Between the Lines: What Your Ancestors Didn’t Tell You! — Using Your DNA Research. Are you wondering how to best use the results of you DNA test? Join the Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society at the Mesquite Main Library at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 12th when Patti Huff Smith, researcher and genealogist, explains a…
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Heritage Lab: Preserving the Past: An educational session on preserving and organizing photographs by library associate and nationally recognized genealogical speaker Ari Wilkins.
Volunteers from Dallas will be cleaning up Oakland Cemetery on Sept 15th. Please bring lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, work gloves, clippers, water and snacks, and come prepared to help us restore this landmark.
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. For more information, see the Jewish SIG page. Contact jewishgen@dallasgenealogy.org for meeting location information.
The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. See the DNA Interest Group page for more information.
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. See the African American GIG page for more information.
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.
The theme of the 40th Annual Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference in October 2019 is “Honoring Our Ancestors: A 500-year Journey Back to Hernán Cortés”. Hosted by the Hispanic Organization for Genealogy and Research (HOGAR de Dallas).
One of the essential things a genealogist can do to advance their research is proper citation and analysis of their work. There are several citation manuals used in both academic and genealogical research; however, Evidence Explained by Elizabeth Shown Mills, is specifically written for historical and genealogical research. Join us on October 3 to review…
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Do your part for history. Help preserve your local cemetery. Attend this special event or plan one of your own. Visit a cemetery in need to take photographs and videos of headstones, explore the grounds, and share stories and discoveries with others who want to make a difference. With your thoughtful contributions, history will never…
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Tui Snider will be covering spooky symbols in the cemetery. Join us starting at 10:30 for hospitality and mingling. The business meeting starts at 11:00, followed by our featured speaker around 11:30.
Putting Your Ancestors in Context Since there is much more to your Family History than names, dates and places, using other sources can help you tell a more complete story of your Ancestors' lives. Join the Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Society on Thursday, October 10th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Mesquite Main Library as Barbara…
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Blazing Family Trails – 2019 Family History Conference. This year’s event features 33 speakers presenting 8 tracks that include a total of 56 sessions plus 4 add-on workshops. Our ancestors started Blazing Family Trails when they immigrated to a new land with dreams of finding home and prosperity. As genealogists, we follow their path by…
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Join us on October 12 for Jen Baldwin of Ancestral Journeys discussing Digging for Details, Go Back to School, One Place Studies, and naturalization records. Register today!
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.
Family Tree Maker Software SIG is a facilitated group for those utilizing Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research
For anyone with actual (or suspected) Jewish ancestral lines. For more information, see the Jewish SIG page. Contact jewishgen@dallasgenealogy.org for meeting location information.
Join us at the Dallas Public Library for this all-day event as we celebrate Family History Month at the Genealogy Network of Texas! There will be live presentations from a variety of experts that will help you learn new and exciting ways to learn more abut your family. We will have experienced researchers available to…
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The DNA SIG will host Q&A tables at the Genealogy Network of Texas event. Please note the change of date, time and location.
The free annual Great Family Search Conference is coming this fall. Perfect your skills, share ideas, gather resources. See the draft of the class schedule on the website. Sponsored by the Plano & Richardson Texas Family History Centers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, they welcome all interested parties, regardless of religious…
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