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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Mark Lowe \n\n\n\nTopic: Let There Be Light: Using Church Related Periodicals * \n\n\n\n* TxSGS Partner Society Webinar \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251025T181428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T181429Z
UID:37112-1765375200-1765378800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Spanish Documents for Non-Spanish Speakers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessional genealogist Katy Bodenhorn\, B.A. in Family History & Genealogy and former director at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania\, will equip researchers without Spanish fluency with practical tools to decode the wealth of information in Spanish-language records. \n\n\n\nFrom civil registrations and church documents to immigration files\, Katy will share strategies for tackling unfamiliar scripts and key terms\, using translation aids\, building word lists\, analyzing context\, and leveraging bilingual records. Her case-driven insights will help you move beyond literal translations to confidently interpret names\, places\, occupations\, and relationships in both Latin American and U.S.-based collections. \n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you in part by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and General Levi Casey Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-spanish-documents-for-non-spanish-speakers/
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:20251208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251130T174945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T174946Z
UID:37380-1765189800-1765195200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n\n\n\nThe Jewish Genealogical Interest Group’s mission is to assist anyone to research their actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. Learn about alternative genealogy research methods and records specifically geared to finding your Jewish ancestors.  \n\n\n\nThe group will meet in the Boardroom.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/jewish-special-interest-group-67/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Dallas\, 7900 Northaven Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250817T221655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T175802Z
UID:36795-1765018800-1765024200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting / 70th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\nLocationContinuing our December tradition\, we will meet at a branch library. This year\, that will be at the Preston Royal branch.\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sue Kaufman (remote speaker) \n\n\n\nTopic: Then and Now: How Family History Research has Changed Over the Years \n\n\n\nThe Dallas Genealogical Society marks its 70th anniversary with “Then and Now: How Family History Has Changed Since 1955.” Guest speaker Sue Kaufman\, Genealogy & Local History Librarian at the Peoria Public Library and former Manager of the Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research\, will trace the evolution of genealogy over the past seven decades. Centered on the themes of Society\, Education\, and Technology\, the program highlights how DGS has supported researchers\, embraced innovation\, and fostered community while connecting people to their past. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-38/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Preston Royal Branch Library\, 5626 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75229\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251116T174616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T174711Z
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Potluck lunch and Show and Tell story time. Please bring your family memorabilia and share their story along with something for the Potluck. \n\n\n\nLocation: Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251119T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T225306Z
UID:36839-1763807400-1763816400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\nTopic: AI and FamilySearch Experimental Labs \n\n\n\nThe Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Liz will be leading our discussion on AI and FamilySearch Experimental Labs. We’ll be exploring the pros and cons and talking about how to make the most of these powerful tools to support our research. \n\n\n\n“The only voice that documents have is the voice we give them.With every document we find\, and every story we tell\, we have a choice:We can take what we see at face value\, report it devoid of context\, and run the risk of misrepresenting the circumstances.Or we can seek the context we need to understand the record\, the event\, and the person.” \n\n\n\n– Elizabeth Shown Mills \n\n\n\nYou can contact Liz Kutz\, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Best Practices SIG.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-18/
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:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
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CREATED:20251116T173229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T174918Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jonny Perl \n\n\n\nTopic: What are the Odds Video \n\n\n\n\nWhen working with DNA for family history research\, there are many scenarios where a “mystery match” will emerge. This person will share DNA with several people within a known tree\, while their genealogical connection to the tree is not known. They could be someone with unknown or mistaken parentage\, or simply an uncommunicative match. This webinar will show how “What are the Odds?” (WATO) can guide you towards answers to puzzles like these. \n\n\n\n\nThe 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\nThose interested in the DNA SIG may sign up for email meeting notification: \n\n\n\n\nBy requesting to be added to the SIG Mailing List at DNA@dallasgenealogy.org \n\n\n\nBy joining the “DGS DNA Interest Group” Project  through their personal page on Family Tree DNA (the person must have tested and be in the Family Tree DNA database) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nZoom Details: Meeting ID: 828 9186 6806 / Passcode: 156916
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-49/
LOCATION:6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:DNA,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251025T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T181248Z
UID:37109-1763560800-1763564400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Celebrate our Veterans - Military Records on Fold3
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonor the service of our nation’s veterans while uncovering their stories through Fold3\, a genealogy database available through the Dallas Public Library. This program will share successful research tips to help you make the most of Fold3\, including how to browse collections\, refine and customize search results\, and even add your own stories and photos to honor those who served. Whether you’re tracing an ancestor’s military journey or preserving a veteran’s legacy\, this session will show you how Fold3 can bring their history to life. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-celebrate-our-veterans-military-records-on-fold3/
