DGS General Meeting
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 1st Floor – Auditorium, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Speaker: Retired Decorated Captain Catherine “Kay” Bauer US Navy

Topic: Skies over Vietnam – Oral History Project

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Kay Bauer grew up with her thirteen brothers and sisters in St. Paul. She earned her four-year nursing degree from the College of St. Catherine. The Navy Nurse Corps paid for her final year of nursing school, and Kay received her commission upon graduating in 1959. After spending a number of years nursing for the Navy, Kay requested assignment to Vietnam and arrived there in January 1966. She was part of a Forward Surgical Team assigned to a Vietnamese provincial hospital in Rach Gia, in southernmost South Vietnam. She worked closely with her colleagues, both American and Vietnamese, in a hospital that had no running water or air conditioning. She remained in the Navy after she returned from Vietnam in early 1967, dedicating thirty-five years of her life to the military. Kay was instrumental in forming the nurses PTSD support group and is fondly referred to as “the Admiral” by her sister veterans.

Collin County Genealogy Meeting
2023-11-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano, TX, 75075, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Speaker: Patti Huff Smith, Director of Marketing, Dallas Genealogical Society

Topic: Using Social Media to Find & Attract Descendants of our Ancestors

Learn how to use social media for genealogy research and connect with livingdescendants of your ancestors.

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Patti Huff Smith is the Director of Marketing at the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is also a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, and counties in Texas where her roots run deep: Bosque, Hill, Johnson, Navarro, and Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco, Texas. Patti uses traditional genealogy research skills and the latest tools in genetic genealogy technology. She manages 62 DNA kits for her immediate and extended family. Using DNA, she has solved some of her own family’s mysteries. She has also located biological families for clients using their DNA combined with research and DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com and GEDmatch.com.

Patti has developed 12 genealogy and DNA-related programs to inspire audiences in their genealogy journey and help others understand and make sense of their DNA results.

Patti received the “Volunteer of the Year” award from Dallas Genealogical Society in 2019.

Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2023-11-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Zula B. Wylie Public Library, 225 Cedar Street, Cedar Hill, TX, 75104, United States
Speaker: Jim Thornhill

Topic: Take a Deep Dive in the U.S. Census

This is a thorough look at all 16 censuses and what you can learn from them. Includes the non-population schedules, enumeration district maps and real-life examples.

About the Speaker: Jim Thornhill has been researching his family’s history for 15 years, three of those as a professional genealogist.

Our Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday, November 9th but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing, free genealogy help, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.

2023 TxSGS Family History Conference
2023-11-10 08:00 - 2023-11-11 17:00 | TX
Join us virtually for the 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference, where we focus on Roots and Branches: Climbing Your Family Tree. On Friday and Saturday, November 10-11, 2023, TxSGS Live! features ten presentations by some of the top speakers in genealogy on research techniques, records, DNA, and more.

German Genealogy Group
2023-11-11 10:30 - 12:30 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

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: Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s Parish Records

Hansen’s Map Guides to Parish Registers simplify the process of locating the parish registers containing the records of your ancestors. The Guides contain detailed information about Catholic and Lutheran jurisdictions for locations within the former German Empire (including areas now in Poland, Lithuania, Russia, Denmark, and France), Switzerland and Luxembourg, and also some information about Jewish congregations in those areas. Given your ancestor’s hometown, learn how to identify the most likely parish(es) with the records, then check the online availability of the registers on FamilySearch, Archion and/or Matricula.

Handouts

Complete List of Hansen’s Map Guides

Using Hansen’s Map Guides To Locate Your Ancestor’s Parish Records

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DPL: Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

The Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History Division is proud to launch a regional Veterans Oral History Project for the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. U.S. military veterans, support staff and veteran family members are invited to share their firsthand experiences in order to preserve their stories for future generations. Learn about this new project and how military service experiences can add depth to your family history research.

Participants will receive their video interview on a DVD or USB and have the option of adding their interview to the Dallas Public Library’s Oral History Collection and the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.

The Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter, NSDAR.

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Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-11-16 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
Virtual Event

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

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

DNA Special Interest Group
2023-11-16 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-01-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event
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.

