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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Larry W. Thomas (remote speaker) \n\n\n\nTopic: Unlocking Family History Researching Courthouse Records for Genealogical Discoveries \n\n\n\nOverview of researching courthouses for estate records\, land records\, and other court papers in learning more about our ancestors. While judicial methods vary from state to state and community to community\, they all process the same types of records. Therefore\, this presentation is more about the records than the structure of the court system in any one location. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\nHANDOUT\n\n\n\nTEXAS COURT RECORDS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLarry W. Thomas \n\n\n\nAfter serving 8 years in the United States Army\, Larry joined the Reserves while pursuing his Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Maintenance Management and obtaining his FAA license as an airplane mechanic.  Larry returned to the Army as a Transportation \ Logistics officer where he retired as a Captain after 23 years of total service.  Larry received his MBA in Management Information Systems from Southern Polytechnic State University while working for the US Army Reserves as a Project Manager and earned a Certification as a Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute in 2013. \n\n\n\nLarry began his Genealogy Research almost 30 years ago beginning with his own Thomas Family who have been Georgia residents since the 1750s\, then branching out to the rest of his and his late wife’s families and began researching for clients in 2008.  He recently became semi-retired to pursue genealogy teaching and to conduct research for clients and his own family\, operating www.AtlantaGenealogy.com.  He is currently working on several projects including researching and writing on Cobb County’s own Akers Mill as the brothers who ran the mill share a common ancestor with Larry’s Mother.A graduate of ProGen 38 Larry has assisted the TV Show Finding Your Roots.  Two of the episodes he assisted were the Julia Roberts and the Terry Crews episodes.  He is a member of numerous Genealogical and Historical Societies\, Serves on the Board of the Georgia Genealogical Society\, is the current president of the Genealogical Speakers Guild\, and is past president of the Cobb County Genealogy Society.  He is becoming a popular genealogy presenter\, bringing some fun to learning how to research.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-36/
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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SUMMARY:DPL: Researching in Languages You Don't Know
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenealogy often takes us across borders—and into documents written in languages we can’t read.This program introduces powerful tools to help bridge the gap\, from Google Lens for quick on-the-spot translations to platforms like Transkribus that can transcribe and interpret historical handwriting. Learn practical strategies for navigating unfamiliar scripts\, deciphering records\, and making sense of family history resources no matter the language. \n\n\n\nWhether your research leads you to German church books\, Spanish civil records\, or handwritten letters in French\, this session will equip you with accessible\, user-friendly techniques to keep your discoveries moving forward. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-researching-in-languages-you-dont-know/
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:20251008T180000
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Kate Penney \n\n\n\nTopic: Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER\n\n\n\nSOCIETY WEBSITE
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/collin-county-genealogy-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T183000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Emily Coffman Richardson\, Ed.D. (Remote  Speaker)  \n\n\n\nTopic: Resources for Women – Are You Using All of Them? \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nResearching the women in your ancestry tree can be challenging. They did not always leave the same type of paper trail since they often did not have the same legal rights. There are different strategies that must be used as compared to the research we do with their male counterparts. Cluster and collateral research\, historical context\, and family centered activities and groups need to be part of the research model. This presentation will offer you a variety of ideas. \n\n\n\nHandout \n\n\n\n\nEmily Coffman Richardson is a professional genealogist and lecturer based in Denton\, Texas. She began researching her family history alongside her mother\, exploring courthouses and cemeteries in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Emily specializes in lineage applications\, brick-wall challenges\, and complex family name conflicts. She currently oversees the TxSGS podcast Lone Star Family Trails.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible through our partnership with the Traphene Hickman Library.  Admission is always free.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/cedar-hill-genealogy-society-monthly-program-29/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:East Texas Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the East Texas Genealogical Society for their 23rd Annual Family History Conference\, Your Past Unlocked: Emerging Technology in Genealogy\, at the Douglas R. Mehling II Center @ Breckenridge Village\, 15062 County Rd 1145\, Tyler\, TX.  \n\n\n\nThis free event features expert speakers from across the country\, breakout sessions\, beginner classes\, and the latest technology and advances in DNA and AI for genealogy. Enjoy door prizes\, an expo hall of vendors\, and food trucks\, plus a special Family History Ambassador Certificate Program for youth ages 11–18 (register by October 1st).  \n\n\n\nKeynote speaker Patti Gillespie will inspire attendees with fresh insights into family history research. Hands-on workshops are available for a nominal $20 fee—bring your laptop or mobile device for these interactive sessions. Seating is limited\, so register today at www.WeLoveFamilyHistory.com. \n\n\n\n\nFLYER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/east-texas-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:DPL: Letters from the Past: An Intro to Genealogy & Calligraphy
