Intermediate Genealogy - Class 2 of 5 (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Julia George
Dates: The classes are Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (class), and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (brown bag discussion) In addition to this class, the remaining classes are 7 May, 21 May and 4 June.
Course description:This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in a beginning genealogy course. A wider and more indepth view of potential sources for genealogy research will be included. Assistance will be provided to develop writing a family history, including using proper citations. (No grades will be given, only feedback!)
Prerequisite: A beginning genealogy course or equivalent experience.
Number of students: minimum 3, maximum 10
Fee: The cost is $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, May 3
DNA Consult Hours (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
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 ($20.00 members; $30.00 non-members) 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.
Wednesday, May 7
Intermediate Genealogy - Class 3 of 5 (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Julia George
Dates: The classes are Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (class), and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (brown bag discussion) In addition to this class, the remaining classes are 21 May and 4 June.
Course description:This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in a beginning genealogy course. A wider and more indepth view of potential sources for genealogy research will be included. Assistance will be provided to develop writing a family history, including using proper citations. (No grades will be given, only feedback!)
Prerequisite: A beginning genealogy course or equivalent experience.
Number of students: minimum 3, maximum 10
Fee: The cost is $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Sunday, May 11
SAGHS Library Closed for Mother's Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Mother's Day Sunday, May 11th and will re-open on Monday, May 12th from 10 am - 4 pm.
Wednesday, May 14
Resolve Problems on Computer Genealogy Programs Focusing on Family Tree Maker and WikiTree -Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Scott Atkinson. These workshops with Scott will include Roots Magic, Family Tree Maker, Ancestry and Wiki-Tree. These monthly Workshops (Second Wednesdays at 10 am) continue to assist in answering questions or solving problems in their use. Laptops are useful 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 and non-members may give a donation.
Saturday, May 17
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting (Library Hours)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
Saturday, May 17
SAGHS General Membership Meeting (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dwyer Center Roosevelt Auditorium
Today is the General Membership Meeting. The Business Meeting votes to elect the 2025-2027 Executive Board Members. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
Sunday, May 18
Guide to Joining a Lineage Society (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Larry Luckett
Census records, military service and pension records, deeds, and wills—all are resources to provide support to your application to join a lineage or heritage society. Lineage societies include First Families/immigrants, early colonists, military service or war veterans, religious groups, occupational groups, and Old-World royalty. The generations between you and your ancestor require resources and substantiation to support your application. This program is designed to help you begin, move forward, or finalize your application to a lineage society. Your instructor, Larry Luckett, is registrar for local chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution and the General Society of the War of 1812, and he is member of a dozen lineage/heritage societies.
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 and donations are appreciated from non-members.
Wednesday, May 21
Intermediate Genealogy - Class 4 of 5 (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor: Julia George
Dates: The classes are Wednesday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (class), and 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (brown bag discussion) In addition to this class, the remaining class is 4 June.
Course description:This course will build on the knowledge and skills gained in a beginning genealogy course. A wider and more indepth view of potential sources for genealogy research will be included. Assistance will be provided to develop writing a family history, including using proper citations. (No grades will be given, only feedback!)
Prerequisite: A beginning genealogy course or equivalent experience.
Number of students: minimum 3, maximum 10
Fee: The cost is $30 for members and $60 for non-members. Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library during its open hours at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Monday, May 26
SAGHS Library Closed for Memorial Day (Library Hours)
SAGHS Library
The SAGHS Library will be closed for Memorial Day as we remember those who sacrificed for our country - it re-opens Wednesday, May 28th from 10 am - 7 pm.
