DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2020-10-27 19:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-22 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!
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

DPL at Home: Mysterious Relatives (Virtual Event)
2020-10-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Every genealogist has that mysterious relative – the ubiquitous ‘cousin’ who was always around with no obvious family connection. As genealogy researchers, we cannot figure out who this person is and how they are related to our family. Finding mysterious relatives on a census record; an entry in a family bible; or old letters can yield invaluable insight into a family’s genealogy. Learn how to analyze and connect these mysterious relatives to your family history using census and vital records, newspapers, maps, etc.; contextual clues; “FAN club” methodology; and more.
Registration: https://bit.ly/DPLMystRel

Fort Worth Genealogical Society (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-27 06:30 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
For information Contact FWGS-ProgramDirector@mail.com

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-24 10:30 - 13:00, 2020-09-26 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 (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]

Jewish Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-21 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, 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.
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
2020-10-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2020-09-15 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]

African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-17 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. 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.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

DNA Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2020-09-17 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. See the DNA Interest Group page for more information.
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: Get Started With Your Genealogy (Virtual Event)
2020-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
October is Family History Month!
In celebration, if you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family history, this program will help you know how to get started. Genealogy experts 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.
Registration: https://bit.ly/DPLStartGen

Family Tree Maker SIG - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-11 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 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]

Roots Magic Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-11 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.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-10 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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You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 564-888-581
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Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society - Virtual Meeting
2020-10-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
October General Meeting & Video: Sharon Gillins – Research Treasures in the W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration)
This is a virtual meeting hosted by the Texas State Genealogical Society. Registration is required: Register Now

Cedar Hill Genealogical Society (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Cedar Hill Genealogical Society, in partnership with the Zula B Wylie Library, will be providing virtual genealogy classes and programs instead of membership meetings. Our genealogy classes/programs will be offered on the second Thursday of each month at 2 pm via Zoom.
Finding Your Roots series – Register on website: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceGopjkpGNCZp_PoUAWBD5Bdg7oaHAHM

General Meeting - Online Meeting
2020-10-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join our online meeting at 10:30. The business meeting starts at 11:00, followed by our featured speaker around 11:30.
https://zoom.us/j/95972567915?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 959 7256 7915
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This months presentation will be a discussion of Juan Bautista Chapa’s book “The First Official History of Texas (1630-1690)” by Gus Hinojosa
The author of this book chronicles the mid-17th century expeditions by Alonso de Leon, the Elder, as well as the late 17th century expeditions by Alonso de Leon, the Younger, his son, into what is now northern Texas. Alonso De Leon, the Younger, named “La Santisima Trinidad“ (our present day Trinity River) in 1690 during these expeditions.
Gus is the President of Hogar de Dallas. He is directly descended from the author, the de Leons, as well as several other members of the expedition party discussed in the book.

Mid-Cities Genealogical Society (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Presentation: Technology Enabled Collaboration for Genealogists by Tony Hanson

Contact webmaster@txmcgs.org for information

Arlington Genealogical Society (Virtual Meeting)
2020-10-01 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
6:30 – Meet & Greet
7:00 – Program: Birds of a Feather – Y-DNA Research and Group Projects by Janine Cloud
Y chromosomal DNA passes only from father to son, but while the path of inheritance is simple, choosing which Y test to take can be con-fusing, and using the results once you have them can be even more confusing. Group projects can help alleviate some of that confusion as well as help focus research through comparison with oth-er testers beyond simple one-to-one matching.
Janine Cloud started on the phones at FamilyTreeDNA in 2011 and created the Group Projects team, which she now man-ages, in 2014. She is also the event coordi-nator for FTDNA and has given DNA talks at the local, regional, and national level since 2015. A fifth-generation Texan, Janine is a registered member of the Cher-okee Nation.
This meeting will be conducted using Zoom. Please send email to contactus@arlingtongenealogytx.org to register.

DPL at Home: Finding your Ancestors in Mexico (Virtual Event)
2020-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Tracing your family history can be difficult, particularly when you don’t know where to start! Esther Camacho, librarian and professional genealogist, will demonstrate the types of records used to trace ancestors from the United States into Mexico. Learn about the breadth of information available for genealogy researchers including census, border crossing records, immigration, civil records, and church records.
Registration: http://bit.ly/DPLAncestors

African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-09-19 14:00 - 16:45 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States

2020 Fall Seminar - Paths to Freedom: African American Research in the South
2020-09-19 09:50 - 17:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Plan on joining Tony Burroughs as he presents “Paths to Freedom: Essential Steps for African American Genealogy”
More Information…

Jewish Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-09-16 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

DPL at Home: Genealogy Research using Funeral Home Records (Virtual Event)
2020-09-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
What useful information can you get from a funeral home for genealogical research? Funeral home records can contain so much more than a death certificate and obituary. Files can reveal the deceased’s and the family’s extended genealogical information, church affiliations, financial status and even how they planned for the future. Learn about where to find funeral home collections and how you can learn more about your family members.
Registration: http://bit.ly/DPLFHR

German Genealogy Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-09-12 13:30 - 15:00 | 7th Floor – Stone Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
Speaker: Kevin Klaus, Information Specialist, Archives and Records, Texas General Land Office
Topic: German Immigrants to Texas in the General Land Office’s Records:
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]
The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg.dallasgenealogy.org

General Meeting - Online Meeting
2020-09-12 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Plan to join us as we resume our monthly General Meetings!
The bridge will be available at 10:30 – Join early and catch up what everybody has been up to over the summer. Our business meeting will begin at 11:00. Our educational presentation will be made by Ari Wilkins
Use the link below to Register in advance. You will receive a confirming email that contains your link to use to access the meeting on September 12. You can also use it to join the call on September 12 (after 10:30 am):
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwsce6srjwvH9C3D5QKKf5vlZvMfuLLUyrj

“Reconstructing Communities Using Sanborn Maps, Census Records, and City Directories”
View the Handout for this presentation
Recreating neighborhoods can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. This lecture will demonstrate ways to build a map in Google Maps, using Sanborn Fire insurance maps, census records, and city directories.
Ari, a graduate of Louisiana State University, has been actively researching family history since 1998. Ms. Wilkins has presented at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, Texas State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, American Library Association, RootsTech, and a multitude of local societies.
Ari has been a Library Associate at Dallas Public Library since 2007, teaching a series of basic research classes using popular genealogical websites. She specializes in African American research.

Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference
2020-09-02 08:00 - 2020-09-05 17:00

Virtual Genealogy Help Desk - Online Call
2020-08-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Bring your genealogy questions and brick walls to the party. We hope many members will join in and share their expertise as we work together to solve those family history stumpers. Researchers of all levels of experience are welcome.
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]
