9-11\, 2023 in Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, USA for the next International German Genealogy Partnership Conference! Our co-host is the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center.  Volunteers are needed to help plan this in-person conference as well as its virtual components.\n\nVolunteer today! info@iggp.org. Read the news release and share the save the date flyer. (English)
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/international-german-genealogy-partnership-conference/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230516T211323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T211446Z
UID:31967-1685644200-1685651400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Grand Prairie GS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Peter Sime\, Grand Prairie Library Director \n\n\n\nProgram: A Night With Peter Sime\, Grand Prairie Library Director \n\n\n\nJoin us as Peter Sime\, Library Director\, gives us the history of the library and answers questions about the many programs and services offered. \n\n\n\nEverything you always wanted to know about the Grand Prairie Memorial Library and its many resources. \n\n\n\nThere will be a Meet and Greet at 6:30 pm with the program beginning at 7:00 pm. Masks are optional. \n\n\n\nIf you are planning to request a link to the Virtual or Zoom Meeting\, please do so as soon as possible so that the link can be given to each person in a timely manner. \n\n\n\nTo register\, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org \n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker:  Peter has worked for the library for 24 years\, starting as a part-time library aide. He received his Masters in Library Science from TWU in 2012 and became Library Director in May of 2022. Before starting a career in libraries\, he worked in the film and television industry in the DFW area.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-gen-soc-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230601T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230601T175743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T175936Z
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SUMMARY:Rockwall County Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Smith\, VP DGS \n\n\n\nTopic: Mothers: Generation-to-Generation \n\n\n\nRockwall County Library (Genealogy section)1215 E. Yellow Jacket Ln.Rockwall\, TX 75087 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Patti \n\n\n\nPatti is currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Dallas Genealogy Society (since 2017). In December 2019\, she was awarded\, “Volunteer of the Year.” She also holds membership at: Angelin County\, Hill County\, Johnson County\, Navarro County\, Central Texas (Waco)\, Texas State Genealogical Society and the National Genealogical Society. She’s a member of the Coppell Historical Society and formed a monthly Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group in January 2020. Patti completed the 15 week Certificate of Genealogy Research through the Boston University – December 22\, 2020  \n\n\n\nAlso\, she completed the YourDNA Guide – 5-week “The Academy DNA Skills Workshop” with Diahan Southard – February 2021.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/rockwall-county-genealogical-society-2/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230603T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230110T173224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T222109Z
UID:30659-1685520000-1685811600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:NGS 2023 Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Genealogical Society 2023 Family History Conference\, 31 May-3 June in Richmond\, Virginia\, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. \n\n\n\nVirginia: Deep Roots of a Nation \n\n\n\nRegister either for attendance in Richmond or Online at Home. The in-person conference features three days of concentrated learning for everyone interested in family history from beginners to professional genealogists. Online at Home will offer ten lectures\, live-streamed (five each day) on Friday and Saturday\, 2–3 June. Everyone who registers for the in-person program will receive complimentary access to Online at Home. \n\n\n\nConference Program \n\n\n\nDescriptions of sessions\, speakers\, events\, exhibitor and sponsor information\, and more are on the conference website now. Detailed information with the full conference schedule will be available as a PDF later in January. \n\n\n\nCOVID-19 and Registration PoliciesNGS is committed to protecting the health and safety of attendees\, speakers\, exhibitors\, sponsors\, volunteers\, and staff and has updated its COVID-19 policies for 2023. Please review all registration policies on the conference website.  \n\n\n\nYouth and Organization Member RegistrationA discounted registration is available for all full-time students up to the age of twenty-three. NGS organization members can register up to three leaders at the discounted individual member rate for the full conference and FOCUS even if those people are not NGS members. Please contact registrar@ngsgenealogy.org for details and to register using these discounts.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/ngs-2023-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 N 3rd St\, Richmond\, Virginia\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Conferences,Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230426T203503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T203504Z
UID:31877-1685455200-1685458800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have a big family gathering coming up this summer\, such as a family reunion\, a graduation\, or another celebration? Do you have photos\, scrapbooks\, or slides that you want to digitize to share with family? Learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization with Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett. \n\n\n\n*In-person attendees will get a tour of the Heritage Lab – a space for DIY scanning & digitizing available for all J. Erik Jonsson Central Library visitors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-family-memories-scanning-2/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230516T210101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T210610Z
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tamara Hallo\, MLS \n\n\n\nTopic: Becoming a Genealogy Detective \n\n\n\nThis presentation will show genealogists how to freshen up their approach to researching their family\, by applying the methods Sherlock Holmes would use to solve a crime. Anyone who likes a good mystery will get a lot out of this presentation.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMs. Hallo\, owner of Hallo Genealogy Services\, LLC is an educator\, librarian\, and professional genealogist. She has over 25 years of experience as an educator and holds a Master in Library Science degree as well as a certificate of genealogical research from Boston University. Tamara speaks on genealogical topics to both in-person and virtual audiences. She specializes in Southern United States research.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859)\, Canton\, Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230526T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230526T150549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T150703Z
