Events

DGS General Meeting

Virtual Event

Join us for a short business meeting followed by Dr. Steven Butler presenting "Miles Away from Butler: How a DNA Test Rewrote My Family's History."

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program

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

Our Presenters: members of the Cedar Hill Genealogical and Historical Societies Volunteers from our historical and genealogy societies are researching the families of the early Cedar Hill pioneers to publish a book as a fund raiser for the two societies. Along the way they discovered unexpected information about these people. Some skeletons in their closets,…
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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.

HOGAR de Dallas Quarterly Meeting

Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak, Dallas, TX, United States

SPEAKER: Susan Privett, Data Dissemination Specialist U.S. Census Bureau Susana Privett is the Data Dissemination Specialist for the U. S. Census Bureau covering Texas, Nebraska, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Working closely with organizations, local governments, businesses, Federal and State agencies, Susana gives presentations and conducts workshops to provide a clear understanding of the Census Bureau…
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DPL: Finding your Ancestor’s Maiden Name

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

Hybrid Event - in-person and online! Are you stumped trying to find your great great grandmother's family? Learn about the different types of record collections that can help locate your ancestor's maiden name. Join Genealogy Manager Stephanie Bennett as we delve into finding more information about our female ancestors! Two ways to participate! Online Registration …
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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. Preserving Precious Memories an interactive story board. Presentation by Bob Wood. More Info / Website / Facebook This is a hybrid ZOOM and IN PERSON meeting. Join the Call

Jewish Special Interest Group

Virtual Event

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. Join the Call  Dial In: Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507, Passcode: 092754

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.

Arlington Family History Seminar

Arlington Texas Stake Center 3809 Curt Drive, Arlington, Texas

The Arlington Family History Center is resuming the Annual Seminar! This seminar provides several lessons and help for beginners to advanced researchers. More Info

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

Best Practices Special Interest Group

Virtual Event

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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Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Meeting

Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas

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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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.