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SUMMARY:Freedmen's Bureau Records - More Valuable to Anyone's Southern Research Than You Might Have Thought
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/PEDyMTz3R1GA3dIGoQGj4Q \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/freedmens-bureau-records-more-valuable-to-anyones-southern-research-than-you-might-have-thought/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T080000
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SUMMARY:RootsTech 2025
DESCRIPTION:The World’s Largest Family History Event!\n\n\n\nOnline Worldwide and In-person in Salt Lake \n\n\n\nRegistration Opens 25 September!
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/rootstech-2025/
LOCATION:Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250312T180000
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CREATED:20250226T165211Z
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SUMMARY:Shamrocks\, Leprechauns\, and Harps: Researching yourIrish Roots
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ABLnIyt9RYK7UdZ0_HR1UA \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/shamrocks-leprechauns-and-harps-researching-yourirish-roots/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250226T162607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T162611Z
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SUMMARY:Honoring Your Shamrocks: Irish and Scots-Irish Research\, presented by the Ulster Historical Foundation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/honoring-your-shamrocks-irish-and-scots-irish-research-presented-by-the-ulster-historical-foundation/
LOCATION:Dallas Public Library\, 1515 Young St\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75202\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ulster Historical Foundation":MAILTO:enquiry@uhf.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250409T180000
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CREATED:20250320T205906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T205909Z
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SUMMARY:DNA Clusters: Concepts and Uses
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/klk3xuT_Q1qB6sVTF9Qv9w \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/dna-clusters-concepts-and-uses/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
CATEGORIES:CCGS Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T090000
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CREATED:20250321T011126Z
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SUMMARY:Collin McKinney Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Click link for more information: \n\n\n\nhttps://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Collin-McKinney-Day-2025.png
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/collin-mckinney-day-2025/
LOCATION:Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T193000
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CREATED:20250311T002313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T002316Z
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SUMMARY:Local Native American Historical and Genealogical Resources
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Murray\, Certified Archivist and Librarianat Dallas History and Archives at J. Erik Jonsson Library \n\n\n\n\n\nBrandon explains\, “The Dallas Public Library has a number of notable resources to help with researching Native American history and genealogy\, including free access to FamilySearch.org and Ancestry Library\, available at all DPL branches. We provide wide-ranging access to Native American records as well as the Dallas Morning News database.In addition\, the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library’s Dallas History & Archives and Genealogy & History Divisions have unique resources between them such as historical photographs\, newspapers (including the complete run of the Dallas Times Herald on microfilm)\, clipping files\, a collection of history books on many topics\, and maps of Dallas\, the State of Texas\, and of the Southwest United States and Mexico.  There is also a trained staff on hand to provide reference assistance in navigating these materials.” \n\n\n\nBrandon Murray is a librarian and a Certified Archivist working at the Dallas History & Archives Division\, Dallas Public Library.  Brandon’s previous experience includes over two years of digitization and cataloging of special collection items for the Norwick Center for Digital Solutions at Southern Methodist University.  On behalf of the Dallas Public Library\, Brandon has written a series of Dallas history blog articles for D Magazine called “Tales From the Dallas History Archives\,” about items from the library’s historical photograph collection. Brandon is also the author of several journal articles on Dallas history for Legacies: A History Journal for Dallas and North Central Texas. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Allen Public Library and the Collin County Genealogical Society\, the program is free. \n\n\n\nCall 214-509-4911 for additional information.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/local-native-american-historical-and-genealogical-resources/
LOCATION:Allen Heritage Guild\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.\, Allen\, Texas\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T060000
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CREATED:20250505T145203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T171647Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Location\, Case Study: Northeastern Canada/USA
