Genealogy: DNA + Women

Learn techniques for studying your genetic maternal ancestors. 

On Monday Oct. 5 the Plano Public Library did a virtual genealogy workshop as part of Archives Month with the DFW Archives Bazaar. Check out the recording below, as well as registration links to upcoming workshops.

The annual DFW Archives Bazaar is virtual throughout the month of October. Local archives and institutions will be promoted through the Bazaar’s web platforms, including Plano Public Library’s Genealogy Center: 

• Website: www.dfwarchivesbazaar.com/ 
• Facebook: facebook.com/dfwarchivesbazaar 
• Twitter: @dfwarchives 
• Instagram: @dfwarchivesbazaar/ 

There are still more workshops (held on Zoom) this month.  

Genealogy: Solving the Mysteries of Women in Your Family Tree 
Monday, October 12 at 1 p.m. – Register 
A good woman is hard to find… and so is information about your great-great-great-grandmother if you don’t know where to look. Learn creative ways to research your female ancestors 

Genealogy: Oral Histories 
Monday, October 19 at 1 p.m. – Register 
How to start, record, and organize an oral history 

Genealogy: Clues from the Cemeteries 
Monday, October 26 at 1 p.m. – Register 
Discover how researching a cemetery can lead to your family 

You can see previously recorded online workshops on the Genealogy Center page on our website.