DPL: Veterans Oral History Project at Dallas Public Library
2023-11-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Join the Call Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715

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.

Join the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).

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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).

Join the meeting via Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).

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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

DPL: Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Black History Month
2024-02-17 16:00 - 18:00 | 8th Floor – Genealogy Section, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person Only

Years of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food, community, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates created by Chef Tish Crear of Recipe Oak Cliff.

Bring your family photos and recipes and get a chance to use Dallas Public Library’s mobile Vivid-Pix Memory Station – a place to scan, restore and record your family memories. Participants will get a free USB of their digitized memories.

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Meals and Memories is a series of FREE programs designed to the honor family history & genealogy preserved in our ancestral foodways through food, conversation, and preservation. This series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter, NSDAR.

Mid Cities Genealogical Society
2024-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Virtual Event

Speaker: Patti Huff Smith

Topic: Introduction to DNA

If you are a member of MCGS, you will receive an email including details of the link to the meeting. If you are not a member and would like to attend Patti Huff Smith’s presentation “Introduction to DNA,” email webmaster@txmcgs.org for details on how you can participate.

Patti Huff Smith is the Director of Marketing for the Dallas Genealogical Society and holds her membership there. She is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, National Genealogical Society, Texas State Genealogical Society, AR-TX-LA Genealogical Society, Central Texas Genealogical Society in Waco, Texas, and the counties in Texas where her roots run deep.

Along with her genealogy research skills, Patti 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, DNA matching tools from Ancestry.com, and GEDmatch.

DPL: Scaling the 1870 Brick Wall in African American Genealogy Research
2024-02-21 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

Are you stuck trying to trace your African American ancestors back through history? For many African Americans, genealogy research before 1870 can be a tough hurdle to overcome. Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins to learn about sources and strategies to trace your ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.

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Newton County Genealogy Conference
2024-02-24 10:00 - 16:00 | TX
Newton County Genealogy SocietySponsored by Newton County Historical Commission

Location

First United Methodist Church308 High StreetNewton, TX 75966

Registration: $20Includes Lunch and refreshments

RSVP: Terry Woods before February 14 at 4:00 p..m.409-379-2109 or terri.woods@co.newton.tx.us

Schedule

10:00 a.m. – Nolen, Nelta – “Two Forgotten Sources of Genealogy: Amazon and eBay”

11:00 a.m. – Leach, Sherrie – “An Indirect Answer: The Direct Line Mistake”

12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Keynote Hopkins, Dr. Jerry – “How to Write a Church History”

1:00 p.m. – Patti Huff – “DNA Triangulation – Making the Most of your DNA Matches”

2:00 p.m. – Thomas, Cindy – “Making Family Photos More Useful for You”

3:00 p.m. – Vaughn, Owen – “Updates on Changes and Additions to FamilySearch.org”

Best Practices SIG
2024-02-24 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
In-person & Virtual Event

The Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

You can contact Liz Kutz, the SIG leader at bestpractices@dallasgenealogy.org.

Learn more about the Best Practices SIG.

Join the Call Meeting ID: 882 7359 7058
