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
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?”
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.
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
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Contact The Practice
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.
