June 1, 2019 begins the renewal of our Annual Membership dues. In order to receive the Julyissue of Our Heritage, your dues need to be paid or else you will need to receive the journal at the Library when you make your renewal payment. This year is also very important as those who are current by 31 August 2019 will have their information posted in our Membership Yearbook 2019 - 2020. Renewals may be made by paypal via the website or by leaving the application and payment at SAGHS or by mailing to SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213. On 1 September 2019, if dues are not paid, your membership will be cancelled automatically by the computer. The membership year is 1 July 2019 - 30 June 2020. The cost for one member is $40, and joint membership is $60.
Saturday, June 22
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Rob Lewis. To increase one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software. This is an open discussion/review forum offered in this monthly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last-minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, July 6
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one-hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one hour sessions are 10-11am, 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Tuesday, July 9
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, July 10
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool. The regular monthly Workshop now includes issues with Wikitree.com as well as the Family Tree Maker computer program. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Sunday, July 14
DNA Presentation (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: Annette Graham. Have you wanted to learn how to use the centimorgans (cms) to identify relationships in your research? Do you not understand how you connect your DNA matches? Annette will show you how she uncovered a "non-paternal event" a few generations back by using genetic genealogy strategies that you will be able to use in your own family research.
To avoid cancellation and to better prepare the classroom, we ask you to pre-register to attend the class by calling SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. At least 10 registrants are needed to avoid class cancellation! Members are asked for a $5.00 contribution and non-members are asked for a $10.00 contribution.
Saturday, July 27
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
This SIG is cancelled today. The next SIG meets August 24th from 10am - 12pm.
Saturday, August 3
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 1 (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Barbara Johns. This two-day series introduces the beginner family researcher on how to trace the lives of their ancestors. One will learn such items as genealogical terms, forms and charts, census records, court houses, plus the importance of citing your research sources. Since this program is aimed towards an individualized education, the class is limited to 3 people.
We ask that you call the SAGHS Library at 1-210-342-5242 to confirm your reservation, then mail your check by July 18, 2019. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 for non-members.
Saturday, August 3
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one-hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one-hour sessions are 10-11am,11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Saturday, August 10
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 2 (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Barbara Johns. Today is the second day of the two-part Beginner's Classes that one has already attended.
Sunday, August 11
Heirloom Preservation & What Happens to Your Research After You Die? (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: David Carlson. Class information to be announced.
Avoid cancellation of less than 10 registrants. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We ask $5.00 contribution from members and $10.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, August 13
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, August 14
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: 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. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, August 24
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Rob Lewis. A continuing program to increase one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software. The is an open discussion/review forum as offered in this monthly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last-minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Monday, September 2
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
Today the Library is closed for Labor Day. The Library re-opens Wednesday, September 4th from 10 am - 7 pm.
Saturday, September 7
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one-hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one-hour sessions are 10-11am, 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Sunday, September 8
Newspaper Research (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: Julia George. Today's program focuses on finding newspapers, especially online, and the wide variety of genealogical information that can be found--even if your ancestor's name is not mentioned!
To avoid cancellation, and to prepare the Annex, please call SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or email Education@txsaghs.org to pre-register. We ask $5.00 contribution from members and $10.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, September 10
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, September 11
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: 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. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, September 21
SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Today's Program to be announced. The Business Meeting follows the program.
Saturday, September 28
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Rob Lewis. This SIG is continued to increase one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software. This is an open discussion/review forum as offered in this monthly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last-minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, October 5
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one hour sessions are10-11am, 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Tuesday, October 8
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, October 9
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. Thus the regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Sunday, October 13
No Class Due to Annual October Seminar (Classes & Workshops)
Due to our Annual SAGHS Seminar, there is no class today. The Sunday classes resume in November.
Saturday, October 19
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
The Library is closed today for Seminar. The Library will re-open Sunday October 20th from 1 - 5 pm.
Speaker: Dr. Michael D. Lacopo. Today's subjects are: "More than the Census"; "Deconstructing Your Family Tree (re-evaluating evidence)"; "How to Overcome Brick Walls"; and "I Am Poor, Obscure, Plain, and Little (invisible ancestors)".
Pre-registration is due by 5 October 2019: $50 SAGHS Members; $55 Non-members; Price at the door is $55 Members; $60 Non-members. A box lunch meal is included with your registration. Checks may be sent or left at SAGHS, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213 or your reservation may be made online.
Please note the change of Seminar location in 2019!
Saturday, October 26
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Rob Lewis. To increase one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software as presented as an open discussion/review forum in this monthly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last-minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, November 2
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one-hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one-hour sessions are 10-11a,. 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Sunday, November 10
Burial Research to include Sexton Records, Funeral Homes, etc. (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: Cindy Kennedy. Come learn about methods for establishing dates and locations of death and burial in the United States.
To better prepare the classroom, and to avoid cancellation, we ask you to pre-register to attend the class by calling SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Members are asked for a $5.00 contribution and non-members are asked for a $10.00 contribution.
Tuesday, November 12
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, November 13
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. Thus the regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, November 23
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Rob Lewis. This program assists one's understanding of the Google Earth website and software. This is an open discussion/review forum offered in this monthly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
This is a free SAGHS membership offering but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members. In case of a last minute cancellation due to the moderator's varied schedule, pre-registration with contact information is requested. This is done by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Wednesday, November 27
Library Holiday Hours (Miscellaneous)
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The Library will close early today at 3 pm as the day before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Library resumes regular hours on Saturday, November 30th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, December 7
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
Moderator: Annette Graham. DNA has been another avenue added to our Genealogy sources however its newness created many questions. This program is designed for individuals with question(s) on how to interpret or to use one's DNA results.
These one hour sessions are offered on the 1st Saturday of the month and registration is made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. The one hour sessions are 11-12am, 11am-12pm, and 12-1pm. Please be sure to bring your access codes to your DNA programs especially if you are not bringing your laptop with access codes!
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members. If desired, one may bring their laptop as needed but it is not necessary to attend the hour with your questions.
Sunday, December 8
Treasures Among the SAGHS Library's State Books (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Speaker: Barbara Johns. Join SAGHS member and Librarian, Barbara Johns as she shares with you her favorite state books for research. Participants will also have time to examine SAGHS's collection of State books.
To better prepare the classroom, and to avoid cancellation, we ask you to pre-register to attend the class by calling SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. Members are asked for a $5.00 contribution and non-members are asked for a $10.00 contribution.
Tuesday, December 10
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Wednesday, December 11
Family Tree Maker/Wikitree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. Since developing the Family Tree Maker Workshop in 2014, the 2019 program added an additional genealogy documentation tool - the Wikitree.com. Thus the regular monthly Workshop continues to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
nd day of the two-part Beginner's Classes that one has already attended.
