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SUMMARY:DGS General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Grace Horstmann \n\n\n\nTopic: Sketching Your Ancestor’s Surroundings: 5 Easy Steps to Sharing Their Story \n\n\n\nHave you ever written about an ancestor and felt like something was missing—even though you had the facts? We’ll explore how to bring genealogical writing to life by finding the right words to describe time\, place\, and atmosphere. We’ll look at how the five senses\, regional language\, and simple “story-building” questions can turn dates and names into vivid\, memorable scenes. Whether you’re writing a family history book or just a single story\, this talk will help you make the past feel close enough to touch. \n\n\n\nHandouts: Sketching Your Ancestors\, Family Story “From Plow to Paper” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nJOIN THE CALL\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGrace Horstmann is a graduate of the National Genealogical Society’s Certificate Course in Advanced Genealogical Skills and has further honed her expertise through multiple writing courses at the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy. A genealogist\, historical researcher\, writer\, graphic designer\, and copy editor\, she has devoted the past decade to the study and documentation of family history. Her specializations include Midwestern and French genealogy\, with additional research experience in the Southeastern United States. \n\n\n\nShe is particularly skilled in the demanding work of navigating unindexed records\, reviewing them page by page with precision and care to identify the correct individuals among countless similar names. Beyond the analytical process\, her professional passion lies in interpreting and transforming those findings into compelling\, narrative histories. These works are crafted with the dual aim of captivating readers and maintaining uncompromising factual accuracy. Every story she produces is grounded in rigorous documentation\, yet written to convey the texture\, complexity\, and humanity of the past in a way that resonates with both genealogists and general audiences. \n\n\n\nIn addition to her own research and writing\, Grace is committed to mentoring fellow genealogists who wish to bring their own family histories to life. She shares techniques for weaving together documentary evidence and narrative flow\, ensuring that stories remain both engaging and historically faithful. Through her work\, she strives to preserve the integrity of the historical record while making the experiences of past generations vivid\, memorable\, and relevant for the present.
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dgs-general-meeting-37/
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:20251105T140000
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SUMMARY:DPL: Homespun and Calico: Researching the Lives of Our Foremothers
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRenowned genealogist Peggy Clemens Lauritzen\, AG\, FOGS\, shines a light on the women who make up half of every pedigree chart\, yet often leave behind only faint traces in the historical record. This lecture explores frequently overlooked sources and creative research strategies that can reveal the lives of our foremothers\, illustrated with compelling case studies that bring their stories out of the shadows and into the heart of family history. \n\n\n\nThis program is brought to you in part by the Friends of the Dallas Public Library and General Levi Casey Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-homespun-and-calico-researching-the-lives-of-our-foremothers/
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:20251107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T134511Z
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SUMMARY:TxSGS Family History Conference
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event includes TxSGS Live! on Friday and Saturday\, plus an On-Demand program of pre-recorded sessions available for up to 90 days
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/txsgs-family-history-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
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SUMMARY:German Genealogy Group
DESCRIPTION:In-person and Virtual Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Robin McDonough\, Outreach & Programming Coordinator-Emerson History & Genealogy Center\, St. Louis County Library \n\n\n\nTopic: Using Ortsfamilienbücher to Research German Ancestors \n\n\n\nOrtsfamilienbücher contain genealogical information about families within a specific town\, village\, or parish\, sometimes going back to the beginning of written records. Learn about the Emerson History & Genealogy Center’s large collection of these books and how to use them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobin has been researching her family’s history for over twenty-five years and enjoys helping others do the same. She is a former high school history teacher and has a Master’s degree in education.  \n\n\n\n\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-25/
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:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T203000
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SUMMARY:Collin County Genealogy Meeting
DESCRIPTION:In-person & Virtual Event \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Thomas MacEntee \n\n\n\nTopic: Creating an Ancestor Sketch \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-9/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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SUMMARY:TxSGS Society Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:The addition of the Society Leadership Forum in 2025 encourages speakers to consider offering programming ideas\, marketing\, communications and leadership concepts designated for the leaders of genealogical societies. \n\n\n\nMore information and Registration…
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/society-leadership-forum/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
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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-67/
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:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000
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CREATED:20251110T190709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T190710Z
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SUMMARY:Cedar Hill Genealogy Society Monthly Program
DESCRIPTION:Genealogy Problem Solvers – Family History Workshop \n\n\n\nLocation: New Library: 450 Pioneer Trail in Cedar Hill (lower-level event room) \n\n\n\nHave you hit a brick wall finding your family tree? Are you just starting the search for ancestors and don’t know how to start? Do you just want a refresher on family history research? \n\n\n\nWe’ll have experienced volunteers here to give you a hand. Please bring your family information with you — names\, dates\, places etc. — on paper\, online family tree\, on your computer\, tablet or phone. The library has free access to Ancestry and other genealogy data bases and their WIFI is free and fast. \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-30/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T150000
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CREATED:20251025T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T181248Z
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SUMMARY:DPL: Celebrate our Veterans - Military Records on Fold3
DESCRIPTION:Virtual and In-person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHonor the service of our nation’s veterans while uncovering their stories through Fold3\, a genealogy database available through the Dallas Public Library. This program will share successful research tips to help you make the most of Fold3\, including how to browse collections\, refine and customize search results\, and even add your own stories and photos to honor those who served. Whether you’re tracing an ancestor’s military journey or preserving a veteran’s legacy\, this session will show you how Fold3 can bring their history to life. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dpl-celebrate-our-veterans-military-records-on-fold3/
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:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T174918Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Special Interest Group
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event Only \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jonny Perl \n\n\n\nTopic: What are the Odds Video \n\n\n\n\nWhen working with DNA for family history research\, there are many scenarios where a “mystery match” will emerge. This person will share DNA with several people within a known tree\, while their genealogical connection to the tree is not known. They could be someone with unknown or mistaken parentage\, or simply an uncommunicative match. This webinar will show how “What are the Odds?” (WATO) can guide you towards answers to puzzles like these. \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\nThose interested in the DNA SIG may sign up for email meeting notification: \n\n\n\n\nBy requesting to be added to the SIG Mailing List at DNA@dallasgenealogy.org \n\n\n\nBy joining the “DGS DNA Interest Group” Project  through their personal page on Family Tree DNA (the person must have tested and be in the Family Tree DNA database) \n\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-49/
LOCATION:6th Floor – TaiPei (Classroom D)\, J. Erik Jonnson Central Library\, 1515 Young Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:DNA,Special Interest Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T130000
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CREATED:20251119T225130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T225306Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices SIG
DESCRIPTION:In-person Only \n\n\n\nTopic: AI and FamilySearch Experimental Labs \n\n\n\nThe Best Practices SIG is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Liz will be leading our discussion on AI and FamilySearch Experimental Labs. We’ll be exploring the pros and cons and talking about how to make the most of these powerful tools to support our research. \n\n\n\n“The only voice that documents have is the voice we give them.With every document we find\, and every story we tell\, we have a choice:We can take what we see at face value\, report it devoid of context\, and run the risk of misrepresenting the circumstances.Or we can seek the context we need to understand the record\, the event\, and the person.” \n\n\n\n– Elizabeth Shown Mills \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-18/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T140000
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CREATED:20251116T174616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T174711Z
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SUMMARY:Van Zandt County Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Potluck lunch and Show and Tell story time. Please bring your family memorabilia and share their story along with something for the Potluck. \n\n\n\nLocation: Van Zandt County Sarah Norman Library\, 317 First Monday Lane\, Canton
URL:https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/van-zandt-county-monthly-meeting-8/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Other Organizations
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