We’re excited to announce that the popular Genealogy Essentials returns this summer with an updated, flexible and affordable eight-session course launching July 14, 2025.
The courses will all be released July 14, 2025, allowing you the opportunity to watch (and re-watch) as time permits.
Whether you’re just getting started or looking to sharpen your skills, Gen. Essentials offers the tools and guidance you need to succeed in your genealogy research.
Sign up with a friend -- the cost is just $70 for TxSGS members and $80 for non-members.
Learn more about topics, speakers, and pricing, at Genealogy Essentials: What to Expect or go to:
I Wish I Had Known This When I Got Started (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive, Grand Prairie
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IN PERSON featuring John Wiley AND . . . Virtual via Zoom!
I'd like to share "I Wish I Had Known This When I Got Started." My goal is to discuss at least three things I do now that I didn't do when I began. I want to encourage an interactive session with open Q&A for both in-person and Zoom attendees.
John Wylie, a retired professional genealogist, has served as GPGS President more than a decade ago, and Past Library for 17 of the last 20 years. He is currently the Texas State Genealogical Society District X Representative and Chair of the Preservation Capture System for GPGS, TxSGS and the Grand Prairie Historical Organization.
GP Memorial Library, 903 Conover Dr., Grand Prairie TX
Meeting IN PERSON and... Virtual Via Zoom!
"Branching Out: Researching Collateral Ancestors"
Branching Out: Researching Collateral Ancestors – Records exist for siblings, cousins, and in-laws that can help fill in gaps in records for direct line ancestors. Case studies demonstrate expanding research to other family members to answer research questions.
Bio:Barbara Coakley’s interest in family history began over 30 years ago when she was given an envelope of family papers. Her journey to discover the stories of her ancestors has taken her to homelands across the US and Europe. Barbara is President of Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries and volunteers for TxSGS and the Dallas Genealogical Society. She is an alumnus of ProGen, IGHR, TIGR, GRIP, SLIG and GenFed. Barbara taught genealogy continuing education classes at Collin College from 2008 to 2021. She does presentations for libraries and genealogical societies throughout the U.S. and U.K. Recent presentations included the TxSGS 2023 Family History Conference, Utah Genealogical Association Summit of Excellence 2023, The Really Useful Family History Show, and a lecture for the Allen County Public Library.
Thursday, October 2
DNA and NPE Surprises (Monthly Meetings)
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Grand Prairie Library, 903 Conover Dr., Grand Prairie
In Person and Virtual Via Zoom
Featuring Lezlee Liljenberg CIC,CRIS,MLIS, MA, PA
TOPIC DISCUSSION: Whether you are an amateur or a professional genealogist, my hope is for you to learn some new terms and information that you may not encounter every day in your research. We will delve into a couple of areas today I find many genealogists are unaware of because these are present day issues. These issues bring forth a modern-day quandary created by DNA surprises occurring every day due to the DNA test kits. People are doing this for fun and the outcome is not so fun every time. Others just want to know their heritage and of course there is always the fall back to “I just want to know my medical history”. So let me start with the term NPE. Does anyone know what an NPE is in the genealogy world? We will learn about the term and more.
TOPIC DISCUSSION: Whether you are an amateur or a professional genealogist, my hope is for you to learn some new terms and information that you may not encounter every day in your research. We will delve into a couple of areas today I find many genealogists are unaware of because these are present day issues. These issues bring forth a modern-day quandary created by DNA surprises occurring every day due to the DNA test kits. People are doing this for fun and the outcome is not so fun every time. Others just want to know their heritage and of course there is always the fall back to “I just want to know my medical history”. So let me start with the term NPE. Does anyone know what an NPE is in the genealogy world? We will learn about the term and more.