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!
September 3 – "Spending a Day with Criminal Court Records" presented virtually by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA
 Do you have a "bad boy" legend in your family tree? Uncover the details with criminal court records! Mark lays the groundwork for criminal court research, leading viewers to learn the basics and understand the terminology and organization of the Courts. Then follow along as Mark works through a criminal court case. Develop a richer understanding of court records and develop a strategy for discovering the rich information contained in these oft hidden briefs.
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.
Learn more about Mark on our speaker bio page. (coming soon)
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.
UPDATE! Join SAGHS or Renew and Win!
SAGHS loves our members, and to show our appreciation, we're holding a membership drive and drawing. The summer has flown by, and we've decided ot postpone the drawing to September 3. All whose membership is current on Tuesday, September 3, will be eligible for the Membership Drive Drawing! If you are not a member or your membership lapses before then, please join or renew your membership. Drawing winners can choose one of the following prizes:
- 3 month membership to American Ancestors, with access to early American records and more
- 6 month membership to Newspapers.com.
- $50 credit toward a purchase any of SAGHS's surplus books.
- $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com.
The memberships of many of our current members have lapsed over the summer. You can 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 for the log-in page. If your membership lapses in the next few months, renew now by clicking on the button at the bottom of this email. If you have questions about your membership or aren't sure when your membership expires, email membership@saghs-tx.org.
Getting Started in Genealogy
 Join us on Saturday, September 14, 1:00 to 4:00 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. 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.
Members-Only Webinars
We just posted six webinars behind our member wall for the 2023-2024 SAGHS Speaker Series!
- Documenting the 'Right' Family While Staying on Track by J. Mark Lowe, FUGA (September 5, 2023)
- Old Homes of San Angelo by Lisa Mahler (December 5, 2023)
- Writing Your Family History by Emily Richardson (January 2, 2024)
- Lost in your Genealogical Research? Perhaps You Need a Map to Find Your Way by Bernard Meisner (February 6, 2024)
- Veterans of Runnels County: the Inside Story by Cherry Beth Luedtke (April 2, 2024)
- From Nobility to Texas Soil: Unveiling Genealogical Treasures in the Texas GLO Collection by Kevin Klaus (May 7, 2024)
We now have 40 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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September 14th
Getting Started with Genealogy
Starting out with discovering your family tree? This beginner’s genealogy class will guide you through free research resources and more. See the home page for more information.
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October 5th
A Saturday Workshop
Keep an eye out for information and registration for our upcoming, in-person, workshop.
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October 26th
Genealogy Help Session / Research Afternoon at the WTC
Join us at the West Texas Collection to research your family history with the help of SAGHS volunteers.
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