DALLAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

Legacies Dallas History Conference (Virtual)
2021-01-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The 22nd Annual Legacies History Conference will be held virtually on January 30, 2021.
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In order of presentation, beginning at 9am. Exact times to be announced.
Historic Courthouses and Jails in Dallas
By Marcel Quimby
A Fun Look at Crime
By Rose-Mary Rumbley
Murder It Was: The Deaths of Two Women That Shocked Dallas in the 1910s
By Rene Schmidt
Horror in Hollywood Heights
By Teresa Musgrove
Ejected from Old Red: Black Jury Service in the Time of Jim Crow
By Ralph Cousins
The Man with Nine Lives: Herbert “The Cat” Noble
By Peter Kurilecz
Video tours of various parts of the Old Red Courthouse will be shown between presentations.

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-01-30 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Best Practices SIG (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
At this meeting we will be making a transition to a new subject.

We will finish our law discussion briefly on the second article in September 2007 NGS Quarterly on Civil Law.
We will be starting our next long term subject. The book is “Where the Law is: An Introduction to Advances legal Research (Third Edition) Usually Amazon has used books that start around 7 dollars. Don’t buy new, as it is very expensive. We will be learning how to use a law library, and apply the law to our genealogy.

The book on the History of the American Law is excellent and deep. It has been on our list for a long time.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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Reconstructing Communities Using Census Records, Sanborn Maps and City Directories by Ari Wilkins (Virtual Meeting)
2021-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Recreating communities can provide rich and insightful details about an ancestor’s life and surroundings. This lecture will demonstrate ways to combine data from census records, Sanborn maps and city directories.
Ari Wilkins, a graduate of Louisiana State University, has been actively researching family history since 1998. Ms. Wilkins has spoken nationally at the National Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, Texas State Genealogical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, American Library Association, RootsTech, and a multitude of local societies.
Ari has been a Library Associate at Dallas Public Library since 2007.
She teaches a series of basic research classes using popular genealogical websites. She specializes in African American research.

Mid Cities Genealogical Society - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
“Colonial America Genealogy” by Beth Foulk. The Webinar Bridge will open at 6:30.
Registration is required: For more information see the MCGC website.

General Meeting - Online Meeting
2021-02-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join our online meeting at 10:30. The business meeting starts at 11:00, followed by our featured speaker around 11:30.
https://zoom.us/j/95972567915?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 959 7256 7915
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Note: To join the meeting use the UserID and Password from your personal Zoom account.
Our presentation this month will be “Finding a Great-Grandfather with DNA” by Paul Beaty
Mr. Beaty has reconnected over 100+ families through genealogy and other various DNA projects over the last 10 years. In 2006, he was introduced to Gina Paige and Dr. Rick Kittles, PH.D founders of African Ancestry, Inc.. Through this connection, Mr. Beaty was able to re-connect his personal tribal African Ancestry to his American Ancestry.
Other companies Mr. Beaty has and continue to work with are: Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation, 23 & Me, Ancestry DNA, GEDmatch, and others. Paul Beaty is currently employed at JP Morgan Chase as a Business Development Account Executive in Middle Market Sales and strives to reconnect all families who have been disconnected through slavery.
Paul Beaty received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 1997 from Paul Quinn College. He is a member of African American Genealogical Society and the Dallas Genealogical Society.

John A. Sellers: "Let the Land Establish Relationships" (Virtual Event)
2021-02-11 06:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Please join us virtually as John A. Sellers presents: Let the Land Establish Relationships.

John is a fifth generation native of Hopkins County and a favorite of location and regional societies. He has been doing genealogical and historical research since 1985. His favorite area of research is in the courthouse. He has visited courthouses in several southern states and conducted extensive research in Texas and Louisiana. He has been a featured speaker for more than 65 all day seminars located in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

