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!
December 3 – "Old Homes of San Angelo, Part II" presented in person and virtually by Lisa Mahler, Local Historian and SAGHS VP for Education
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Lisa Dennis Mahler will take attendees on a second journey through time, delving into the archives of the West Texas Collection, the Portal to Texas History, Fort Concho archives, and newspaper articles.
Attendees can look forward to uncovering the untold stories of these historic homes, many of which are still standing, and learning about the lives of the people who inhabited them.
This event offers both in-person and virtual attendance options, ensuring accessibility for all. Whether you choose to join us at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall or participate online from the comfort of your home, you won’t want to miss this engaging exploration of San Angelo’s past.
The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. Online access starts at 6:55 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.
Congratulations to our winners!
Three lucky members won a membership drawing prize! Congratulations go to Paul Harzke, Coco Johnston, and Anell Saladay. We'll have another membership drawing soon - watch for details!
The memberships of many of our current members have lapsed over the summer. You can see your membership status by logging onto your SAGHS account. Click "Members Only" at the bottom of the left menu bar for the log-in page. If your membership lapses in the next few months, renew now by clicking HERE. If you have questions about your membership or aren't sure when your membership expires, email membership@saghs-tx.org.
Members-Only Webinars
We just posted J. Mark Lowe's September presentation on criminal records:
- Spending a Day with Criminal Court Records by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA (September 3, 2024)
We now have 41 webinars, most with downloadable handouts, including the presentation on pre-1850 census research by J. Mark Lowe! 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. 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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January 7th
SAGHS Speaker Series (Virtual Only)
"7 Essential Tips for Getting Started in German Genealogy" presented by Katherine Schober Learn the top seven tips to get you started – and confidently embark on – your German genealogy journey. See the Speaker Series Page and the Speaker Bios page for more information about the topic and ...
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February 4th
SAGHS Speaker Series (Virtual Only)
"Creating Custom Genealogy Maps for Genealogy with Google" presented by Hanna Kubacak, Genealogy Reference Librarian Discover how to use features of Google Earth Pro and Google Maps to create maps of your ancestors’ world. See the Speaker Series Page and the Speaker Bios page for more information about the ...
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March 4th
SAGHS Speaker Series (Hybrid)
"Unlocking the Past with AI: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Genealogists" presented by Susan E. Ball Discover how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the field of genealogy and how to leverage this cutting-edge technology to bring your family history to life. See the Speaker Series Page and the Speaker ...
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