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SUMMARY:Bay Area Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Smith\, Dallas Genealogical Society VP \n\n\n\nTopic: Thrulines: Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results \n\n\n\nUnderstanding how to effectively use ThruLines can help individuals avoid common pitfalls such as the temptation of gathering unverified relatives to grow their family tree\, contaminating the Ancestry database with unnecessary and incorrect data\, and trusting the accuracy of the family tree of DNA matches. Learn how to effectively use ThruLines to make ancestral connections with your DNA matches. \n\n\n\nLive Virtual \n\n\n\nRegister here A confirmation email with details will be sent to your inbox. \n\n\n\nHandout – ThruLines: Maximize DNA Results (9 pages)
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/bay-area-genealogical-society-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20220827T175903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T191423Z
UID:26871-1684591200-1684598400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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 that provide information for this special area of genealogy research. \nThis will be a Hybrid meeting: You can join us in-person at the Library or you can participate remotely using Zoom: \n Join the Call. Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-43/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Community Showcase Room\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brenda Cannon":MAILTO:aagig@dallasgenealogy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20220726T214722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230312T185925Z
UID:26721-1684432800-1684438200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nSubject: TBD \n\n\n\nSpeaker: TBD \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 886 0208 0729 / Passcode: 522378
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-38/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:DNA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230110T194756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T204944Z
UID:30693-1684261800-1684267200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:This is an in person and Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nFormed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. \n\n\n\nTopic: Locate Your Ancestors War Records \n\n\n\nLearn how to find Military Records with Patti Huff Smith\, Vice President of Dallas Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nEnlistment\, Pension Files\, Draft Registration Cards\, Land Bounties (and more) can be found online. This exciting program will give examples of search tools\, which websites to use and how to navigate your search\, how to use timelines\, and how to keep the memories alive. \n\n\n\n\nJoin the Call
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/coppell-genealogy-special-interest-group-27/
LOCATION:Cozby Library and Community Commons\, 177 N. Heartz Drive\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coppell Genealogy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230426T202849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T203031Z
UID:31873-1684245600-1684249200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Create an Interactive Book to Share Your Research with Your Family
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’ve all seen family member’s eyes glaze over when we talk about our genealogy research findings. Expert Genealogist and Guest Lecturer Bernard Meisner will show a new interactive and engaging way to share genealogical research with family members. By creating an interactive electronic book\, you can share pictures\, articles\, maps and movies that documented the lives and experiences of your ancestors. \n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-create-an-interactive-book-to-share-your-research-with-your-family/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230220T144930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T191545Z
UID:31146-1684166400-1684170000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. \n\n\n\nTopic: TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Call\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 947 0024 8507\, Passcode: 092754
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/jewish-special-interest-group-50/
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230511T133038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T133523Z
UID:31941-1683986400-1683993600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:East Texas Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Zoom \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Patti Huff Smith\, DGS Vice Presiden \n\n\n\n2-Hour DNA Workshop – Taking Your DNA Results to the Next Level with GEDmatch.com \n\n\n\nLocation: Tyler Public Library – Taylor auditorium at 201 S. College\, Tyler\, TX \n\n\n\nThere is much to learn about interpreting your DNA data from each of the Top 5 Testing Sites. In this 2-Hour DNA Workshop\, Patti will review the benefits of 5 DNA Testing Sites and teach how to use the dynamic tools in GEDmatch.com. This website allows users to share their DNA information with others to accelerate genealogical research and perform many DNA match comparisons. \n\n\n\nHandout
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/east-texas-genealogical-society/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20220721T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T024205Z
UID:26666-1683973800-1683979200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person! \n\n\n\nThe focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s. \n\n\n\nThe leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard  Meisner. You can send them email at ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Brenda Brenda Watlington \n\n\n\nTopic: German and Eastern European Research on FamilySearch \n\n\n\nHow to find your ancestor’s records in the war-torn countries of Germany and Eastern Europe. Tips for locating their place of birth and finding their immigration\, church\, and civil records on FamilySearch.  \n\n\n\n Join the Call  Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493\, Passcode: 929014 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrenda Posey Watlington was born in Fort Worth\, TX and grew up in Arlington. She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1983 with a BS in Math/Computer Science. She went on to receive an MS in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Dallas. While working more than 30 years as a Computer Software Engineer\, she has pursued genealogy as her hobby and passion. Her computer background has been a great advantage as the technology of genealogy has advanced in the last decade. She now resides in Plano\, TX and is the Asst. Director of the Plano FamilySearch Center; also working there as a Consultant. She has been a speaker at the Great Family Search Conference sponsored by Richardson and Plano FamilySearch Centers from 2013 to 2022. Recently she has also been a speaker at the Denton Family History Conference and Arlington Texas Family History Seminar.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-13/
