Kevin Klaus developed a love of history from an early age listening to stories told by his Grandparents and Great Grandparents who grew up in East Texas.  Over the past 30 years he has collected and researched his own family, using government records, letters, photographs, family Bible information, and stories.  Kevin has a background in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Public History from the University of New Mexico, and is currently working towards becoming a certified genealogist.  He has served as one of the lead researchers in the Texas General Land Office Archives and Records Program Area for sixteen years.  During his time at the GLO he has searched the early Court of Claims files, German Collection and archival collection to learn more about the history of Texas and discover the amazing collection of personal letters of early soldiers and pioneers who helped settle our great state.  Over the last few years he has focused his attention and research on the German Collection and the early German settlers that came to Texas under the Adelsverein in the 1840’s.  
The public is invited to attend this free meeting on Tuesday, May 1st, 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Trinity Lutheran Church, 3536 Lutheran Way. Refreshments will be served. FMI:  email SAGHS