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:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251110T190709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T190710Z
UID:37207-1763490600-1763496000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Problem Solvers – Family History Workshop \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nHave you hit a brick wall finding your family tree? Are you just starting the search for ancestors and don’t know how to start? Do you just want a refresher on family history research? \n\n\n\nWe’ll have experienced volunteers here to give you a hand. Please bring your family information with you — names\, dates\, places etc. — on paper\, online family tree\, on your computer\, tablet or phone. The library has free access to Ancestry and other genealogy data bases and their WIFI is free and fast. \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library. Admission is always free
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-30/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250830T183436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T183442Z
UID:36855-1763215200-1763222400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-67/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250215T134037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T191451Z
UID:35751-1763026200-1763047800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:TxSGS Society Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:The addition of the Society Leadership Forum in 2025 encourages speakers to consider offering programming ideas\, marketing\, communications and leadership concepts designated for the leaders of genealogical societies. \n\n\n\nMore information and Registration…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/society-leadership-forum/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250916T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T161337Z
UID:36960-1762970400-1762979400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Thomas MacEntee \n\n\n\nTopic: Creating an Ancestor Sketch \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-9/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250830T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T165340Z
UID:36859-1762597800-1762603200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Robin McDonough\, Outreach & Programming Coordinator-Emerson History & Genealogy Center\, St. Louis County Library \n\n\n\nTopic: Using Ortsfamilienbücher to Research German Ancestors \n\n\n\nOrtsfamilienbücher contain genealogical information about families within a specific town\, village\, or parish\, sometimes going back to the beginning of written records. Learn about the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s large collection of these books and how to use them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin has been researching her family’s history for over twenty-five years and enjoys helping others do the same. She is a former high school history teacher and has a Master’s degree in education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard  Meisner. Contact: ggg@dallasgenealogy.org. Learn more about the German Genealogy Group \n\n\n\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 867 5887 1312\, Passcode: 746188
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-25/
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:20251107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250215T133649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T134511Z
UID:35748-1762502400-1762621200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:TxSGS Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event includes TxSGS Live! on Friday and Saturday\, plus an On-Demand program of pre-recorded sessions available for up to 90 days
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/txsgs-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251025T180731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T180732Z
UID:37107-1762351200-1762354800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Homespun and Calico: Researching the Lives of Our Foremothers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenowned genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen\, AG\, FOGS\, shines a light on the women who make up half of every pedigree chart\, yet often leave behind only faint traces in the historical record. This lecture explores frequently overlooked sources and creative research strategies that can reveal the lives of our foremothers\, illustrated with compelling case studies that bring their stories out of the shadows and into the heart of family history. \n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you in part by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and General Levi Casey Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-homespun-and-calico-researching-the-lives-of-our-foremothers/
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:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250817T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T142101Z
UID:36792-1761994800-1762000200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Grace Horstmann \n\n\n\nTopic: Sketching Your Ancestor’s Surroundings: 5 Easy Steps to Sharing Their Story \n\n\n\nHave you ever written about an ancestor and felt like something was missing—even though you had the facts? We’ll explore how to bring genealogical writing to life by finding the right words to describe time\, place\, and atmosphere. We’ll look at how the five senses\, regional language\, and simple “story-building” questions can turn dates and names into vivid\, memorable scenes. Whether you’re writing a family history book or just a single story\, this talk will help you make the past feel close enough to touch. \n\n\n\nHandouts: Sketching Your Ancestors\, Family Story “From Plow to Paper” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrace Horstmann is a graduate of the National Genealogical Society’s Certificate Course in Advanced Genealogical Skills and has further honed her expertise through multiple writing courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. A genealogist\, historical researcher\, writer\, graphic designer\, and copy editor\, she has devoted the past decade to the study and documentation of family history. Her specializations include Midwestern and French genealogy\, with additional research experience in the Southeastern United States. \n\n\n\nShe is particularly skilled in the demanding work of navigating unindexed records\, reviewing them page by page with precision and care to identify the correct individuals among countless similar names. Beyond the analytical process\, her professional passion lies in interpreting and transforming those findings into compelling\, narrative histories. These works are crafted with the dual aim of captivating readers and maintaining uncompromising factual accuracy. Every story she produces is grounded in rigorous documentation\, yet written to convey the texture\, complexity\, and humanity of the past in a way that resonates with both genealogists and general audiences. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her own research and writing\, Grace is committed to mentoring fellow genealogists who wish to bring their own family histories to life. She shares techniques for weaving together documentary evidence and narrative flow\, ensuring that stories remain both engaging and historically faithful. Through her work\, she strives to preserve the integrity of the historical record while making the experiences of past generations vivid\, memorable\, and relevant for the present.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-37/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20240823T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T141350Z