LOCATION:6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:German SIG
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230507T144845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T144846Z
UID:31906-1683829800-1683837000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Family History Workshop Do you want to know your family’s history? Don’t know how to start your family history? Do you have an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found? Do you have confusing information about an ancestor.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-10/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230511T124939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230511T161155Z
UID:31935-1683829800-1683835200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Huff Smith \n\n\n\nTopic: ThruLines: How to Maximize Your Ancestry DNA Results \n\n\n\nThruLines is a powerful tool provided by Ancestry.com that can assist you in finding common ancestors with your DNA matches. If your DNA match has a public family tree\, you can explore your match’s tree. With this information\, you can verify the relationship path prediction to your common ancestor. \n\n\n\nUnderstanding how ThruLines can work for you will give you the confidence to use it often!  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230510T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230507T144148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230507T144408Z
UID:31902-1683741600-1683748800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tony Hanson \n\n\n\nTopic: Why Finding Atlantic Shipping Records Is Challenging \n\n\n\nZoom Only \n\n\n\nBetween 1500 and 1914 approximately 40 million people crossed the Atlantic and settled in the United States\, and another 5 million settled\, at least initially\, in Canada. Finding records for these emigrants can be challenging and frustrating. This presentation will provide attendees with an understanding of how emigrants traveled to North America during this time-frame\, an overview of the records that documented their journeys and a strategy for locating available records. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n Register
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230420T034628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T035113Z
UID:31827-1683657000-1683662400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Arlington Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Richardson (remote speaking) \n\n\n\nTopic: Changing Your Mindset to Breakdown Your Genealogical Wall
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/arlington-genealogical-society/
LOCATION:Arlington Public Library\, 100 South Center Street\, Arlington\, TX\, 76010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230228T224230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T153335Z
UID:31270-1683370800-1683381600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Annual DGS Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Only! \n\n\n\nThe Dallas Genealogical Society annually recognizes individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions towards promoting the goals of the society. The recipients of these prestigious awards are announced and presented in person at our Awards Luncheon. \n\n\n\nFREE to DGS members! $15 for guests. Registration is required. \n\n\n\n\nGUEST Speaker Dr. Mamie McCullough is an author\, educator\, and motivational speaker. She has entertained and encouraged audiences around the country over fifty years as a keynote speaker. Her dynamic story began in the small town of Dixie\, Georgia. At three-years-old her daddy died\, leaving her mother with nine children under the age of 16. \n\n\n\nAt 20\, Mamie took off in a greyhound bus with a sack of fried chicken\, two flour sack dresses and $25 for Howard Payne University in Brownwood\, TX ‘to be better.’ Mamie is living proof\, “It’s not where you start in life\, but where you finish that counts!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe following awards will be presented: \n\n\n\nThe AWARD OF MERIT is presented annually to a DGS member who’s consistently contributed time\, talent\, expertise\, and abilities to the Society over a period of years. This member’s dedication and hard work in the name of the society goes way above the norm. Their contributions stand out. \n\n\n\nThe HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD is presented annually to an individual\, group\, or organization in recognition of contributions to preserve\, conserve\, house\, or collect family history. Past recipients in this category cover many varying types of genealogical and historical preservation endeavors. \n\n\n\nThe VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented annually to a DGS member who has generously volunteered time\, expertise\, talents\, and abilities to the Society during the previous year to the extent to make that member stand out and draw attention. \n\n\n\nThe LLOYD DeWITT BOCKSTRUCK DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to the genealogical community on a national level. \n\n\n\nThe PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL AWARD honors individuals or groups whose contributions to the Society that fall outside the criteria for our other awards. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/annual-dgs-awards-luncheon/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards Lunch,General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@dallasgenealogy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T060852
CREATED:20230326T171453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T171454Z
UID:31615-1683036000-1683039600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: The Garsole in 20th Century Texas Mexican Dress and Culture
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLacking many formal records about her family\, Genealogy Librarian Kat started learning about her ancestors by studying the culture and customs of the places they came from — like the foods they ate\, the plants they used\, and what clothes they wore. In this presentation\, Kat will share information on what she learned about her great great grandmother and the clothes she might have worn while working in 20th century cotton fields in Texas. Learn about what life in Texas might have been like in the mid-20th century for your female ancestor\, and how you can use your ancestor’s social history to better connect with your family’s past. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-the-garsole-in-20th-century-texas-mexican-dress-and-culture/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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