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Members Orientation with Library Tour
Saturday, March 25
Members Orientation with Library Tour  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium then SAGHS Library
Speakers: Barbara Froebel, Rob Lewis (using website), Beverly Rakowitz (using library catalog).
Today orients members to SAGHS. It explains the offerings of the society, opportunities to volunteer, using the website  as well as how to find books in the library’s catalog. Then we will explore our wonderful library and its treasures.
-All members are invited to attend as doors open at 09:30. Walk-ins are welcomed but to try to learn the number of members to attend, please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We look forward to seeing you.



23 and Me DNA Subscription Class
Saturday, April 1
23 and Me 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 23 and Me 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.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, April 8
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.
   


SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, April 8
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, April 8
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the FamilyTree Maker Workshop in 2014, in 2019 Scott added an additional genealogy documentation tool -  WikiTree.com. Today Scott offers his usual weekday workshop to assist those requesting a weekend program 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


Easter Sunday the Library will be Closed.
Sunday, April 9
Easter Sunday the Library will be Closed.  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Today the SAGHS Library is closed for Easter. The Library ire-opens on 10 April from 10 am - 4 pm.
 


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, April 12
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
 
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but a required $5.oo donation from non-members.


SAGHS General Membership Meeting
Saturday, April 15
SAGHS General Membership Meeting  (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
The SAGHS General Meeting will be held today.  Today's business will include the election of the candidates for the Executive Board Term 2022 - 2023. Refreshments rely upon volunteer donations.  SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.


The Wonderful World of West Virginia Genealogy Class
Sunday, April 16
The Wonderful World of West Virginia Genealogy Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Julia George. Today's class will provide an overview of the rich online access to genealogy related records in West Virginia as well as some of the limitations of these records. Also to be discussed will be onsite access to records that includes where to find West Virginia records from the time before the state was formed.
 
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.


Health of Our Ancestors Class
Sunday, April 30
Health of Our Ancestors Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Dr. David Katerndahl.  Today's class will focus on the fear-evoking and stigmatizing diseases with which our ancestors had to cope, focusing on 19th Century America.  In addition to discussing infectious, nutritional and maternal-child disorders rarely seen today, we will explore the evolution of military and cancer medicine as well as public health in San Antonio.  Finally, the class will review methods for learning about the medical conditions of our ancestors. "
 
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.
 



FamilyTree DNA Subscription Class
Saturday, May 6
FamilyTree 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 FamilyTree 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.


Fiind-a-Grave Class
Sunday, May 7
Fiind-a-Grave Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Peter Baron. Additional information to be announced.
 
Please register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members.


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, May 10
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
 
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but a required $5.oo donation from non-members.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, May 13
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.
   


SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, May 13
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 invited to attend.


The SAGHS Library is Closed for Mother's Day
Sunday, May 14
The SAGHS Library is Closed for Mother's Day  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Today the SAGHS Library is closed for Mother's Day. It will re-open on Monday, May 15th from 10 am - 4 pm.


SAGHS General Membership Meeting
Saturday, May 20
SAGHS General Membership Meeting  (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the last General Membership Meeting until September 16th. Refreshments rely on volunteer donation.  SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.


Navigating RootsMagic Class
Sunday, May 21
Navigating RootsMagic Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Suzy Bettac. Today Suzy wil demonstrate tips and tricks in using the RootsMagic genealogy and family tree software to store research. Laptops are enouraged but not required.
 
Please register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members.


The SAGHS Library is Closed for Memorial Day
Monday, May 29
The SAGHS Library is Closed for Memorial Day  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed for Memorial Day remembering. It will re-open on Wednesday, May 31st from 10 am - 7 pm. There is not any classes during this holiday weekend.



Researching Canadian Families with Emphasis on Loyalists of the American Revolution & their Families
Sunday, June 4
Researching Canadian Families with Emphasis on Loyalists of the American Revolution & their Families  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Steve Mabie. This class will discuss both SAGHS library and on-line resources available to researchers of post-revolution Loyalists and their families in Canada.
 
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.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, June 10
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.
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SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, June 10
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.


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, June 14
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
 
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but a required $5.oo donation from non-members.


SAGHS Founder's Day
Saturday, June 17
SAGHS Founder's Day  (Founders' Day)
To be announced
Today is SAGHS Annual Founder's Day. More information will be announced when available.


The SAGHS Library is Closed for Founder's Day and Father's Day Weekend
Saturday, June 17 through Sunday, June 18
The SAGHS Library is Closed for Founder's Day and Father's Day Weekend  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed all weekend for Founder's Day on June 17th and for Father's Day on June 18th. It will re-open on Monday, June 19 from 10 am - 4 pm


Early German Research - Using Church Records to Find Your Ancestors Class
Sunday, June 25
Early German Research - Using Church Records to Find Your Ancestors Class  (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 a the information found in church records, how to read them, and where to find them.
 
