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SUMMARY:GPGS Lock-In
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/gpgs-lock-in/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T191520Z
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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-46/
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:20250319T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T221314Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Organizing and Identifying Photograph Collections
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe all have mounds of old unidentified family photos sitting in boxes. This lecture will offer step-by-step direction in organizing\, preserving and cataloguing these precious collections for future generations. Learn how to identify\, digitize in Dallas Public Library’s Creative Spaces: Heritage Lab and share collections using family trees and social media. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-organizing-and-identifying-photograph-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:20250315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241228T154025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T154029Z
UID:35188-1742047200-1742054400@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-62/
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:20250315T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20240823T183917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T143703Z
UID:34648-1742031000-1742052600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Spring Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: The Ulster Historical Foundation\, Fintan Mullan & Gillian Hunt \n\n\n\nTopic: Honoring Your Shamrocks: Researching All Your Irish Ancestors \n\n\n\nSessions \n\n\n\n\nIntro to Irish and Scots-Irish Family History Research\n\n\n\nUsing Land Records\, Griffith’s Valuation\, Tithe & Estate Records\n\n\n\nCensus Substitutes & Other Important Sources for the 18th & 19th Centuries\n\n\n\nEmigration from the North of Ireland to North America\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/spring-seminar-3/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminar,Spring Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250501T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T131104Z
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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\nThis presentation will simplify your religious records search experience. \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library. The 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\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-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T183000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tracing Your Family History on the US Census \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nHelp for those just starting their family history research and a refresher for the rest of us. This class will get you started using the US Census — the go to source for finding family. We will start with a short lesson on US Census basics\, then we will go to the computers for some real-world researchBring your family information on paper\, laptop (encouraged) or flash drive to our meeting and one of our genealogy detectives will work with you. Don’t have anything at all? We’ll give you a free USB memory stick containing our Genealogy Society starter kit\, and help you start filling it. \n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library. The 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-22/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250313T200000
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CREATED:20250301T001213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T001302Z
UID:35897-1741890600-1741896000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Emily Coffman Richardson \n\n\n\nTopic: Expanding Horizons: Local to International Genealogical Learning \n\n\n\nMost individuals for whom genealogy is a hobby utilize their local genealogy society as place to go for education. However\, even before the Zoom phenomenon\, there were opportunities for learning from regional\, state\, national and international genealogical societies. This presentation will (re)introduce the participant to the multitude of learning experiences that are each uniquely designed and available to both the hobbyist and the professional genealogist. \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-6/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250106T002737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T215445Z
UID:35372-1741429800-1741435200@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: Researching Bavarian Ancestors \n\n\n\n \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. 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-22/
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:20250306T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20240303T212845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T184733Z
UID:33808-1741219200-1741478399@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:RootsTech
DESCRIPTION:Join the world’s largest family discovery event\n\n\n\nPlus an on-demand learning library available anytime\n\n\n\nBrought to you by FamilySearch\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/33808/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250202T221128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T191821Z
UID:35543-1741183200-1741186800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Researching Texas Women
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn honor of Texas Independence Day and Women’s History Month\, we will discuss methods and methodology for researching your female ancestors in Texas. Learn about search strategies for searching online\, and different traditional and non-traditional resources that you may use for uncovering the hidden history of Texas women. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-clothing-of-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:20250301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250301T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241216T143400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T011320Z
UID:35124-1740826800-1740832200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kathleen Murray \n\n\n\nTopic: Irish Research: Discovering a Family Left Behind \n\n\n\nUsing a case study of an 1857 Irish immigrant to America\, selected Irish resources will be introduced. Both text and web-based resources will illustrate a range of records and tools readily available for your research. \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHandout\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKathleen Murray holds a Certificate in Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde and a PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas. Before retiring in 2013\, she conducted user studies for state and national digital library and Web archiving projects.She began researching her family history in 2003 and joined the Dallas Genealogical Society in 2009. She served as DGS vice-president in 2015-2016.Kathleen has presented research findings and educational programs at several local\, regional\, national\, and international library and genealogy conferences.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-32/
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:20250222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250202T221651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T221653Z
UID:35547-1740240000-1740247200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Meals & Memories: a Community Tasting for Black History Month
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYears of history and tradition are contained in the food we eat every day. Celebrate Black History Month with food\, community\, and conversation. Enjoy a selection of small plates inspired by a traditional Arkansan-brunch created by Dallas chef Shanay Wise of Catering Done Wisely.  \n\n\n\nArrive early to scan and record family photos and memories on Dallas Public Library’s mobile Vivid-Pix Memory Station. Participants will get a free USB of their digitized memories. \n\n\n\nMeals and Memories is a series of FREE programs designed to the honor family history & genealogy preserved in our ancestral foodways through food\, conversation\, and preservation. This after-hours series is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the General Levi Casey Chapter\, NSDAR. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-meals-memories-a-community-tasting-for-black-history-month-3/
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:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250218T005159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T005617Z
UID:34731-1740232800-1740240000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carrie Anne Wilson Woolverton \n\n\n\nTopic: Researching Your Scottish and Irish Roots \n\n\n\nLocation: Main County Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton \n\n\n\nA large percentage of American families have ancestors from Scotland and Ireland. Many of these immigrants eventually arrived in Texas. The resources available for those looking for Scottish and Irish ancestors have increased in recent years. Ms. Woolverton’s presentation will provide important information for both beginner genealogists and experienced researchers. \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-4/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241228T160235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T160245Z