UID:34660-1761384600-1761406200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Kelli Jo Bergheimer \n\n\n\nTopic: Strategies for DNA Breakthroughs \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nSuccessful Sleuthing\, Not Stalking\, for DNA Matches\n\n\n\nAncestry Pro Tools: Increase Your DNA Analysis\n\n\n\nThe Power of Ancestry Clusters and Inferred Matching\n\n\n\nThe Tale of Two Grandfathers and an Adoption – Privacy and Ethical Concerns with DNA\n\n\n\n\nKelli is a writer\, teacher\, editor\, author\, and international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology\, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction\, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk\, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar-4/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250921T194040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T194825Z
UID:36990-1761141600-1761145200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: True Crime Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTired of listening to podcasts about crimes that involved people you’ve never heard of? Do you know a sordid story of salacious secrets retold by relatives around the reunion tables? Tune in this week to True Crime Through Time and learn about the records\, resources\, and research techniques available to help you turn those twice told tales of family criminal drama into documented genealogical fact!     \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-true-crime-through-time/
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:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250830T183332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T183335Z
UID:36853-1760796000-1760803200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-66/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250921T194525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T194748Z
UID:36992-1760691600-1760720400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Family History Day at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Family History Month with a day of genealogy fun-filled events brought to you by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT)\, a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities!  \n\n\n\nSEVEN FREE programs will be live streamed from genealogy speakers in Texas and throughout the U.S. available for both in-person and online attendees. In-person attendees get a chance to win prizes\, get one-on-one research help from the Dallas Genealogical Society\, and attend a special lunch and learn session*** \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m. From Names to Narratives: A Simple Guide to Writing (Hannah Kubacak)\n\n\n\n10 a.m. Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court (J. Mark Lowe)\n\n\n\n11 a.m. Jakten – Researching Your Scandinavian Ancestors (Carl Smith)\n\n\n\n12 p.m. Lunch & Learn Session (in-person attendees only)***\n\n\n\n1 p.m. Research Road Trips: Productive for You\, Fun for Family (Jessica Horne Collins)\n\n\n\n2 p.m. Resources for New Orleans Area Genealogical Research (Stephen Stuart)\n\n\n\n3 p.m. Family Trees Get Smart: AI as Your Genealogy Assistant (Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh)\n\n\n\n4 p.m. All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree (Sandra Crowley)\n\n\n\n\nDallas Public Library’s Family History Day is brought to you the Genealogy Network of Texas which is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Dallas Genealogical Society\, Central Texas Genealogical Society\, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society.  \n\n\n\nMorning hospitality for this event has been provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Levi Casey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\n***In person attendees – a NEW lunch option for 2025 – purchase a box lunch through the Dallas Genealogical Society and enjoy a worry-free lunchtime. Brown bag lunches from home and other snacks are also welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-family-history-day-at-dallas-public-library-3/
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:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250921T193129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T193130Z
UID:36988-1760191200-1760196600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Letters from the Past: An Intro to Genealogy & Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the advent of the internet\, written communication was one of the only forms of keeping up with families who migrated to other parts of the world. If you are lucky\, your family might have kept letters\, cards or other examples of their handwriting. Reclaim the past\, by learning how to start your family history research with Dallas Public Library resources. View real letters and documents from the Dallas Public Library’s family archival collections\, and learn how to write your own beautiful letters\, just like your ancestors might have. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-letters-from-the-past-an-intro-to-genealogy-calligraphy/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250902T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T205451Z
UID:36887-1760173200-1760194800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:East Texas Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Texas Genealogical Society for their 23rd Annual Family History Conference\, Your Past Unlocked: Emerging Technology in Genealogy\, at the Douglas R. Mehling II Center @ Breckenridge Village\, 15062 County Rd 1145\, Tyler\, TX.  \n\n\n\nThis free event features expert speakers from across the country\, breakout sessions\, beginner classes\, and the latest technology and advances in DNA and AI for genealogy. Enjoy door prizes\, an expo hall of vendors\, and food trucks\, plus a special Family History Ambassador Certificate Program for youth ages 11–18 (register by October 1st).  \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker Patti Gillespie will inspire attendees with fresh insights into family history research. Hands-on workshops are available for a nominal $20 fee—bring your laptop or mobile device for these interactive sessions. Seating is limited\, so register today at www.WeLoveFamilyHistory.com. \n\n\n\n\nFLYER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/east-texas-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20251001T215038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T215138Z
