South Plains Genealogical Society - SPGS

03/15/2026

Stuck on a genealogy brick wall?

The Caprock Genealogy Conference might be exactly what you need.

One of the sessions this year focuses on finding your way when research feels lost or confusing. Sometimes a fresh strategy—or even a simple timeline or map—can open entirely new paths in your family history.

If you’ve ever said:
❓ “Why can’t I find this ancestor?”
❓ “Where did they come from?”
❓ “Why did they move?”

This conference is for you.

🎟 Register today: https://caprockconference.org/register/

03/13/2026

Do you have a veteran in your family tree?

Join us Saturday morning when the South Plains Genealogical Society hosts Norman Bearson from the West Texas State Veterans Cemetery.

He’ll talk about the new cemetery being built in our region and explain the benefits and honors available to veterans and their families.

For genealogists and family historians, understanding these benefits and memorial traditions helps us preserve and honor the stories of those who served.

📅 Saturday 3/14/2026 at 10 AM
📍 Mahon Library Community Room

Guests are always welcome!

03/13/2026

Every family has an immigration story.

Maybe your ancestors arrived through Ellis Island.
Maybe they crossed the border from Mexico.
Maybe they came through Canada or another unexpected route.

In this hands-on genealogy class, we’ll explore the records that tell how they got here—and why.

📍 Mahon Library Communtiy Room
📅 Monday, March 16th
🕖 7 PM

Hosted by the South Plains Genealogical Society
✔ Free
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ No previous classes required

01/07/2026

🧬 Could YOU prove 100 years of family history?

What records would you need to show that a family has owned land for over a century? Birth records? Census pages? Deeds?

At our January 10th meeting, Steven and Sherri Brosch will share how they traced two Texas farming families back more than 100 years to qualify for the Texas Family Land Heritage Program—and how you can use similar research strategies in your own genealogy.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mahon Library, Lubbock
Open to members and guests

01/06/2026

Did you know?

Texas has a special program that honors families who have owned and operated the same land for 100 years or more—but proving it requires serious genealogy research.

Join us in January as Steven and Sherri Brosch explain the records, tools, and documentation they used to preserve their family’s land legacy.

📅 Saturday, January 10 | 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mahon Library
Hosted by South Plains Genealogical Society

Send a message to learn more

01/06/2026

Did you know?

Texas has a special program that honors families who have owned and operated the same land for 100 years or more—but proving it requires serious genealogy research.

Join us in January as Steven and Sherri Brosch explain the records, tools, and documentation they used to preserve their family’s land legacy.

📅 Saturday, January 10 | 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mahon Library
Hosted by South Plains Genealogical Society
See you there!

Send a message to learn more

01/02/2026

Could YOU prove 100 years of family history?

What records would you need to show that a family has owned land for over a century? Birth records? Census pages? Deeds?

At our January meeting, Steven and Sherri Brosch will share how they traced two Texas farming families back more than 100 years to qualify for the Texas Family Land Heritage Program—and how you can use similar research strategies in your own genealogy.

📅 Saturday, January 10, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.
📍 Mahon Library, Lubbock
Open to members and guests

Send a message to learn more

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

https://genealogybargains.com/lftwebinars-upcoming Your ancestors carved their lives from the land—now uncover their journey! 🌄 Don’t miss the free webinar “Using Homestead Records to Tell Your Ancestor's Story” on Nov 18 at 8pm EST. 🌾📖 Legacy Family Tree MyHeritage

11/15/2025

At least they have a photo 🤣