DNA Class - Part 2 - (Intermediate-Advanced) (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom or Auditorium
Instructor: Annette Graham. Part 2 (Intermediate-Advanced) will build on the foundational skills of DNA testing and show attendees how to begin to apply the DNA data into their genealogical research. Students must have a good understanding of DNA basics and have their test results before the beginning of this class. We will learn different methods that can be applied in real time to independent research. We will go over concepts like triangulation, shared matches, and additional tools to better place those DNA matches into your tree.
We ask that you pre-register 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, August 7
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, August 8
Researching in Penn's Woods (aka Pennsylvania) (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Lloyd Shenburger. If your ancestors came to America in the 17th and 18th century, they probably came through Pennsylvania. They may have only stayed for a few years or many generations. Many of us have Pennsylvania ancestors. We will look at the types of records available and where to find them. Many records are online but some are hidden in courthouses and archives.
We ask that you pre-register 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. 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 library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, August 14
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Saturday, August 14
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
There is no Monthly Membership Meeting this month. The next meeting will be September 18, 2021.
Sunday, August 22
Pennsylvania Land Records (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Lloyd Shenburger. Pennsylvania land records not only document the ownership of land in the state, but also provide a wealth of information helpful in genealogical research. Land records can separate men with the same name, identify parents, list children, and sometimes grandchildren. They put your ancestor in a location and identify his FAN club (Family, Associates Neighbors). In this presentation, we will look at the original land transfer records from the proprietor, William Penn, and deeds transferring land ownership between individuals.
We ask that you pre-register 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, September 4
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
There is not a DNA Consultation Hour today. The next offering is September 11th beginning at 10 am.
Monday, September 6
Library Closed for Labor Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The Library is closed to research due to the Labor Day Holiday. It will re-open on Wednesday, September 8 from 10 am - 7pm.
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.
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, September 11
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Saturday, September 11
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, September 12
Researching Ancestors in Spanish Colonial and Mexican Texas (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett. During the period 1718-1835 Texas was a foreign land, a colony of Spain and then a Province of Mexico, so record systems may not be similar to those in the United States. Today's program will discuss archives, resources, and techniques to locate records of your ancestors who were in Texas during those times.
We ask that you pre-register 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.
Presentation to be announced. Business Meeting will follow.
Sunday, September 19
Researching Texas Ancestors in the Republic and Early Statehood (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett. The Republic of Texas was a foreign nation, independent of the United States for nine years. Many of its record systems parallel those of the United States, but some do not. The class will address Republic of Texas records in addition to those of early statehood that are useful in supporting genealogical research.
We ask that you pre-register 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.
Sunday, September 26
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 1 (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Stephanie Wells. This two part class will 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 pre-register by mailing your check to SAGHS Library, 911 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX 78213-2024 or leaving your check at the Library during normal buiness hours. The deadline for registering is Saturday, 18 September 2021. The cost of this program including printed materials is $40 for SAGHS members and $55 fo non-members.
Saturday, October 2
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, October 3
Beginner's Genealogy Class - Part 2 (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom.
Today will be the continuation and conclusion for the Beginner's Genealogy Class for those who attended part 1 of this class.
Saturday, October 9
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Saturday, October 9
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Saturday, October 16
Library Closed for Annual Seminar (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Due to our Annual Seminar, the SAGHS Library is closed.
The Library will re-open on Sunday, October 17 from 1 - 5 pm.
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.
PLEASE note date change from 13 October to 20 October 2021.
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, November 6
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation 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. 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 library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, November 13
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Saturday, November 13
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, November 14
Courthouse Research in the United States (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Cindy Kennedy. Come learn about the treasures to be found in courthouse research in the United States. Records to be discussed include taxation, land, court, probate, birth, marriage, death, and others. Additional topics will include how to investigate the location of records, courthouse protocols, and keeping a research log.
We ask that you pre-register 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.
There is no Monthly Membership Meeting this month. The next meeting will be in January 2022.
Wednesday, November 24 through Thursday, November 25
Library Closed for Thanksgiving Eve and Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Library is closed both 24 and 25 November. The Library will re-open on Saturday, November 27 from 10 am - 4 pm.
Saturday, December 4
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation 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.
Please contact the SAGHS Library to register by calling the library at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, December 11
SAGHS Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Saturday, December 11
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
Dwyer Center Classroom
Moderator: 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 1st and 2nd Saturday of each month. Registration can be made by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242. 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.
We ask a $10 donation from SAGHS members and a $20 donation from non-members.
Sunday, December 12
Researching New York thru the 1800's (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Steve Mabie. Today's program addresses where your ancestors lived and how to find them in the state of New York. Starting with the establishment of New Netherlands by the Dutch (1624 - 1664), through the English Colonial Period (1664 - 1783), and the growth of the Empire State.
We ask that you pre-register 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.
