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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sarah Cochran \n\n\n\nTopic: Locating Records in Archives from Your Couch \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\nThe digital age has brought billions of records to genealogists’ living rooms. However\, there is much more only available in hard copy. Learn how to track down these valuable resources\, wherever they are in the world\, without leaving the comfort of your own home. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-30/
LOCATION:7th Floor – O’Hara Hall – J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T140000
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SUMMARY:DPL: FamilySearch’s Full-Text Search – An AI Innovation
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFamilySearch is using AI (artificial intelligence) to help genealogy researchers find records more easily! Over 100 million searchable records are available\, including U.S. land and probate records and Mexican notarial records. Learn strategies for using FamilySearch’s experimental text-search feature to find records that you might spend hours trying to find otherwise. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-familysearchs-full-text-search-an-ai-innovation/
LOCATION:8th Floor – Genealogy Section\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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SUMMARY:Root Seekers Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Battle of New Orleans and the Veterans Who Came to Texas \n\n\n\nMajor General Andrew Jackson owed Britian a debt of retaliatory vengeance fromhis imprisonment during the Revolutionary War. He vowed that should our forcesmeet\, he would pay the debt. On 8 January 1815\, Jackson’s army regulars\, frontiermilitiamen\, free blacks\, New Orleans aristocrats\, Choctaw tribesmen and the piratesled by Jean Lafitte numbered 4500. They presented the British with an unexpectedonslaught which was the fruit of an honorable union and defeated the invaders in aspan of 30 minutes with a glorious victory. Many of the heroes of the Battle ofNew Orleans made their way to the Tri-County Area here in Texas. \n\n\n\nWe will remember them! \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/root-seekers-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Tri-County Library\, 132 E Market St\, Mabank\, Texas\, 75147
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
CREATED:20250109T163738Z
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SUMMARY:Mesquite Historical & Genealogical Society Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Virtual \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Sara Cochran \n\n\n\nTopic: Using State and Federal Deed Records \n\n\n\nOur speaker\, Sara Cochran\, will speak to us on the value of using State and Federal deed records ingenealogical research. Land records can be genealogical goldmines\, even if your ancestor wasn’tthe deed holder. We start with an overview of how land transferred from the government to privatehands and between individuals. Then consider the power of land records to answer genealogicalquestions\, and look at tips for finding and using these records. Includes a live look at Full-TextSearch. \n\n\n\nMeet and greet at 6:00 pm with short business meeting at 6:30 pm then the program. The meeting is free to all but you must register in advance. \n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/mesquite-historical-genealogical-society-meeting-4/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250225T235959
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SUMMARY:TxSGS Genealogy Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The Texas State Genealogical Society (TxSGS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new online education program\, “Genealogy Essentials\,” designed specifically for individuals interested in beginning or expanding their family history research skills and dedicated to “Building a Strong Foundation for Family History.” \n\n\n\nThis first offering in this program is a comprehensive\, eight-session curriculum that will be released over four weeks starting January 13\, 2025\, with two sessions made available each week. Participants can access the video-based lessons at their convenience\, complete practical homework assignments\, and engage in guided Zoom discussions with expert instructors each Saturday. For those who are unable to attend live Zoom sessions\, recordings will be provided. \n\n\n\n“In designing ‘Genealogy Essentials\,’ we aimed to create an accessible\, flexible program that helps participants build a strong foundation in genealogy\,” said Emily Richardson\, incoming TxSGS president and course coordinator. “From understanding basic research concepts to evaluating sources and organizing family documents\, this course empowers learners to discover their heritage with confidence.” \n\n\n\nAll participants will enjoy access to the course materials—including detailed handouts and Zoom session recordings—through February 25\, 2025\, allowing ample time for review and reinforcement. No prior experience is required; all you need is a computer with audio. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/txsgs-genealogy-essentials/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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 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:20250120T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250120T033000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
CREATED:20250114T142337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T142547Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T091415
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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