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Needles and Threads: Piecing Together African American Families (Online Meeting)
2021-02-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Presenter: Deborah Abbot
Through examples and case studies, we’ll explore the many areas of African American research you may be overlooking and provide some answers to puzzles you may have in your own family history. You’ll learn unique methods to locating your slave ancestors, as well as freemen of color.
We will be opening the meeting room fifteen minutes before starting time. Sign in early to work out possible connection problems and chat with your fellow attendees and get some of your genealogy questions answered
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MacGen Reunion Group (Virtual Meeting)
2021-02-13 13:00 - 15:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The MacGen Reunion Group covers genealogy from a Mac-centric view, with an emphasis on Reunion genealogy software. See the MacGen Reunion Group SIG page for more information.
Please join our meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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United States: +1 (872) 240-3212
Access Code: 564-888-581
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Roots Magic Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-14 13:30 - 14:30, 2021-03-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The RootsMagic SIG offers group discussion and sharing of information on getting the most out of the RootsMagic genealogy software running on PCs (Windows) and the Mac. The goal is to help each other utilize the software to the fullest extent.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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Family Tree Maker SIG - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Family Tree Maker Software SIG is a facilitated group for those utilizing Family Tree Maker Software in their genealogical research.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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DNA Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | 7th Floor – Stone Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75202, United States
The purpose of the DNA Interest Group is to explore the use of DNA as a genealogical tool. See the DNA Interest Group page for more information.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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African American Genealogical Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-20 14:00 - 16:45, 2021-03-20 14:00 - 16:45 | 1st Floor – Community Showcase Room, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Discusses and explores areas of research unique to the African American community. Meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from September through May in the West room, from 2:00 to 4:45 pm unless otherwise noted. See the African American GIG page for more information.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! This month’s meeting will feature a short presentation on GEDmatch.com. a DNA analysis tool. Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

RootsTech 2021
2021-02-25 - 2021-02-27 | Online
Introducing RootsTech Connect: A Free Online Conference Experience

For the first time ever, the world’s largest family celebration event will be entirely virtual and completely free. Get ready to celebrate shared connections with people from around the world. Connect with friends, your family, your past, and your heritage and homelands—all from the comfort of your home and in your browser.
Register Now: https://www.rootstech.org/?lang=eng

Best Practices Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-02-27 10:30 - 13:00 | 8th Floor – McDermott Room, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library, 1515 Young Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
The Best Practices SIG (formerly Brown Bag Group) is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Texas State Historical Association - 125th Annual Meeting (Virtual Event)
2021-03-03 - 2021-03-06 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The meeting was originally scheduled to be held in Fort Worth on March 4-6, 2021
As the coronavirus continues to affect Texas and the United States, the Texas State Historical Association recently announced its decision to hold its upcoming 2021 Annual Meeting online. This marks the first time in the meeting’s 125-year history that the event will not be conducted in person.
Information & Registration

Mid Cities Genealogical Society - Virtual Meeting
2021-03-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
“Search Strategies for FamilySearch.org” by Lynell Bennett Moss. The Webinar Bridge will open at 6:30.
Registration is required: For more information see the MCGC website.

General Meeting - Online Meeting
2021-03-06 11:00 - 12:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join our online meeting at 10:30. The business meeting starts at 11:00, followed by our featured speaker around 11:30.
https://zoom.us/j/95972567915?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 959 7256 7915
Passcode: [REDACTED]
This months presentation will be made by Gena Philbert-Ortega:
Researching HER Life: Genealogical Tools and Methods for Researching Your Female Ancestor
One of the brick walls most family historians face is researching a female ancestor. However, if you know the tools and methods for researching women, it can make the process easier. In this lecture, we will explore the records that document female ancestors. We will also go over research methods for finding and learning more about your female ancestors.

Needles and Threads: Piecing Together African American Families (Part 2)
2021-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
An Ancestry Webinar
Presenter: Debora Abbott
This is the second half of last month’s excellent program. Through examples and case studies, we’ll explore the many areas of African American research you may be overlooking and provide some answers to puzzles you may have in your own family history. You’ll learn unique methods to locating your slave ancestors, as well as freemen of color.
Registration is required:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrceGopjkpGNCZp_PoUAWBD5Bdg7oaHAHM

German Genealogy Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-03-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
The focus of this group is Germans who emigrated to various parts of the United States from the 1700’s through the 1900’s. The group is not limited to Germans who came to Texas.
The leaders of this group are Ann Broihier and Bernard Meisner. You can send them email at ggg.dallasgenealogy.org
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]

Irish Internet Sites for Genealogical Research and Services with David Rencher
2021-03-13 14:00 - 15:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
With many archives and libraries currently closed, much of our Irish research needs to be conducted online. This session will focus on ways that you can accomplish much of your research and planning for future research while working online. In addition to the three major websites for Irish research, FamilySearch, FindMyPast, and Ancestry, there are a myriad of other research sites that offer excellent information and indexes for research.
David Rencher is the head of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City and chief genealogical officer for Family Search (www.familysearch.org). He is one of the world’s leading Irish genealogical researchers.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regi…/8176436169572166926
This program is being made available free as a public service by the Kentucky Genealogical Society. To become a member, visit www.kygs.org. Annual individual membership is $20 and includes valuable member benefits, programs, and tools to help you research your Kentucky ancestors.

