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# BAY AREA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

LOCATED IN THE HOUSTON, TEXAS - CLEAR LAKE AREA

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.txbayareagen.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.txbayareagen.org/) - Our main purpose is Education.It is our desire to create, foster, and maintain interest in genealogical research. Our goals are to:* schedule classes so people of all ages can learn how to research* offer a support system for beginners to help them along the way* have our members participate by sharing their knowledge* promote speakers
- [Meetings](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=5) - In Person meetings will be held at least 4 times a year at noon on Saturdays at University Baptist Church (UBC) 16106 Middlebrook Drive Houston, TX 77059 (Clear Lake City) Map If you need transportation to them, please contact info@txbayareagen.org --- Virtual meetings will be on Friday evenings via Zoom. Saturday 29 Aug 2026 BAGS
- [Past Meetings](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=112) - by Calendar Year Jul 31, 2026 - Thomas MacEntee - What’s Been Done: Using Someone Else’s Genealogy Research Jun 26, 2026 - Jill Nock - Finding a Revolutionary War Patriot: Research Strategies and Proven Techniques May 29, 2026 - Paula Stuart-Warren – The Farmer in the Dell … and in Many U.S. Records Apr 25,
- [2026 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=11178) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. August issue BAGS Opportunities Research Assistance Library/Research BAGS Information BAGS Anniversary BAGS Calendar July issue BAGS Opportunities Research Assistance Library/Research BAGS Information BAGS Calendar June issue President’s Message Meet Your BAGS Secretary BAGS Opportunities Research Assistance Texas America 250 Library/Research BAGS Information BAGS
- [Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=99) - If you choose a year, there will be a table of contents for each available month. 2026 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug 2025 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2024 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2023 Jan Feb Mar
- [Trips](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=104) - October 18, 2025 - Liberty TX Our next bus trip to the Clayton Library is Tuesday, July 14, 2026. We will meet in the parking lot of the Freeman Library at 9:30 and the bus will return by 4:00. Please contact our County Coordinator, Terri Myers, to register for future trips. We have to have
- [Board of Directors](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=8533) - Past presidents were Carolyn Hellen 2001-2003, Neil Miserandino 2003-2004, Ron Cox 2004-2005, Loren Martin 2005-2007, Resa Nichols Hennings 2007-2009, Tina Medlin-Chatham 2009-2011, Bill Mayo 2011-2013, Shirley Hoppe Lindquist 2013-2015, Loren Martin 2015-2017, Nick Cimino 2017-2020, Lisa Smith 2021-2023, and Teresa Rundell 2023 to present. OFFICERS COMMITTEE CHAIRS
- [Links](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=123) - Updating old storage: Freeman Library Digital Media Lab This lab offers you the ability to digitize your slides and negatives, vinyl records, VHS and cassette tapes, 8mm and Super 8 films. A short orientation course is required before reservation can be made with any equipment in the Digital Media Lab. They also have a floppy
- [2025 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=10343) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. Dec issue BAGS Business Information BAGS Research Assistance BAGS Opportunities Supporting BAGS Library/Research News BAGS Membership Seminar BAGS Luncheon Menu BAGS Calendar Nov issue BAGS Opportunities BAGS Research Assistance BAGS Support Library/Research News BAGS Business Information BAGS Membership Seminar BAGS Calendar Oct issue
- [Board of Directors                Job Descriptions](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4146) - These will all open in a new tab Officers President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Treasurer Registrar Secretary Committee Chairs County Coordinator Education Email Hospitality (Note: this position is for in-person meetings) Journal Editor Newsletter Editor Pedigree Charts (Note: this position has been eliminated, but you may send a pedigree chart to the Web
- [About Us](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=28) - Back in 2001, Carolyn Hellen was teaching a beginners genealogy class at the University Baptist Church and dreamed of a genealogy society in the Houston Texas Bay Area. She realized the only way to make this happen would be to have genealogy meetings in our own area. Later that summer, an organizational meeting was held
- [Charter Members](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=7071) - Noun. One of the original members or founders of a club, organization, etc.