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Tv2wlulTb-6_odlazcqTg \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/know-your-location-case-study-northeastern-canada-usa/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T180000
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CREATED:20250513T135316Z
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UID:1227-1747332000-1747339200@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:DGS DNA SIG - mtDNA
DESCRIPTION:Hello Everyone\, \n\n\n\nOur very own Mic Barnette is presenting a program for the Dallas Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group this Thursday. Everyone is invited to attend either in person or virtually. \n\n\n\nFor those that don’t know\, we have a CCGS DNA project for male and female testers. See our project here \n\n\n\nhttps://www.familytreedna.com/groups/collin-county-genealogical-society/dna-results \n\n\n\nMic Barnette is the DGS Project administrator. \n\n\n\nIf you have not taken a mt-DNA test\, I suggest you consider doing so. \n\n\n\nIf you have taken a mt-DNA test\, fantastic. You are in for some great surprises. \n\n\n\n\nI will be presenting a talk:  mt-DNA Updated 2025- It’s A Game changer!for the Dallas Public Library and the Dallas Genealogical Society DNA Special Interest Group:Thursday May 15 at 6 PM (Central) in Room 6 D on the 6th floor of the Dallas Public Library 1515 Young Street Dallas Texas 75201.The talk may also be viewed virtually by clicking on the “Join the Call” button at following link:  https://dallasgenealogy.org/event/dna-special-interest-group-47/ \n\n\n\n\nIt is not scheduled to be recorded. \n\n\n\nThe talk will discuss mt-DNA for genealogy and address the new changes in the results upgrade \n\n\n\nFTDNA and the WikiTree Mito-Y team have seriously upgraded the mt-DNA Haplotree and added clustering to your results. In response\, I have updated the two mt-DNA projects I administer.  \n\n\n\nYou can see the Public Viewable Results pages for each Project at: \n\n\n\nSee the T2b5a mt-Haplogroup Results Page at : https://www.familytreedna.com/public/T2b5amtDNAHaplogroup?iframe=mtresults \n\n\n\nSee the K1a4a1b2 VA-New England-Europe Project Public Results Page at: https://www.familytreedna.com/public/K1a4a1b2VA-NewEngland-Europe?iframe=mtresults \n\n\n\nYou can also see both the Project websites that have not yet been updated at :https://micsxchromosome.micbarnette.com/mt-dna-k1a4a1a2-haplogroup-project/ \n\n\n\nThe Results Page listed above show: \n\n\n\n1) Tester’s Kit Number \n\n\n\n2) Surname of tester \n\n\n\n3) The mutations at HVR-1 and HVR-2 \n\n\n\n4) Not viewable on the Public Results Pages but viewable on one’s own Personal Profile pages: \n\n\n\n     a) Legacy Haplogroup-the old haplogroup-(Called Legacy)  There is a badge on your personal page reflecting this Haplogroup \n\n\n\n     b) Mitotree Haplogroup- the new haplogroup (called Beta) – There is a badge on your personal page reflecting this Haplogroup \n\n\n\n     c) The Public Results Chart also does not show the new F-Cluster Group number but it is on your own personal page assuming you have taken the Full Mt-DNA test. \n\n\n\n     d) The new Discover Results are also only on your own personal page. \n\n\n\nIf you are in one of the other (Y-DNA and geographical) Projects I administer\, there is a mt-DNA Results Page for that project as well. Again\, assuming you have taken a Full mt-DNA test look at you own matches and all the tools on your own personal page and see how you and your matches connect.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/dgs-dna-sig-mtdna/
LOCATION:Dallas Genealogical Society\, 1515 Young St\, Dallas\, Texas\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250604T183640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T183644Z
UID:1243-1749664800-1749673800@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Mining Genealogical Evidence from State Legislative Records
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z6IoNUCuRxSj8CaBxaYDww \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/mining-genealogical-evidence-from-state-legislative-records/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250413T174219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T174222Z
UID:1164-1750060800-1750438800@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Texas Institute of Genealogical Research (TIGR)
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URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/texas-institute-of-genealogical-research-tigr/
LOCATION:Texas
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ORGANIZER;CN="TxSGS":MAILTO:president@txsgs.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250514T142534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T142801Z
UID:1232-1752318000-1752323400@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:All Things Technology Special Interest Group Meeting
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URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/all-things-technology-special-interest-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250613T024350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T024643Z
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SUMMARY:The Life and Legacy of Pocahontas
