Shasta Genealogical Society: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 21:28, 8 October 2023

Purpose

The Shasta Genealogical Society (SGS) was founded in 1968 by local genealogists with a passion for discovering their ancestry. We believe a coordinated effort to provide educational opportunities to genealogical research will result in a significant benefit to all.

We help beginners get started and guide them in their work. We welcome experienced genealogists and encourage them to share their knowledge and discoveries with others. We learn from and teach each other in our monthly meetings. Anyone with an interest in tracing their “roots” will find a home with us. Our Mission is to further research in genealogy and family history and to assist all who desire to learn how to do genealogical research. Our members have come from all parts of the United States with a variety of geographical roots and occupations. Our interest in family history brings us together as we share our knowledge. Our research skills grow and so do our family trees.

Help that SGS can provide

SGS has a collection of over 2,000 books, family histories, genealogy periodicals and lineage society records that are housed in the Genealogy Section in the Redding Library. The Library provides two computers dedicated to genealogical research and Ancestry.com Library Edition. SGS volunteers are available to assist you.

Research Services

The Shasta Genealogical Society offers free research services. Contact our Research Secretary to see if we can help you with your search.

Membership Benefits

Monthly informational/educational meetings (except June, July, August & December)
Access to the knowledge and expertise of other researchers
The Diggin's, our eNewsletter, published nine times a year
Occasional special events and field trips
Volunteer opportunities

Our annual Family dues are $15 and run from January 1st thru December 31st

Contact Us for more information. Please email contact@shastagen.org

Meetings

Meetings are free and open to the public. Our meetings provide an opportunity to learn from our Program Presentations and network with others. Come visit us at our monthly meetings where you may make a connection with someone researching your family. Join us at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month. Please check our Events calendar for specific information and map showing our meeting location. You will be very welcome!

Meetings are usually held at 3410 Churn Creek Road, LDS Church Building, Across from Enterprise High School, in Redding, California. Follow signs that say "FamilySearch Center."

Upcoming Meeting Programs

General SGS Meeting

June, July, August: Summer Break

October 17, 2023 6:30 p.m.: Genealogical Resources at the Center for Sacramento History by Kim Hayden

November 14, 2023 6:30 p.m.: Who's in Your Neighborhood? Meeting the Research Needs of your Diverse Community by Linda Harms Okazaki

December: Winter Break

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+| link5=[[Shasta Genealogical Society|Shasta Genealogical Society]]
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 ==Purpose==
-The Shasta Genealogical Society (SGS) was founded in 1968 by local genealogists with a passion for discovering their ancestry.  We believe a coordinated effort to provide educational opportunities to genealogical research will result in a significant benefit to all.
+The [https://shastagen.org/index.php Shasta Genealogical Society (SGS)] was founded in 1968 by local genealogists with a passion for discovering their ancestry.  We believe a coordinated effort to provide educational opportunities to genealogical research will result in a significant benefit to all.
 We help beginners get started and guide them in their work.  We welcome experienced genealogists and encourage them to share their knowledge and discoveries with others.  We learn from and teach each other in our monthly meetings.  Anyone with an interest in tracing their “roots” will find a home with us.
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 SGS has a collection of over 2,000 books, family histories, genealogy periodicals and lineage society records that are housed in the Genealogy Section in the [http://www.shastalibraries.org/genealogy-614 Redding Library].  The Library provides two computers dedicated to genealogical research and Ancestry.com Library Edition.  SGS volunteers are available to assist you.
-==Publications available upon request (Fees charged for printing and mailing)==
+==Research Services==
-{| class="wikitable"
-|Shasta County Coroner's Inquest Index, 1851-1939; 70 pages
+The Shasta Genealogical Society offers free research services.  Contact our [https://shastagen.org/contact.php Research Secretary] to see if we can help you with your search.
-|-
-|<nowiki>- Membership Surname Interest List, 2001;28 pages</nowiki>
+==Membership Benefits==
-|-
-|<nowiki>- Shasta County Probate Index,1850-1918;47 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- Index to Early Shasta County Marriages, 1852-1904; 89 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- The Cemetery Index of Shasta County, Volume I; A-L; 240 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- The Cemetery Index Of Shasta County ,Volume ll; M-Z; 242 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- 1852 State Census Index For Shasta County, 31 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- 1890 Great Register of Voters In Shasta County, 137 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- 1898 Great Register Of Voters, 108 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- Home Undertaking Records 1922 - 1944</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>- Index to Employees of Washington Mine 1852 - 1892</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>-Index To Shasta County Naturalization Records 1852-1932, 40 pages</nowiki>
-|-
-|<nowiki>-Shasta County Cemeteries: Individual Price supplied upon request</nowiki>
-|}
-==Research Services==
+*Monthly informational/educational meetings (except June, July, August & December)
+*Access to the knowledge and expertise of other researchers
+*The Diggin's, our eNewsletter, published nine times a year
+*Occasional special events and field trips
+*Volunteer opportunities
+Our annual Family dues are $15 and run from January 1st thru December 31st
-== Shasta DNA Interest Group ==
+Contact Us for more information.  Please email [mailto:contact@shastagen.org contact@shastagen.org]
-Shasta DIG meets Second Wednesdays each month, in the [[Redding California Family History Center|Redding Family History Center.]]
-Our meetings have covered the gamut of DNA topics and aspects.
+==Meetings==
+Meetings are free and open to the public.  Our meetings provide an opportunity to learn from our Program Presentations and network with others.  Come visit us at our monthly meetings where you may make a connection with someone researching your family.  Join us at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month.  Please check our Events calendar for specific information and map showing our meeting location.  You will be very welcome!
-When you bring your experiences and questions you get answers and exchange information.
+'''Meetings are usually held at 3410 Churn Creek Road, LDS Church Building, Across from Enterprise High School, in Redding, California. Follow signs that say "FamilySearch Center."'''
-You may have a question or hold the answer for someone else.
+== Upcoming Meeting Programs ==
+General SGS Meeting
-Our 2021 meetings are on hold due to "Shelter in place" restrictions.
+'''June, July, August: Summer Break'''
-Check our event calendar for Zoom meeting schedule while we wait to meet in person
+'''October 17, 2023 6:30 p.m.: Genealogical Resources at the Center for Sacramento History by Kim Hayden'''
+'''November 14, 2023 6:30 p.m.: Who's in Your Neighborhood? Meeting the Research Needs of your Diverse Community by Linda Harms Okazaki'''
+'''December: Winter Break'''
-Meetings are free and open to the public.  Our meetings provide an opportunity to learn and network with others.  Come visit us at our monthly meetings where you may make a connection with someone researching your family.  Join us at 6:30pm on the third Tuesday of each month.  Please check our Events calendar for specific information and a map showing our meeting location.  You will be very welcome!
 [[Category:Societies]]
-[[Category:Genealogical Societies]]
+[[Category:California Societies]]
+[[Category:Shasta County, California]]