The Dallas County Clerk’s website offers a variety of public records containing useful genealogical data.
City of Dallas Municipal Archives collections contain ledgers, manuscripts/typescripts, maps, photographs, microforms, printed material, valuable documents, and architectural plans.
Your Dallas Public Library card can take your family history search to new places! Learn how to get started online with your family history search and receive a brief overview of how each genealogy database will help you in your search. For those with more research experience, learn about non-traditional databases that might benefit your family history search.
Are you stuck trying to trace your African American ancestors back through history? For many African Americans, genealogy research before 1870 can be a tough hurdle to overcome. Join Dallas Public Library Genealogy Specialist Ari Wilkins to learn about sources and strategies to trace your ancestors back into the Antebellum Era.
Marriage records — the most romantic of the vital records — can be difficult to locate, but once found, can provide important clues for your family history research. Learn about the different types of marriage records, where to search for them, and what to do if you can’t find one!
Finding hidden gems for your family research in manuscript collections using TARO.
Michael L. Strauss joined the Dallas Genealogical Society for their 2023 Fall Seminar on September 23, 2023.
October is Family History Month, and we’re showing you the wealth of library resources you can use to find YOUR family’s history!
Funeral home records are often overlooked or forgotten when looking for genealogical information. However, funeral home files can reveal important clues that can help build your extended family tree and find your ancestor’s friends, loved ones and neighbors. Learn about where to find funeral home collections, what they may contain, and how you can learn more about your family’s past.
HistoryGeo is an online, interactive database with land-ownership maps and historical atlases which are key for tracking historical migrations of families across the early United States. Learn how to navigate this database, effectively use search tools and find important information about your ancestors.