DESCRIPTION:The Life and Legacy of Pocahontasby Tom KeenerFor over four centuries\, the legend of Pocahontas (Matoaka) has gripped the American psyche. Most of us grew up with the endearing legend of Pocahontas throwing herself over John Smith to save his life before possible execution.Rarely is the rest of her story shared though. How many of us today know about her life as the daughter of Powhatan\, chief of the Powhatan tribe in what is today the Tidewater region of the state of Virginia? Who is aware that she wed John Rolfe\, not John Smith\, after she was kidnapped by English colonists? \n\n\n\n\nLongtime City of Allen employee Tom Keener will separate the biography of Pocahontas from the traditional myth that surrounds her life at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, July 17\, at the Allen Heritage Village’s Allen Christian Church\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.  \n\n\n\nSharing the story of Pocahontas has been a lifelong passion for Tom. As a boy\, he was told there was a familial connection to Pocahontas through his Bolling lineage. Pocahontas and John Rolfe had one son\, Thomas. He married Jane Poythress and they had a daughter named Jane who would wed Col. Robert Thomas Bolling. \n\n\n\nTom observes\, “Pocahontas is a classic heroine; she makes decisions to chart her own path and endures probable pressures to conform to the desires of others. It is a story of adventure\, leaving home\, colonialism\, interaction and collision of cultures\, and\, above all\, love.” \n\n\n\nEmployed with the City of Allen for 42 years\, Tom has facilitated the production of over 500 videos available on ACTV and penned over 100 articles regarding American history. \n\n\n\nCall 214-509-4911 for additional information.  Sponsored by the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society\, the program is free.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/the-life-and-legacy-of-pocahontas/
LOCATION:Allen Heritage Guild\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.\, Allen\, Texas\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250902T235504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T000638Z
UID:1610-1757527200-1757536200@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Breakthrough Research: FamilySearch’s Latest Tools
DESCRIPTION:Click or tap to download a PDF version of the flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link below. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/breakthrough-research-familysearchs-latest-tools/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250903T000544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T000621Z
UID:1616-1757761200-1757766600@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:DNA: The Genetics Side of Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Click or tap to download a PDF version of the flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link below. \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ho9ET2qqQRaMvNMnExXbSg \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/dna-the-genetics-side-of-genealogy/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20250730T164835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T164956Z
UID:1602-1758223800-1758227400@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Incorporating Artificial Intelligence Into Your Genealogical Toolkit
DESCRIPTION:The emergence of Artificial Intelligence has transformed genealogical research methods.Dr. Bernard N. Meisner will share which Artificial Intelligence innovations are worth pursuing at 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, September 18\, Allen Heritage Village\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr. \n\n\n\nDr. Meisner will discuss how to craft effective prompts that will ensure credible results.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKey topics include: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstanding various AI tools relevant to genealogical research\n\n\n\nUsing AI to transcribe\, analyze and\, if needed\, translate historical documents and handwritten records\n\n\n\nAI-powered tools for photo restoration\, colorization\, and facial recognition\n\n\n\nHow to write effective prompts\n\n\n\nEthical considerations when applying AI to family history research\n\n\n\nPractical demonstration of selected AI tools and techniques\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned genealogist or just beginning your family history journey\, this presentation will provide valuable insights into how AI can become an essential component of your research toolkit. \n\n\n\nDr. Meisner is past president of the Mid-Cities Genealogical Society\, a co-leader of the Dallas Genealogical Society’s German SIG\, and a member of National Genealogical Societies.  He has penned multiple articles for the Texas State Genealogical Society’s quarterly magazine\, Stirpes. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Friends of the Allen Public Library and Collin County Genealogical Society\, the program is free.  \n\n\n\nCall 214-509-4911 for additional information.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/incorporating-artificial-intelligence-into-your-genealogical-toolkit/
LOCATION:Allen Heritage Guild\, 450 E. St. Mary Dr.\, Allen\, Texas\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20251001T200216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T200639Z
UID:1701-1759946400-1759955400@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Filling in Those Pesky Blanks: Solving Maternal Surname Mysteries
