Welcome

SAGHS welcomes all who share an interest in family history in West Texas!
San Angelo, Texas circa 1880s
 
San Angelo, Texas circa 1880s

San Angelo Genealogial and Historical Society invites you to explore our website and consider becoming a member of our society. Founded in 1973, SAGHS supports genealogists living in and researching in the Concho Valley. It is a society for everyone, from the beginner to the most advanced genealogist.

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SAGHS Speaker Series!

April 2 – "Veterans of Runnels County" presented in-person and virtually by Cherry Beth Luedtke

The Runnels County Historical Society, recently published five volumes detailing the biographies of men and women from Runnels County who have served in military conflicts from the Texas Revolution to the present day. Cherry Beth Luedtke, a historian and active member of the Runnels County Historical Society, will share the process involved in identifying these veterans, gathering their service records and personal details, and compiling their stories into a series of biographies. The program aims to illuminate the historical impact of these individuals’ service and the research techniques employed to preserve their legacies.
 
Participants will be treated to a selection of the fascinating stories discovered during the project, providing a personal touch to the historical records of those who served. This presentation is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in military history, genealogical research, or local heritage to gain insight into the dedication required to honor our veterans’ memories.
 
The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Join us in person about 6:45 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 Lutheran Way, San Angleo, Texas. Early arrival allows you to get settled and visit with others before the meeting starts. Visitors are welcome! For more information, contact info@saghs-tx.org.
 
Learn more about Cherry Beth on our speaker bio page.
 
To register for virtual attendance, click HERE. Preregistration is required to attend virtually.
 
Having trouble during the meeting with video or audio? For troubleshooting tips, click HEREIf you haven't attended a virtual meeting before, click HERE for a few registration and set-up tips.
 


*** CANCELLED ***

Research at the WTC, March 30 is cancelled due to the West Texas Collection being closed on that date.
Check back for a future date and time.
 
Join us at the West Texas Collection to research your family history with the help of SAGHS volunteers. Bring your questions or just spend an afternoon with us sharing your passion for genealogy sleuthing and exploring the resources available to West Texas Genealogists!
  • Where: West Texas Collection
  • Located in the Mayer Museum, 2501 West Avenue N
  • When: Saturday, March 30, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • What to bring: laptop, charging cable, and research questions

 

Wanted: Concho Valley Pioneers

SAGHS is building a file of Concho Valley pioneers, and we want to include your pioneer ancestor! Jan Shannon, our Pioneer Certificate Manager, will help with your certificate application.
 
Along with your receiving  your Pioneer Certificate, your Concho Valley pioneer and lineage will be included in a future issue of our quarterly journal, Stalkin Kin in Old West Texas!
 
Contact Jan Shannon (e-mail). Certificates make a great gift!
 

 

Digital Stalkin' Kin

Do you have issues of our quarterly journal, Stalkin' Kin in Old West Texas, piling up? Would you like to have future editions delivered to your email inbox? Sign up for the Digital Edition of the Stalkin Kin and enjoy the same great quarterly on your computer or tablet - a plus is that it will now be in color and web links are active!
 
Click HERE  to begin your digital subscription. Remember, the Stalkin' Kin is free to all paid members and is one of your many member benefits. You can return to us any Stalkin' Kins you no longer need at any of our in-person meetings.
 

 

Upcoming Events
April 2nd
Speaker Series
Veterans of Runnels County presented by Cherry Beth Luedtke, Local Historian and Genealogist The Runnels County Historical Society recently published Veterans of Runnels County in five volumes. Included are men and women who fought in wars from the Texas Revolution to present day. Learn how they identified the veterans, ...
April 13th
Beyond Basic Genealogy Class
Sign up now – the class is limited to 12 participants. Explore additional tools for genealogy research in Ancestry, FamilySearch, and Heritage Quest plus learn how to use WorldCat, Cyndi's List, and much more. Class leader Lisa Mahler will also address tips for how to keep organized. Computer skills are helpful to ...
April 27th
Research Afternoon at the WTC
Join us at the West Texas Collection to research your family history with the help of SAGHS volunteers. You can gain experience by looking up requests from resources at the WTC's genealogy library made by out-of-area SAGHS members. Spend an afternoon with us sharing your passion for genealogy sleuthing!