UID:37026-1760034600-1760040000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Coffman Richardson\, Ed.D. (Remote  Speaker)  \n\n\n\nTopic: Resources for Women – Are You Using All of Them? \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nResearching the women in your ancestry tree can be challenging. They did not always leave the same type of paper trail since they often did not have the same legal rights. There are different strategies that must be used as compared to the research we do with their male counterparts. Cluster and collateral research\, historical context\, and family centered activities and groups need to be part of the research model. This presentation will offer you a variety of ideas. \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\n\nEmily Coffman Richardson is a professional genealogist and lecturer based in Denton\, Texas. She began researching her family history alongside her mother\, exploring courthouses and cemeteries in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Emily specializes in lineage applications\, brick-wall challenges\, and complex family name conflicts. She currently oversees the TxSGS podcast Lone Star Family Trails.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library.  Admission is always free.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-29/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250915T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T161128Z
UID:36952-1759946400-1759955400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kate Penney \n\n\n\nTopic: Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250921T192737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T192738Z
UID:36986-1759932000-1759935600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Researching in Languages You Don't Know
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenealogy often takes us across borders—and into documents written in languages we can’t read.This program introduces powerful tools to help bridge the gap\, from Google Lens for quick on-the-spot translations to platforms like Transkribus that can transcribe and interpret historical handwriting. Learn practical strategies for navigating unfamiliar scripts\, deciphering records\, and making sense of family history resources no matter the language. \n\n\n\nWhether your research leads you to German church books\, Spanish civil records\, or handwritten letters in French\, this session will equip you with accessible\, user-friendly techniques to keep your discoveries moving forward. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-researching-in-languages-you-dont-know/
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:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250817T165703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T214031Z
UID:36790-1759575600-1759581000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Larry W. Thomas (remote speaker) \n\n\n\nTopic: Unlocking Family History Researching Courthouse Records for Genealogical Discoveries \n\n\n\nOverview of researching courthouses for estate records\, land records\, and other court papers in learning more about our ancestors. While judicial methods vary from state to state and community to community\, they all process the same types of records. Therefore\, this presentation is more about the records than the structure of the court system in any one location. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\nTEXAS COURT RECORDS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry W. Thomas \n\n\n\nAfter serving 8 years in the United States Army\, Larry joined the Reserves while pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and obtaining his FAA license as an airplane mechanic.  Larry returned to the Army as a Transportation \ Logistics officer where he retired as a Captain after 23 years of total service.  Larry received his MBA in Management Information Systems from Southern Polytechnic State University while working for the US Army Reserves as a Project Manager and earned a Certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute in 2013. \n\n\n\nLarry began his Genealogy Research almost 30 years ago beginning with his own Thomas Family who have been Georgia residents since the 1750s\, then branching out to the rest of his and his late wife’s families and began researching for clients in 2008.  He recently became semi-retired to pursue genealogy teaching and to conduct research for clients and his own family\, operating www.AtlantaGenealogy.com.  He is currently working on several projects including researching and writing on Cobb County’s own Akers Mill as the brothers who ran the mill share a common ancestor with Larry’s Mother.A graduate of ProGen 38 Larry has assisted the TV Show Finding Your Roots.  Two of the episodes he assisted were the Julia Roberts and the Terry Crews episodes.  He is a member of numerous Genealogical and Historical Societies\, Serves on the Board of the Georgia Genealogical Society\, is the current president of the Genealogical Speakers Guild\, and is past president of the Cobb County Genealogy Society.  He is becoming a popular genealogy presenter\, bringing some fun to learning how to research.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-36/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250901T175851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T175853Z
UID:36867-1758978000-1758985200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patty Huff Williams \n\n\n\nTopic: Use your DNA results to accelerate your family history discoveries \n\n\n\nLocation: Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton \n\n\n\nThe cost is $40.00 per person.  Pre-register by September 18\, 2025\, space is limited.  Contact Van Zandt County Genealogy Society at 903-567-5012.  Bring your laptops and see what secrets you may have.  Lunch and refreshments are provided. 
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-7/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250827T170327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T195852Z
UID:36835-1758969000-1758978000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\nTopic: Book Discussion: Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing and Using History Sources \n\n\n\nLiz will be leading the group on the study of Elizabeth Shown Mills newest book\, Your Stripped Bare Guide to Citing and Using History Sources.  Please be sure to bring your copy. I found this extremely helpful in being a quick reference\, easy to use and understand.  We will also be discussing the course of study for the upcoming months..so be sure to join! \n\n\n\nYou can contact Liz Kutz\, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the Best Practices SIG.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-17/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250904T232946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T233046Z
UID:36917-1758722400-1758726000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Scanning Family Memories
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you have photos\, scrapbooks\, or slides that you want to digitize to share with family? Learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization with Genealogy & History staff. *In-person attendees will get a tour of the Heritage Lab – a space for DIY scanning & digitizing available for all J. Erik Jonsson Central Library visitors. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-scanning-family-memories/
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:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T123016
CREATED:20250830T183124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T183126Z
UID:36851-1758376800-1758384000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-Person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-65/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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