Welcome
SAGHS welcomes all who share an interest in family history in West Texas!
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San Angelo, Texas circa 1880s
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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.
Subscribe to our newsletter HERE.
SAGHS Speaker Series!
May 6 – "Navigating the Southwest Collection: Accessing Digitized Archives for Genealogy and Research" presented by Austin Allison, Technical Processing Assistant Librarian, Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Texas Tech University
 Explore the digitization projects of the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library ranging from maps to newspapers and other archival material that may be useful to researchers and genealogists. Austin will give detailed instructions about how researchers can access and use these materials for their topics. He will also discuss other materials housed at the Southwest Collection that are relevant to the history of the region including local cookbooks and county histories.
Join us in person or virtually! The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.; arrive by 6:45 p.m. to enjoy light refreshments and genealogy networking. Online access starts at 6:50 p.m. Visitors are welcome! For more information, contact info@saghs-tx.org.
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 HERE. If you haven't attended a virtual meeting before, click HERE for a few registration and set-up tips.
 Make plans now to support SAGHS and many other worthy charities on May 6 at San Angelo Gives, an online fundraising event powered by the San Angelo Area Foundation that unites the Concho Valley around important causes. Each year, SAGHS raises over $2,000 through this event, which is even more critical after the challenges of the past three years. SAGHS officers set a challenge goal of at least $2,000 and 20 donations; all proceeds go to the Speakers Fund!
Whether you are a member or not, this is a great way to support SAGHS and the programs we bring to genealogists across the U.S. and beyond. Even $10 will help us reach our goal and continue providing the quality programs SAGHS members and friends have come to expect!
Online giving is open now. Donations are accepted HERE or click the donate button below through midnight, May 6!!
Getting Started in Genealogy
 Join us on Saturday, May 17, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., in the Stephens Central Library Computer Lab for an introduction to genealogy with Lisa Mahler, SAGHS VP for Education.
Starting out with discovering your family tree? This beginner's genealogy class will guide you through free research resources such as FamilySearch and Heritage Quest plus the library edition of Ancestry.com available at the Stephens Central Library. Other topics include how to fill out a family chart, where to find free newspaper resources, and where to go for help sessions. Computer skills are helpful to succeed in the class.
This class is limited to 12 participants. Sign up now at the Tom Green County library website HERE.
- Click on the green box labeled "Book" with the number of spots left in the class.
- Enter your name and contact information.
- Click "Book Class."
The 2nd floor computers will be also be available for those who want to use library computers and resources.
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 made by out-of-area SAGHS members for resources at the WTC's genealogy library. 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, May 31 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- What to bring: laptop, charging cable, and research question about your family you'd like to answer
Membership Drive!
SAGHS loves our members, and to show our appreciation, we're holding a membership drive and drawing. All whose membership is current on June 3 will be eligible for the Membership Drive Drawing! Two winners will have a choice of the following:
Has your membership lapsed? See your membership status by logging onto your account at the SAGHS website (www.saghs-tx.org). Click "Members Only" at the bottom of the left menu bar to access the log-in page. Renew now by clicking "Membership" on the left-side menu of our webpage. If you have questions about your membership, email membership@saghs-tx.org. Members-Only Webinars
Did you miss a presentation or want to see it again? Here's your chance to view and review these outstanding topics. Just log-in by clicking "Members Only" in the left side menu.
Sharlene Miller's April 1 presentation, "Unraveling Ancestral Mysteries: Identifying some of Mary Ann Rucker’s Ancestors Using DNA and Traditional Methods" is now available for viewing!
Not a member? Join or renew today. Download a list of currently available webinars HERE.
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.
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May 17th
Getting Started With Genealogy
Sign up now – the class is limited to 12 participants. Register at the Tom Green County library website HERE.
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May 31st
Genealogy Help Session / Research Afternoon at the WTC
Spend an afternoon with us sharing your passion for genealogy sleuthing!
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