- [Services](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=91) - GENEALOGICAL SERVICES Ancestor Puzzles Nick Cimino is a member of BAGS and a professional genealogist. He has conducted research in all US States with specialties in Italian, Irish, British Isles and African-American. Association of Professional Genealogists Hire an APG Professional Are you looking for an expert to break through your research brick wall? Do you
- [Kroger Community Rewards Program](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=10550) - An important item discussed at our April meeting was the opportunity to participate in the Community Rewards program with Kroger. By participating in this program, we can secure additional funds for our budget. If you already possess a Kroger card or digital account, integrating this feature into your card is a straightforward process. For those
- [2024 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=9799) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. Dec issue Membership Renewal! Members Helping Members BAGS Educational Spotlight Library/Research News BAGS Business/Information 12/7/24 Luncheon Menu BAGS Calendar Nov issue Membership Renewal BAGS Information December Holiday Luncheon Members Helping Members BAGS Events Opportunities Library News TxSGS Conference BAGS Calendar Oct issue Members
- [2023 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=9736) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December issue BAGS Holiday Luncheon Membership Renewal BAGS Information Members Help Members Local Library News Holiday Genealogy BAGS Calendar November issue How to Find Your Ancestors in Church Records with Sunny Morton Membership Renewal BAGS Information Holiday Luncheon BAGS Officer Nominations Members Help
- [2022 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=8743) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December issue December 3 - Members Holiday Luncheon Members Information BAGS Programs BAGS Research Help BAGS News Library News MHM Library Sessions Puzzle and Other Events BAGS Calendars November issue November 18 - Who's Her Daddy? - by Diana Elder Members Information BAGS
- [2021 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=7368) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November issue Friday, November 19 – Using Church Records to Find Ancestral Origins presented by Cari Taplin Welcome New Members! BAGS’ Holiday and 20th Anniversary Celebration! – December 11th, Lone Star Flight Museum Holiday Schedules for BAGS Brick Wall Busters, German SIG, and
- [2020 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=5105) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November Friday, November 20 - Janine Cloud presentsBirds of a Feather - Y-DNA Research and Group Projects RootsTech Connect - free virtual three day conference in February 2021 Welcome New Members 2021 BAGS program calendar DNA Research Aids Freedmen Bureau Records presentation recap
- [2019 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4431) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. October, November, and December Newsletters were not published. September Friday, September 27 Dana Leeds presents "An Introduction To DNA Basics Working With Your Matches: A DNA Toolkit" October is Family History Month October Programs at Clayton Library October 18 All Day Live Webinars
- [2018 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=3620) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December Holiday Party Details BAGS 2019 Calendar - Save The DAtes BAGS Education Corner BAGS News November Friday, November 30: Mary Anthony Startz, presents The Cuban Papers: An Overview to Researching this Treasure of Spanish Colonial Documents from the 16th, 17th, and early
- [2017 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=2382) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November Friday, Nov 17, 2017:"Show and Tell" Program and BBQ Potluck Dinner Holiday Luncheon Details UK Census Resources Map to Holiday Lunceon October Friday, Oct 27, 2017:Reading Between The Lines, UK census records by David Talbot Gardiner New Officers PBS Finding Your Roots
- [2016 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=1949) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November Friday November 18, 2016: Research At The National Archives: A Primer by Andrew Shaner Holiday Party Details Living Family Research Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources The Source: A Guidebook to American Genealogy Map to Holiday Party October Friday, October
- [2015 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=1800) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November Saturday, November 14, 2015: Annual Holiday Party at the Hope Village Cafe No Newsletter - just a party invitation to members and guests October Friday, October 30, 2015: Researching In Your Pajamas New officers elected. Thank you to out-going officers New 2015-2016
- [2014 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=148) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December Picture from annual party BAGS Library Display TSGS Writing Award Holiday Party Pictures Historical Fiction as a research aid November Saturday, November 15, 2014 - Annual Party Meet Our Registrar Assistant New and Book Review for The Lost Ancestor WWI record resources
