About Us

The San Antonio Genealogical and Historical Society is the premier center for genealogical research in South Texas.  The Society was was founded in 1959 to be Society by invitation only to work on genealogical research.  Today we welcome all people regardless of race, religion, sexual preference or ability.  We are a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to teach and promote genealogical and historical research, publish and preserve records, and increase awareness of genealogy and history.
 
We maintain an outstanding library of over 19,000 books, publish an award-winning semi-annual journal titled Our Heritage, and conduct educational seminars, classes, and workshops. SAGHS also publishes books on First Families of Bexar County, Jail Records in Bexar Couny In addition, through our First Families of Bexar County Program, we recognize descendants of those who were residing in Bexar County in prior to 1850.
 
We welcome you to come to our library, sign up for classes or enjoy all the rewards of joining as a member.  You will find our friendly librarians and our large selections of materials to be the best in South Texas.  You will enjoy making new friends with our active group of members.  There is always a spot for you that will suit your talents and interest.
 
All of our members are asked to conduct themselves in a courteous, professional manner, so that all of our visitors can enjoy a positive experience when visiting our facilities.   
 
 
                                      
 
 
And we have even been on television....
 
 
 
 
 

Board of Directors
President: ROB LEWIS
Vice President: PETER T BARON
Secretary: KATHY TOTTEN
Treasurer: BARBARA A HOLMES
Finance Chair: ELLEN COTTON
Director-At-Large: Vacant
Director-At-Large: Dr. DAVID KATERNDAHL
Director-At-Large: BILL ALLEN MYERS
Interim Librarian: BEVERLY W RAKOWITZ
Chaplain: LINDA MANCHESTER
 
Committee Chairs
Book Selection: PETER T BARON
Education: NANCY J MCNAMARA
First Families: NANCY W BRENNAN
First Families: RUSHELLE MASON
Grants: DAVID P RINGER
Information Technology: DAN HEINCHON
Library: BEVERLY W RAKOWITZ
Memorials: JACKIE MELDROM
Publications Co-Chair: KATHRYN MESSEC JONES
Publications Co-Chair: LARRY W LUCKETT
Publicity: PEGGY A WEYEL
Volunteer Coordinator: NANCY J MCNAMARA
Website Manager: ROB LEWIS
 
Historian
Historian: NORENE PFAUTZ FIACCO
 
Information Technology
IT Maintenance and Repair: WILLIAM COTTON
 
Landscaping and Grounds
Landscaping: SMITTY SMITH
 
Library - Duty Librarians
Duty Librarian: DAN SNELL
Duty Librarian: NANCY J MCNAMARA
Duty Librarian: PEGGY A WEYEL
Duty Librarian: SUSAN M STIELER
Duty Librarian: MARTIN SOWARD, III
Duty Librarian: SMITTY SMITH
Duty Librarian: BEVERLY W RAKOWITZ
Duty Librarian: ELIZABETH PRIKE
Duty Librarian: PEGGY PETERSON
Duty Librarian: SCOTT ATKINSON
Duty Librarian: MERRI C MURPHY
Duty Librarian: KITTY L MASSEY
Duty Librarian: CYNDI LEMANSKI
Duty Librarian: JULIA B GEORGE
Duty Librarian: NANCY W BRENNAN
Duty Librarian: KAREN BOYERS
Duty Librarian - Scheduling: BARBARA JOHNS
 
Library -Volunteers
Head Cataloger: BEVERLY W RAKOWITZ
Library Volunteer: CAROLE M PYLES
Library Volunteer: DENISE M SONNICHSEN
Library Volunteer: SUE SEILER
Library Volunteer: MARY T SOUTER
Library Volunteer: ANNIE M HUNT
Library Volunteer: MARGARET LINN
Library Volunteer: BARBARA T MCPHERSON
Library Volunteer: CATHY A BOHNAK
Library Volunteer: RUSHELLE MASON
Library Volunteer: CAROLE H MCBEE
Library Volunteer: RITA E MCSORLEY
Library Volunteer: ELIZABETH PRIKE
 
Publications
Graphic Designer: CHARLES B BRUSSELLS
Graphic Designer: Mrs. AMANDA ILENE PAGAN
Newsletter Editor: CAROL ELIZABETH THOMPSON
Newsletter Editor: BARBARA A HOLMES
Our Heritage Editor: KATHRYN MESSEC JONES
Photographer: GASPAR GOMEZ
Photographer: JUDY MCKEE
Yearbook Editor: CHARLES B BRUSSELLS
 
Publicity
Publicity: PEGGY A WEYEL
 
Purchasing Agent
Purchasing Agent: SANDY B BURTON
 
Quilt Tickets
Quilt Ticket Sales: ANNIE M HUNT
 
Social Media
Social Media: LINDA MANCHESTER