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SUMMARY:RootsTech 2023
DESCRIPTION:“RootsTech is a family history and technology conference and trade show held annually in the Salt Palace Convention Center\, Salt Lake City\, Utah. In 2017 it claimed to be the world’s largest family-history technology conference. It is the successor to three former conferences: the Conference on Computerized Family History and Genealogy\, the Family History Technology Workshop and the FamilySearch Developers Conference. Over the years\, RootsTech has welcomed a number of celebrities\, television personalities\, and actors as keynote speakers.” \n\n\n\nhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RootsTech
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/rootstech-2023/
LOCATION:Salt Palace Convention Center\, 100 South West Temple\, Salt Lake City\, Utah\, 84101\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Conferences,Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
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SUMMARY:Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person meeting.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/coppell-genealogy-special-interest-group-24/
LOCATION:Cozby Library and Community Commons\, 177 N. Heartz Drive\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coppell Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230203T000432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T000641Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Beginning African American Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person! \n\n\n\nAre you unsure how to start researching your African American ancestry? Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins will help you get started! Learn about the basic steps in starting African American research\, genealogical resources and strategies. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-intro-to-dna-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:20230220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230220T170000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230220T144114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T144256Z
UID:31137-1676908800-1676912400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. \n\n\n\nWe will be discussing immigration into New York Harbor on various dates. To go to Wikipedia and look at  two subjects: Clinton Gardens and Ellis Island. This will give you the background needed for this subject. \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-43/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230218T164500
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220827T175639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T180209Z
UID:26870-1676728800-1676738700@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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-40/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220721T202000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T174940Z
UID:26675-1676120400-1676127600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:MacGen Reunion Group
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to know the best software and equipment to make optimum use of your Mac for genealogical research and distribution? \nWould you like to learn how to use the full power of the Reunion genealogy software for the Mac? \nCome 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. \nLeader: macs@dallasgenealogy.org \n\n\n\nJoin the Call
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/macgen-reunion-group-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:MacGen Reunion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230203T000128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T000130Z
UID:30889-1676120400-1676125800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Intro to DNA
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Only  \n\n\n\nDiscover the Power of DNA! This introduction to DNA with Genealogy Expert Patti Huff Smith includes learning about what type of DNA tests are available and why DNA testing can accelerate traditional genealogy research. Once DNA results arrive an ethnicity breakout\, a DNA match list and more are provided. This information can send you on a fantastic new journey of discovery into your own family’s history. \n\n\n\nIf you’ve already tested your DNA and need help\, bring access to your DNA results so that volunteers can help you understand your results on library computers! This event is in-person only.  \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-intro-to-dna/
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:20230209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230203T002416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T002418Z
UID:30900-1675967400-1675974600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: African American Research \n\n\n\nPresenter: Lela Evans Lela will show us how to get started researching your African American ancestors; including: the differences in African American records — enslaved vs free; how laws affected records and more. She will show us how to find slave records and slave owners names and will present a case study
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-7/
LOCATION:Zula B. Wylie Public Library\, 225 Cedar Street\, Cedar Hill\, TX\, 75104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230203T002908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T002910Z
UID:30902-1675967400-1675972800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Online \n \n Register to Attend Online \n  \n\nSpeaker: Kelvin Meyers \n\nTopic: How Great Thou Art! How Great They Are! Church Records \nUnderused and underutilized\, this vast group of records can be a challenge to the “un-churched”. Determining the denomination\, in which your ancestor was a part\, can be the biggest challenge. The second challenge is to find those records. With these two things accomplished\, many genealogical questions can be answered. \nThe meeting begins at 7:00: The bridge will available at 6:30. \nRegister in advance for this meeting. \n \n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230202T235341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230203T000216Z
UID:30884-1675778400-1675782000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Introducing ProQuest’s African American Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person!  \n\n\n\nProQuest® African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. New at Dallas Public Library this year\, get a guided tour of the database and learn how it connects you with records critical to African American family research AND a community of research experts\, whose mentoring and assistance might make all the difference to your genealogy research. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-using-the-historymakers-digital-archive-for-genealogy-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221118T030335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T171020Z
UID:28221-1675506600-1675515600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ari Wilkins \nTopic: Black and White Southern Families in Southern Plantation Records \nIn Person and on Zoom! \nThe Antebellum Southern Plantation Records can offer multifaceted views into many white and African American Southern families. This resource documents families’ personal and business correspondence\, conditions of plantation life (including the elusive names of slaves and descriptions of slave relationships)\, and much more! \nLearn about the genealogical value of the Southern Antebellum Plantation Records – how they are organized\, how to search the collection and apply it towards your genealogical research. \nThe case studies will highlight the personal document of a white Southern family and the indirect documentation of an African American family. \nAbout Ari: \nAri graduated from Louisiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She has been actively researching family history since 1998. Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society\, the Federation of Genealogical Societies\, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research\, the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy\, the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research\, the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh\, the American Library Association\, RootsTech\, and a multitude of state and local societies. Ari has been a Library Associate at Dallas Public Library since 2007. She speaks on multitude of \nYou can reach Ari through her website at: https://www.blackgenesis.com/ \n\nJoin the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time). \n Join The Call
