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Family Tree and Accounting Changes on Family Tree DNA

Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) is making some changes to their policies

From the President: Something to be Grateful For

Recognition is even better when it reflects the value placed on the knowledge and experience of our members.

Out of the Attic: Shirley Temple Pitcher

Two Wheaties box tops bring a beloved Shirley Temple pitcher into a family

TARO–The Texas Archival Resources Online

Finding hidden gems for your family research in manuscript collections using TARO.

Out of the Attic: My “Who Do You Think You Are” moment

In each episode of “Who Do You Think You Are,” there’s always a “wow” moment for some special discovery or document.

Our 2023 Recommendations for the Genealogist on your Holiday Gift List

A few of our members offer their holiday gift recommendations (from our DGS Board & Publication Volunteers)

DGS Donates $500 For Digitization Effort

The DGS board recently donated the funds to the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society in support of their digitization project.

President’s Message: Thanksgiving Season

We are thankful for several people who have stepped forward to accept the challenges of leadership

Dallas Public Library’s new Veterans Oral History Project

The Dallas Public Library has launched a new Veterans Oral History Project to preserve the memories of U.S. military veterans, support staff and family members of veterans in the DFW area.

Daniel Hardie, (1838-1870)

Daniel Hardie (1838-1870): A Potter from Bo’ness, Scotland

“Daniel Hardie was born in 1838 in Bo’ness, Linlithgowshire, Scotland,” writes Kathleen Murray.