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



SAGHS Library Closed on Tuesday July 4th
Tuesday, July 4
SAGHS Library Closed on Tuesday July 4th  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed on Tuesday, July 4th. The uusal Library hours remain open all July 4 weekend and Monday (1 - 3July) and the next Wednesday (July 5) after the holiday. Also due to the holiday, there will be no classes scheduled on the weekend.


SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, July 8
SAGHS Board Meeting  (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Auditorium
Today is the SAGHS Board meeting. All SAGHS members are welcome to attend the meeting.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, July 8
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.


DNA Beginner's Class
Sunday, July 9
DNA Beginner's Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. Did you get your DNA results from Ancestry.com, 23andMe, FTDNA? Were you overwhelmed with trying to understand what centimorgans (cms) mean, cousin relationships to you, or just need to know how to get started using your new discoveries and applying them to your genealogy research?
  DNA Beginners Class will cover the very basics of genetic genealogy. Annette will cover the common terms, sites and databases by testers, how to connect your tree to your DNA, and set you on a path to unlocking the family mysteries tucked away in your own genetics!. BE warned! DNA will unravel some stories and create new ones. Either way, you'll be hooked!
 
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours (210-342-5242) or email Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members.


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, July 12
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.


Why Research NARA Records - What's In It for me? Class
Sunday, July 16
Why Research NARA Records - What's In It for me? Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 am to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Julia George. This class will provide a "tour" of the fantastic resources available for genealogy research at the National Archives, including the variety of locations available for research, plus on site and online searches.
 
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.


Part 1 of 2-Part Beginner's Genealogy Class
Sunday, July 30
Part 1 of 2-Part Beginner's Genealogy Class  (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Stepanie Wells. This 2-part Beginner's Genealogy Class is presented on Sundays from 1 - 5 pm July 30th and August 6th. Stephanie Wells.This is part 1 of a class to introduce the beginner family researcher to the basics of researching and documenting their ancestors. The basics of genealogy research will be presented with such topics as genealogical terms, forms, charts, census records, courthouses, plus the importance of citing your research sources.
 
Please pay and register by 8 July to insure preparation of adequate handouts. One may either mail their check or leave it  at the SAGHS Library, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024. The cost of the program is $40.00 for SAGHS members and $55.00 from non-members for the class and printed materials. A half-hour lunch period is included during this class day.
 



Ancestry DNA Subscription Class
Saturday, August 5
Ancestry 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 Ancestry.com 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.


Part  2 of 2-Part Beginner's Genealogy Class
Sunday, August 6
Part 2 of 2-Part Beginner's Genealogy Class  (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Stephanie Wells. This is the second part of the 2-part Beginner's Class. Folks that attend this class should have attended Part-1 on 30 July for a better learning experience.


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, August 9
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.


SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, August 12
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.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, August 12
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.


Using Ancestry.com Class
Sunday, August 13
Using Ancestry.com Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Stephanie Wells. An overview of the resources at Ancestry.com and tips on how to be an
Ancestry.com power user. Ancestry DNA will be not be covered. Laptops welcome.
 
Please register for the class by calling the SAGHS Library during open hours or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required donation of $5.00 from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members.


DNA Advanced Class Matching Collateral Ancestors
Sunday, August 20
DNA Advanced Class Matching Collateral Ancestors  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. What are collaterals? Why are they important when using DNA? Using collaterals can help strengthen your research toward an ancestor. Learn ways to identify a line of descent through a specific child, when there are more than one possiblities.
  Attendees will need their laptops to access and online trees to ge the most out of this interactive and hands on learning experience.
 
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library, 210-342-5242, during open hours or email Education@txsaghs.org. There is a required $5.00 donation from SAGHS members and $10.00 from non-members



SAGHS Library Closed for Labor Day
Monday, September 4
SAGHS Library Closed for Labor Day  (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library.
The SAGHS Library is closed for Labor Day on September 4th. The library is open on both weekend days, Saturday and Sunday - September 2nd and 3rd. After Labor Day it will re-open Wednesday, September 6th from 10 am - 7 pm.


SAGHS Board Meeting
Saturday, September 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.


DNA Consult Hours
Saturday, September 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.


Sunday, September 10
Finding an Ancestor During the Irish Famine  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Laura Grover. More information to be posted.


FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop
Wednesday, September 13
FamilyTree Maker/WikiTree Workshop  (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. The regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. 
 
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.


SAGHS General membership Meeting
Saturday, September 16
SAGHS General membership Meeting  (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
The post-summer SAGHS General Meeting will be held today.  Today's business will include passing the fiscal year budget for 2022 - 2023. The next meeting will be January 20, 2023. Refreshments rely upon volunteer donations.  SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.


German Migration into the United States Class
Sunday, September 24
German Migration into the United States Class  (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: LLoyd Shenberger. The first German immigration wave began in 1683. Since that time thousands of German speaking immigrants have come to the United States. There were different pull and push factors that influenced immigration depending on the time. In this class we will look at the different waves of immigration with emphasis on the immigration into Pennsylvania and Texas.
 
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.