SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
There is no General Membership Meeting in December. The next meeting will be January 18, 2020!
Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25
Library Holiday Closure (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed both days for the Christmas Holidays - Tuesday, December 24th, Christmas Eve, and Wednesday, December 25th, Christmas Day. Regular Library hours resume Saturday, December 28th from 10am - 4pm.
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
The Library is closed today for New Year's Day. It re-opens Saturday, January 4th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, January 4, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
FamilyTree Maker/Wiki Tree Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
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, January 11, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, January 11, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, January 18, 2020
General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Today's program will commerate the life of our benefactor, Yvette Dwyer and the naming of 903 Melissa Drive. The buiness meeting follows to include choosing a nomination committee to select candidates for the 2020-2022 Directors-At- Large.
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
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 quarterly SIG. Laptops are not required to attend this program.
Please note: In order to resume a quarterly schedule, this SIG is held after the SAGHS General Meeting.
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.
Sunday, January 19, 2020
Organizing Your Research (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Julia George. The specifics of the program to be announced.
PLEASE note this class is being held on the third Sunday not the usual second Sunday!
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Using Excel for Your Research (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Kay Duke.
The specifics of the program to be announced. Laptops may be brought to the class but are not required...
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked form SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.ker: Kay Duke.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 1 (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
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 January 21, 2020. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 for non-members.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, February 8, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 2 (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
This is the second day, part 2, of the Beginner's Genealogy Class, for those who have already attended the previous Part 1.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, February 8, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, February 9, 2020
Finding Your German Hometown (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Lloyd Shenberger. When doing research in Germany, it is necessary to know the name of the town where your ancestor lived. In order to "jump across the pond," you must do your research in the United States records. Once you locate the town name in US records, you will be prepared to locate records in Germany. We will look at US sources for hometown names and how to locate your records in Germany after you know the hometown. A case study will be used to demonstrate this process.
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
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, February 15, 2020
General SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
The business meeting follows today's program. The business portion also reviews nominations for the Director-At-Large candidates for 2020-2022 term.
Saturday, March 7, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, March 8, 2020
Virginia Research Utilizing 18th Century Records (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Nancy Brennan. The specifics of the program to be announced.
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
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, March 14, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, March 14, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, March 21, 2020
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
The business meeting will follow today's program. The business also includes presentation of the Directors-At-Large 2020-2022 slate.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class Part I (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
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 March 7, 2020. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 for non-members.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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.
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, April 11, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class Part II (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
This is the second day, part 2, of the Beginner's Genealogy Class, for those who have already attended the previous Part 1.
Saturday, April 11, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, April 11, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, April 12, 2020
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
Today the SAGHS Library is closed for Easter. It re-opens Monday, April 13th from 10am - 4pm. The class normally scheduled for the second Sunday will be presented on 19 April (See below).
Saturday, April 18, 2020
SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Today's business meeting follows the program. Today's business includes voting on the candidates for Directors-At-Large 2020-2022 term.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Pre and Post Civil War Migration (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Steve Mabie. The specifics of the program to be announced.
Please note this class is held on the 3rd Sunday due to Easter occurring on the 2nd Sunday!
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
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 quarterly 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, May 2, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, May 9, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, May 9, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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, May 10, 2020
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
Today the SAGHS Library is closed for Mother's Day. It re-opens on Monday, May 11th from 10am - 4pm.
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, May 16, 2020
SAGHS Membership General Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
The business meeting follows today's program.
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Probate Records (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Speaker: Jack Gatewood. The specifics of the program to be announced.
Once again, please note that due to the Mother's Day Holiday, this class is scheduled on the Third Sunday!
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Monday, May 25, 2020
Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
Today, the Library is closed for Memorial Day. It re-opens Wednesday, May 26th from 10am - 7pm.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class Part I (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
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 May 2, 2020. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 for non-members.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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.
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, June 13, 2020
Beginner's Genealogy Class Part II (Classes & Workshops)
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
This is the second day, part 2, of the Beginner's Genealogy Class, for those who have already attended the previous Part 1.
Saturday, June 13, 2020
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Dwyer Center
Saturday, June 13, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Annette Graham. When DNA became another avenue to research our Ancestors, its newness created many questions. This one-on-one 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 and 2nd Saturday of the month. 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.
Speaker: Leslie Tomlinson. Finding your ancestors in Tennessee begins with knowing the lay of the land, understanding what records were created and why, and exploring creative ways of searching.
We ask that you pre-register to avoid cancellation by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing education@txsaghs.org. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
