Tag Archives: Research

Dallas Public Library Named in “Top 10” for Genealogy Research

Posted on 23 February 2013 by Tony Hanson

The Dallas Public Library has been selected by Family Tree Magazine as one of the Top 10 Public Libraries in the United States for genealogy research.  “Many public libraries now have dedicated genealogy or local history collections, making them an … Continue reading →

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Dallas Genealogical Society 2013 Spring Lecture

Posted on 22 January 2013 by Carolyn Davis

We are very excited to announce that Paula Stuart-Warren, a nationally known and recognized genealogical author, lecturer, and researcher, is the featured speaker at our Spring Lecture to be held on March 16, 2013. Her workshop is titled  “Records, Research & Stories”, … Continue reading →

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New Publication “Pegasus: Journal of the Dallas Genealogical Society” to Pay Authors

Posted on 1 November 2012 by Tony Hanson

The Dallas Genealogical Society (DGS) announces the launch of its new scholarly journal, Pegasus: Journal of the Dallas Genealogical Society. This is the first known society journal to pay authors for published material. The first issue will be published in … Continue reading →

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Getting Started With Your Family History

Posted on 31 March 2012 by Carolyn Davis

DGS will be offering a free ‘Getting Started With Your Family History’ seminar in 3 sessions: Saturday, April 14: Learn the Basics Saturday, April 21: Ancestors in the Census Saturday, April 28: Find New Resources All sessions will be held … Continue reading →

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Beard Family Records

Posted on 10 March 2012 by Carolyn Davis

DGS recently received the following request for assistance.  Can any of our readers contribute information to the puzzle?  I will forward your responses to her. Many years ago I found an old home about to be demolished. I retrieved many … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Genealogy

Posted on 12 November 2011 by Carolyn Davis

I posed this question at our November Tech SIG meeting and would like to pursue it further.  So far I have been doing my family history research pretty much as a loner; my immediate family is small and I have … Continue reading →

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Dallas Public Library Research Assistance

Posted on 11 June 2011 by Tony Hanson

The Dallas Public Library offers a limited reference service through the US mail. They charges a $10.00 nonrefundable research fee that entitles you to 30 minutes of staff time and up to 2 photocopies (additional photocopies are $1.00/page). They will also provide copies … Continue reading →

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