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SUMMARY:Texas Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Somos Tejas – We Are Texas\,” Recognizing our Indigenous\, Mestizo\, and European Roots\,
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/texas-hispanic-genealogical-and-historical-conference/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kim RIchardson \n\n\n\nTopic: Turn Your Brick Wall into a Yellow Brick Road \n\n\n\nHandout: Turn Your Brick Wall into a Yellow Brick Road \n\n\n\nA brick wall is not the end of the line for research. Let’s explore ways to determine if more research can be done to solve your problem\, and let’s analyze the documents you have to make sure you’ve followed every lead to the fullest. This presentation will discuss the most common oversights in genealogy research and how to avoid being stuck behind a brick wall\, giving you a yellow brick road to follow instead. \n\n\n\nJoin us Your Way: \n\n\n\n\nKim will be presenting live at the library\n\n\n\nJoin us on Zoom anytime after 10:30 am (US Central Time).\n\n\n\nWatch the recording (available September 8th)\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-27/
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172326Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Hitting Genealogy Paydirt using Manuscript Collections
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManuscript collections can be a goldmine of information for family history researchers. Learn about where to find collections\, how they are organized\, how to use a finding aid\, and the variety of interesting items that can be found in the collections.  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-hitting-genealogy-paydirt-using-manuscript-collections/
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:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T215852Z
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SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kelvin L. Meyers \n\n\n\nTopic: I Thee Wed… or Not \n\n\n\nWhy can’t I find marriage record for my ancestor? This lecture looks at marriage customs and laws in the colonial and early days of America helping to highlight why there may not be a marriage record and other sources to circumvent the lack of marriage records. \n\n\n\nMeet and greet at 6:00 pm with short business meeting at 6:30 pm then the program. The meeting is free to all but you must register in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA fifth generation Texan and professional forensic genealogist since 1996\, Kelvin is a frequent speaker to genealogical societies and family associations throughout the United States. Kelvin works with several mineral companies in Texas researching heirs throughout the US and the world to holdings in Texas. Kelvin works with estate and probate attorneys throughout the US identifying missing and unknown heirs to estates. \n\n\n\nHe is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogist\, a past President of the Lone Star Chapter of APG and is the current President of the Forensic Special Interest Group. \n\n\n\nIn 2016 Kelvin published Research in Texas for NGS (National Genealogical Society) Research in the States series. Kelvin is also the cofounder and former director of the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) sponsored by the Texas State Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nThe Dallas Genealogical Society awarded Kelvin the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award in December of 2018. \n\n\n\nThe Texas State Genealogical Society made Kelvin a Fellow of the society in 2023. \n\n\n\nHe recently completed the chapter\, “Mineral Rights and the Forensic Genealogist” in the upcoming NGS book\, Forensic Genealogy Theory and Practice\, edited by Michael Ramage and Catherine Desmarais.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241010T203000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Family Naming Customs \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Bernard Meisner \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nNames are a valuable source of information. They can indicate gender\, marital status\, birthplace\, nationality\, ethnicity\, religion\, and position within a family or even within a society. However\, naming practices vary enormously across the globe. If you know your ancestors followed a particular naming custom\, you can use it to provide clues to the names of earlier generations. Naming customs can also be used to differentiate between two sets of same-name parents having children in the same town\, or to the likelihood of a “missing” child in a family. \n\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program begins at 7:00pm and socializing starts at 6:30 PM for free genealogy help\, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome. Learn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPresenterBernard is a genealogist and lecturer based in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. He began researching his family over 30 years ago and enjoys sharing lessons learned from that experience\, including his mistakes. Although he knew only one grandparent (his maternal grandfather) he has successfully identified all of his great-great grandparents\, many triple- and quadruple-great grandparents\, and his Meisner 8th great grandparents.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-19/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T192946Z
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SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \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\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 947 0024 8507
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/jewish-special-interest-group-60/
LOCATION:8th Floor – McDermott Room\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240823T172927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172947Z
