Meetings & Seminars

No Death Certificate: No Problem

Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St.

Death certificates or death registers aren't always available. Learn about other records that can provide details about our ancestors’ passing.

Barbara Coakley began her interest in family history over 40 years ago with an envelope of family papers. She traveled throughout the U.S. and Europe, visiting her ancestral homelands and doing research. To further her education, Barbara completed ProGen49 and attended all of the major institutes and many national and regional conferences. Her current focus is on sharing the stories of her ancestors. Barbara is the President of Genealogy Friends of Plano, TX Libraries, the Treasurer for the Texas State Genealogical Society, and a volunteer for the Dallas Genealogical Society. She is a member of DAR and many national, state, and local genealogical and historical societies. Before she retired, Barbara taught genealogy continuing education classes at Collin College for 15 years. Now she lectures on a wide variety of topics for genealogical societies, libraries, and senior communities across the U.S.

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Symbolism in Gravestone Art: Texas and Beyond

Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St., Fort Worth, TX

Cemeteries are filled with images intended to convey specific meanings to observers. They symbolic significance of older gravestones is often lost to later generations. Let's read the inscriptions but also learn and appreciate what those symbols teach about our ancestors and their times.

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The NPE* Blues

Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St., Fort Worth, TX

*A Non-Paternal Event
What happens when your DNA test reveals an NPE?
Someone in your family heritage does not share your DNA, therefore is not your blood relative. It happened to Sheila. Come hear tales of her DNA journey..

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The Use of Genetic Genealogy in Forensic Casework

Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St., Fort Worth, TX

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) is a method combining DNA testing with traditional genealogical research for the purposes of solving crimes. Wendy will explain the differences between the two genealogies, the FIGG process, and Laws and Best Practices & Standards. She'll even tell you about making it a career!

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Researching Mary Couts Burnett

Fort Worth History Center, 501 E. Bolt St., Fort Worth, Texas

NEW DATE CHANGE  FOR THANKSGIVING!   Saturday November 22, 2025 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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