UID:35195-1740220200-1740229200@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-11/
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:20250219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250202T220749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T220750Z
UID:35541-1739973600-1739977200@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Exploring Dallas Public Library's Digital Collections
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDallas Public Library is proud to launch an updated digital collection\, full of images and content to help you with your genealogy and historical research of Dallas and beyond! See how to search the updated collection in our new digital platform called ReCollect. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-exploring-dallas-public-librarys-digital-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241228T153927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T153938Z
UID:35186-1739628000-1739635200@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-61/
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:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T203000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250209T232606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T232718Z
UID:35739-1739471400-1739478600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Researching Our Enslaved Ancestry \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Terry M Turner\, Dallas Genealogical Society Secretary \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nThis presentation provides a six-step framework for identifying enslaved ancestors through U.S. Census data\, Freedmen’s Bureau records\, and estate inventories\, and DNA testing to uncover familial ties. By examining marriage histories\, slave manifests\, and regional records\, Dr. Turner highlights methods to reconstruct family lines. \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\nMost Dr Turner’s family research is in Georgia\, Alabama\, Oklahoma\, and Texas. He has been able to make family connections as far back as 1770 in Georgia. Dr. Turner found several of his         great-grand parents beyond the 1870 brick wall before the Emancipation Proclamation.He is a member of the National Genealogy Society\, National African American Genealogy Society\, Texas State Genealogical Society\, Dallas Genealogical Society\, Dallas African American Genealogical Society\, Georgia Genealogical Society\, Oklahoma Genealogical Society\, and Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-21/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250209T231336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T231338Z
UID:35737-1739471400-1739476800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Becky Villareal  \n\n\n\nTopic: Introducing Genealogy to Younger Family Members \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society is proud to announce that Becky Villareal will bethe speaker at our February 13\, 2025\, General Meeting of the Mesquite Historical &Genealogical Society. This meeting focuses on introducing genealogy to younger familymembers and ensuring that the rich history of our families is passed on to future generations.The meeting will be held via Zoom and is free to members and to the public. You must registerfor the meeting in advance by using the following registration link: \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-5/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250202T220358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250202T220500Z
UID:35538-1738764000-1738767600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Tracing Enslaved and Formerly Enslaved in Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual & In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNewspapers are such treasure troves of important family information – you can even glean information from historical advertisements! DPL Genealogy Specialist II Ari Wilkins will discuss strategies for finding the enslaved and formerly enslaved in newspapers. She will present a case study on how newspapers can lead you to other sources & different types of newspapers\, and talk about how to discern the political slant of historical newspapers. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-tracing-enslaved-and-formerly-enslaved-in-newspapers/
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:20250201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241216T143217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T172950Z
UID:35122-1738407600-1738413000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Judy Russell \n\n\n\nTopic: NARA Mythbusters: Your Family IS in the Archives \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\nAll the military records were burned in the fire.” “There isn’t any birth\, marriage or death information in federal records.” “There aren’t any details about ordinary families at the National Archives.” These kinds of myth-statements stop genealogists from breaking down all kinds of brick walls using the wealth of information in NARA records. Join the mythbusters with the treasures the National Archives holds for your family. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Legal Genealogist Judy G. Russell is a genealogist with a law degree. She writes\, teaches and lectures on a wide variety of genealogical topics\, ranging from using court records in family history to understanding DNA testing. A Colorado native with roots deep in the American south on her mother’s side and entirely in Germany on her father’s side\, she holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a political science minor from George Washington University in Washington\, D.C. and a law degree from Rutgers School of Law-Newark. She has worked as a newspaper reporter\, trade association writer\, legal investigator\, defense attorney\, federal prosecutor\, law editor and\, for more than 20 years before her retirement in 2014\, was an adjunct member of the faculty at Rutgers Law School.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-31/
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:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20240831T191942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T220621Z
UID:34720-1737801000-1737810000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \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.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/best-practices-sig-10/
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:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241216T150801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T150811Z
UID:35141-1737657000-1737660600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Get Started with Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve never taken the plunge to look into your family’s history\, this program will help you know how to get started! Genealogy & History staff take you back to the beginning with step-by-step instructions on how to get started researching YOUR family’s history. Learn how to set reasonable goals for your research\, create an online tree\, and navigate popular genealogical websites. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-get-started-with-your-genealogy-4/
LOCATION:Auditorium\, Preston Royal Branch Library\, 5626 Royal Lane\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241216T150228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T150322Z
UID:35138-1737554400-1737558000@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Connecting to Cousins using FamilySearch's App
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou have the power to connect to family in your fingertips! Uncover hidden family connections using FamilySearch’s free Family Tree app available for both Apple and Android devices. Learn how to get started building a shared family tree\, how to add special pictures & audio\, and find your degree of cousinship with famous people throughout history OR even the person standing next to you! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-connecting-to-cousins-using-familysearchs-app/
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:20250120T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T033000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20250114T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142547Z
UID:35417-1737342000-1737343800@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Sandra Crawley
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/all-in-the-family-using-collateral-research-to-build-your-family-tree/
LOCATION:Bedford Public Library\, 2424 Forest Ridge Drive\, Bedford\, Texas\, 76021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid Cities Genealogical Society":MAILTO:webmaster@txmcgs.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
CREATED:20241228T153354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T153827Z
UID:35183-1737208800-1737216000@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-60/
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:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
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:20250113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T235959
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
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/
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T195318
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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