DNA Interest Group (Virtual Meeting)
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool.
Join the Call Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2022-05-21 14:00 - 16:45 | 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: [REDACTED]

"Ancestry Top Tips and Hidden Secrets" by Lisa Louise Cooke (Online Event)
2022-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Munincipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
Ancestry.com is the most popular genealogical database in the world. Internationally-known genealogical speaker Lisa Louise Cooke will present a one-hour program on using this genealogical gem, entitled “Ancestry Top Tips and Hidden Secrets.” As an Ancestry user, you won’t want to miss it!
Lisa Louise Cooke is the author of several books including The Genealogist’s Google Toolbox, 3rd edition. She produces and hosts the popular Genealogy Gems Podcast, and the free weekly YouTube show Elevenses with Lisa at the Genealogy Gems YouTube channel. She offers a Premium Membership service at her website ( https://lisalouisecooke.com ) featuring exclusive on-demand genealogy education. And she writes a regular column for Family Tree Magazine and produces the Family Tree Magazine Podcast.
Registration (closes at 6:00 pm on Friday June 3rd) is required: https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/8864423

RootsMagic SIG
2022-06-12 13:30 - 14:30, 2022-08-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
This 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.
Join The Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 987 6895 1275 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

Family Tree Maker SIG
2022-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
This SIG is a facilitated group for those using Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research.
Join The Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 929 2362 0639 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Best Practices SIG
2022-06-25 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Today’s Topic: “Her Sixth Matrimonial Venture”: The Many Marriages of Ida May Chamberlain (View the article)

Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Featuring Lynn Titus, GPGS member

Topic Discussion: In person reenactment (including costume) of Pioneer James Titus.

Lynn O. Titus was born in Texarkana, Arkansas and grew up in New Boston, TX. Lynn has been researching family genealogy for more than 30 years, from his 8th great grandfather throughout the years and how they ended up in TX. Titus County was named after his family. Lynn Titus is a member of the Grand Prairie Genealogical Society, the Grand Prairie Historical Society, the New Boston Genealogical Society, and the Red River County Genealogical Society.

Mr. Titus will present a first-person reenactment (including costume) of Pioneer James Titus, born in 1775. He will discuss his life story from 1775, growing up as a child, his involvement in politics, his role as a Senator in the Republic of Texas (Sixth and Seventh Congress), and his friendships with Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston.

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 will be no refreshments and masks are optional. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

If you are planning to request a link to the July 7, 2022 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.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

East Texas Genealogical Society Virtual Event
2022-07-09 14:00 - 16:00 | TX
Free and Open to the Public!

This Saturday, July 9th, is going to be an exciting day! Tony Hanson and Blaine Bettinger! They are superstars. Tony and technology go hand-in-hand. And, Blaine Bettinger is the guru of genetic genealogy. Tony will be there in-person at 2:00 pm, and Blaine will be Zooming in at 3:00. We will be meeting at the Smith County Historical Society, just this month, rather than the Tyler Public Library. If you can’t be there in person, here is the Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88910152382

Meeting ID: 889 1015 2382

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Summer Seminar with Kelvin Myers
2022-07-16 08:00 - 17:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join us as Kelvin Myers presents “Gone to Texas – Finding Your Ancestors in Land and Probate.”
Note that this will be in-person and virtual!
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Best Practices SIG
2022-07-23 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Today’s topic: Parents for Willis Ballenger of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
2022-07-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
History of Texas Rangers at Upcoming Genealogical Society Meeting
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular monthly meeting on Saturday,
July 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Van Zandt County Library, 317 First Monday Lane, Canton. The
program for the meeting will be the history of the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency,
presented by Kenny Ray, a native of Van Zandt County who is also a retired Texas Ranger.
The Texas Rangers were organized in the 1820s to bring law and order to the new frontier in
Texas, which was then part of Mexico. From a small band of officers created by Texas founding
father Stephen F. Austin, the Rangers grew into an elite law enforcement unit, which stills
operates today. The Rangers have figured in story and legend. Their worldwide reputation,
however, came from their work on real-life cases, as they helped to bring such criminals as Sam
Bass and Bonnie and Clyde to justice.
Kenny Ray, a 6 th generation East Texan, was born in Grand Saline and graduated from Grand
Saline High and Texas A&M University. He joined the Texas Department of Public Safety in
1987, first working for the Highway Patrol in Canton. After many promotions, he joined the
Texas Rangers, covering the East Texas area. As a former member of the Rangers, he has real
insight into their history.
The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society looks forward to hearing about the Texas Rangers
from a member of that elite force. As always, the public is welcome to attend the meeting on
July 23. You don’t have to be a Genealogical Society member, and the meeting is free.
Refreshments will be served.

Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research
2022-07-30 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Digging Deeper in Your Swedish Research
Swedish Genealogy Virtual Workshop
Featured speakers:

Kathy Meade, ArkivDigital, Chicago, IL
Geoffrey Morris, Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT

Sponsored by ArkivDigital, the leader in Swedish online records. Hosted by the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, Lindsborg, Kansas
More information at oldmillmuseum.org or by calling 785-227-3595
Register online at:
https://www.oldmillmuseum.org

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
In person and virtual (Hybrid)

Speaker: Larry W. McCarty

Topic Discussion: Jim’s Journey: A documented history of Daniel Quarles association with Samuel Clemons. Larry has participated as a guest speaker on Culture and Communications of African Americans at University of Texas at Dallas. McCarty participated in an ongoing Archaeological Dig at ‘The Farm’ of John A. Quarles’ homestead in Florida Missouri.

Larry was the inaugural speaker at the Huck Finn Freedom Center and Museum in Samuel Clemens’s hometown of Hannibal Missouri. Larry has been a guest speaker on Cable TV during Black History Month, presented at multiple local library events, genealogy societies across the State of Texas. The Hannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal, Missouri, and the Illinois Quincy Herald-Wig, The Lake Gazette of Monroe, Missouri, and the Irving Rambler – Irving, Texas have chronicled his engagements.

You will note that the August 4, 2022, Grand Prairie GS meeting will be in person as well as virtual.

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 will be no refreshments and masks are optional. If you have any questions, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

If you are planning to request a link to the August 4, 2022 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.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org

MacGen Reunion Group
2022-08-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Do you want to know the best software and equipment to make optimum use of your Mac for genealogical research and distribution?
Would you like to learn how to use the full power of the Reunion genealogy software for the Mac?

Come join us and bring your questions, dilemmas, and suggestions to our gatherings as we discuss all things Mac, getting the most out of your genealogical research! The meetings are free and open to the public and are held in a round-table, open discussion format with a facilitator.
Leader: macs@dallasgenealogy.org

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2022-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
Speaker: Dr. Mamie McCullough
The “I Can Lady” presents: It’s Not Where You Start in Life that Counts, It’s Where You Finish!
Mamie's family story is one of hardship, overcoming, encouragement and hope! Author, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Mamie McCullough will share her family history from the dirt road she grew up on in Dixie, Georgia, to Dallas, Texas, working for Mr. Zig Ziglar, to running her own business. Mamie's tremendous story is packed with inspiration, encouragement, and hope for a fulfilled future! Mamie is known as the "I Can Lady." She is living proof that "It's not where you start in life that counts; it's where you finish!"
This is a hybrid ZOOM and IN PERSON meeting.
Join the Call

Van Zandt Genealogical Society Meeting
2022-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
Topic: “Who Knew Family History and Genealogy was so Much Fun… Look, I’m Related to Elvis!”
Speaker: Donna Toups
The focus will be on new activities available with the Family Search genealogy online program.
Donna Toups is a Family History Consultant at the Wills Point, TX, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Donna is a native Texan and Van Zandt County resident. This meeting promises to be interactive, educational and a lot of fun! It’s free, and you don’t have to be a member to attend.
Refreshments will be served.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2022-09-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Topic: Family History Workshop
Whether you are interested in discovering your family’s history and don’t know where to start or have been at it a while and are stumped by an ancestor who doesn’t want to be found. We can help.
Bring your family information on paper, laptop or flash drive to our meeting and a volunteer will work with you.
Don’t have anything at all? We’ll give you a free USB memory stick containing the CHGS starter kit, and help you start filling it.

DGS General Meeting
2022-09-10 11:00 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Welcome back for our first in-person meeting in two years! Note the new date for this meeting: September 10, 2022! Join us for the installation of this year’s officers and an educational presentation by David Rencher.

And of course, we’ll be hybrid so you can join from anywhere!

12:30 PM
Lunch for meeting attendees. Register for your free lunch!

1:30 PM
Computer practice on 8th floor

Handouts:

FamilySearch and the Family History Library
FamilySearch Exercises

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

David E. Rencher, AG®, CG®, FUGA, FIGRS, is employed as Chief Genealogical Officer and former Director, Family History Library for FamilySearch. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1980 with a B.A. in Family and Local History. A professional genealogist since 1977, he is one of the rare few who have earned both credentials: Accredited Genealogist® with ICAPGen in Ireland research (1981) and Certified Genealogist® with the Board for Certification of Genealogists (2006). He serves as the Irish course coordinator and instructor for the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, and the British Institute. He is a past president of the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Utah Genealogical Association. David is a Fellow of the Utah Genealogical Association and the Irish Genealogical Research Society, London. He serves as a director on the board of the National Genealogical Society.

