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SUMMARY:DPL: Organize your Family History Research with Zotero
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEven the best researchers struggle to stay organized—whether its records you can’t remember the origin of\, forgetting which sites you have already checked\, or keeping track of those minute details about individual ancestors and relatives\, organization is key. \n\n\n\nZotero is a free\, easy-to-use tool to help you collect\, organize\, annotate\, cite\, and share your research! Librarian Kat Johnston will present on how to use this tool to organize your genealogy and family history research. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-organize-your-family-history-research-with-zotero/
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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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker:  Bernard Meisner \n\n\n\nProgram: State and Territorial Censuses – Underused Genealogical Tools \n\n\n\nBernard has spoken to our group in the past. He will be speaking on State and Territorial Censuses and their value. Genealogists researching American families are familiar with the decennial federal census records. In this presentation\, learn about the state and territorial censuses and their value in filling in the gaps between the federal census years\, and providing additional information concerning the families\, their occupations\, and the places they lived.  \n\n\n\nMore records have become available online even since William Dollarhide’s updated five volume set\, Census Substitutes & State Census Records\, 3rd Edition\, was published in 2020! In particular\, this presentation will provide specific information concerning Texas and the surrounding states. \n\n\n\nLocation: Inspire Room at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/grand-prairie-genealogical-society-meeting-2/
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:20250904T183000
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SUMMARY:Grand Prairie Genealogical Society-del
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\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-3/
LOCATION:Grand Prarie Memorial Library\, 901 Conover Drive\, Grand Prarie\, TX\, 75051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240907T123000
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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Chris Bryant \n\n\n\nTopic: Back to Basics: A Deeper Look Into Genealogical Resources \n\n\n\nThis presentation will focus on when and how to apply certain genealogical resources to your research. There will be an emphasis on the necessity to gather details from all available resources\, to ensure that your research is as accurate as possible. \n\n\n\nJoin us Your Way: \n\n\n\n\nChris 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris is an author\, editor\, family heirloom preservationist\, graphic designer\, oral historian and interviewer\, reunion planner\, transcriber and cemetery researcher. His research areas of focus include African American\, American Indian & Native American\, Hispanic heritage and DNA. Research locations include: United States\, Canada\, England\, Germany\, Italy\, Mexico and Spain. \n\n\n\nChris is a member of Association of Professional Genealogists\, Dallas Genealogical Society\, Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society\, and Tennessee Genealogical Society. \n\n\n\nChris can be reached through his website: https://cdbryantgenealogy.com/
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/october-general-meeting/
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:20240912T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T203000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Tracing Your Family History on the Internet \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is help for those just starting their family history research and a refresher for the rest of us. This class will get you started using the many resources of the internet to find your ancestors and their stories. Cedar Hill volunteers start with a short lesson on genealogy basics then go to the computers and experienced volunteers will get you started and assist in your search. \n\n\n\nBring your family information on paper\, laptop (encouraged) or flash drive to our meeting and one of our genealogy detectives will work with you. Please bring you laptop with you if you have your family information on it.Don’t have anything at all? CHGS will give you a free USB memory stick containing our Genealogy Society starter kit\, and help you start filling it.Our program begins at 7:00pm Thursday\, September 12th\, but please join us at 6:30 PM for socializing\, free genealogy help\, and snacks. Admission is free and guests are always welcome. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-18/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240914T120000
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SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Günter Ofner – President of Familia Austria \n\n\n\nTopic: The History of the Habsburg Empire \n\n\n\nMany German emigrants came from the Habsburg\, rather than the German Empire and its precursor states.  Since the Habsburg Empire had political\, administrative\, linguistic\, and religious structures that differed greatly from those in the German Empire\, researching the former Habsburg Empire is very different. \n\n\n\nMap of the historical territories of the Habsburgian Empire. \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\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-19/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom C\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:German SIG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240915T150000
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SUMMARY:DPL: Get Started with Your Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNo registration required. If 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\, how to create an online tree and how to navigate popular genealogical websites. \n\n\n\nAfter the program\, staff are available to assist beginning researchers on library computers.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-get-started-with-your-genealogy-3/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T172141
