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Texana/Genealogy
San Antonio Public Library Texana/Genealogy The Central Library's Texana/Genealogy Department is closed for onsite research and browsing due to ongoing building improvement projects but staff is in the department
and available to assist researchers. You may submit online research requests through our Ask-A-Librarian service and we will respond as quickly as we can. The Texana/Genealogy Department is located on the sixth floor of the Central Library,
600 Soledad 78205. Find Texana/Genealogy online by visiting mysapl.org/Texana-Genealogy. Here you will find the On this Day in San Antonio History blog, past issues of the South Texas Researcher, information about upcoming classes, and guides to help you in your genealogy research.
Library Guides from Texana/Genealogy The Library Guides are subject bibliographies with a current twist: databases, websites, event schedule, blogs, as well as books. The department now has the following guides
on the library's website under Services → Guides:
British and Irish Genealogy Cemeteries
Civil War in Texas
Death Genealogy: Getting Started
HeritageQuest Online Hispanic Genealogical Research
House History Research King James Bible
La Meri Local History
Memory Preservation Lab Military Records Texas History The Wild West
Special Collections World War I
The History of Medina County, Texas, volume 2 (pub. 2014)
TEXANA 976.442 HISTORY v. 2 Republic Post: Texas Republic Mail, Late 1835 to Early 1846 TEXANA 383.49764 STEVER 2008
Records of the Field Offices for the State of Texas, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865-1870 TEXANA 976.40049 RECORDS
Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth TEXANA 976.403 BURROUGH 2021
Cibolo, Texas: The Early Years TEXANA 976.435 WOMACK 2019 War on the Border: Villa, Pershing, The Texas Rangers, and an American Invasion
TEXANA 972.0816 GUINN 2021 Mister Jelly Roll: The Fortunes of Jelly roll Morton, New Orleans Creole and “Inventor of Jazz” SPECIAL COLLECTION 927.8 MORTON 1950
Mariages de Saint-Rosaire de Rochester, New Hampshire, 1883-1976 GENEALOGY 974.2 STRAFFORD 1977
Ste. Marie, Manchester, New Hampshire Marriages 1880 to 1973 GENEALOGY 974.2 HILLSBOROUGH Mariages de Saint Frs. Xavier de Nashua, New Hampshire, 1885-1977
GENEALOGY 974.2 HILLSBOROUGH 1978 Saint Matthew, Whitefield, N.H., 1886-1988; Saint Joseph, Woodsville, N.H., 1896-1988; Saint Joseph, Lincoln, N.H., 1902-1988; Saint Catherine, Lisbon, N.H., 1958-1988
GENEALOGY 974.2 CROTEAU Kaess Family from the Neckar Valley GENEALOGY 929.2 KAESS
The San Antonio Cemetery Complex Collection
The Texana/Genealogy Department of the San Antonio Public Library holds records from the historic San Antonio City Cemeteries #1-7. Among the archival records are materials documenting other
cemeteries located in the City’s east side cemetery complex, including Knights of Pythias, Oddfellows, and San Jose Burial Park located on Mission Road, which was at one time named City Cemetery #8.
This collection totals over 30 cubic feet and consists of authorization forms, burial receipts and grave marker cards. Also included are a few cemetery maps noting ownership of the burial lots, at that point in time, but not who is actually buried there. While the cemetery records do not always show the precise location of a burial, they can often be used to verify a general location of a grave.
Texana/Genealogy on YouTube
During the past year, the Texana/Genealogy Department has been creating videos on topics such as requesting military service records and filling out pedigree charts, as well as overviews of Jovita Idar Juarez and our African American collections. You may review our video collection here.
Free Family Search Webinars
The FamilySearch Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah has webinars scheduled for July. Webinars are currently being broadcast via Zoom. If you are not familiar with the program, this short
video will teach you how to use Zoom to join a meeting.
