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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 B\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T093000
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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
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CREATED:20250916T161335Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
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CREATED:20250830T183820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T165340Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
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CREATED:20250215T133649Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T142101Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T153000
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CREATED:20240823T185426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T141350Z
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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:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250921T194040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T194825Z
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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:20260615T145750
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 B\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
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:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250902T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T205451Z
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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:20260615T145750
CREATED:20251001T215038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T215138Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250915T200748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T161128Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
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:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250817T165703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T214031Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
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:20260615T145750
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:20260615T145750
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 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:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250818T201514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T202128Z
UID:36815-1758274200-1758382200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:2025 German-Texan Heritage Society Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This years’ annual conference will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Austin with a reception to follow at the German-Texan Heritage Society to celebrate the new staircase.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/2025-german-texan-heritage-society-annual-conference/
LOCATION:St. Paul Lutheran Church\, 3501 Red River Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations,Regional Genealogy Societies
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ORGANIZER;CN="German-Texan Heritage Society":MAILTO:office@germantexans.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250904T183014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T215926Z
UID:36900-1758218400-1758223800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\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\nThis months meeting will be a presentation by Dave Vance\, General Manager of Family Tree DNA: Three Tests- One Tree! Integrating Autosomal\, Y DNA and MT-DNA Results Together \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-48/
LOCATION:6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:DNA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250904T232355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T232357Z
UID:36915-1757768400-1757775600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Preserving your Family Archives
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStacks of old photos. Mounds of loose paper. That one vase that belonged to your great aunt Winifred. \n\n\n\nWe all have old things that we’ve kept throughout the years that belonged to our loved ones. Yet\, through those years\, information has been lost\, photos are crumbling and memories have faded. Get advice about caring for YOUR family archives from DPL’s Family Archives Librarian Samantha Diaz. Participate in interactive activities to rediscover your family treasures and stories. Attendees will get a take-home kit of archival materials so they can get started preserving their family collections at home. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-preserving-your-family-archives-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250718T005513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T010350Z
UID:36672-1757759400-1757764800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Sabine Akabayoy \n\n\n\nTopic: Bridging the Atlantic: German DNA for American Genealogists \n\n\n\nThe prevalence of DNA testing in Germany is much lower than in the US and data privacy is much stricter making it much more difficult to research DNA matches. In this presentation we will address differences in DNA genealogy between US and German researchers. This session will provide insights on which platform to find German DNA matches and how to increase our chances receiving an answer when contacting them. \n\n\n\nWe will also talk about migration within Europe and the impact on the ethnicity estimate and how we can utilize the ethnicity estimate to determine the location of our German ancestors. It is crucial to combine DNA results with traditional genealogical research so we will touch slightly  on how to find records pointing to the place of origin prior to immigration that will also help filtering DNA matches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSabine was born in Germany. Her ancestors are from Hesse\, Westphalia\, East Prussia\, Thuringia\, Mecklenburg and Brandenburg. She immigrated to Israel and has a PhD from the Weizmann Institute of Science and was a researcher at Harvard Medical School before she returned to Israel. Now she uses her research skills as a professional genealogist and translator\, specializing on DNA genealogy\, German genealogy\, immigrants from Germany to the US and Israel\, and Jewish genealogy. \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\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 867 5887 1312\, Passcode: 746188
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-24/
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:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250818T203244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T203247Z
UID:36822-1757615400-1757622600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society September Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our meeting will be held both in person at the Mesquite Library (Main Branch) at 6:30 PM and also via Zoom. \n\n\n\nWe will first examine the status of the “Full Text Index” test environment in FamilySearch. Then Lisa Louise Cooke will (via prerecorded video) a short primer of key terms with respect to Artificial Intelligence. \n\n\n\nPre-register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hEPoacVpTOiIupsyVzpeaQ
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-september-meeting/
LOCATION:Mesquite Main Library\, 300 W Grubb Dr\, Mesquite\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250817T165202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T165316Z
UID:36787-1757615400-1757620800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Virginia Ochoa Morrison \n\n\n\nTopic: Finding Our Hispanic Ancestors \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nWhat you need to know to begin researching your Hispanic family history. For the beginner and intermediate alike. \n\n\n\n\nOur presenter: Virginia Ochoa Morrison is a first generation Mexican-American who has been working on her genealogy since 1989.   Previously\, she taught classes on Genealogy for Beginners at local libraries.   Virginia has volunteered at the FamilySearch Center in Duncanville for several years helping visitors who are looking for their ancestorse. \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-28/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250904T232028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T233128Z
UID:36913-1757512800-1757516400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Top Ten Websites for Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe all know that ONE website for genealogy (you know the one we’re talking about)\, but do you know ALL the other great genealogy resources out there? \n\n\n\nGet your favorite Dallas Public Library Genealogy & History staff’s top ten websites and share your own that have helped you have a breakthrough in your research. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-top-ten-websites-for-genealogy/
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:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250902T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T175142Z
UID:36873-1757440800-1757448000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Arlington Genealogical Society
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Shelley Gayler-Smith \n\n\n\nTopic: Who Wore It Best\, Dating Photographs from Clothing
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/arlington-genealogical-society-3/
LOCATION:George W. Hawkes Arlington Public Library\, 100 S. Center St.\, Arlington\, Texas\, 76010
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T145750
CREATED:20250904T185006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T185127Z
UID:36906-1757327400-1757332800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n\n\n\nTopic: Elizabeth Shown Mill’s FAN Club \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-66/
LOCATION:Jewish Community Center of Dallas\, 7900 Northaven Road\, Dallas\, TX\, 75230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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