Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2021-11-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-01-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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]

DNA Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-11-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-12-16 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/88602080729?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Best Practices Special Interest Group
2021-11-20 10:30 - 13:00, 2022-01-22 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 is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
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/91331118644?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 913 3111 8644, Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2021-11-20 14:00 - 16:45, 2021-12-18 14:00 - 16:45, 2022-01-15 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]

DGS General Meeting
2021-12-04 11:00 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join us for a short business meeting followed by an Educational Presentation by Paula Perkins.
“Orphan Train Riders: Tracks to Texas & Beyond, All Aboard 1854 to 1929.” One in every 25 Americans has a connection to an Orphan Train rider between 1854 & 1929. Over 200,000 children were relocated from the East to the West coast on trains. Texas was a vital part of this history. Research techniques and resources will be demonstrated in this presentation.
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library. We will be serving light refreshments beginning at 10:30 am.
You can also 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 “The Orphan Train Project” by Paula Perkins.

MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-12-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The MacGen Reunion Group covers genealogy from a Mac-centric view, with an emphasis on Reunion genealogy software.
You can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91254163215?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 912 5416 3215
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Roots Magic Special Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-12-12 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 can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98768951275?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 987 6895 1275, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Family Tree Maker SIG (Virtual Meeting)
2021-12-12 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 can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93581098331?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 935 8109 8331, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Swedish Genealogy Workshop
2022-01-08 09:00 - 16:00 | TX
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 Research
10:30 – 11:30 AM Introduction to the Swedish Church Books
1:00 – 2:00 PM. Researching the Swedish Church books using ArkivDigital
2:30 – 3:30 PM Putting it all together!
3:30 – 4:00 PM Questions, Closing & Drawing

DGS General Meeting
2022-01-08 11:00 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join us for a short business meeting followed by an Educational Presentation by DGS’s own Michelle Dwyer Cohen entitled “Using History to Solve Mysteries.”
This is a virtual meeting held via Zoom – join anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).
Join the Call

German Genealogy Group
2022-01-08 13:30 - 15:30 | 5th Floor – Hamon Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young, Dallas, TX-Texas, 75201, 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 leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg.dallasgenealogy.org
Group Discussion: German Genealogy Books
Group members are invited to discuss the books that have proved most useful in their German research. After the meeting, a list of the books mentioned will be made available to the Group.
You can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/94714035493?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL at Home: Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest
2022-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
This program is available online only. Registration required.
Register

Jewish Special Interest Group
2022-01-19 10:30 - 13:00, 2022-02-16 10:30 - 13:00 | Various Locations, TX, United States
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.
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/94700248507?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DNA Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2022-01-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2022-02-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 7th Floor – Stone Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool.
If Covid-19 restrictions permit it we will be meeting in person at the Dallas Public Library.
You can participate virtually on Zoom using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88602080729?pwd=[REDACTED] (Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Lineage, Genealogical & Historical Fair
2022-01-22 13:00 - 16:00 | TX
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
2022-02-01 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
This program is available online only. Registration required.
Register

DGS General Meeting
2022-02-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for a short business meeting followed by Dr. Terry Turner presenting "Where are my African American Ancestors?"
This presentation will provide research methods and locations for finding African Americans (AA) before and after the Civil War. Understanding the American culture in each historical era will serve as a guide to help family researchers develop tools for reviewing historical documents that will lead to finding their AA ancestral family members.
1. Ethnicity Estimate: A DNA test will find your AA living relatives and distant ancestors.
2. Chart your family through census records and break through the 1870 Brick Wall!
3. Discover where you will find your ancestors in legal documents before and after the Civil War.
4. Finding AA websites designed to be a lead that will help you uncover your past family.

Join the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).
Join The Call

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2022-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, 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 the generations.
Geri will show us how to discover those stories with real life examples and information on how and where to find the documents to validate these stories.
Please join us at 6:30 PM, the meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.
Masks are required when we are meeting in person. Please be safe!

Roots Magic Special Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2022-02-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual Event

Family Tree Maker SIG (Virtual Meeting)
2022-02-13 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event

DPL at Home: Researching African Americans in Census Records
2022-02-15 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.
This program is available online only. Registration required.
Register