CREATED:20240823T172004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T172118Z
UID:34637-1726668000-1726671600@dallasgenealogy.org
SUMMARY:DPL: Genealogy Research using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI)
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Periodical Source Index (PERSI) is the premier subject index for genealogy and local history periodicals and is searchable by name\, locality and subject. In 2022\, the PERSI database moved and is now FREE and indexed through Allen County Public Library’s world-class Genealogy Center. Learn how to search this family history treasure trove and how it can enhance your genealogy research. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-genealogy-research-using-the-periodical-source-index-persi/
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:20240919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T172141
CREATED:20240831T191251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T182911Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Arthur Sissman  \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nTopic: Ancestry DNA ThruLines \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: 833 4871 3533 / Passcode: 943853
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-43/
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:20240921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt Genealogical Society Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jim Thornhill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nMapping Your Ancestors Using Google Earth\n\n\n\nYou Just Thought You Owned that Land!\n\n\n\nCreating Context\n\n\n\nDead Men Talking\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJim Thornhill is a professional Genealogist and owner of Heroes of the Past\, a company providing research\, training\, and speaking services as well as writing family histories and genealogy related articles. \n\n\n\nAfter 15 years of family history research\, he embarked on a second career\, applying his existing experience in research\, critical thinking\, writing\, and speaking to genealogy and started Heroes of the Past\, Discover your Heritage. \n\n\n\nJim is a graduate of the Gen Proof and Pro-Gen professional genealogy course\, Texas and Advanced Southern Research and has attended countless live classes and virtual presentations. He is Past President of the Dallas Genealogical Society\, and author for Stirpes\, the Journal of the Texas State Genealogical Society\, and has spoken for the National Genealogical Society\, The Texas State Genealogical Society\, and many local societies in North Texas\, including ours. \n\n\n\nJim is a native Texan and has lived in the Dallas area his entire life and has family roots in pre-civil war Texas and Mississippi. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n MORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-genealogical-society-annual-seminar/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000
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SUMMARY:Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Research: From Planning to Writing \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\nJ. Mark Lowe – Ready-Set-Plan! Developing a One-Step Research PlanLearn a simple technique for breaking down difficult research problems into manageable segments. Learn to get more research done while remaining focused.  \n\n\n\nDiana Elder – Research Logs: The Key to Organizing your Family HistoryResearch logs are key in tracking negative and positive searches so you can make progress in your research. Learn about various types of logs\, then follow a case study showing how the research log was key in solving the problem. \n\n\n\nLisa Stokes – Elements of a Genealogical Source CitationDo genealogy source citations overwhelm you? Are you ever tempted to skip creating citations for your research altogether? Learn a color-coding system and template strategy to make crafting citations clear and simple. \n\n\n\nLisa Alzo – Writing Your Family History Step-by-StepYou can’t edit a blank page! The most difficult part of any writing project is getting started! This session will teach youhow to organize your material and divide your writing tasks into small manageable pieces\, how to incorporate socialhistory and other elements into your story\, and how to overcome writer’s block!.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/genealogy-friends-of-plano-libraries-seminar-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T160000
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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 Join the Call  Meeting ID: 971 1676 5715
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/african-american-genealogical-interest-group-56/
LOCATION:6th Floor – Classroom Brno (formerly 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:20240928T092500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240928T152500
DTSTAMP:20260620T172141
CREATED:20230305T004345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T130413Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Blaine BettingerAutosomal Analysis: Tools for Finding Your Ancestors\n\n\n\n\nShared Matches and Genetic Networks – Shared matches and In Common With (ICW) are the most powerful tools that DNA testing companies provide. Together we will look at some of the ways to take advantage of these tools to work with our matches and break through brick walls.\n\n\n\nGenetic Genealogy Year in Review – New tools\, techniques\, and tricks for genetic genealogists are always being created and developed. This lecture examines the very latest developments in the field and helps you understand how these new tools can be incorporated into your research.\n\n\n\nUsing DNA Painter to Map Your DNA – DNA Painter is an easy-to-use third-party tool that enables you to assign segments of DNA shared with cousins to a map of your chromosomes. Together we’ll look at this powerful new tool\, and how you can use it in your research.\n\n\n\nThe Helen Marley Story – A case study identifying the mother of my adopted great- grandmother\, born Helen Marley Johnson. Although no single record identifies her mother\, indirect evidence and DNA testing makes the case.\n\n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar-3/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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