MembershipMembership runs from October 1st to September 30th.
Your support helps cover the costs of our monthly Saturday Seminars and donations to the Genealogy Section at W.O. Haggard Library. Members have access to the following:
Info on our Membership page. If membership isn't for you but you enjoy our webinars, please consider donating to Genealogy Friends.
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Upcoming Saturday Seminars - Hybrid
March 21, 2026 - "Be A Super Sleuth: Accessing Images and Full-Text Search in Family Search" by Jill Morelli, CG, CGL - Did you know that Family Search is placing their recently digitized material online in less than 24 hours after it is scanned? Did you know that they were placing them, not in the Catalog, but in Images? Did you know that using "Full Text Search," you can conduct an all word search in certain documents? What is a Super Sleuth to do? We will learn how to access these two features of FS to find your ancestors. Treasures await!
Speaker - Jill Morelli, CG CGL, is a writer, lecturer and founder of the Certification Discussion Group, an online series which demystifies the journey to certification managed by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She lectures nationally and has written articles for the National Genealogy Society Quarterly, Swedish American Genealogist, and many others. She publishes regularly and is working on her second book - a compilation of all the articles she has written about her family. Jill is a past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society, Program chair of the Puget Sound- Association of Professional Genealogists and a member of many local genealogical societies.
Speaker - Jill Morelli, CG CGL, is a writer, lecturer and founder of the Certification Discussion Group, an online series which demystifies the journey to certification managed by the Board for Certification of Genealogists. She lectures nationally and has written articles for the National Genealogy Society Quarterly, Swedish American Genealogist, and many others. She publishes regularly and is working on her second book - a compilation of all the articles she has written about her family. Jill is a past president of the Seattle Genealogical Society, Program chair of the Puget Sound- Association of Professional Genealogists and a member of many local genealogical societies.
GenFriends Blog
Keep up to date on the latest news in Genealogy. Here is a link https://genfriends.blogspot.com/
An email will be sent out each month once the articles are posted.
Click the Follow button on the main page of the blog to see updates in your reading list.
The schedule of events (GenFriends and other groups) is on the Events page.
The newsletter archive will still be available for past newsletters.
An email will be sent out each month once the articles are posted.
Click the Follow button on the main page of the blog to see updates in your reading list.
The schedule of events (GenFriends and other groups) is on the Events page.
The newsletter archive will still be available for past newsletters.
Plano Senior Center - March 25, 2026
Join us from 4:30-6:30 at Sam Johnson Recreation Center, 401 W 16th Street, Plano, TX 75075.
Individual help with your research.
Individual help with your research.
DNA Special Interest Group - Hybrid - March 10, 2026
Check out the links on the DNA Special Interest Group page from prior discussions.
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.
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.
Genealogy Round Table - Zoom - March 12, 2026
March Topic - Digging Deeper with Newspapers - This meeting does not require registration.
Join us via Zoom — We are a group of genealogy enthusiasts who get together to share information and help each other.
Newspapers are packed with hidden genealogy gems — far beyond obituaries! From social columns and court cases to community stories and unexpected surprises, newspapers can transform your research and bring your ancestors’ lives into focus.
Join our lively roundtable discussion as we share search tips, research strategies, and favorite newspaper discoveries. Whether you’re new to newspaper research or a seasoned genealogist, you’ll leave with new ideas to try.
Bring your questions, successes, and curiosity — guests are always welcome!
Discussion Questions:
1. What types of information have you found in newspapers other than obituaries that significantly advanced your research?
2. How do you approach newspaper searches when you don't find your ancestor right away?
3. How do you analyze and correlate newspaper information with other sources?
4. Have newspapers helped you better understand the historical context of your ancestors' lives?
Some of these meetings require registration. The Zoom registration link will be sent out by email the week before the meeting. An email will be sent with the Zoom link and a separate email with the materials for the discussion.
Email [email protected] to join the email distribution list.
Join us via Zoom — We are a group of genealogy enthusiasts who get together to share information and help each other.
Newspapers are packed with hidden genealogy gems — far beyond obituaries! From social columns and court cases to community stories and unexpected surprises, newspapers can transform your research and bring your ancestors’ lives into focus.
Join our lively roundtable discussion as we share search tips, research strategies, and favorite newspaper discoveries. Whether you’re new to newspaper research or a seasoned genealogist, you’ll leave with new ideas to try.
Bring your questions, successes, and curiosity — guests are always welcome!
Discussion Questions:
1. What types of information have you found in newspapers other than obituaries that significantly advanced your research?
2. How do you approach newspaper searches when you don't find your ancestor right away?
3. How do you analyze and correlate newspaper information with other sources?
4. Have newspapers helped you better understand the historical context of your ancestors' lives?
Some of these meetings require registration. The Zoom registration link will be sent out by email the week before the meeting. An email will be sent with the Zoom link and a separate email with the materials for the discussion.
Email [email protected] to join the email distribution list.
Research At The Library - April 11, 2026
Join Genealogy Friends experienced genealogists at W.O. Haggard Library from 10:15 to 1 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Program at 10:30 - Getting the Most Out of a Census Record
Census records are one of the most important types of genealogical records, containing a wealth of information you may not find in vital records and allowing you to track your ancestors' progress over time. We'll do a deep dive into census records and learn some tips and tricks for extracting as much information as possible from each record.
Program at 10:30 - Getting the Most Out of a Census Record
Census records are one of the most important types of genealogical records, containing a wealth of information you may not find in vital records and allowing you to track your ancestors' progress over time. We'll do a deep dive into census records and learn some tips and tricks for extracting as much information as possible from each record.
- Experienced genealogists will be available to help from 11:30 to 1:00 pm:
- You get started researching your family tree
- Answer questions about a research problem
- Access records on FamilySearch that require access from an Affiliate Library.
- Use equipment to scan books, including large format and convert film to digital.
- Bring your favorite project and work on it in the company of other researchers.
Plano Old City Cemetery Association
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.