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==Purpose== | ==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. | 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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==Help that SGS can provide== | ==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 [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. | 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. | ||
==Research Services== | ==Research Services== | ||
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Contact Us for more information. Please email [mailto:contact@shastagen.org contact@shastagen.org] | Contact Us for more information. Please email [mailto:contact@shastagen.org contact@shastagen.org] | ||
==Meetings== | ==Meetings== | ||
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'''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."''' | '''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 == | == Upcoming Meeting Programs == | ||
General SGS Meeting | General SGS Meeting | ||