African American Genealogical Interest Group
2022-11-19 14:00 - 16:45, 2022-12-17 14:00, 2023-01-21 14:00 - 16:45, 2023-02-18 14:00 - 16:45 (America/Chicago) | 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

Van Zandt County Genealogical Society Regular Meeting
2022-11-26 02:00 - 16:00 | Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library, 317 First Monday Lane (Hwy 859), Canton, Texas
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.

The 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.

Come and share, or just watch and listen. Membership not required, it’s free and refreshments will be served.

Best Practices SIG
2022-11-26 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 is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
Join in person (J. Erik Jonsson Central Library / 8th floor / McDermott Room) or via Zoom!
You can contact Liz Kutz, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org.
Learn more about the Best Practices SIG.

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 913 3111 8644, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DGS General Meeting
2022-12-03 10:30 - 13:00 | Dallas Public Library – Lakewood Branch, 6121 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, 75214
Speaker: Tony Hanson – Genealogist
Topic: Why Finding Atlantic Shipping Records is Challenging
In Person and on Zoom!

Special Meeting LocationDallas Public Library: Lakewood Branch

Between 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.
This 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.

Presentation Outline & References (PDF)
Lloyd D Bockstruck Atlantic Record Bibliography
Powerpoint Slides (PDF)

About Tony:
I 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.

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MacGen Reunion Group
2022-12-10 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
2022-12-20 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.
Christmas Party!
This is an in person meeting.

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2023-01-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Online

In Person

Speaker: Patti Gillespie
Topic Description: Armchair Mysteries
Armchair 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.
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.

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

DGS General Meeting
2023-01-07 10:30 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Speaker:Patti Gillespie, B.A., M.S., Genealogist and Personal Historian
Topic: Forgotten Treasures in the Texas Courthouse: Discovering the Miscellaneous Records
In Person and on Zoom!
Are 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.
Handout
About Patti:
Patti 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.

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DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning
2023-01-10 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!

New 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.

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Denton County Genealogical Society Meeting
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Emily Fowler Central Library, 502 Oakland Street, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Presenter: Cari Taplin, CG

Topic: Unfamiliar Territory: Creating a Locality Guide for New Research Areas

Creating 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.

Social time begins at 6:30pm with the program beginning at 7:00pm.

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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2023-01-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Topic: Help with your Family History or Getting Started

If 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.

German Genealogy Group
2023-01-14 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!
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: Bernard N. Meisner
Topic: Hiring A Researcher To Search For Records in German Archive

Join the Call Dial In / Meeting ID: 947 1403 5493, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL: Intro to Genealogy
2023-01-14 13:00 - 15:30 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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.

After the program, volunteers are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers.

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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2023-01-17 18:30 - 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: Kamden Rich

Topic: Using DNA to Solve a Long-Buried Family Secret

When 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.

Kam 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.

This is an in person meeting.

DNA Special Interest Group
2023-01-19 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.

Join the Call Dial In: Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL: Using the HistoryMakers Digital Archive for Genealogy
2023-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!

The 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.

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DGS General Meeting
2023-02-04 10:30 - 13:00 | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Speaker: Ari Wilkins
Topic: Black and White Southern Families in Southern Plantation Records
In Person and on Zoom!
The 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!
Learn 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.
The case studies will highlight the personal document of a white Southern family and the indirect documentation of an African American family.
About Ari:
Ari 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
You can reach Ari through her website at: https://www.blackgenesis.com/

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DPL: Introducing ProQuest’s African American Heritage
2023-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!

ProQuest® 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.

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Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Online

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Speaker: Kelvin Meyers

Topic: How Great Thou Art! How Great They Are! Church Records
Underused 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.
The meeting begins at 7:00: The bridge will available at 6:30.
Register in advance for this meeting.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2023-02-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Topic: African American Research

Presenter: 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

DPL: Intro to DNA
2023-02-11 13:00 - 14:30 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-Person Only

Discover 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.

If 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.

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MacGen Reunion Group
2023-02-11 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

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Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-02-20 16:00 - 17:00
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

We 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.

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Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507, Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL: Beginning African American Genealogy
2023-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Virtual and in-person!

Are 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.

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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group
2023-02-21 18:30 - 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.

This is an in person meeting.

RootsTech 2023
2023-03-01 00:00 - 2023-03-04 23:59 | Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84101, United States
“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.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RootsTech

Grand Prairie Gen Soc Monthly Meeting
2023-03-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Grand Prarie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prarie, TX, 75051, United States
Online

In Person

Speaker: Jim Thornhill
Topic Description: Digging Deeper into the U.S. Census
Jim Thornhill has been researching his family’s history for 20 years, five of those as a professional genealogist. Jim is chief researcher for Heroes of the Past, a company that seeks to delight clients, provide context in our ancestor’s lives, and show how we all have Heroes in our Pasts.
Jim is a graduate of the ProGen professional genealogy course, the Genealogy Proof course, Texas Institute for Genealogical Research and was awarded the Birdie Monk Holsclaw Scholarship to the Institute for Genealogical and Historical Research in Athens Georgia. Jim has written articles for the Dallas Genealogical Society’s e-news and Stirpes, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society. Jim is an active member in the Texas State Genealogical Society and the Dallas Genealogical Society, where he serves as President. Jim is a native Texan who has been living in the Dallas area his entire life and has roots in pre-civil war Texas and Mississippi.
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.

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