Family History Month Celebration

Have you ever wanted to learn more about your own family history? Celebrate Family History Month with a free event from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the 8th Floor of the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library.  Staff, volunteers and library computers will be available to help those new to genealogy and experienced researchers alike.

A series of eight programs will be live-streamed from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  The programs are provided by the Genealogy Network of Texas (GNT), a state-wide initiative to connect libraries/genealogical societies and provide educational and research opportunities.

The Dallas Public Library will be staying open late for special evening sessions available only for genealogy researchers. Additionally, the Dallas Public Library in partnership with the Dallas Genealogical Society will be providing local presentations, one-on-one genealogical help and door prizes. 

Presentation Schedule: 

10:00 - 10:50 am – Technology Enabled Collaborations for Genealogists -Tony Hanson, Family Historian

East Wall, 8th Floor

*This session will be live at the Dallas Public Library and livestreamed to participating libraries.

 

11 - 11:50 a.m. – Finding Elusive Records on FamilySearch.org

John Huff, FamilySearch Experience Manager

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Become a Mapaholic

Tresa Tatyrek, Magnolia Manor Genealogy, Family Historian

McDermott Conference Rooms, 8th Floor

*This session is a brown bag lunch session.

 

12 - 1:30 p.m. – Genealogy Basics: Getting Started on Your Family Tree

Carl Smith, Genealogy Librarian, Montgomery County Memorial Library System

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. The Beatitudes of a Genealogist–

Patti Huff Smith, Family Historian and Volunteer Coordinator of the Dallas Genealogical Society

McDermott Conference Rooms, 8th Floor

*This session is a brown bag lunch session.

 

1:40 - 2:40 p.m. – Probate: More Than a Will

Kelvin Meyers, Ancestry ProGenealogists, Researcher

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

2:50 - 3:50 p.m. – Roll Call: New Sites and Sources for Military Records and Research

Curt B. Witcher, MLS, FUGA, IGSF Manager, The Genealogy Center Senior Manager, Special Collections, Allen County Public Library

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

4 - 5:15 p.m. – Introduction to GEDmatch

Sara Allen, Librarian, Genealogy Center, Allen County Public Library

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

5:15 - 6:15 p.m. - Mysterious Relatives

Ari Wilkins, Library Associate, Dallas Public Library

McDermott Conference Rooms, 8th Floor

*This session is a brown bag dinner session.

 

6:15 - 7:15 pm – Finding Your Ancestors in Mexico

Esther Camacho, South Texas Librarian, Genealogist, and Historical Researcher

East Wall, 8th Floor

 

7:25 - 8:30 pm – Dating Family Photos by Photo Process, Apparel, Hair Styles and More

David Coleman, Director, the Wittliff Collections, Texas State University

East Wall, 8th Floor