DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-07-27 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Tony Hanson will be providing an overview of MyHeritage.com. Download a PDF version of Tony’s presentation.
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-07-24 10:30 - 13:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Best Practices SIG (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-07-20 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
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This month Ann Broihier will present “Beginning German Genealogy”.

African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-07-17 14:00 - 16:45, 2021-06-19 14:00 - 16:45 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May in the West room, from 2:00 to 4:45 pm unless otherwise noted. See the African American GIG page for more information.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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Bringing Your Ancestor to Life (Virtual Meeting)
2021-07-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Williamson County Genealogical Society presents Dr. Deborah Abbott, past president of the African-American Genealogical Society in Cleveland. This meeting is open to the public.

Your Ancestors are more than names and dates. Discovering the courageous stories that fill the dash between birth and death will breathe life into your ancestors and help in your quest to unlock the unique doors of your family history. In order to share your genealogy with finesse, interest and appeal, you must answer the “who, what, where, why and how” questions about your ancestors. In this lecture, learn how to recognize the clues that will lead to interesting family stories. While creating and unraveling your family history, we will explore the effective use of censuses, vital records, newspapers, deeds, manuscripts, and other ways to find supporting documents. Case studies will be used.

Zoom Meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82854564933?pwd=[REDACTED]

Call to Join the Meeting at:
(346) 248-7799 US (Houston)

Meeting ID: 828 5456 4933
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"Scallywags, Rogues, and Ruffs: All Those Ancestors We Don’t Talk About" - Kelvin Meyers
2021-07-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Munincipal Way, Grapevine, TX, 76051, United States
Join us at Grapevine Public Library on Saturday, July 10 at 10:30 for a fascinating talk by professional genealogist Kelvin Meyers about those “black sheep” ancestors!
Every family has them, skeletons in the closet—those things that are not talked about in front of the children, and when they are talked about then only in whispers and euphemisms. How do you access the records of prisons, asylums and courts to find the truth behind the story? In this lecture these questions and many others may be answered.
Register now at https://grapevine.libcal.com/event/7969380
A fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996, Kelvin Meyers is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. He specializes in southern brick wall problems for clients.
Kelvin is a 1989 and 1990 alumnus of the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research at Samford University and has returned to IGHR as lecturer in the Southern Course and the Professional Courses.
He is member of the Association of Professional Genealogist forensic special interest group and a past board member of APG, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG, and a former member for the Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG). He currently serves as the chairman of the history and archives committee of First United Methodist Church in Dallas.
The Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. In 2016 Kelvin published Research in Texas for NGS (National Genealogical Society) Research in the States series. Kelvin is also the director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society.

Summer Seminar with Thomas W Jones
2021-07-09 - 2021-07-10 | TX
Mark your calendar now and join us for this exciting two-day event!
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DPL at Home: Using Census Records for Genealogy Research (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Did you know that each census record asked for different information? Discover the hidden information listed in each census and how to use that information for your genealogy research.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-census-records-genealogy-research

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-26 10:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-22 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-06-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-05-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

Jewish Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-16 10:30 - 13:00, 2021-05-19 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. For more information, see the Jewish SIG page.
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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

DPL at Home: Using Newspaper Archive for Genealogy Research (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Newspaper Archive is an online database with 3 billion searchable newspaper articles and photos that will help solve your family history problems. Learn the best ways for searching and browsing this database and get step-by-step instructions on how to save your important finds. Newspaper Archive is an online database available through the support of the Dallas Genealogical Society.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-newspaper-archive-genealogy-research

Family Tree Maker SIG - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-13 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.
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Roots Magic Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-06-13 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 must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-12 13:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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.
Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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Southern California Genealogical Society - jamboree 2021 (Virtual Event)
2021-06-11 - 2021-06-12 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The 51st Genealogy Jamboree brings you nationally known speakers keeping you in touch with the latest developments in the field of genealogy. From coast to coast, from North to South, from our neighbors – Canada and Mexico – and from the Old World, our speakers can help you find your ancestors’ lives and stories. You’ll be able to learn from many tried and true speakers and get surprising insights from speakers that are new to Jamboree.

Southern California Genealogical Society - jamboree 2021: Genetic Genealogy (Virtual Event)
2021-06-04 - 2021-06-05 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
DNA testing is an increasingly popular tool for genealogists. Learn the difference between autosomal DNA, mtDNA and Y-DNA and which tool is useful for what type of investigation. There will be presentations from AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA and MyHeritage DNA.
The keynoter will be blogger Roberta Estes, MBA. Other notables presenting include Maurice J. Gleeson, MD of Genetic Genealogy Ireland, Leah La Perle Larkin, PhD, creator of WATO, and DNA authors Emily Aulicino, MEd, and Richard Hill, MBA.

DPL at Home: Looking for My Babies: Freedman Searching for Family (Virtual Meeting)
2021-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Countless African American families experienced the traumatic displacement and loss of family members during slavery. In the wake of Emancipation, African Americans from all over the country desperately searched for their missing family members. Learn how to navigate resources to find newspaper articles and notices for missing family members with Dallas Public Library’s own Ari Wilkins.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/looking-my-babies-freedman-searching-family

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Meeting
2021-05-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
This meeting will feature Patty Huff Smith who will speak on Gedmatch.

TxGenWeb Annual Seminar - Virtual Meetng
2021-05-22 09:45 - 16:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
TxGenWeb is celebrating their 25 year anniversary! Just like TxGenWeb, the TxGenWeb Annual Seminar, held virtually May 22, is free and open to all!
Topics include:

The Texas Ditigal Newspaper Program: Walking Through the Footsteps of Time by Tim Gieringer
Using City Directories for Genealogists by Mic Barnette
Skirts and Skirmishes: Finding Women in Military Records & Pensions by Paula Perkins
Googling for Genealogists by Lela Evans

Questions? Please contact txgenweb.conference@gmail.com.
Information & Registration: http://www.txgenweb.org/volunteer/meeting.htm
Download the flyer HERE..
Registrants will receive a meeting link confirmation to join the virtual seminar prior to May 22.

DNA Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-05-20 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. See the DNA Interest Group page for more information.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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National Genealogical Society Conference
2021-05-19 - 2021-05-22 | TX

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-05-18 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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Getting Started with Puerto Rican Genealogy and Puerto Rican Myths by Luis Ariel Rivera

DPL at Home: Using DNA for Genealogy (Virtual Meeting)
2021-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Are you confused about all the DNA tests out there and aren’t sure which one you need to get? Have you tested, but aren’t quite sure what to do with your results? Discover what DNA test can best help you with your genealogy research questions and how to use your DNA matches to solve genealogy brick wall problems.
This program is available online only. Registration required: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/events/using-dna-genealogy

African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-05-15 14:00 - 16:45 | 1st Floor – Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
