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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250718T005513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T010350Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250818T203244Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
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:20260615T161117
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250818T153943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194603Z
UID:36808-1757163600-1757167200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Tour of the Genealogy & History Department at DPL
DESCRIPTION:Join us in-person at the library or on Zoom for a guided tour of the Genealogy and History Department. Staff will highlight the department’s collections and resources. \n\n\n\nThe Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Genealogy Collection on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library holds one of the largest and most comprehensive collections for family history research in the Southwest. The collection encompasses resources from every U.S. state and many countries throughout the world – making it a destination for any genealogy researcher. \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87530294630?pwd=1D9bgRTOSwBaB2LOoi10TU64g5gD7S.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 875 3029 4630Passcode: 901218
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-genealogy-history-department-tour/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dallas Genealogical Society":MAILTO:info@dallasgenealogy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250503T162312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T175008Z
UID:36467-1757156400-1757161800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Robyn N. Smith \n\n\n\nTopic: Putting It All Together: Making Sense of All the Research You’ve Done \n\n\n\nThis lecture illustrates tables and tools you can use to organize\, analyze\, and properly cite all those records you have. Get better organized. Get rid of all those papers. Finally – put it all together! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-35/
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:20250906T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250804T124521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T184110Z
UID:36729-1757151000-1757172600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Fort Worth Genealogical Society Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Diana Elder\, a professional genealogist with lots of accreditations will present four sessions including AI in Genealogy\, Texas Land Grant System\, Individuals of the Same Name and Burned Courthouses.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fort-worth-genealogical-society-fall-seminar/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fort Worth Genealogical Society":MAILTO:FWGS@Mail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250902T181140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T181221Z
UID:36881-1757010600-1757016000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker:  Barbara Coakley \n\n\n\nProgram: Branching Out: Researching Collateral Ancestors \n\n\n\nRecords exist for siblings\, cousins\, and in-laws that can help fill in gaps in records for direct line ancestors. Case studies demonstrate expanding research to other family members to answer research questions. \n\n\n\nLocation: Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library \n\n\n\n\nBarbara Coakley’s interest in family history began over 30 years ago when she was given an envelope of family papers. Her journey to discover the stories of her ancestors has taken her to homelands across the US and Europe. Barbara is President of Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries and volunteers for TxSGS and the Dallas Genealogical Society. She is an alumnus of ProGen\, IGHR\, TIGR\, GRIP\, SLIG and GenFed. Barbara taught genealogy continuing education classes at Collin College from 2008 to 2021.  \n\n\n\nShe does presentations for libraries and genealogical societies throughout the U.S. and U.K. Recent presentations included the TxSGS 2023 Family History Conference\, Utah Genealogical Association Summit of Excellence 2023\, The Really Useful Family History Show\, and a lecture for the Allen County Public Library.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-genealogical-society-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250817T222156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T222158Z
UID:36797-1755957600-1755964800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Thomas MacEntee \n\n\n\nTopic: Genealogy Do Over \n\n\n\nLocation: Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton \n\n\n\nDo you need a Genealogy Do Over? Then join us for this presentation. \n\n\n\nAs with most of the Society’s events\, the meeting is free\, membership is not required\, and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250726T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20240823T184816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T140154Z
UID:34656-1753522200-1753543800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Summer Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Colleen Robledo Greene\, MLIS\, FTxSGS \n\n\n\nTopic: Somos Familia: Tracing Your Mexican Ancestors on Both Sides of the Border \n\n\n\nSessions \n\n\n\n\nFoundational Concepts and Reference Tools for Mexican Genealogy\n\n\n\nWorking with Mexican Catholic Parish Records\n\n\n\nWorking with Mexican Civil Registrations\n\n\n\nEssential U.S. Registration Records for Researching Your Mexican Ancestors\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/summer-seminar-3/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Summer Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250718T002200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T002202Z
UID:36665-1752921000-1752930000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\nTopic: FAN Club Methodology \n\n\n\nThe Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. We’ll continue studying applying FAN Club methodology to our own research. Please come ready to share your progress\, or bring a challenge you’re facing. Whether you’re moving forward or feeling stuck\, there’s always something to learn together. \n\n\n\n“The only voice that documents have is the voice we give them.With every document we find\, and every story we tell\, we have a choice:We can take what we see at face value\, report it devoid of context\, and run the risk of misrepresenting the circumstances.Or we can seek the context we need to understand the record\, the event\, and the person.” \n\n\n\n– Elizabeth Shown Mills \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-16/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom A\, J. Erik Johnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Best Practices SIG,Special Interest Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250610T114117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T193546Z
