SPGS serves the South Plains of Texas. Speakers help us learn more about how to find our ancestors, keep documents and other helpful information.
Genealogical Society including the South Plains of Texas
09/22/2025
TxSGS releases five special podcasts featuring interviews with each of the 10 speakers presenting during TxSGS Live! (November 7-8) at the 2025 TxSGS Family HisTtory Conference "Deep in the Heart: Discovering Family Roots." Check out these podcast to gain insight into what these speakers will be discussing at this years conference, then join us on November 7-8. Plus access recordings of this presentation and more than 20 additional recordings through February 6, 2026. https://www.txsgs.org/txsgs-podcast-series-2025-txsgs-conference-speakers-nov-7-8-2025/
Researching Republic of Texas Ancestors just got a little easier!
If your ancestor interacted with the governments of the Republic of Texas or the State of Texas, new research tools from TSLAC may help you learn more.
Today we are announcing our updated website at www.tsl.texas.gov/arc/republicclaims, including background information, a custom search, detailed instructions, and search tips. We have also published a revised finding aid for the Republic claims portion of these Texas Comptroller's Office claims records, which are digitized and part of the Texas Digital Archive.
The records include requests for payment, reimbursement, or restitution submitted by citizens to the Republic of Texas government from 1835 through 1846; records relating to Republic pensions; and claims submitted as public debt against the Republic after 1846. The files include supporting documents such as vouchers, financial accounts, military records, receipts, notes, or letters. During both microfilming and digitization, State Archives staff made every effort to obtain the best possible image. We digitized high-quality microfilmed copies of the documents to create the PDF format images available in the Texas Digital Archive.
Image: Public Debt claim number 1484, Coy, Antonio, September 1, 1851. Public debt claims records, Texas Comptroller's Office claims records, 304-303. TSLAC. This is the 2nd class public debt certificate for Antonio Coy. Public debt claims were for services or goods provided between 1835 and 1846 that were not paid before Texas annexation in 1845. This claim is for military service in Hays Company.
09/03/2025
“Family History for the Rest of Us”
You don’t need to know what a GEDCOM is (yet). You don’t need a subscription to five apps. You just need to show up.
Our Beginner Genealogy Series kicks off Sept 15—and we’re starting from scratch.
🧬 Find real records
📜 Learn what documents actually matter
🧠 Walk out smarter every month
✨ Sponsored by South Plains Genealogical Society + Mahon Library
Come once or come all year. It’s FREE at Mahon Library!
08/29/2025
08/25/2025
https://genealogybargains.com/lftwebinars-upcoming 👵👴 Do your ancestors deserve a glow-up? 📷 Discover how to repair & animate old photos in this free webinar on Tuesday, Aug 26! 🎤 Legacy Family Tree Webinars + MyHeritage = 💡
https://genealogybargains.com/lftwebinars-upcoming 📜 Ever wonder what LAWS shaped your ancestors’ lives? Join Judy G. Russell - The Legal Genealogist - for a FREE genealogy webinar: From Statutes to Stories. 🗓️ Aug 19, 2025 • 8pm EDT Save your spot!
08/17/2025
Interesting!
Thrift Store Genealogy: If you think thrift stores are just for snagging a vintage Levi’s jacket or a retro Pyrex bowl, think again. For genealogists, these
03/06/2024
Come celebrate Women's History Month by learning the history of women in your family at our next Genealogy for Beginners Class at Mahon Library next Friday!
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Send a message to South Plains Genealogical Society - SPGS:
The South Plains Genealogical Society Welcomes you to our page. Our meetings are open to the public and are held at the Mahon Library Meeting Room, 1306 9th St., Lubbock, Texas. SPGS meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month excluding summers and December from 10 am to Noon.
The Genealogy Section at Mahon Library is full of books to help with our searches. We purchase books through the year to complete collections, new books that are needed in an area of research. Most are catalogued and may be found in the library catalogue. However, we do have material that is not catalogued i.e. some family books, some family trees, directories for the city of Lubbock and some other areas. Our vertical files have just been reorganized and what treasures have been found. The South Plains is a large area that covers many counties. We try to have material not only for the area but for the United States and other countries.
Our member have been so helpful in sharing their writings with us. We have a wide range of publications available for purchase. We are always looking for speakers and volunteers. If you have suggestions please feel free to send them to SPGSnews@gmail.com
South Plains Genealogical Society promotes:
Research that is accurate, documented,
Family Trees to document our families
Newsletters to inform members of other genealogical events, tips on research,
Giving our members a place to share their expertise and experience.
We hope you will consider becoming one of our members. We have 8 meetings, a newsletter, website and fellowship. We have knowledgeable members that are willing to help as well as beginners.
