Sources for Researching Rural Ancestors - Dallas Genealogical Society

Rural ancestors can be some of the most rewarding—and challenging—to research. In this practical and information-rich presentation, Dallas Public Library’s Ari Wilkins explores the wide range of records that can help uncover lives lived beyond city limits. Learn how to use census records beyond the population schedule, including agricultural and school censuses, along with church and cemetery records, court documents, historic maps, newspapers, property and homestead records, rural directories, and manuscript collections. Attendees will leave with new strategies and sources to deepen their understanding of rural families and the communities they called home.

Join Dallas Genealogical Society on the first Saturday of the month (Sep-May) to hear a free genealogy speaker and learn new ways to find YOUR family history. Hospitality is provided at 10:30 a.m. followed by a short business meeting at 11 a.m. followed shortly by the FREE educational presenter.

Can't make it in person? Join the meeting online through the DGS website.