California Genealogical Society and Library

Overview
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.

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
If you are looking at this Web site, chances are good that you would benefit from membership in the California Genealogical Society.
 * What are the benefits for becoming a member of the 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?

Society Officers

 * Board of Directors

Publications

 * The California Nugget, published twice a year
 * California Genealogical Society blog
 * Other publications

Newsletters

 * Monthly eNews (see Archive)

Collections

 * Library Holdings
 * Useful Links
 * CGS on WorldCat

Events

 * See website

Society Meetings

 * See website

Workshops

 * See website

Board Meetings

 * Held the second Saturday of each month. See website

Training Meetings

 * See website