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer – Click or Tap your preferred format (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8Tv2wlulTb-6_odlazcqTg \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/filling-in-those-pesky-blanks-solving-maternal-surname-mysteries/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20251008T022546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T023106Z
UID:1674-1760691600-1760724000@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:24th Annual Genealogy Lock-In
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the 24th Annual Genealogy Lock-In is now open through our PPL Events Calendar. People may attend in person or watch the pre-recorded sessions online. The sessions are only accessible to view on Friday\, October 17\, 2025\, for those who want to watch online\, but they will still need to register in order to receive web links to the sessions. In-Person attendees are encouraged to bring snacks\, drinks (with lids)\, and a sack lunch to the Genealogy Program Room at Haggard Library. \n\n\n\nAttending in-person? Stop by the CCGS table\, we’d love to see you!\n\n\n\nThe event schedule and sessions are as follows: (We will have the PPL branded event schedule available soon.)  \n\n\n\n\n9:00 – 9:50: From Names to Narratives: a simple guide to writing – Hannah Kubacak\, Librarian from the Waco-McLennan County Library’s Genealogy Center – Learn the art of biographical writing by weaving historical context\, personal anecdotes\, and family lore into your ancestors’ stories. Review tips on maintaining accuracy while crafting a compelling narrative to preserve and share your family history. Join us and be inspired to transform your genealogy research into captivating biographical sketches cherished by future generations.\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:50: Following a Civil Case Through Documents File in Court – J. Mark Lowe\, FUGA\, Ky-Tn Research Associates Researcher – Learn the basics of the legal system. Understand the process of following a case through court including dockets\, orders\, depositions\, etc. Fine the key to solving a problem using these records.\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:50: Jakten – Research Your Scandinavian Ancestors – Carl Smith\, Manager of the Family History Research Center at the Clayton Library Campus – Do you have ancestors who emigrated from Denmark\, Norway\, or Sweden? These countries each did an amazing job of recording and preserving their church and government records from early-modern history until the present; many of which are accessible online. Review record sources and strategies for researchers ready to uncover their Scandinavian family roots.\n\n\n\n11:50 – 12:30: Lunch Break (Attendees in person are encouraged to bring their own sack lunch.)\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:50: The Stories of Our Lives: beginning your family history – Curt Witcher\, Director of Special Collections at the Allen County Public Library – Discover (or review) straightforward steps to take when starting your family history. Easy steps for comfortably gathering as much information as possible will be shared along with how to organize that information to lead one to next steps and new discoveries.\n\n\n\n2:00 – 2:50: Research Road Trips: Productive for You\, Fun for Family – Jessica Home Collins\, President of the Clayton Library Friends – Uncover your family’s past with a balance of research and family fun. Learn how to prepare yourself for research trips to libraries\, courthouses\, archives\, and other repositories. Explore ways to take completed and in-progress research and craft a road trip that showcases your family history to loaved ones of all ages.\n\n\n\n3:00 – 3:50: Resources for New Orleans Area Genealogical Research – Stephen Stuart\, President of the Genealogical Research Society of New Orleans – Family historians can access a wealth of libraries\, archives\, and other resources to learn more about their roots in Southwest Louisiana. This presentation provides an overview of those resources – both prominent and not so well known – and key features of their collections. Participants will also receive contact information to get started.\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:50: Family Trees Get Smart: AI as your genealogy assistant – Sherri Taggart Ahmadzadeh\, Chief Genealogist at Family Tree Tracer\, LLC – Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we discover\, analyze\, and connect family history records. Join us to explore the emerging ways AI tools are revolutionizing genealogical research from document analysis to pattern recognition to breakthrough research techniques. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or just getting started with digital research\, this presentation will help you harness AI’s potential in uncovering your family’s story.\n\n\n\n5:00 – 5:50: All in the Family: using collateral research to build your family tree – Sandra Crowley\, Director of Development for the Texas State Genealogical Society – Collateral research is a powerful genealogical method that extends beyond direct ancestors to investigate the broader family network. Explore strategies to find additional records\, reconstruct family dynamics\, and navigate challenges posed by missing direct ancestor documentation. This approach is useful when primary records are scarce\, offering contextual cluses\, migration patterns\, and unexpected biographical details. Learn to transform fragmented family history into a rich and comprehensive narrative.\n\n\n\n\nIf there are any questions\, please feel free to ask the Genealogy Team or email us — genealogy@plano.gov 
