Seattle Genealogical Society
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Save the date

Saturday, January 11, 2025
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
In the SGS library at the Good Shepherd Center.   
 

'Tis the Giving Season
 
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to support the Seattle Genealogical Society and Library during our Annual Appeal this holiday season.
There are many ways to give, by check, credit card, from your IRA or donor advised fund. And now SGS can accept shares of stock - see the Donate page for more information.
If you have a Paypal account, you may donate to SGS via the Paypal Giving Fund and the transaction fee will be waived. Go to: Paypal Giving Fund - SGS.
 
❇ Thank You ❇
 

NEW CLASS: Organizing for Genealogy

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

New to genealogy and want to set up an organization system?
Researching for years and overwhelmed with your current system?
Have a good system but need some tweaks to improve its effectiveness?
 
 
 

Visit the SGS Library

Good Shepherd Center   
 
The SGS Library is located in
Suite 302 at the Good Shepherd Center
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
 
Get Directions                    Take a Virtual Tour
 
The SGS Library is staffed by member volunteers and usually open for research Tuesday through Saturday. To be sure that the library is open or that the elevator is available, give us a call before you come: (206) 522-8658.
 
Tuesday through Saturday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
 
Starting in January 2025:
Evening Hours 6:00 to 8:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
 
In addition to the library's collection of books and maps, wireless Internet access and a digital scanning workstation are available. FamilySearch Affiliate records may be viewed on any Internet-connected computer within the library. Four computer workstations provide access to the subscription websites Ancestry, Fold3, Newspapers Extra, FindMyPast, American Ancestors by NEHGS, and Historygeo, a database of historical maps and landowners covering 29 US states and pre-statehood Texas. 
 
Photo credit: Chris Robinson
 

Family Search LogoFamilySearch Affiliate Library
The Seattle Genealogical Society is an Affiliate Library for FamilySearch.org and the FamilySearch Library in Salt Lake City. This means that when you are inside the SGS Library either using your own computer or our Patron Computers you will be able to access some of the "locked" records at FamilySearch.org. To view the locked records you will be prompted to sign in to your own account. If you don't already have an account you may create a free account through FamilySearch.org.
 
 

          
 
SGS Logo - shadow, no backgroundSeattle Genealogical Society and Library
4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Suite 302, Seattle, WA 98103-6955
sgs@seagensoc.org     (206) 522-8658
Seattle Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization.
 
December 14
1:00 pm
Second Saturday: Exploring Your Empire State Roots
  "Exploring Your Empire State Roots" Presented by Michelle Dowd Torosian   Are you interested in tracing your family’s roots in New York but aren’t ...
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December 16
10:00 am
Brags and Bricks (Virtual)
  Join us for an informal social gathering. Share your recent genealogical successes and challenges or just come to chat with other genealogists.    Meets ...
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December 16
7:00 pm
Write It Up (Virtual)
  Are you looking for inspiration to write up your family history research? This group meets online the second Monday of the month. Join us ...
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December 17
10:00 am
"Pass It On" Writers Group
  Create your family history and share with others in an effort to improve your writing.   Please note: The Writers' Group is at the maximum ...
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December 19
12:00 pm
American Ancestors by NEHGS (FREE Webinar)
  How to Avoid Common Family History Pitfalls and Myths presented by Rhonda R. McClure, sponsored by the New England Historic Genealogical Society. In this ...
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