Genealogical Society of Kendall County, Texas
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Saturday, May 19
General Meeting  (Meetings)
10:30 am
Patrick Heath Public Library Community Room, 451 N. Main St., Boerne, TX
Speaker:  Jack Gatewood
Topic:       "Research In England"
 
Jack will discuss researching in England, emphasizing unique pre-1800 sources; researching families who can be connected to British nobility, landed gentry, and people of historical importance.  Jack's family dates back to the 15th century in England.
 
Visitors are welcome at General Meetings.  Membership is not required to attend.


Sunday, June 3 through Sunday, June 10
Family History Library Research Trip  (Research Trips)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Annual reserach trip to the Family History Library in Salt Lake City.  Join us for a week of research and fellowship.  This trip is open to all members and non-members.


Saturday, September 15
Monthly General Membership Meeting  (Meetings)
10:30 am
Patrick Heath Public Library Community Room, 451 N. Main St., Boerne, TX
Speaker:  Paul Barwick
Topic:  Historic Kendall County Jail Museum
 
Paul will give an interesting talk about the new museum that is being created at the Historic Kendall County Jail.  He will be speaking on the artifacts found in this area by Dean Sprowl and other artifacts which tell a story about our surrounding area.  Paul works for the City of Boerne and has spent many hours working with the Kendall County Historic Commission.


Saturday, November 17
General Meeting  (Meetings)
10:30 am
Patrick Heath Public Library Community Room, 451 N. Main St., Boerne, TX
Speakers:            Margaret Sosa Schiess and Wynn D. Schiess
Topic:                   The Canary Islanders:  Laying the Foundations of San Antonio
  • Tracing the origins of the original Canary Islanders. 
  • Motivation to journey to San Antonio. 
  • Trials and accomplishments in San Fernando (San Antonio) de Bexar.
Margaret is an 11th generation Texan and traces her direct family line to 11 of the original Canary Islander Families.  Wynn loves Texas History (especially San Antonio’s).  Both are involved in the ongoing effort of tracing their family histories.
 
Visitors are welcome at General Meetings.  Membership is not required to attend.