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.

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

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 [mailto:contact@shastagen.org contact@shastagen.org]

You may click here to access the Membership Application form.

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 "Family History Center."'''

The meetings will be held on Zoom until "Shelter in Place" mandate is lifted and buildings can facilitate our meetings.

Upcoming Meeting Programs
January 19, 2021 6:30PM (PST) on Zoom: Installation of Officers & Beginning News Paper Research

February 16, 2021 6:30PM (PST) on Zoom: "Don't Chop Off That Branch" special presentation by Thomas MacEntee

March 16, 2021 6:30PM (PST) on Zoom: "Locating Rural Residents: County Township Atlases, Plat Books, and Other Little Used Sources."

April 20, 2021 2PM (PST) SGS Spring Fling (TBA)

May 18, 2021 6:30PM (PST) on Zoom: "Solving a Genealogy Mystery"

June, July, August: Summer Break

September 21, 2021 6:30PM (PST): TBA

October 19, 2021 6:30PM (PST): TBA

November16, 2021 6:30PM (PST): TBA

December: Winter Break