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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\nSix 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\, and learn how to get started with their research and memory preservation at Dallas Public Library’s top 10 genealogy collection. \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule: \n\n\n\n\n9-9:50 a.m. – U.S. Naturalization: The Records\, The Laws and the Impact – Irene B. Walters\, Librarian\, Houston Public Library’s Family History Research Center\n\n\n\n10-10:50 a.m. – Genealogy Resources at the Texas General Land Office – Kevin Klaus\, Texas General Land Office Research Room Team Leader and Information Specialist \n\n\n\n11-11:50 a.m. – So You Discovered You Have a Colonial Ancestor. Now What? – Craig R. Scott\, MA\, CG\, FUGA\, President and CEO of Heritage Books\, Inc.\n\n\n\n11:50 a.m.-12:50 p.m. – Lunch on your own! (In-person attendees will receive a list of nearby lunch venues to go to or order from)\n\n\n\n12:50-1:50 p.m. – Genealogy Research at Dallas Public Library (an in-person only event!) – Stephanie Bennett\, MLIS\, Unit Manager Genealogy & History\, Dallas Public Library\n\n\n\n2-2:50 p.m. – I’ve Found My Irish Immigrant Ancestor. Now What? – Claire Bradley\, MA\, Director of Irish Studies of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies\n\n\n\n3-3:50 p.m. – Writing Your Family Story: Learning to Assess and Compile Your Research – Emily Coffman Richardson\, Genealogist with KinSearchers\, Director-at-Large\, TxSGS\n\n\n\n4-4:50 p.m. – Proven Methods for Breaking Down Genealogical Brick Walls – Leslie Tomlinson\, MFA\, CG\n\n\n\n\nThe Genealogy Network of Texas is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Central Texas Genealogical Society\, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-family-history-day-at-dallas-public-library-2/
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:20241019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T185715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T190449Z
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SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Only 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 Join the Call  Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-57/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240823T173308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T173317Z
UID:34645-1729692000-1729695600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Gravestone Symbols and Burial Societies
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere’s more to our ancestors and relatives’ final resting places than just the words on the headstone. Headstone symbols\, cemetery location\, and the section of the cemetery can all tell us more about the life of an ancestor or relative. Burial societies existed to support communities through the death and burial process; fraternal organizations also often provided support after a death. Learn more about the clues lurking beneath the surface. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-gravestone-symbols-and-burial-societies/
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:20241026T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T191842Z
UID:34716-1729938600-1729947600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nThe Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. \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. \n\n\n\n Join the Call  Meeting ID: 882 7359 7058
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-8/
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:20241101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241130T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241101T174729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T192316Z
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SUMMARY:DPL Exhibit - The American Revolution Experience 
DESCRIPTION:In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOpen now! The General Levi Casey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a new traveling exhibit in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust. Come see it now at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The exhibit will be on display through the month of November. Don’t miss it! \n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-exhibit-the-american-revolution-experience/
LOCATION:Dallas Public Library – J Eric Jonsson\, 1515 Young Street\, DALLAS\, TX\, 75218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241005T162439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T151552Z
UID:34932-1730545200-1730550600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Janice Lovelace \n\n\n\nTopic: Lunacy and Asylums: Mental Health in the 19th Century \n\n\n\nWas an ancestor committed to an asylum? Was someone enumerated as ‘lunatic\, imbecile or incompetent” on a census? Who was committed and why? Are there records you can access? Learn about mental health treatment in the 1800s. \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanice Lovelace\, Ph.D.\, a genealogical researcher and lecturer\, is an instructor at the Midwest African American Genealogical Institute (MAAGI) and author of the National Genealogical Society’s online continuing education course African American Roots: A Historical Perspective. She presents on DNA\, ethnic minority genealogy\, and research methodology.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-28/
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:20241106T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241101T175047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T175213Z
UID:35009-1730901600-1730905200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: A History of the U.S. Marine Corps
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJust in time for Veterans’ Day\, we follow the history of the USMC and its veterans through 249 years of service. Learn about how the U.S. Marine Corps started\, key battles that the Marine Corps participated in\, and more! Explore how to trace a Marine Corps unit’s military history to better understand the life and service of the USMC veteran in your family. Librarian Samantha Diaz will also spotlight DPL’s Veterans Oral History Project interviews recorded at the Dallas Public Library. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-a-history-of-the-u-s-marine-corps/
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:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T192726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T173103Z
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SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Ann Broihier \n\n\n\nTopic: Researching Baden-Württemberg Ancestors \n\n\n\nWe will look at resources for information about our Baden-Württemberg ancestors. The discussion will include various types of records and how to access them. The presentation will mention applicable books\, free websites\, pay websites\, and other helpful resources. \n\n\n\nThe focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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 \n\n\n\n Join the Call  Dial In / Meeting ID: 867 5887 1312\, Passcode: 746188 \n\n\n\nDownload the handout