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/24th-annual-genealogy-lock-in/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating an Ancestor Sketch
DESCRIPTION:Program Flyer – Click or Tap your preferred format (PDF or Image) \n\n\n\nVirtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/creating-an-ancestor-sketch/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T063000
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CREATED:20251113T210840Z
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SUMMARY:Avoiding Bias: Consider All the Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom only session\, so please register using the link below: \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9s315l4wRQGMYGlt9TxDtg
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/avoiding-bias-consider-all-the-possibilities/
LOCATION:Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20251119T144350Z
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SUMMARY:All Things Technology SIG Meeting
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URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/all-things-technology-sig-meeting/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T235959
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CREATED:20251113T212148Z
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SUMMARY:StoryCorps Mobile Tour
DESCRIPTION:Click here to download a copy of the flyer
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/storycorps-mobile-tour/
LOCATION:Lewisville Public Library\, 1197 W. Main St.\, Lewisville\, Texas\, 75067\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20251208T035155Z
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SUMMARY:Let There Be Light: Using Church Related Periodicals
DESCRIPTION:Virtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/let-there-be-light-using-church-related-periodicals/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260106T031301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T031303Z
UID:1841-1768413600-1768422600@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Where in the World? How to Tackle a New Research Location
DESCRIPTION:Virtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/where-in-the-world-how-to-tackle-a-new-research-location/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260122T194232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T195927Z
UID:1858-1769252400-1769257800@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:AI in Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Click or tap to download a PDF version of the flyer. \n\n\n\nRegister in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link below \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VCgfFysSSli0oMbBRytjEQ \n\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/ai-in-genealogy/
LOCATION:Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260128T221258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221617Z
UID:1875-1770832800-1770841800@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Texas General Land Office - Exciting New Records Available
DESCRIPTION:Virtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/texas-general-land-office-exciting-new-records-available/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260128T221528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T221556Z
UID:1878-1773252000-1773261000@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:MyHeritage - Unique Technologies for Researching Your Family
DESCRIPTION:Virtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/myheritage-unique-technologies-for-researching-your-family/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T203000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260408T190405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T190406Z
UID:1920-1775671200-1775680200@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Creating Custom Genealogy Maps with Google
DESCRIPTION:Virtual attendees must register in advance for this meeting using the QR code or link \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cUBMpq25TbaX52zVtWwAaQ \n\n\n\n(you made need to copy and paste link in your browser)After registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/creating-custom-genealogy-maps-with-google-2/
LOCATION:Haggard Library\, 2501 Coit Road\, Plano\, TX\, 75075\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260227T044452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T044453Z
UID:1889-1776502800-1776531600@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Collin McKinney Day - 260th Birthday Celebration
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URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/collin-mckinney-day-260th-birthday-celebration/
LOCATION:Texas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T181115
CREATED:20260425T034858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T035030Z
UID:1927-1777716000-1777734000@collincountygenealogicalsociety.org
SUMMARY:Genealogy Mini Camp - Smith Public Library\, Wylie
DESCRIPTION:Registration Link \n\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/genealogy-mini-camp-registration-1986924913904?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
URL:https://collincountygenealogicalsociety.org/event/genealogy-mini-camp-smith-public-library-wylie/
LOCATION:Smith Public Library\, 300 Country Club Rd #300\, Wylie\, Texas\, 75098\, United States
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