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-15/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20230124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221228T195151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T195243Z
UID:30581-1674568800-1674572400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Using the HistoryMakers Digital Archive for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person!  \n\n\n\nThe HistoryMakers is the nation’s largest African American video oral history archive and features biographies and video interviews with over 2\,500 notable African American history makers. Join Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett as we explore the database and learn how to use this important African American history resource for genealogy research. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-using-the-historymakers-digital-archive-for-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230121T164500
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220827T175612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T180021Z
UID:26869-1674309600-1674319500@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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-39/
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:20230119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220726T214518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230112T151057Z
UID:26717-1674151200-1674156600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n Join the Call  Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729\, Passcode: 522378
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-36/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:DNA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230110T194525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T203316Z
UID:30685-1673980200-1673985600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kamden Rich \n\n\n\nTopic: Using DNA to Solve a Long-Buried Family Secret \n\n\n\nWhen Kam discovered his biological maternal grandmother\, Joyce’s father was NOT her birth father\, the DNA hunt for the truth began! Kam has uncovered a long-buried secret that he discovered using the science of DNA. Joyce’s biological father was identified because of Kam’s gritty persistence. His steps to unravel the truth will inspire others interested in DNA to know the “how to” of using DNA data in their research. \n\n\n\nKam is a gifted 19-year-old senior at SMU in Dallas\, TX. His passion for family history began at a young age\, and he has built out his family tree to over 12\,000 on Ancestry.com. He is an avid genealogy researcher managing DNA for 8 of his family members. Kam has traveled extensively\, expanding his knowledge of culture\, and family. \n\n\n\nThis is an in person meeting.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/coppell-genealogy-special-interest-group/
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:20230114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221228T194541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T194940Z
UID:30576-1673701200-1673710200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Intro to Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family history\, this program will help you know how to get started. Expert genealogists Barbara Coakley and Patti Huff Smith will take you back to the very 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. \n\n\n\nAfter the program\, volunteers are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers. \n\n\n\n\nLearn More
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-intro-to-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220721T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T193407Z
UID:26662-1673692200-1673697600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person! \nThe focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s. \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  \nSpeaker: Bernard N. Meisner \nTopic: Hiring A Researcher To Search For Records in German Archive \n\n \n Join the Call  Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493\, Passcode: 929014\n  \n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-11/
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:20230112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230107T191418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T191419Z
UID:30643-1673548200-1673555400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Help with your Family History or Getting Started \n\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-6/
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:20230112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20230110T200548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T200803Z
UID:30695-1673548200-1673553600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Denton County Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Cari Taplin\, CG  \n\n\n\nTopic: Unfamiliar Territory: Creating a Locality Guide for New Research Areas \n\n\n\nCreating a locality guide for each new area before you begin your research will save time in the long run by focusing your research and educating you about the new location. Cari’s presentation will demonstrate one method for researching a new geographical area through a real-life example. \n\n\n\nSocial time begins at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7:00pm. \n\n\n\n\nMore Info
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/denton-genealogical-society-meeting/
LOCATION:Emily Fowler Central Library\, 502 Oakland Street\, Denton\, TX\, 76201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221228T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221228T194133Z
UID:30571-1673359200-1673362800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and in-person!  \n\n\n\nNew year\, new family history goals! Have you gone through some of your family memories during the holiday season? Do you have photos\, scrapbooks or slides that you want to digitize? Learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization with Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-family-memories-scanning/
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:20230107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221118T024937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230107T160132Z
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:Patti Gillespie\, B.A.\, M.S.\, Genealogist and Personal Historian \nTopic: Forgotten Treasures in the Texas Courthouse: Discovering the Miscellaneous Records \nIn Person and on Zoom! \nAre you looking for context and documentation? Do you have an ancestor that seems to have slipped between the cracks? Then these Texas gems hidden away in our county courthouses may hold an answer for you. This presentation features 2 touching stories of Texans and also abundant examples of useful assorted documents found within Miscellaneous records. Are you ready to plan a trip? Tips to remember. \nHandout \nAbout Patti: \nPatti is the owner of Family Lines & Stories and has over 30 years experience in genealogy research\, which includes genetic genealogy. https://www.familylinesandstories.com/ Patti received her Master’s Degree\, Secondary Education and Instruction from University of North Texas in 1994. She holds her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature/Letters from UNT. \n\nJoin the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time). \n Join The Call