UID:36535-1751106600-1751115600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nTopic: TBD \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 882 7359 7058
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-15/
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:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20240326T194104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T141714Z
UID:33918-1750060800-1750438800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:TIGR: Texas Institute of Genealogical Research
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR) is open. Held virtually this year\, TIGR 2025 takes place June 16-20\, 2025. \n\n\n\nTIGR promotes learning in an instructional classroom atmosphere\, taking each attendee’s skills to another level. A course coordinator and instructors lead students for five days in the same virtual classroom on a progression of topics on the same subject. This format provides a hands-on learning experience during the week along with great discussions with your instructors and classmates. Learn more about TIGR here. \n\n\n\nTIGR 2025 offers five courses that create a unique learning experience for those researching ancestors. \n\n\n\n\nCourse 1 – “Research in the Lone Star State\,” led by Kelvin L. Meyers\n\n\n\nCourse 2 – “Building Communities Across the South” led by J. Mark Lowe\, FUGA\n\n\n\nCourse 3 – “Legally Texas: Advanced Legal Research in the Lone Star State” led by Judy G. Russell\, CG®\, CGL(sm)\, JD\, FUGA\n\n\n\nCourse 4 – “Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Genealogical Research and Writing” led by Nicole Elder Dyer\n\n\n\nCourse 5 – “Beyond the Battlefield: Advanced Military Research Analysis and Methodology” led by Michael L. Strauss\, AG®\n\n\n\n\nEach of these courses includes sessions taught by nationally-recognized faculty who are experts in their genealogical fields. \n\n\n\nTo learn more\, see the TIGR 2025 course descriptions\, which includes links to the course schedules and faculty.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/tigr-texas-institute-of-genealogical-research/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20241228T160559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T160617Z
UID:35201-1748082600-1748091600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nTopic: Elizabeth Shown Mill’s FAN Club \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\nJOIN CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 882 7359 7058
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-14/
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:20250523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20240527T155730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T141847Z
UID:34379-1747958400-1748303999@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:National Genealogical Society Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your family history research to the next level? Tales & Trails\, the NGS 2025 Family History Conference\, brings you leading speakers\, essential education\, and amazing networking opportunities with 1000+ friends and colleagues in Louisville\, Kentucky. \n\n\n\nJoin fellow family historians and genealogy organization leaders from across the country for four energizing days of shared discoveries and fresh perspectives. Connect with passionate researchers like yourself while gaining new skills and insights to help you uncover\, preserve\, and share your ancestors’ stories. \n\n\n\nPre-conference tours\, workshops\, and genealogy organization activities are on 23 May. The main conference begins the evening of 23 May with the Expo Hall opening reception and continues through evening events on Sunday\, 25 May. Stay through Monday to join us for a special Memorial Day event on 26 May. \n\n\n\nAs genealogists\, we seek to understand those who came before us. We learn about our ancestors’ lives\, the opportunities they had\, and the sacrifices they made.  We travel\, both literally and figuratively\, the trails they left behind. The NGS 2025 Family History Conference\, Tales and Trails\, connects us with stories of the people and places we come from. \n\n\n\nThe NGS Family History Conference welcomes all who are passionate about family history. Whether you are taking your first steps into genealogy\, pushing through challenging research barriers\, exploring professional opportunities\, or leading a genealogy organization\, you will find valuable insights here. Our sessions deliver the knowledge you need to succeed\, from AI-powered research tools to advance your research to proven strategies for building vibrant genealogy communities. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/national-genealogical-society-annual-conference-2/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250501T123636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T124127Z
UID:36439-1747836000-1747839600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: The Quiet Strength of Resilience with Ron Schwarz\, a Second Generation Holocaust Survivor
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor Ron Schwarz will discuss his book\, The Quiet Strength of Resilience: A Holocaust Story Spanning Four Generations. It tells the life story of the author’s father\, Holocaust survivor Charles Schwarz. \n\n\n\nCharles Schwarz survived the Holocaust by constantly hiding and moving to avoid the fate of so many millions of his fellow Jews at the hands of the Nazis. Drawing on research spanning thousands of pages from archives all around Europe\, along with hours of interviews with his father\, Schwarz paints a compelling picture of resilience and endurance in the face of the greatest adversity while providing us a glimpse into the darkest days of world history through a child’s eyes. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-the-quiet-strength-of-resilience-with-ron-schwarz-a-second-generation-holocaust-survivor/
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:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20241228T154214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T154229Z
UID:35192-1747490400-1747497600@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-64/
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:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20241228T191621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T191629Z
UID:35245-1747332000-1747337400@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-47/
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:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250330T213726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250330T213727Z
UID:36073-1746882000-1746889200@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. We 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/
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:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250408T161653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T234808Z
