DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-09-15 18:30 - 21:30, 2020-08-18 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
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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 | TX

Virtual Genealogy Help Desk - Online Call
2020-08-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-07-28 19:30 - 21:00, 2020-06-23 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]

Hispanic Genealogy Study Group
2020-08-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join HOGAR de Dallas for a special Hispanic genealogy study group focused on stimulating interest in Hispanic genealogy, assisting in the research of Hispanic lineages and promoting an understanding of Hispanic heritage within the community. This study group is free and open to all.

African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-08-15 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]

Interest Group Focusing on Research
2020-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Mesquite Public Library, 300 West Grubb Drive, Mesquite, TX, 75149, United States
Join the Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society’s interest group to explore your genealogy questions. This group will meet to discuss how to get started, how to keep and store records, where to look for online information, as well as any other genealogy question you might have.
Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mesquite Main Library. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the discussion.

MacGen Reunion Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-08-08 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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United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
Access Code: 284-467-181
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Summer Seminar: DNA from A to Z: Unlocking Your Genetic Code
2020-07-25 10:00 - 16:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Virtual Seminar featuring Blaine Bettinger, Mary Eberle, Patricia Lee Hobbs and Diahan Southard!
3 tracks with 12 sessions to choose from.
More Information…

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-07-21 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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This month’s presentation will be made by DGS Webmaster Tony Hanson.

Technology Enabled Collaboration for Genealogists

Author Talk with Libby Copeland - Exploring DNA Testing and Family Ancestry - Online Meeting
2020-07-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Libby Copeland, the author of The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are joins the Dallas Public Library for a virtual book event to discuss the culture of genealogy, the science of DNA, and the business of DNA testing. Her new book investigates how home DNA testing has impacted many communities, including adoptees, the donor-conceived, and those who didn’t start out with questions about their families – but found questions posed by their DNA results.
Libby Copeland is an award-winning journalist who has written for the Washington Post, New York magazine, the New York Times, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She specializes in the intersection of science and culture. Copeland was a reporter and editor at the Post for eleven years, has been a media fellow and guest lecturer, and has made numerous appearances on television and radio. Learn more about Libby and purchase The Lost Family: How DNA Testing is Upending Who We Are at libbycopeland.com
This in a online event – Advance registration is required: Register Now on the Dallas Public Library website.

African American Genealogical Interest Group (Online Meeting)
2020-07-18 14:00 - 16:45 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. See the African American GIG page for more information.
This will be an online meeting hosted on Zoom. The call will be up by 1:45 pm so you can get connected before the meeting starts.
https://zoom.us/j/91230483177?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 912 3048 3177
Password: [REDACTED]

Jewish Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-07-15 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.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate in this meeting. Get your free account at www.zoom.us
Click on the link below to join the call. You will be asked to enter your personal user ID and password.
https://zoom.us/j/99894121742?pwd=[REDACTED]

Family Tree Maker SIG - Virtual Meeting
2020-07-12 15:00 - 16:00 | 5th Floor – Hamon Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young, Dallas, TX-Texas, 75201, 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
2020-07-12 13:30 - 14:30 | 5th Floor – Hamon Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young, Dallas, TX-Texas, 75201, 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]

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-06-27 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.
Advance registration required to participate in the online call.
Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcuitqjkvG9Dywn41-RDLYnmBwDN3pph_

AAGIG Juneteenth Virtual Celebration
2020-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
This will be a virtual event:
Join URL: https://zoom.us/j/99529126292?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 995 2912 6292
Password: [REDACTED]

Jewish Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-06-17 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.
Advance registration required to participate in the online call.
Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuCvqTgrGtUlpJdkRaX81vWMOA-Qsjqd

Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-06-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Advance registration required to participate in the online call.
Registration URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdumqqTIoHNOP0XAUTHSnomb5LQQmrIFO

The Rise of the Inquisition - Virtual Presentation
2020-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
HOGAR Quarterly Business Meeting
Speaker: Dr. Rabbi Juan Marcos Bejarano Gutierrez
Thousands of Jews forcibly converted to Christianity in Spain and Portugal were subjected to religious persecution for continuing to adhere to their ancestral faith. The Spanish and Portuguese Inquisitions lasted for centuries, and when their attention on Judaizers ended, they switched to other concerns including Protestantism, Bigamy, and Blasphemy.
Dr. Bejarano Gutierrezis the current Director of the B’nai Anusim Center for Education at CryptoJewishEducation.com.
He is the author of several books, including What is Kosher?, What is Jewish Praper?, Who is a Jew?, Secret Jews, and Against the Greeks.
To join the meeting:

Use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87450454003
Or go to Zoom.us and join using meeting ID 874 5045 4003

For additional information please visit the HOGAR website at https://www.hogardedallas.org/

MacGen Reunion Group - Virtual Meeting
2020-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, 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 the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/885845581
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (571) 317-3112
Access Code: 885-845-581
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DPL at Home: Using NewspaperArchive - Online Meeting
2020-06-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Dallas Public Library card holders have free remote access to NewspaperArchive through June 15. Learn the best ways for searching and browsing this database that features more than 3 billion searchable newspaper articles and photos. Get step-by-step instructions on how to save your important finds.
Registration is required. For more information (and to register) see the DPL Website.

Best Practices Special Interest Group - (Online Meeting)
2020-05-30 10:30 - 13:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. For 2019 the group is working from the book, Dividing the Land: Early American Beginnings of our Private Property Mosaic.
We are planning to use Zoom for the May meeting: We will be discussing New York, which is going to be presented by Liz Kutz.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 577 381 668
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Dial by your location
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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Family History Basics Workshop
2020-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Arlington Public Library, 100 South Center Street, Arlington, TX, 76010, United States
Learn basic genealogy research strategies and library databases, plus get help with your personal research from a
librarian or expert volunteer. No registration is required. Will be in Arlington Public Library Downtown, 3rd floor Genealogy and Local History room.

Virtual Genealogy Help Desk - Online Call
2020-05-26 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.
Advance Registration is required!
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUucOuurDwvHdb3zH5ZP4ZcsbqS0kCQJJ1g

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