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-14/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@dallasgenealogy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221219T170912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T170912Z
UID:30535-1672943400-1672950600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Online \n \nIn Person  \n  \n \n\nSpeaker: Patti Gillespie \nTopic Description: Armchair Mysteries \nArmchair Mysteries Solved at Home with Old School Communication and New School Technology. This presentation offers abundant tips\, tricks\, and examples for a researcher who’s looking for answers far from home and are not online. Often underused research and resource opportunities are just an email away—and sometimes still a phone call away! The techniques presented here often provide successful means to resolving the mysteries of our ancestors using both online sites and offline sources for information. \nThere 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. \n\nTo register\, please send an email to info@gpgstx.org
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-gen-soc-monthly-meeting-4/
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:20221220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220920T174255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T221924Z
UID:27218-1671559200-1671566400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Formed to assist Coppell residents who have an interest in researching their family history. \nChristmas Party! \nThis is an in person meeting.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/coppell-genealogy-special-interest-group-23/
LOCATION:Cozby Library and Community Commons\, 177 N. Heartz Drive\, Coppell\, TX\, 75019\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coppell Genealogy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220827T175557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T175720Z
UID:26868-1671285600-1671285600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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-38/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220721T201912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T233343Z
UID:26673-1670677200-1670684400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:MacGen Reunion Group
DESCRIPTION: \n\nDo you want to know the best software and equipment to make optimum use of your Mac for genealogical research and distribution?\n\nWould you like to learn how to use the full power of the Reunion genealogy software for the Mac?\n\n \n\n \n\nCome 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.\n\nLeader: macs@dallasgenealogy.org
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/macgen-reunion-group-25/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:MacGen Reunion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220616T182328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221211T172917Z
UID:26475-1670063400-1670072400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Tony Hanson – Genealogist  \nTopic: Why Finding Atlantic Shipping Records is Challenging \nIn Person and on Zoom! \n \nSpecial Meeting LocationDallas Public Library: Lakewood Branch\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. \nThis presentation will provide attendees with an understanding of how emigrants traveled to North America during this timeframe\, an overview of the records that documented their journeys and a strategy for locating available records. \n\nPresentation Outline & References (PDF)\nLloyd D Bockstruck Atlantic Record Bibliography\nPowerpoint Slides (PDF)\n\nAbout Tony: \nI have a BS in Electrical Engineering and a MS in Telecommunications I am now retired after a 32-year career with the company now known as AT&T (originally the Southwestern Bell Telephone company).  I have been involved in Genealogy since 1999\, focusing on mother’s German branch and father’s Norwegian ancestors. I am also an avid amateur photographer and have made numerous presentations on a variety of technology related topics. \n\nJoin the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time). \n Join The Call
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Dallas Public Library – Lakewood Branch\, 6121 Worth Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75214
CATEGORIES: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:20221126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T130000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20210721T215844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T221122Z
UID:23748-1669458600-1669467600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. \nJoin in person (J. Erik Jonsson Central Library / 8th floor / McDermott Room) or via Zoom! \nYou can contact Liz Kutz\, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org. \nLearn more about the Best Practices SIG. \n  \n Join the Call  Dial In / Meeting ID: 913 3111 8644\, Passcode: 061284
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-special-interest-group-19/
LOCATION:8th Floor – McDermott Room\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Practices SIG,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20221121T214555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T205214Z
UID:28262-1669428000-1669478400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Van Zandt County Genealogical Society will have its regular meeting on Saturday\, November 26\, at 2:00 p.m. at the main Van Zandt County Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton\, TX.  As always\, the public is encouraged to attend.  \n\nThe program will be Show and Tell\, which the Society hosts at its November meeting each year.  Members (and non-members) are encouraged to come and bring an item or two\, or just a story or a memory\, reflecting their family history or the history of Van Zandt County or Texas\, or anywhere.  Always fun\, interesting\, and frequently hilarious.  Members have been known to bring all manner of family artifacts or historical items: baby shoes\, arrow heads\, books\, snuff bottles\, false teeth—everything has a story.  Some members have sung songs\, others shared treasured memories.  It all brings the past to life.\n\nCome and share\, or just watch and listen.  Membership not required\, it’s free and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-genealogical-society-regular-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:20221119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221119T164500
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220827T175455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T175455Z
UID:26867-1668866400-1668876300@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 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-37/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260616T093651
CREATED:20220726T214406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T181911Z
UID:26715-1668708000-1668713400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe focus of the November Meeting\, among “anything else DNA”\, is to discuss the MitoYDNA.ORG Project\, it’s association with Y-DNA\, Mt-DNA\, Family Tree DNA and other Genetic DNA Testing companies\, as well as\, its inter-workings with WiKiTree.Com\n\nOur member\,  Aurora Chancy\, will discuss what she has discovered about MitoYDNA.\n\n Join the Call  Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729\, Passcode: 522378\n\n 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-35/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:DNA
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