UID:36197-1746873000-1746878400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Bernard Meisner \n\n\n\nTopic: Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your German Genealogical Toolkit \n\n\n\nWhile the major genealogical websites have been using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for many years\, it is only in the last few years that genealogists have been able to directly use AI tools in their research.  Learn which tools are worth including in your genealogical toolkit and how to craft effective prompts to ensure you receive credible results.  Key topics include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research\n\n\n\nUsing AI to transcribe\, analyze and\, if needed\, translate historical documents and handwritten records\n\n\n\nAI-powered tools for photo restoration\, colorization\, and facial recognition\n\n\n\nHow to write effective AI prompts \n\n\n\nEthical considerations when applying AI to family history research\n\n\n\nPractical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey\, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your German research toolkit. \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-23/
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:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161117
CREATED:20250501T131726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T131728Z
UID:36452-1746729000-1746734400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Patti Gillespie \n\n\n\nTopic: Birth to Death and In-Between: Finding\, Using\, and Integrating Religious Records in the United States \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nSo much information and so little time! Religious records are another document group that sometimes seems complicated to find and use. \n\n\n\nIn this presentation\, Patti will give us: \n\n\n\n\nan overview with specific examples\n\n\n\nwhy we want to look for religious records\n\n\n\nwhat sorts of records might be found\n\n\n\nwho might be included in them\n\n\n\nwhere to look for these documents\n\n\n\n\n This presentation will simplify your religious records search experience. \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library.  Admission is always free. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatti brings energy and humor to her classes. She is a believer in lifetime learning and inclusive presenting. An avid hobby genealogist for 30 years\, Patti formed Family Lines & Stories\, her own research company\, 9 years ago. She stays busy researching for clients and speaking to groups\, small and large\, in and out of Texas. She continues as 5th term president of Wise County Genealogical Society while waiting for a willing soul to step up. A former teacher of French & English\, Patti very much enjoys presenting.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-27/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161118
CREATED:20250501T123330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T123333Z
UID:36437-1746626400-1746630000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Using Cemetery Research to Find Your Ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay is a month for memorializing those who have passed away\, particularly U.S. military personnel who died in service. Learn all about cemetery records\, specialized databases\, and how to locate where a person is buried. \n\n\n\nSpecial guests from the Dallas Genealogical Society will be available to answer questions about Dallas County cemetery research during the question and answer portion of the program. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-using-cemetery-research-to-find-your-ancestors/
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:20250503T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161118
CREATED:20241216T143709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T003549Z
UID:35128-1746270000-1746275400@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Thomas MacEntee \n\n\n\nTopic: Translating\, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using Al \n\n\nBoard ElectionWe are electing our next board and need members to attend (in-person or virtual) to cast your vote! \n\n\n\nTranslating\, Transcribing and Summarizing Documents Using AI: Learn how to harness the power of artificial intelligence to assist in translating\, transcribing\, and summarizing a variety of genealogy records. A handwritten baptismal record from the 1800s? No problem. A faded newspaper obituary? No problem. We’ll cover the best AI platforms as well as how to craft a solid prompt to get you the results you need. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is Thomas MacEntee? \n\n\n\nSo\, what if I told you that a Baby Boomer guy with a love of punk rock music but also Renaissance Art\, somehow “fell” into the technology industry almost 40 years ago\, and then left a lucrative career in information technology to pursue his love of family history and genealogy? \n\n\n\nAnd that his passion for tracing his roots began over 45 years ago when he was watching the mini-series Roots on ABC Television at his great-grandparents’ house in February 1977? \n\n\n\nWhile some might think these two elements – technology and historical research – are opposites. The truth is\, “tech people” like Thomas are needed to guide today’s genealogists through the maze of options so they can deploy the best apps and devices as they break down those research brick walls. \n\n\n\nThomas MacEntee: author\, educator\, student\, advocate\, marketer\, storyteller\, entrepreneur\, and that “genealogy guy” who helps you accomplish your family history goals.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-34/
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:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T161118
CREATED:20250417T012410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T012412Z
UID:36271-1745676000-1745683200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mic Barnette \n\n\n\nTopic: Extend Your Direct Maternal Lineage: Take an mtDNA Test \n\n\n\nLocation: Main County Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton \n\n\n\nMic Barnette\, will show what mtDNA is. (Hint: It’s more specialized than the ordinary DNA test most genealogists begin with.) He will also show how family researchers can use mtDNA to improve their family study\, because mtDNA measures the matrilineal (mother) line. Mr. Barnette\, a professional genealogist who is a library associate at the Dallas Public Library Genealogy Department\, wrote a historical-genealogical column in the Houston Chronicle for many years. He lectures widely on family research\, with particular specialization in DNA matters. \n\n\n\nAs with most of the Society’s events\, the meeting is free\, membership is not required\, and refreshments will be served.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Texas
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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