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-20/
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:20241114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241101T180424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T180534Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: FamilySearch.org Overview \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kris & Karl Rencher & Virginia Ochoa Morrison \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nMost of us are familiar with FamilySearch.org. It is free and enables the user to search\, perhaps\, the most extensive collection of historical records available to genealogists. These records create a paper trail for your ancestors and can lead you to important details about their life. Enter a name\, and they’ll look for it in birth certificates\, marriage registrations\, census records\, and other official documents. Our program will get the beginner started exploring this incredible family history resource. Us old hands we’ll see what’s new since their last visit. \n\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe program begins at 7:00pm and socializing starts at 6:30 PM for free genealogy help\, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome. Learn More
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-20/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T185753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T190505Z
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SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Only 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 Join the Call  Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-58/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241101T175500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T175509Z
UID:35012-1732111200-1732114800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Resources for Native American Research
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre there rumors of Native American ancestry in your family tree? Are you uncertain as to where to start your Native American heritage research? Learn about different resources (both online and in-print) that can help you get started. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-resources-for-native-american-research/
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:20241121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T191402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T235707Z
UID:34714-1732212000-1732217400@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\n\n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE 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-44/
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:20241123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241123T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T191913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T163654Z
UID:34718-1732357800-1732366800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\nTopic: Mapping – be ready to discuss how you use maps in your research. \n\n\n\nFocus: Sanborn Maps  \n\n\n\nThe Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. \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-9/
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:20241207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241005T162716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T004738Z
UID:34934-1733569200-1733574600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpecial VenueLakewood Branch\, 6121 Worth Street\, Dallas \n\n\n\nSpeaker: John Slate \n\n\n\nTopic: Genealogy Resources at the Dallas Municipal Archives \n\n\n\nHandout: Using the Dallas Municipal Archives for Genealogy Research \n\n\n\nLakewood Branch\, 6121 Worth Street \n\n\n\nWhile it is not the first stop for a genealogist\, the Dallas Municipal Archives has a number of resources that can be helpful in your search for family. Please join John Slate\, City Archivist\, for a brief review of what is and what isn’t in the Municipal Archives and learn about its place in city government. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-29/
LOCATION:Dallas Public Library – Lakewood Branch\, 6121 Worth Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75214
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241101T175746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T175754Z
UID:35014-1733925600-1733929200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Sharing Family Stories & Holiday Traditions
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn our last Wednesday genealogy program of the year\, we invite you to share a family history story or holiday tradition! Don’t feel like being in the spotlight? Don’t worry\, there will be fun\, interactive holiday activities to participate in with a genealogy twist. And as an added bonus\, if you join us in-person\, make sure to grab a cup of complimentary hot chocolate to get in the holiday spirit!  \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-sharing-family-stories-holiday-traditions/
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:20241221T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20240831T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T190505Z
UID:34701-1734789600-1734796800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:African American Genealogical Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Only 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 Join the Call  Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-59/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:African American,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241216T142650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T030936Z
UID:35118-1735988400-1735993800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sarah Cochran \n\n\n\nTopic: Locating Records in Archives from Your Couch \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\nThe digital age has brought billions of records to genealogists’ living rooms. However\, there is much more only available in hard copy. Learn how to track down these valuable resources\, wherever they are in the world\, without leaving the comfort of your own home. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-30/
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:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241216T150037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T150045Z
