German Migration Class is changed to Early German Research - Using Church Records to Find Ancestors (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Lloyd Shenberger. Germany, as a country, did not come into existence until the unification in 1871. The early church, both Catholic or Protestant, was given the responsibility to record all baptisms, marriages, and burials.
These records are your vital records in Germanic speaking areas in 19th century and before. The challenge is to locate the church records that have survived years of wars, fires, and natural disasters. In this course we will look at the information found in church records online, how to read them, and where to find them. We will cover the use of Meyers Gazetteer, Family Search, Archion, Matricula, and CompGen.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS Members and $10.00 from non-members.
Sunday, October 1
U. S. Military Widows and Orphans Pension Records Class (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett. “…to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and orphan…,” Abraham Lincoln pledged in his second inaugural address. And pensions for U.S. veterans have produced a treasure trove of records rich in genealogical details. Led by genealogist and military history enthusiast Larry Luckett, the class will explore the records, resources, and strategies for tracing pensions for military widows and orphans in your family tree.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS Members and $10.00 from non-members.
Saturday, October 7
GED Match DNA Subscription Class (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham.
Have you gotten your results back and not sure what all the features are with the website? Do you have unknown GED Match DNA matches in your match list? Do you need to know how to "sort your socks" (sort your matches)? Are you struggling to identify ancestors 4-6 generations back? The limited seating workshop will allow us to work in a small group to show you how to get the most out of your DNA results. Each workshop will vary, depending on the attendees and their specific results and research goals. Attendees will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement due to the nature of the class. You must have access to DNA results and active subscriptions to the specific database being highlighted in order to participate in the workshop.
Due to the content of this class, it is limited to only 8 attendees! We ask that you pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 donation from non-members.
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. This workshop with Scott Atkinson assists members and guests in documenting their family trees thru the use of various genealogy programs and their computers. Programs generally include Family Tree Maker, Roots Magic, Ancestry Family Search and WikiTree.
-This regular monthly workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend
-Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members but a $5.00 donation is required from non-members.
-Scott will also help researchers with the new FTM announcement “Documenting Your Family Tree” on a computer. For an appointment with him, please email him at s.atkinson@ieee.org with the subject WIKITREE.
Saturday, October 14
DNA Consult Hours - cancelled (Classes & Workshops)
Cancelled due to our Annaul Seminar. The next offerings are November 4th & 11th and December 2nd & 9th.
Saturday, October 14
SAGHS Library is Closed for Annual Seminar (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed Saturday, October 14th for Seminar at the SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium. It will re-open on Sunday, October 15th from 1 - 5 pm.
Saturday, October 14
Annual Seminar (Annual Seminar)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Roosevelt Auditorium
This year our Annual Seminar speaker will be Michael Lacopo. This is an in-person presentation plus zoom for those who are untable to attend the program. Please refer to your registration form for details. Also please note this year's Seminar is on the 2nd Saturday not the usual 3rd Saturday!
Saturday, October 14
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, November 4
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
There is a required $20.00 donation from SAGHS members and a $30.00 donation from non-members.
Sunday, November 5
US Land Records and the History Geo Online Land Ownership Tools Class (Classes & Workshops)
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. This workshop with Scott Atkinson assists members and guests in documenting their family trees thru the use of various genealogy programs and their computers. Programs generally include Family Tree Maker, Roots Magic, Ancestry Family Search and WikiTree.
-This regular monthly workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend
-Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members but a $5.00 donation is required from non-members.
-Scott will also help researchers with the new FTM announcement “Documenting Your Family Tree” on a computer. For an appointment with him, please email him at s.atkinson@ieee.org with the subject WIKITREE.
Saturday, November 11
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, November 11
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
There is a required $20.00 donation from SAGHS members and a $30.00 donation from non-members.
Wednesday, November 22 through Thursday, November 23
SAGHS Library is Closed 22 and 23 November for Thanksgiving Holiday (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed both 22 and 23 November for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will re-open Saturday, 25 November from 10 am to 4 pm.
Saturday, December 2
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
There is a required $20.00 donation from SAGHS members and a $30.00 donation from non-members.
Sunday, December 3
U.S. Military Records for Genealogical Research Class (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett. The U.S. military organizations generated voluminous records that could be useful in telling the story of your ancestor. Through induction, basic and advanced training, deployment and active service, and discharge or death, the Services maintained records of accountability and utilization of individuals and units. Larry Luckett, genealogist and military history enthusiast, will identify individual and organizational records created by the military services, their content of genealogical interest, and where and how to access the records for research.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members.
Saturday, December 9
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, December 9
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. DNA has become another avenue for researching our Ancestors. Getting the results of your DNA testing has sometimes caused confusion and created many questions. This one-on-one program with Annette is designed to help you interpret your results and how to use your DNA results with your research.
There are 3, one-hour sessions offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 and pre-pay by either mailing or leaving payment at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The one-hour sessions are: 10-11 am, 11 am-12 pm, and 12-1 pm. You will need to bring your DNA Access Codes for the DNA program you used. You should bring your laptop for a better DNA understanding but it is not necessary to attend the program.
There is a required $20.00 donation from SAGHS members and a $30.00 donation from non-members.
Instructor: Scott Atkinson.This workshop with Scott Atkinson assists members and guests in documenting their family trees thru the use of various genealogy programs and their computers. Programs generally include Family Tree Maker, Roots Magic, Ancestry Family Search and WikiTree.
-This regular monthly workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend
-Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free benefit for SAGHS members but a $5.00 donation is required from non-members.
-Scott will also help researchers with the new FTM announcement “Documenting Your Family Tree” on a computer. For an appointment with him, please email him at s.atkinson@ieee.org with the subject WIKITREE.
Saturday, December 16
WIKITREE Basics (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Want to know more about this new online free genealogy program and how you can use it to documnet your Family Tree? Today, Scott will explain this program to you.
Laptops are a help in understand the presentation but not required to attend. Due to the length of this presentation, there is a required $15.00 donation from SAGHS members and $25.00 from non-members. Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (1 - 210 - 342 - 5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Sunday, December 24 through Monday, December 25
SAGHS Library Closed 24 and 25 December (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed Christmas weekend - 24 and 25 December. It will re-open Monday, December 26, 2023.
Sunday, December 31
SAGHS Library Closed 31 December (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The Library is closed 31 December for New Year's Eve. It re-opens Wednesday, January 3rd from 10:00 am - 07:00 pm.
Monday, January 1, 2024
Library Closed for New Year's Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Library closed for New Year's Day. It will reopen Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024 from 10 am - 7:30 pm.
Saturday, January 13, 2024
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Additional information to be announced. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, January 20, 2024
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Saturday, February 10, 2024
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Additional information to be announced. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, February 17, 2024
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board Meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. Additional information to be announced. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.