Family History Place
Be sure to visit our excellent research facility, The Family History Place. We are located at 114 E. Blanco Street in Boerne, Texas. We are happy to announce a new partnership between The Family History Place (FHP) and the Family History Center (FHC) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS). The FHC has relocated to the FHP at 114 E. Blanco Street. This partnership has increased the number of free genealogical databases and websites available to all visitors, in addition to the ability to order films from the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. We have also expanded our hours:
Monday, 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday, 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday, 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday, 10 am - 4 pm
Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
2nd Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
4th Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, closed
If you are visiting from out of town, other hours can be arranged by appointment.
Phone: 830-331-8730
The research facility is open to the public and free. Volunteers are available to assist you with your research questions and problems.
Fifty First Families of Kendall County, Texas V2
Now Available!
Click the cover photo to see a list of the families that are included.
Now Available!
Order your copy now.
Cost of Book - $20.00 plus Texas Sales Tax
If you want the book shipped to you - Shipping and Handling Charge $5.00
Fifty First Families of Kendall County, Texas V1
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A collection of fifty First Family Friday essays compiled by the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, Texas. These biographical sketches cover 33 Founding Families, who settled in the area now encompassed by Kendall County before 1863, and 17 Early Settler families, who arrived before 1901.
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Now Available!
Order your copy now.
Cost of Book - $20.00 plus Texas Sales Tax
If you want the book shipped to you - Shipping and Handling Charge $5.00
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Genealogy T-Shirts
GSKC Genealogy T-Shirts $20
Available to buy at the FHP or Made to Order
5 Logos
Choose your color: Navy, Grey, Dark Grey, Dark Red, Purple, Green, Color Upon Request
Sizes: Small to 4XL
Karla Abbott: (813) 503-1647 kjthurner@yahoo.com
The Sheriffs of Kendall County, Texas
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Now Available!
Order your copy now.
Cost of Book - $20.00 includes Texas Sales Tax
If you want the book shipped to you - Shipping and Handling Charge $5.00
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Fall/Winter 2020 Issue of Keys to the Past
The current issue of Keys to the Past (November 2020) can be downloaded under the "Journal" section.
Volunteers Needed!!
The Family History Place is currently open from Monday from 1 - 4 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10 am - 4 pm, and the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm. We need volunteers to fill the spots for the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Fridays and the 2nd Saturdays. If you can help with any olf these time slots please sign up in the "Volunteer Opportunities" section near the bottom of this page or contact either James Hurst or Jennifer Bishop.
The Genealogical Society of Kendall County Facebook Page
Volunteer Opportunities
We are always in need of volunteers.
In addition to our Research Center, we have other opportunities.
Click on the SignUp button to see all of the opportunities.
"The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten"
Some of the historic pictures are courtesy of Dietert Historical Archives, Patrick Heath Public Library