Genetic Genealogy
2021-03-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Crispin Rendon, born and raised in Texas, Served as a medic in the US Army. He received a B.S. degree from the California State University in Biological Conservation and retired from the California Department of Food and Agriculture as an Ag. Biologist.
He has published several free e-books of many Nuevo Leon Families including General Teran, El Potosi, Galeana, Santiago, Salinas Victoria, Garcia, Lampazos de Naranjo, Vallecillo, China, and also Saltillo, Coahuila. He is in the process of releasing numerous volumes of The Families of Montemorelos, Nuevo Leon.
Crispin has also posted online reports on the mtDNA and yDNA of the people from the Mexican States of Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, of which he will also be speaking.
For additional information on Mr. Rendon, please visit his website at http://geneticprimos.com/crispin-rendon.

Register in advance for this meeting:
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Coppell Genealogy Special Interest Group - Virtual Meeting
2021-03-16 18:30 - 21:30 | Cozby Library and Commuity Commons, 117 North Heartz Road, Coppell, TX, 75019, United States
You must have a personal Zoom account to participate on this call.
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Presentation: Family Records are a Goldmine for Family Historians by Deane Baron

The Challenges of Jewish DNA Testing by Kitty Monson Cooper - Jewish Special Interest Group Virtual Meeting
2021-03-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
This month’s meeting will feature Kitty Monson Cooper, who will be discussing “The Challenges of Jewish DNA Testing“.
Kitty is a well-known blogger on genetics and genealogy. She started blog.kittycooper.com in 2012 to keep track of her own family’s DNA tests as well as her genealogical research. Then she added some tools she wrote for working with DNA relationships. Between the tools and the simple step by step pictorial explanations written for her relatives, the blog soon became extremely popular. It currently gets several thousand unique visitors a day. Her popularity earned her a spot on the top ten Rockstar genetic genealogists list in the last several years.
Read More About Kitty...
Kitty's interest in family history and genealogy started at her beloved Aunt Marion's funeral in 1997 when she realized that many stories had died with her aunt. She resolved not to let any more of them be forgotten and started collecting stories and family data from that day forward.
Her interest in DNA dates back to high school biology where she was fascinated to realize it was her genes that caused her to look so like her father and even have his blue eyes while her brother had their mother's brown eyes. Her father was 100% Norwegian American and her mother was born in Munich to a Jewish father and Bavarian mother, an interesting DNA mixture. Kitty was able to test her dad, both maternal aunts, and her brother plus many cousins for an endlessly interesting family DNA project.
Kitty started programming computers in 1966 while still in high school and recently retired from her own small web development business. In her spare time she has created a number of tools for the genetic genealogy community for displaying pictures of whom their DNA is from, showing overlapping segments, grouping the DNA overlaps, and converting ahnentafel lists to GEDcoms.
She has a cum laude degree from Harvard University and is also a World Champion Bridge player. Born and raised in New York City, she now lives in Lakeside, California (East San Diego County) with her husband Steve and their dog Kyndra. They have over an acre and more than 20 fruit trees. Gardening is another hobby of hers.

Click on this link to join the call: you will need to enter your personal Zoom UserID and Password: [REDACTED]
For more information, see the Jewish SIG page.

Virtual Help Desk - Online Event
2021-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Join us for an informal exchange of genealogical information! This month’s meeting will feature a short presentation on FamilySearch.org by Jim Thornhill. Bring your questions, share your knowledge, or just listen and learn!
Use this link to register in advance or to join us during the event:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-2tqjsqEtDrtRK94o_pg0eAMt7o38zm

Van Zant Genealogical Society Meeting
2021-03-27 02:00 - 15:00 | Online Meeting, Dallas, TX, United States
Zoom attendance will be available for meetings for members who are not able to attend in person.