Free Legacy Family Tree Webinars
Click HERE to register for FREE - via Legacy Family Tree Webinars. Registration is FREE, but seating is limited to the first 1,000 attendees and promises to fill up fast. Make sure you log in at least 15 minutes before start time!
Join the Texas State Genealogical Society DNA Project
The Texas State Genealogical Society DNA Project is a partnership with Family Tree DNA that allows project members to order tests at a discounted price (unless a sale price is being offered). Family Tree DNA donates a portion of the test costs back to TxSGS where it is used for record preservation and other society missions and goals. The project also allows project members to become part of
specialized sub-projects, such as the Early Texans DNA Project. The Early Texans DNA project is a geographically-oriented project focused on analyzing the DNA of
those with ancestors who settled in Texas before 31 December 1900:
Group 1: A subset of members with the earliest ancestors—those who settled before Texas became a state on 19 February 1846; this group includes descendants of early Spanish and Mexican settlers, Austin’s Old Three Hundred, Families of Alamo Defenders, descendants whose ancestors were part of
a colony such as Mercer’s, Robertson’s, Castro’s, DeWitt’s, Edwards', and others.
Group 2: A subset of members with ancestors who settled after statehood, arriving by 31 December
1900.
As the project grows, we will be able to form subsets of those ancestors who form groups such as German immigrants, Czech immigrants, and more.
Find out more about the project here.
Family Search FAQ on DNA Testing
As you learn more about DNA testing, there may be terminology that is unfamiliar to you, and you may have a few questions. Learn more about unfamiliar terminology, and get answers to common questions here.
Cemetery Stewardship Volunteer Program
San Antonio Parks and Recreation and the Office of Historic Preservation have partnered up to develop the new Cemetery Steward Volunteer Program. This hands-on program allows citizens to take
an active role in the preservation and beautification of the Historic East Side City Cemeteries located on E. Commerce Street. Volunteers are trained in proper documentation and cleaning techniques and also assist with other tasks like litter pick up, gardening, and research efforts. Volunteers will also receive training on how to navigate the historic cemetery records held in the San Antonio Public
Library’s Texana/Genealogy collection. This program is open to volunteers ages 15 and up. Monthly workdays will be set up throughout the year. Interested volunteers can email [email protected] to learn more.
Los Bexareños Genealogical and Historical Society
Due to the Coronavirus situation, the LBGHS Library is closed until further notice.
Meetings will be held on the second Saturday of the month at the Mexican American Unity Council (MAUC) Building.
Location: 2300 W. Commerce St. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. with meeting starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. Parking at the rear of the building on the Buena Vista St side.
Visitors are always welcome to attend. Membership is not required. Speakers at the meetings are people with a passion for history, professional historians, genealogists, archaeologists and researchers.
Date: As COVID-19 continues to impact San Antonio, we will be taking precautionary measures for the health and safety of our community. All 2021 meetings are cancelled. Consult www.losbexarenos.org for more information. Help for the beginning genealogists:
The Society assists individuals in getting started with genealogical research through beginner's workshops. Beginners also receive assistance from the more experienced members of the Society.
Contact one of the following individuals by email or phone to schedule an appointment:
Dennis Moreno 210.647.5607 Yolanda Patiño 210.434.3530
Canary Islands Descendants Association
The Canary Islands Descendants Association's monthly meetings are open to the public. Association membership is not required to attend. There is a guest speaker at each meeting that shares information about historical events, facts or other related information on Texas, San Antonio or the Canary Islands. UPDATES: July Membership Meeting Meetings will be held virtually and ZOOM invitations will be sent to members only for now.
Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and spike in area cases, we find it necessary to cancel events for the time being. These decisions were difficult but necessary to ensure we do not spread the virus. Your safety and well-being is very important! We will keep you updated on any news as quickly as possible. Meanwhile, please stay well!
