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)
This SIG is changed to a quarterly program beginning in January 2020.
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 and 2nd 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.
Saturday, November 9
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Saturday, November 9
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 and 2nd 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, 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.
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)
Today's SIG is cancelled but the program resumes quarterly beginning in January 2020.
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 and 2nd 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.
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.
Saturday, December 14
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Saturday, December 14
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 and 2nd 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, 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.
Saturday, December 28
Google Earth SIG (Special Interest Groups – SIGs)
This SIG is cancelled until beginning quarterly presentations in January 2020.
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
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
To Be Decided
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
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
903 Melissa Drive
Saturday, January 11, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
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
903 Melissa Drive, San Antonio, TX
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 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 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.
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Using Excel (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Saturday, February 1, 2020
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 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
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
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
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
903 Melissa Drive
Saturday, February 8, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
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, February 15, 2020
General SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
903 Melissa Drive
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
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, March 14, 2020
Board Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
903 Melissa Drive
Saturday, March 14, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
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
903 Melissa Drive
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
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
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
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
903 Melissa Drive
Saturday, April 11, 2020
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library
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.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
SAGHS Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
903 Melissa Drive
Today's business meeting follows the program. Today's business includes voting on the candidates for Directors-At-Large 2020-2022 term.
