At our meeting on April 20th, Steve Mabie will discuss the British plan to defeat the rebellion with a decisive blow in 1777, and how an army consisting largely of German and Dutch speaking farmers managed to disrupt that plan.
On August 6, 1777, two opposing forces, both attempting to accomplish their own missions, met head on in the woods along the Mohawk River in what was then known as Tryon County, New York.
An American force consisting of 800 militiamen under the command of General Nicholas Herkimer (1728 -1777), was to head west to reinforce Fort Stanwix. Instead, it encountered an equal sized force of British soldiers and Native American warriors under the command of Brigadier General Barry St. Leger, heading east toward Albany.
St. Leger’s goal wasto meet another British army under the command of Lt. General John Burgoyne in a pincer movement that would trap the northern American army under General Gates.
In one of the bloodiest battles of the Revolution, Herkimer, although mortally wounded, continued to direct his men, ultimately forcing the British to withdraw. This crippled the intended British campaign and ultimately led to the American victory at Saratoga.
SAGHS Upcoming Activities
A quick reference listing of SAGHS activities. Please see the Events and Education page for added information.
Tuesday, 16 Apr. from 1 - 3 pm and Thursday, 18 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - The Librarian Meeting.
Saturday, 20 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - SAGHS General Membership Meeting - Presentation by Steve Mabie on the Battle of Oriskany; Business meeting to vote on the 2024 - 2026 Directors-at Large; Refreshments rely on volunteer donations.
Wednesday, 17 Apr. from 10 am - 12 pm - Beginner's Genealogy Class - Week 4 of 4 by Stephanie Wells and Lois Bready.
Tuesday, 30 Jun. - The Last Day to submit Our Heritage Articles for the Fall/Winter publication. Please email article to Publications@txsaghs.org.
Saturday, 4 May from 10 am - 12 pm - Shelf Worthy Heirloom Papers Organized for Family Use Workshop with Laura Grover.
Sunday, 5 May from 2 - 4 pm - Mayflower Research and Registration Applicatiion Class by Peggy Durack.
Now is the time for you, the SAGHS membership, to provide help of your own to Our Heritage. The purpose of this journal, to quote our Editor Emeritus Larry Luckett, is “to provide members with a venue in which to share their stories.” We need you, the members, to contribute your stories for Our Heritage to Publications@txsaghs.org.
For information about how to get published in the next Our Heritage journal, please click here .
Video Replays
Video replay of Stephen Craig's presentation of Dr. George Sternberg's career is now available for members only.
Video replay of Peter Baron's presentation on the Revolutionary War is now available for members only.
Video replay of David Katerndahl's presentation is still available for members only.
After you login, click on the link to the replay at the bottom of the "Important Notice" page
These new subscriptions are available on all our computers in both our Library and the Dwyer Center, and are in addition to our existing subscriptions, including
Ancestry.com Library Edition
Fold3
Find My Past
American Ancestors
History GEO
Family Search Library Affiliate
Newspapers.com Library Edition provides online access to nearly 20,000 historical newspapers. It offers full-page images with searchable full text for millions of pages of newspapers dating from the early 1700s into the early 2000s. It contains full runs and portions of runs of large metro, regional and state titles as well as small local newspapers in the USA and other countries.
ProQuest's African American Heritage is a groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research. This collection was created in partnership with leading African American genealogists and recognized leaders in genealogical information to develop a comprehensive mix of resources, records and tools specifically pertaining to African Americans.
New Book! Breaking Through Walls
If you have read the “Methods & Sources” articles by Leslie W. Tomlinson, Certified Genealogist and SAGHS member, in our Newsletters, you might want to add our newest book to your personal library.
Breaking Through Walls expands upon the articles and includes new material. It contains great instructions on researching one’s genealogy. Plus it just might be your ‘go-to’ book for tips on how to break through those brick walls.
Did you know that Teddy Roosevelt has visitied SAGHS twice? See the videos
Book Now Available
First Families of Bexar County, Texas, edited by Larry W. Luckett
The book offers a collection of descendant lineages, personal histories, and family narratives from residentsof Béxar, San Antonio, and Bexar County prior to 1850.
Convenient location, great parking, and easy to find.
From I-410, exit onto Blanco Rd north. Go 3/4 mile and turn left onto Melissa Dr.
The Dwyer Center is the first building on the north side of Melissa Dr, and the Library is the second building on the north side of Melissa Dr. Please use the first driveway and park in any of the 28 marked parking spaces.
Phone:(210) 342-5242
Days closed:New Years Day, Easter Sunday, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Founders’ Day, Father’s Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Seminar, Thanksgiving Eve and Day, Christmas Eve and Day.
Upcoming
18 April
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Librarians meeting
Monthly meeting of Volunteer Librarians to discuss issues at the library, learn how to answer different questions, and increase library usage. Librarians are encouraged to come to the monthly meeting held either on Tuesday or Thursday. Let Barbara Johns or Julia George know if you are coming to a meeting. ...
Today is the General Membership Meeting. The speaker to be decided. The business portion is the election of the 2024-2026 Directors-at-large. Floor nominations were closed after the March Meeting's conclusion. SAGHS Library will open after the Monthly Meeting.
SAGHS Library Closed During General Membership Meeting
The SAGHS Library will be closed from 10 am - 12 pm during the General Membership Meeting and re-open at 12:00 pm upon completion of the meeting. It will remain open until 4 pm.
If you have read the “Methods & Sources” articles by Leslie W. Tomlinson, Certified Genealogist and SAGHS member, in our Newsletters, you might want to add our newest book to your personal library. 
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