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Research at the Allen County Public Library’s Genealogy Center

Did you know that the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) in Fort Wayne, Indiana is a major research destination? The ACPL is the second largest genealogical library in the United States.

Did My Black Sheep Briggs Start a DGS Feud?

I was trying to solve a mystery. Why did Mary Elizabeth Campbell Briggs show up on the 1880 census as a widow in Pulaski TN?

My IGHR Experience

In March I applied for, and was granted, the 2022 Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Scholarship to attend The Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR) Conference, which was held in July.

Annual Family Month Celebration 2022

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 21, 2022! The Dallas Public Library and Dallas Genealogical Society are pleased to bring back our annual in-person Family History Month Celebration on the 8th floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.

DGS September Quiz Results – Readers Share Their Stories

For the September e-News quiz, we invited readers to “share something about your Texas heritage with us”.

Leaping the Pond

Our Fall Seminar for 2022 on October 22nd will feature British genealogy specialist Paul Milner. Since most of us will not be able to make the trip to England, we have asked Paul to concentrate on online resources.

Do you have a witch in your tree? Can you prove it?

It’s nearly Halloween, one of my favorite times of the year, and I will be dusting off my purple satin witch’s hat soon. It has lovely black feathers and a veil with spiders on it.

Born and Raised in Dallas

“BOI” is an acronym that tourists are likely to see when visiting Galveston. Likewise, an acronym that describes the emotional bond of lifelong Dallasites is long past due.

What Happened to Matthew Finneran?

Matthew Finneran was probably the fourth child of his parents, Patrick Finneran and Margaret Kelly.

A Long Time Coming (we’re meeting in person)

September 10th will be our first in person meeting since April of 2020 and it’s going to be a celebration! For those of you who can make it to the Central Branch of the Dallas Public Library.