• Canary Islands Descendants Association • [email protected]
• https://cida-sa.org/
San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society
In addition to Beginner and Intermediate Genealogy classes, the San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society is offering its DNA Consultation Hour classes on the first two Saturdays of the month. Cost is $10 for members, $20 for non-members. Call 210.342.5242 or click on "Ask Us" for reservations.
With over 16,500 volumes, 600+ maps, a large vertical file collection and internet access to several great databases, the SAGHS Library is one of the best private repositories of genealogical and historical material in South Texas.
The San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society Library is located at 911 Melissa Drive, off Blanco Rd, outside Loop 410 and is open Monday 10 am to 4 pm, Wednesday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Members research free. Non-members may research for a
$5.00 donation per day. Tours of the library are free. For more information, visit www.txsaghs.org
Monday May 17 through Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Revised COVID-19 Guidelines
Hip-Hip, Hurray!!! Happier Days are here again! SAGHS is now following CDC, State, and Federal Guidelines on wearing face protection. If you have had both Covid-19 vaccinations, wearing masks is no longer required while visiting the SAGHS Library or the Dwyer Center! So...come visit us
& stay tuned, we have lots of exciting things coming in the near future!
There is no membership meeting this month. The next SAGHS Membership Meeting will
be September 18, 2021.
DNA Class - Part I (Beginner)
Sunday 18 July 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society 911 Melissa Drive Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. Part 1 (Beginner) will cover foundational
concepts that every genealogist needs to understand about DNA testing. We will cover the different tests and the advantages of each, how to navigate the test results, as well as explain the differences and purposes of autosomal testing vs. Y-DNA and mtDNA tests, and third-party uploads to other DNA
sites. We will also address the ethical challenges of DNA testing and strategies we can use to help in difficult situations. Attendees should have had their DNA test(s) at one fo the following sites and received their results by the first class: Ancestry.com, 23andMe.com, MyHeritage, or program(s) of
your choice. Please bring your laptop/device and login information for each test. We ask that you pre-register by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing
[email protected]. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
DNA Class - Part II (Intermediate - Advanced)
Sunday 25 July 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m San Antonio Genealogical & Historical Society 911 Melissa Drive Dwyer Center Classroom
Instructor: Annette Graham. Part 2 (Intermediate-Advanced) will build on the foundational skills of DNA testing and show attendees how to begin to apply the DNA data into their genealogical research. Students must have a good understanding of DNA basics and have their test results before the
beginning of this class. We will learn different methods that can be applied in real time to independent research. We will go over concepts like triangulation, shared matches, and additional tools to better place those DNA matches into your tree.
We ask that you pre-register by calling SAGHS at 1-210-342-5242 or emailing [email protected]. A $5.00 contribution is asked from SAGHS members
whereas $10.00 is asked from non-members.
Back Up Your Genealogy Files!
It is the first of the month. It's time to back up your genealogy files. Then test
your backups! Actually, you can make backups at any time. However, it is easier and safer if you have a specific schedule. The first day of the month is easy to remember, so I would suggest you back up your genealogy files at least on the first day of every month, if not more often.
Of course, you might want to back up more than your genealogy files. Family photographs, your checkbook register, all sorts of word processing documents,
email messages, and much more need to be backed up regularly. Why not do that on the first day of each month?
How Many Backup Copies of Important Files Do You Need?
Here's the old data center 3-2-1 rule-of-thumb for backing up:
• 3 copies of anything you care about - Two isn't enough if it's important. • 2 different formats - Example: Dropbox plus DVDs or Hard Drive plus
Memory Stick or CD plus Crash Plan, or more. • 1 off-site backup - If the house burns down, how will you get your
memories back?
The South Texas Researcher is a publication of the San Antonio Public Library Texana/Genealogy department. To access past issues of the Researcher, click here. For more information, or to submit program information for an upcoming issue, email [email protected]
by the deadline provided:
• August 2021 by July 15 • September 2021 by August 15
• October 2021 by September 15
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