- [2013 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=143) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. November Saturday, November 16, 2013 - BAGS Annual Holiday Party from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Hope Village Cafe' (Tea Room) located at 4541 FM 2351, Friendswood, TX BAGS wins TSGS Writing Awards, Texas City WWII Oral History Project Using Pedigree
- [2012 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=166) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December No General Meeting this Month In Memoriam U.S. Congressional Record As A Resource?, Ellis Island Closed Holiday Party Pictures November Saturday, November 17, 2012 - BAGS Annual Holiday Party BAGS wins TSGS Writing Awards, 1940 Census Information Sources, “It's A Gusher” Update
- [2011 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=168) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December No General Meeting This Month U.S. Service Branch Resource, German Resources Food for Thought, Mac Software Holiday Party Pics November Saturday, November 19, 2011 -- BAGS Annual Holiday Party BAGS TSGS Awards DNA Testing Basics In A Nutshell DNA Testing Resources (Insert)
- [2010 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=181) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December No Monthly Meeting Memoriam, DNA Testing, Preserving Family Keepsakes BAGS Quarterly, Research Guidance, Archaic Medical Terms Local Area Events and Classes November Saturday, November 20, 2010 -- BAGS Annual Holiday Party at Hope Village Tea Room BAGS TSGS Awards, Facebook, Google Translator,
- [2009 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=189) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December No Meeting this month - next general meeting is on Friday, January 29, 2010 Tyrrell Bus Trip, DAR Online Resources Resource News You Can Use Tyrrell Bus Trip Pictures November Saturday, November 21, 2009 -- BAGS Annual Holiday Party New Members, BAGS
- [2008 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=197) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December No Meeting this month - next general meeting is on Friday, January 30, 2009 Mt. Olivet Cemetery Transcription Project Research Help & News Genealogy Software Review Resources Clayton Digitization Project & Programs, U.S. Census 2010 November Friday, November 21, 2008 -- Munch
- [2007 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=199) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December 7th: 7th Annual BAGS Holiday Banquet Let BAGS Help You Make Research Connections! Congratulations to Melodey Mozeley Hauch Research Assistance Available at the Moore Memorial Library Membership Services - Future Workshops by Shirley Lindquist Houston Genealogical Forum / Hispanic Genealogical Society:
- [2006 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=201) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December Meeting: Holiday Dinner Party. Program: "Against All Odds - Victory of Yorktown, Summer 1781” A Tribute to George Washington's Leadership – James Hodges Quarterly Report – Interview/Reunion Resources - Susie Ganch Want Ads & BAGS Brags BAGS Featured in Friendswood Library
- [2005 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=203) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December Meeting: Holiday Party “Home for the Holidays” "Irish Research, A Timely Topic" by Alice Braud-Jones BAGS Quarterly Update from Susie Ganch "... and At a Really Good Price" - Forum Magazine - submitted by Alice Braud-Jones Ancestors of Oletia Booker Teas
- [2004 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=205) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December Meeting: “Yuletide Memories” Annual Holiday Dinner Party "Filling in Life's Details" by Neil Miserendino "Seems Like Old Times" by Doug Wilson Ancestors of Jacqueline Kubaneck (Wittschen) November November Meeting : Gay Carter: “Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Tools for Planning a
- [2003 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=207) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December Holiday Party Eric and Glenda Sandifer: War Between the States The Black Sheep in the Family by Neil Miserendino "Genealogy Research in Pennsylvania" by Neil Miserendino "Chretien Point Plantation" by Eric Sandifer Ancestors of Eleanore Jean Edens (Vohtz) November November meeting:
- [2001 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=211) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December January Meeting: Bruce Krewinghaus will talk about the use of maps in genealogical research Searching for Missing Records by Carolyn Traweek Hellen Holiday Party pictures Dec 30, 2001 November November Meeting: Mark Lambert will talk on Preserving Your Family Papers and Artifacts
- [2002 Newsletters](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=209) - Please return to the main Newsletters Page to choose a particular year. December December Meeting: Victor Lang speaks on Galveston "Sin Capitol of the World" The Five-Generation Chart - Georgia Research by Neil Miserendin Ancestors of Douglas Wilson November November Meeting: Robert de Berardinis speaks on Land Records More of My Favorite Websites by Joanne
- [Proposed Bylaws Changes](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=7949) - Below is the summary of proposed changes and the detailed edits. Please review so you can cast your vote at the April general meeting. The Recording and Corresponding Secretary positions will be combined. An internal financial audit once a year or whenever a change occurs in the position of the Treasurer.
