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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:20250507T140000
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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:20250508T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T005106
CREATED:20250501T131726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T131728Z
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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\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:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T120000
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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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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:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T193000
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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-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260620T005106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T154229Z
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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-64/
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:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
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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:20250523T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250526T235959
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CREATED:20240527T155730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T141847Z
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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:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260620T005106
CREATED:20241228T160559Z
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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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