German Genealogy Group
2022-09-10 13:30 - 15:00 | 6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person! Please note 1:30p CT start for this meeting only.
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. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group

Speaker: Ann Broihier
Subject: Taking a Research Trip to Germany
The presentation will cover resources online to plan your research trip, places to visit in addition to an archive, and examples of what records you might find.
Handout
Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DNA Special Interest Group
2022-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
The 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.
Speaker: Mic Barnette
Topic: Extend Your Maternal Lineage Using Mitochondrial DNA
Mic will define mitochondrial DNA and haplogroups, discuss which companies provide mitochondrial testing, what you will learn from the testing, and tools you can use in interpreting your results.
Join the Call Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2022-09-17 14:00 - 16:45 | 1st Floor – Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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.
This will be a Hybrid meeting: You can join us in-person at the Library or you can participate remotely using Zoom:
Join the Call. Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2022-09-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cozby Library and Community Commons, 177 N. Heartz Drive, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history.
Topic: Genealogy Collaboration
This is an in person meeting.

Wise County Genealogy Meeting
2022-09-22 17:30 - 19:30 | TX
Speaker: Patti Huff Smith, Vice President | Dallas Genealogical Society
Topic: Getting the Most from your DNA Results – Part 2
Location:
Decatur Public Library
1700 FM Hwy 51, Decatur, TX 76234

Van Zandt GS Fall Genealogy All-Day Seminar!
2022-09-24 08:30 - 15:00 | TX
Come broaden your research horizons! Our yearly Fall Seminar aims to educate genealogists of all levels. This year our speaker is John A. Sellers, a genealogist with decades of experience, who has taught thousands of researchers. John always impresses his students with his deep grasp of history and research and his ability to make it fun and useful. He backs up his lectures with examples from his own research.

“The Other Court in Texas” How to understand and access records in the district courts of Texas. A valuable resource we shouldn’t ignore. These records include divorces, civil and criminal cases, adoptions, and ex-parte cases.
“Women: That Gender You Can’t Do Without In Your Research” Women are half of your family tree. This class addresses the ways to research your female lines.
“Your Ancestor’s Cousins” The study of collateral research, siblings of your ancestors and their offspring can lead you to new research and discoveries. Rarely does a family move alone across the country, especially from the early 20th century and earlier. Knowing your collateral kin helps you get over research “brick walls.”
“Here Comes the Judge: Your Ancestor’s Day in Court” Most of our ancestors had their day in court either as a defendant, plaintiff, or a juror. This lecture studies the proceedings of trial courts and how to access their records.
Register

Fort Worth Genealogical Society Meeting
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Fort Worth Central Library, 500 West 3rd Street - Tandy Auditorium, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Speaker: Patti Huff Smith
Topic: Using Social Media to Find and Attract Descendants of our Ancestors

DGS General Meeting
2022-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Speaker: Cari A. Taplin, CG
Topic: Analysis techniques including examples of timelines and tables

Creating a timeline
Creating tables
Case study examples demonstrating timelines and tables

In person and via Zoom!
Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for state, local, and national societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking services. she also lends help and shares her expertise as an administrator on the highly popular Facebook Group “The Genealogy Squad.”
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Join the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).
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DPL: Evaluating Online Sources for Genealogy Research
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Online & In Person Meeting

Register to Attend Online Register to Attend In Person

When researching your family history online, how do you figure out if what you are finding is accurate? Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett will walk through step-by-step how to evaluate the accuracy of your online source and provide tips for locating the original record.

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2022-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Online

In Person

Speaker: Patti Huff Smith
Topic Description:A Sentimental Journey – A Trip Down Memory Lane
Music heals the heart of two young girls after their father leaves for WWII. Keeping his memory alive during the war was crucial as the two sisters faced a battleground of their own.
As we search for answers to solve the mysteries of our family story, we find unexpected twists and turns. Learning the truth of our heritage can ignite a passion for more. It is a rewarding journey that can offer hope and healing.
Sentimental Journey explores locating war documentation for your veterans and uniting the past with the present.

About the Speaker: Patti is the Director of Education for the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogy Society, Texas State Genealogical Society and several counties in Texas where her roots run deep.
Patti has pursued her passion for genealogy and family research since 2013.

To register, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org
