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DGS Recognizes Contributions

The Dallas Genealogical Society recognized individuals for their contributions to the Society and to the field of Genealogy at the May 2026 meeting. DGS President opened the awards ceremony with…
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MyHeritage Scribe AI Transcription – Translation Tool

Tony Hanson shares information about a powerful new Artificial Intelligence tool has recently become available on MyHeritage.com should be of interest to Family History Researchers.

They Were Here When The Nation Began

One Family’s Seven-Generation Journey Through 250 Years of American History

Bockstruck Scholarship Recipient

Meet the latest winner of the DGS Bockstruck scholarship.

2026 – 2027 DGS Leadership Team

Meet the next DGS Leadership team!

Website Access Changes

Due to recent technical issues, the Dallas Genealogical Society has updated the way members access members-only materials on our website. The following activities are unchanged: While most information on our…
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Texas Connect 2026

RootsTech will be hosting their live Texas Connect virtual session on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 – 11:00 am CST.

DGS Celebrates 70 Years at December Meeting

DGS marked its 70th anniversary at the December 2025 meeting with reflections on its history and an insightful presentation on how genealogy has evolved through society, education, and technology.

German Genealogy Essentials: From American Records to German Archives

Join the Dallas Genealogical Society on January 24, 2026, at the Dallas Public Library for German Genealogy Essentials, a hands-on seminar that shows how to use U.S. records and German historical context to successfully trace your German ancestors.

The Gift of Family History

Beri Kaplan Schwitzer, President, Dallas Genealogical Society Family history is more than names and dates—it’s the story of resilience, love, and identity that shapes who we are. Sharing these stories…
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