- [FAQ](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4919) - Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is Genealogy?A: The line of descent traced continuously from an ancestor. Q: What is a pedigree chart and how can I submit one to the BAGS website?A: A pedigree chart is a simple visualization of direct paternal and maternal names and vital statistics for 5 or 6 generations. A blank
- [Diana Elder Seminar Registration Acknowledgement](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=8672)
- [Membership Application Options](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=3791) - You can use our Membership Application form to join BAGS as a first time member (choose "new member" on the form) or to renew your existing membership (choose "renewal" on the form). If you are applying for a student membership, you must use the paper form and include a copy of your school or college
- [Publications](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=397) - The Bay Area Genealogical Society publications are: NEWSLETTER: The BAGS Newsletter is published monthly with information about our Society as well as current and upcoming events and educational opportunities. It also includes information about our volunteers and new members, and details on how to participate in our Members Helping Members sessions and our Special Interest
- [Annual Member Survey](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4750)
- [Thank you for your vote!](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=6192) - While voting for the Board Officer positions is complete this election year, BAGS is always looking for candidates for future elections as well as for volunteers to serve on the Board as committee chairpersons. Please consider volunteering a few hours a month to our vibrant Society!
- [Thank you!](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=5605) - Your answers to our poll questions will help the Board of Directors to make plans for future meetings and events. While you are here, be sure to check out our the speakers at our next monthly meetings. Also see the side-bar on the home page to check out other genealogical events (mostly free) sponsored by
- [Membership Poll March 2021](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=5643)
- [Thank you for your donation!](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=5326) - Your donation helps the Texas Bay Area Genealogical Society to bring quality educational programs to our members, assist people in their family research, and share information on genealogical events around the country. To forget one’s ancestors is to be a brook without a source, a tree without a root. – Chinese Proverb
- [Membership Application Receipt](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=3967)
- [Publication Orders](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=6024) - Non-members of BAGS can use the form below to order PDF copies of Quarterlies (2001-2013) or Journals (2013 to current). If you are a BAGS member, you can view or download free copies of the same publications from the Member's Only page by clicking on the Journals/Quarterlies link. To place an order for a PDF
- [Publications Order Acknowledgement](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=6009)
- [Member Pedigree Charts](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=659) - Everyone is listed by their birth surname, so ladies' married names are in quotes. -A- Allen Kathryn Rosanne "Frazier" Almond Edith Elizabeth Amberman Renee "Ball" Anderson Annette "Bowen" Atkinson Marilyn Sue "Ganch" Axtell Harriet Jane "McKinley" -B- Babcock Jo Ann "Karrick" Barber Leona Louise Barner Larry Mark Booker Oletia Adana "Teas" Brackeen Wanda Lou "Yelverton"
- [German Special Interest Group Survey:<br> Thank You](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4799) - Thank you for completing our survey and telling us about your interest in German genealogy. If you indicated an interest in joining our group, one of the group members will contact you soon and will provide information about our next meeting.
- [German Special Interest Group Survey](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=4727)
- [Dana Leeds Seminar Registration](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=3794) - You may use this form to register and pay on-line (via PayPal) or you can print the PDF registration form and mail per the instructions on the form.
- [County Reports](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=513) - 2013-04-22 2013-02-18 2012-10-22 2012-08-27 2012-07-23 2012-06-25 2012-04-23 2012-02-12 2012-01-16 2011-10-24 2011-03-21 2011-02-21
- [Sign-In Sheets](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=615) - Files ending in V are separate Visitor signin sheets 2014-01-31V 2014-02-28 2014-02-28V 2013-01-25 2013-01-25V 2013-02-22 2013-02-22V 2013-03-22 2013-03-22V 2013-04-26V 2013-05-31 2013-05-31V 2013-06-28V 2013-07-26 2013-07-26V 2013-08-30 2013-08-30V 2013-09-23 2013-10-25 2013-10-25V 2013-11 Party 2012-01-20 2012-02-24 2012-02-24V 2012-03-30 2012-04-27 2012-05-25 2012-05-25V 2012-06-29 2012-07-27 2012-07-27V 2012-08-31 2012-09-28 2012-09-28V 2012-10-26 2011-01-28 2011-02-25 2011-03-25 2011-04-29 2011-05-27 2011-06-24 2011-07-29 2011-08-26 2011-10-28 2011-11-19
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.txbayareagen.org/?page_id=699)