Subject: TBD

Speaker: TBD

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Zoom Details

Meeting ID: 886 0208 0729 / Passcode: [REDACTED]

African American Genealogical Interest Group
2023-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-01-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 14:00 - 16:00 | 6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly Classroom B), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

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

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DPL: Tell Your Family Stories
2023-11-28 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

In partnership with Vivid-Pix Education, the Genealogy & History Division presents Tell your Stories with Laura Hedgecock, President of GeneaBloggers. In this abbreviated course, learn how to choose family photos to help tell a story, use guided reminiscence to elicit stories from loved ones, and hone your storytelling skills. Learn how to recall, retell, and share the moments that matter and tell your family stories in a way that will engage future generations.

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DGS General Meeting
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Dallas Public Library: White Rock Hills Branch, 9150 Ferguson Road, Dallas, Texas, 75228
In-person & Virtual Event

Special Meeting LocationOur December meeting will be held at the Dallas Public Library White Rock Hills Branch!

Speaker: Kevin Klaus

Topic: Genealogy Research at the Texas General Land Office

The Texas General Land Office provides a wealth of information to genealogists and family history buffs. Kevin will walk through how to use the tools on the Texas GLO website, using a number of examples from the Texas Court of Claims and other rich resources from the site.

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About Kevin

Kevin Klaus developed a love of history from an early age listening to stories told by his Great Grandparents and Grandparents who grew up in East Texas. Over the past 30 years he has collected and researched his own family, using government records, letters, photographs, family Bible information, and stories. Beginning in 1990, he served eight years in the United States Army. In 1998 honorably discharged from the Army in New Mexico, and returned home to Central Texas where he grew up. Kevin has a background in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Public History from the University of New Mexico, and currently working towards becoming a certified genealogist. For the last 14 years he has served as one of the lead researchers in the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Program Area. During his time at the Land Office he has searched the early Court of Claims files, German Collection and archival collection to learn more about the history of Texas and discover the amazing collection of personal letters of early soldiers and pioneers who helped settle our great state.

Over the last few years he has focused his attention and research on the German Collection and the early German settlers that came to Texas under the Adelsverein in the 1840’s. In the process he has honed his research skills by tracing his own family line that came to America in the late 1800’s. This research is ongoing as he is still sleuthing records in Germany to discover the history of past lives.

Jewish Special Interest Group
2023-12-07 12:00 | TX
In-person

Chanukah Meeting!

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

MacGen Reunion Group
2023-12-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
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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Meeting ID: 867 7753 0911Passcode: [REDACTED]

DPL: Researching Holiday Traditions
2023-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Opening presents the night before Christmas, eating grapes on New Year’s Eve…what can your family’s holiday traditions tell you about your heritage? The way a family gives gifts and celebrates the winter holiday season holds important stories written in between the lines of our genealogy. Learn more about documenting your family’s holiday traditions and where to hunt for clues on their meaning.

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DGS General Meeting
2024-01-06 11:00 - 13:00 | 7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Spring Meeting LocationWe will be meeting in the O'Hara Hall on the 7th floor. #nostairs

Speaker: Jen Baldwin (presenting remotely)

Topic: Pledging Brotherhood: An Introduction to Fraternal, Benevolent, and Secret Societies

Handout: Pledging Brotherhood Syllabus

Websites that may be of interest:

https://search.worldcat.org/ – society periodicals, published histories, etc.

https://txarchives.org/home – specific to Texas archival resources and includes DPL’s manuscript finding guides.

https://researchworks.oclc.org/archivegrid/ – 7 million records describing archival materials, bringing together information about historical documents, personal papers, family histories, and more.

About Jen

Jen Baldwin has been working in the realm of professional genealogy since 2010 but has been pursuing her family history since she was ten years old, enjoying her grandmother’s stories – and her cookies. She is currently the Research Specialist and North American Content Manager for Findmypast. Jen lectures, writes, and consults on a variety of genealogy related topics, and was part of the research team for Genealogy Roadshow, season two on PBS. She is excited to discover unique resources that allow for a different perspective in genealogical research. Jen currently serves as a Trustee for the International Society for British Genealogy and Family History and has previously volunteered for her local society as well as the Federation of Genealogical Societies (US).

