Shasta Genealogical Society
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.
Publications available upon request (Fees charged for printing and mailing)
| Shasta County Coroner's Inquest Index, 1851-1939; 70 pages |
| - Membership Surname Interest List, 2001;28 pages |
| - Shasta County Probate Index,1850-1918;47 pages |
| - Index to Early Shasta County Marriages, 1852-1904; 89 pages |
| - The Cemetery Index of Shasta County, Volume I; A-L; 240 pages |
| - The Cemetery Index Of Shasta County ,Volume ll; M-Z; 242 pages |
| - 1852 State Census Index For Shasta County, 31 pages |
| - 1890 Great Register of Voters In Shasta County, 137 pages |
| - 1898 Great Register Of Voters, 108 pages |
| - Home Undertaking Records 1922 - 1944 |
| - Index to Employees of Washington Mine 1852 - 1892 |
| -Index To Shasta County Naturalization Records 1852-1932, 40 pages |
| -Shasta County Cemeteries: Individual Price supplied upon request |
Research Services
Shasta DNA Interest Group
Shasta DIG meets Second Wednesdays each month, in the Redding Family History Center.
Our meetings have covered the gamut of DNA topics and aspects.
When you bring your experiences and questions you get answers and exchange information.
You may have a question or hold the answer for someone else.
Our 2021 meetings are on hold due to "Shelter in place" restrictions.
Check our event calendar for Zoom meeting schedule while we wait to meet in person
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!