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The '''California Genealogical Society''', organized in San Francisco on February 12, 1898, is the oldest continually-operating genealogy society in California. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. The society offers research services, online one-of-a-kind genealogical indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world.<br>  
==Overview==
The '''[https://californiaancestors.org/ California Genealogical Society]''', organized in San Francisco on February 12, 1898, is the oldest continually-operating genealogy society in California. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. The society offers research services, online one-of-a-kind genealogical indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world.<br>  
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[[Image:CGS Logo and Banner.jpg|left|600x80px|CGS Logo and Banner.jpg]]
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== The Society's Mission ==
The mission of CGS is to help people trace and compile their family histories. To accomplish this, the Society maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, disseminates information through its publications and internet access, and teaches genealogical research methods through meetings, seminars and workshops.


=== Benefits  ===
== Benefits  ==


*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?  
*What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?  
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?
If you are looking at this Web site, chances are good that you would benefit from membership in the California Genealogical Society. <br>


=== History of the society  ===
Are you researching Northern California ancestors?<br>Are you researching ancestors from elsewhere and do you live in the San Francisco Bay Area?<br>Are you seeking help, resources or kindred spirits involved in family history research?<br>Then CGS membership is for you! <br>
<br>
Learn more about genealogy and its techniques at our programs and activities.<br>Use the wealth of resources available in our library.<br>Experience the friendly atmosphere.<br>Read our Bylaws.<br>Read the [http://blog.californiaancestors.org/ CGS Blog] for more examples of CGS activities.<br>Go to the [http://www.californiaancestors.org/membership Membership Page] for more details and member application.
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*<br>
*What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?


=== Society Officers ===
== History of the society ==


*<br>
*<br>


=== Society Projects ===
== Society Officers ==


*<br>
*[https://www.californiaancestors.org/about-cgs/meet-the-board Board of Directors]<br>


==== Current Projects  ====
== Society Projects  ==


*<br>
*<br>


==== FamilySearch Wiki Projects  ====
=== Current Projects  ===


*<br>
*<br>
 
=== Past Projects  ===
==== Past Projects  ====


*<br>
*<br>


=== Publications  ===
== Publications  ==


*<br>
*''[https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/submit-to-the-nugget The California Nugget]'', published twice a year
*[https://blog.californiaancestors.org/ California Genealogical Society blog]
*[https://californiaancestors.org/publications/book-sales Other publications]<br>


=== Newsletters  ===
== Newsletters  ==


*<br>
*Monthly eNews (see [https://www.californiaancestors.org/publications/2014-02-11-22-24-12 Archive])<br>


=== Collections  ===
== Collections  ==


*[http://www.californiaancestors.org/ California Genealogical Society and Library] links to californiaancestors.org , the society's website; including databases, census, vital, military, naturalizations, and newspapers.  
*[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/at-the-library Library Holdings]  
*[https://californiaancestors.org/cgs-library/links Useful Links]
*[https://californiagenealogicalsoc.on.worldcat.org/advancedsearch?databaseList= CGS on WorldCat]


=== Events  ===
== Events  ==


*<br>
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>
 
==== Society Meetings  ====
 
*<br>
 
==== Workshops  ====


*<br>
=== Society Meetings  ===


==== Board Meetings  ====
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>


*<br>
=== Workshops  ===


==== Training Meetings  ====
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>


*<br>
=== Board Meetings  ===


=== Frequently Asked Questions  ===
*Held the second Saturday of each month. See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>


:Q. What are the directions to the society?
=== Training Meetings  ===
:A.


:Q. What are the society's hours of operation?
*See [https://californiaancestors.org/ website]<br>
:A.


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Latest revision as of 17:25, 17 February 2023

California Genealogical Society and Library
CGS SealColor300.png
Established
Contact Info
Address 2201 Broadway, Suite LL2, Oakland, CA  94612-3031
Telephone (510) 663-1358
Fax (510) 663-1596
Website californiaancestors.org
Blog blog.californiaancestors.org
Facebook Follow us on Facebook

Overview[edit | edit source]

The California Genealogical Society, organized in San Francisco on February 12, 1898, is the oldest continually-operating genealogy society in California. It is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that seeks to aid, educate and encourage research in family history. The society offers research services, online one-of-a-kind genealogical indexes and databases, and a research library housing over 38,000 reference materials from California, the United States, and around the world.


CGS Logo and Banner.jpg






The Society's Mission[edit | edit source]

The mission of CGS is to help people trace and compile their family histories. To accomplish this, the Society maintains a library, gathers and preserves vital records, disseminates information through its publications and internet access, and teaches genealogical research methods through meetings, seminars and workshops.

Benefits[edit | edit source]

  • What are the benefits for becoming a member of the society?

If you are looking at this Web site, chances are good that you would benefit from membership in the California Genealogical Society.

Are you researching Northern California ancestors?
Are you researching ancestors from elsewhere and do you live in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Are you seeking help, resources or kindred spirits involved in family history research?
Then CGS membership is for you!

Learn more about genealogy and its techniques at our programs and activities.
Use the wealth of resources available in our library.
Experience the friendly atmosphere.
Read our Bylaws.
Read the CGS Blog for more examples of CGS activities.
Go to the Membership Page for more details and member application.

  • What are the benefits the society has to offer for those who are not members?

History of the society[edit | edit source]


Society Officers[edit | edit source]

Society Projects[edit | edit source]


Current Projects[edit | edit source]


Past Projects[edit | edit source]


Publications[edit | edit source]

Newsletters[edit | edit source]

Collections[edit | edit source]

Events[edit | edit source]

Society Meetings[edit | edit source]

Workshops[edit | edit source]

Board Meetings[edit | edit source]

  • Held the second Saturday of each month. See website

Training Meetings[edit | edit source]