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DPL: Printed Photo Organization Made Easy
2024-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

In partnership with Vivid-Pix Education, Genealogy & History staff presents Printed Photo Organization Made Easy with Cathi Nelson, author and founder of The Photo Managers. In this abbreviated course, learn step-by-step how to organize your family photo collection using techniques developed by the 1000-member professional Photo Managers and get introduced to the best tools to simplify the process.

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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2024-01-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Speaker: Barbara Coakley, Dallas Genealogy Seminar Administrator

Topic: Introduction to DNA

Our Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday, November 9th but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.

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German Genealogy Group
2024-01-13 10:30 - 12:00 | 6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D), J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person and Virtual Event

Speaker: Kent Cutkomp, Germanic Genealogy Society in Minnesota

Topic: German Pronunciation for Genealogists

Handout: German Pronunciation

Note: Kent will be presenting remotely.

The goal is to teach you to improve your pronunciation by comparing German sounds to English sounds. This will be standard German pronunciation unless otherwise mentioned. Different regions will pronounce words slightly differently.

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

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

Jewish Special Interest Group
2024-01-18 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

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Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507

DPL: Free and Open Access Genealogy Resources
2024-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Genealogy can be an expensive habit. Between subscription costs, DNA tests, and all of those miscellaneous costs like costs of copies and printouts and potential travel costs, it can be unsustainable for most of us at an individual level. Harness the power of free and open access resources to stretch your dollar, while doing your genealogy and family history research!

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DPL: Get Started with Your Genealogy
2024-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person Only

If you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family’s history, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the 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, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers.

No registration required!

DGS General Meeting
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | 7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Spring Meeting LocationWe will be meeting in the O'Hara Hall on the 7th floor. #nostairs

Speaker: LaDonna Garner (presenting remotely)

Topic: Surfing for African American Records

Handout

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LaDonna Garner, M.A. is a Historic Consultant — Professional Genealogist & Historic Preservationist— focused on historical preservation and genealogical research in and outside Southeast Missouri. She often lectures on both subjects at conferences, society events, and colleges. She also offers in-person/online courses and one-on-one consultations. Garner is an active member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and assists numerous organizations in volunteer and leadership capacities.

Researching her family history for over 30 years, she is passionate about recording historic minority communities and cemeteries, genealogy education, client assistance, and consultations in archival documents, protecting our history and natural landscapes through historic preservation, and cemetery restoration. She is also a Licensed Veterinary Technician with a devotion to heritage animals.

Her ventures in cemetery preservation were inspired by an interest in family lineage and Founder & first Secretary of the Mt. Zion Cemetery Board to preserve Mount Zion Cemetery in Festus, Missouri. The cemetery was established by African American settlers, including her ancestors, in circa 1880s, and closed in circa 1973.

DPL: Utilizing Marriage Records in Genealogy Research
2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

Marriage records — the most romantic of the vital records — can be difficult to locate, but once found, can provide important clues for your family history research. Learn about the different types of marriage records, where to search for them, and what to do if you can’t find one!

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Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual Event
Speaker: Dr. Terry M Turner, Dallas Genealogy Secretary

Topic: Finding Your African American Ancestors

Our Meeting begins at 7:00pm Thursday, November 9th but please join us on Zoom at 6:30 PM for socializing. Admission is free and guests are always welcome.

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DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning
2024-02-11 14:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person Only

Do you have photos, scrapbooks or slides that you want to digitize? Join Genealogy & History Manager Stephanie Bennett to learn about the ins and outs of family history scanning and digitization and how the Heritage Lab located on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library can help you achieve your family history preservation goals!

The Creative Spaces: Heritage Lab is a place to digitize irreplaceable family memories and create new ways to celebrate them. It is generously supported by the Dallas Genealogical Society, the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter, NSDAR.

Jewish Special Interest Group
2024-02-15 10:30 - 12:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person

For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines.

Meeting ID: 947 0024 8507