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the advent of the internet\, written communication was one of the only forms of keeping up with families who migrated to other parts of the world. If you are lucky\, your family might have kept letters\, cards or other examples of their handwriting. Reclaim the past\, by learning how to start your family history research with Dallas Public Library resources. View real letters and documents from the Dallas Public Library’s family archival collections\, and learn how to write your own beautiful letters\, just like your ancestors might have. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-letters-from-the-past-an-intro-to-genealogy-calligraphy/
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:20251017T090000
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SUMMARY:DPL: Family History Day at Dallas Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Family History Month with a day of genealogy fun-filled events brought to you by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT)\, a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities!  \n\n\n\nSEVEN FREE programs will be live streamed from genealogy speakers in Texas and throughout the U.S. available for both in-person and online attendees. In-person attendees get a chance to win prizes\, get one-on-one research help from the Dallas Genealogical Society\, and attend a special lunch and learn session*** \n\n\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n\n\n9 a.m. From Names to Narratives: A Simple Guide to Writing (Hannah Kubacak)\n\n\n\n10 a.m. Following a Civil Case Through Documents Filed in Court (J. Mark Lowe)\n\n\n\n11 a.m. Jakten – Researching Your Scandinavian Ancestors (Carl Smith)\n\n\n\n12 p.m. Lunch & Learn Session (in-person attendees only)***\n\n\n\n1 p.m. Research Road Trips: Productive for You\, Fun for Family (Jessica Horne Collins)\n\n\n\n2 p.m. Resources for New Orleans Area Genealogical Research (Stephen Stuart)\n\n\n\n3 p.m. Family Trees Get Smart: AI as Your Genealogy Assistant (Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh)\n\n\n\n4 p.m. All in the Family: Using Collateral Research to Build Your Family Tree (Sandra Crowley)\n\n\n\n\nDallas Public Library’s Family History Day is brought to you the Genealogy Network of Texas which is spearheaded by the Genealogy Center of the Waco-McLennan County Library. Co-sponsors include the Dallas Genealogical Society\, Central Texas Genealogical Society\, The Genealogy Center and the Texas State Genealogical Society.  \n\n\n\nMorning hospitality for this event has been provided by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and the Levi Casey Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\n***In person attendees – a NEW lunch option for 2025 – purchase a box lunch through the Dallas Genealogical Society and enjoy a worry-free lunchtime. Brown bag lunches from home and other snacks are also welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-family-history-day-at-dallas-public-library-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:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T160000
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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-66/
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:20251022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T150000
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SUMMARY:DPL: True Crime Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTired of listening to podcasts about crimes that involved people you’ve never heard of? Do you know a sordid story of salacious secrets retold by relatives around the reunion tables? Tune in this week to True Crime Through Time and learn about the records\, resources\, and research techniques available to help you turn those twice told tales of family criminal drama into documented genealogical fact!     \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-true-crime-through-time/
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:20251025T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T153000
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SUMMARY:Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Kelli Jo Bergheimer \n\n\n\nTopic: Strategies for DNA Breakthroughs \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nSuccessful Sleuthing\, Not Stalking\, for DNA Matches\n\n\n\nAncestry Pro Tools: Increase Your DNA Analysis\n\n\n\nThe Power of Ancestry Clusters and Inferred Matching\n\n\n\nThe Tale of Two Grandfathers and an Adoption – Privacy and Ethical Concerns with DNA\n\n\n\n\nKelli is a writer\, teacher\, editor\, author\, and international genealogical speaker. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology\, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction\, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is the Director of Education for Your DNA Guide. Kelli runs a small business—Mess on the Desk\, a genealogical organization company with a YouTube channel. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists. \n\n\n\n\nMORE INFO
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/fall-seminar-4/
LOCATION:1st Floor – Auditorium\, J. Erik Jonsson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Seminar,Seminar
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