UID:35136-1736344800-1736348400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search – An AI Innovation
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilySearch is using AI (artificial intelligence) to help genealogy researchers find records more easily! Over 100 million searchable records are available\, including U.S. land and probate records and Mexican notarial records. Learn strategies for using FamilySearch’s experimental text-search feature to find records that you might spend hours trying to find otherwise. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-familysearchs-full-text-search-an-ai-innovation/
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:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241228T194711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T194800Z
UID:35247-1736344800-1736348400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Root Seekers Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Battle of New Orleans and the Veterans Who Came to Texas \n\n\n\nMajor General Andrew Jackson owed Britian a debt of retaliatory vengeance fromhis imprisonment during the Revolutionary War. He vowed that should our forcesmeet\, he would pay the debt. On 8 January 1815\, Jackson’s army regulars\, frontiermilitiamen\, free blacks\, New Orleans aristocrats\, Choctaw tribesmen and the piratesled by Jean Lafitte numbered 4500. They presented the British with an unexpectedonslaught which was the fruit of an honorable union and defeated the invaders in aspan of 30 minutes with a glorious victory. Many of the heroes of the Battle ofNew Orleans made their way to the Tri-County Area here in Texas. \n\n\n\nWe will remember them! \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/root-seekers-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Tri-County Library\, 132 E Market St\, Mabank\, Texas\, 75147
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20250109T163738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T163856Z
UID:35379-1736447400-1736452800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sara Cochran \n\n\n\nTopic: Using State and Federal Deed Records \n\n\n\nOur speaker\, Sara Cochran\, will speak to us on the value of using State and Federal deed records ingenealogical research. Land records can be genealogical goldmines\, even if your ancestor wasn’tthe deed holder. We start with an overview of how land transferred from the government to privatehands and between individuals. Then consider the power of land records to answer genealogicalquestions\, and look at tips for finding and using these records. Includes a live look at Full-TextSearch. \n\n\n\nMeet and greet at 6:00 pm with short business meeting at 6:30 pm then the program. The meeting is free to all but you must register in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-meeting-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241009T233023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T223441Z
UID:34967-1736591400-1736596800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event Only \n\n\nWinter StormDue to the weather\, this session will be virtual only. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Richard Gruetzner from the German-Texas Heritage Society \n\n\n\nTopic: The German Free School and the German-Texan Heritage Society (GTHS) 1858 – 2025 \n\n\n\nHandout: German Free School and the GTHS 1858 to 2025 \n\n\n\nThe presentation will discuss the historical German Free School located in Austin and how the modern operations of the GTHS reflect the cultural heritage that created it. \n\n\n\nThe focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe 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 \n\n\n\n Join the Call  Dial In / Meeting ID: 867 5887 1312\, Passcode: 746188
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/german-genealogy-group-21/
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:20250113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20250104T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T174024Z
UID:35349-1736726400-1740527999@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:TxSGS Genealogy Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online education program\, “Genealogy Essentials\,” designed specifically for individuals interested in beginning or expanding their family history research skills and dedicated to “Building a Strong Foundation for Family History.” \n\n\n\nThis first offering in this program is a comprehensive\, eight-session curriculum that will be released over four weeks starting January 13\, 2025\, with two sessions made available each week. Participants can access the video-based lessons at their convenience\, complete practical homework assignments\, and engage in guided Zoom discussions with expert instructors each Saturday. For those who are unable to attend live Zoom sessions\, recordings will be provided. \n\n\n\n“In designing ‘Genealogy Essentials\,’ we aimed to create an accessible\, flexible program that helps participants build a strong foundation in genealogy\,” said Emily Richardson\, incoming TxSGS president and course coordinator. “From understanding basic research concepts to evaluating sources and organizing family documents\, this course empowers learners to discover their heritage with confidence.” \n\n\n\nAll participants will enjoy access to the course materials—including detailed handouts and Zoom session recordings—through February 25\, 2025\, allowing ample time for review and reinforcement. No prior experience is required; all you need is a computer with audio. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/txsgs-genealogy-essentials/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241228T164459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T164510Z
UID:35203-1737023400-1737028800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Jewish Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \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\n\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 947 0024 8507
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/jewish-special-interest-group-61/
LOCATION:8th Floor – McDermott Room\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jewish,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T171443
CREATED:20241228T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T191419Z
UID:35241-1737050400-1737055800@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\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-45/
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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