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Annual Dinner Meeting & Election - October 16, 2024
Research At The Library - November 9, 2024
Join experienced genealogists at W.O. Haggard Library on 9 November 2024 from 10:30 to 1 pm.
- Bring a research project to work on.
- The library is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library where you can access restricted records you can't see from home.
- Bounce ideas off fellow researchers - you might break down that brick wall.
- Use the large format scanning equipment.
Upcoming Saturday Seminars - Hybrid
October 19, 2024 - "Avoiding Bias: Consider All the Possibilities"
Our goal in family history research is to prove an identity, relationship, or life event by thorough research. Bias can impact our research. It can keep us from finding the evidence we need, cause us to misunderstand research results, and lead us to incorrect conclusions. We'll discuss different behaviors that can introduce bias into our research process and how to avoid them.
Speaker: Barbara Coakley
Barbara's interest in family history began over 40 years ago with an envelope of family papers. She has traveled throughout the United States and Europe researching and visiting places where her ancestors lived. Her genealogical education includes ProGen, the Institute of Genealogical and Historical Research, Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh, Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy, Genealogical Institute on Federal Records, Texas Institute of Genealogical Research, and many conferences and seminars.
Before retiring, Barbara taught Genealogy in the Continuing Education Department of Collin College from 2008 to 2022. She is a member of the Genealogical Speakers Guild and lectures on a wide variety of topics. Visit her website https://coakleysennottfamilyhistory.weebly.com/.
Meetings are hybrid unless otherwise noted above - we meet from 10:15 to noon at Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075, zoom is also an option. Email [email protected] for zoom info.
Newsletter
Here is a link to the September Newsletter. Our past newsletters may be found in the Newsletter Archives under the Publications tab above.
DNA Special Interest Group - October 8, 2024
The DNA Special Interest Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at Haggard Library, 2501 Coit Rd, Plano, TX from 7-8:30 pm. Join us in person or via Zoom. Email [email protected] to join the email distribution list.
Our goal is to increase our knowledge related to using DNA results to further our genealogy research. This is a place to share ideas, ask questions, and learn about DNA. The group is open to all levels from beginner to advanced.
In October we will be discussing using Gedmatch.
Our goal is to increase our knowledge related to using DNA results to further our genealogy research. This is a place to share ideas, ask questions, and learn about DNA. The group is open to all levels from beginner to advanced.
In October we will be discussing using Gedmatch.
Genealogy Round Table - October 10, 2024
Join us via Zoom — We are a group of genealogy enthusiasts who get together to share information and help each other. The Zoom invite will be sent out by email the week before the meeting. Email [email protected] to join the email distribution list.
Plano Old City Cemetery Association
NOTE - the association has a new address and form, so the link to the old form is removed until it can be updated.
The Plano Old City Cemetery Association (POCCA) is a non-profit, non-perpetual care association founded by descendants of those buried within its boundaries and other interested parties. Its mission is to preserve, restore and protect the property, gravesites, monuments and other appurtenances within the Plano Old City Cemetery located at 12th and H Streets in Plano, Texas. Any person who supports the mission of the Association is eligible for membership. Membership is by application & payment of dues, download the membership form here.
The Plano Old City Cemetery Association (POCCA) is a non-profit, non-perpetual care association founded by descendants of those buried within its boundaries and other interested parties. Its mission is to preserve, restore and protect the property, gravesites, monuments and other appurtenances within the Plano Old City Cemetery located at 12th and H Streets in Plano, Texas. Any person who supports the mission of the Association is eligible for membership. Membership is by application & payment of dues, download the membership form here.
Ancestry.com Membership Discount
If you are an AARP member, you can save 30% off a World Explorer membership to Ancestry.com for one year. More information on Ancestry.com.
