Seattle Genealogical Society

The Seattle Genealogical Society, founded in 1923, is an educational organization devoted exclusively to furthering genealogical research, promoting interest in family history, and preserving records. The Seattle Genealogical Society's mission is to serve as a community resource for quality genealogical research and education.

We conduct meetings, offer classes and seminars, compile and publish research materials, and maintain a computer-equipped, 13,000-item library open to the public for researching family history. Wherever your ancestors lived, please consider joining us. Please come visit our library and check out our resources covering every U.S. state and many countries. Check out our calendar and upcoming events listing at the right to see the range of programs and classes we offer.

Upcoming Events

Sat, 12/07/2013 - 10:15am

Canadian Interest Group

Meeting of the Canadian Interest Group

Tue, 12/10/2013 - 10:00am

Heritage Craft Tuesday

Photo Wreath Collage. Registration is limited to 10 participants and these classes fill up fast! Email Cary at brightgenealogy@gmail.com to attend and receive a supply list (a fee may be charged for supplies).

Tue, 12/10/2013 - 1:00pm

Beginning DNA

If you don't understand enough about DNA to know where to start with this new tool for genealogy research, this is the class for you. Come join us for a basic introduction to the terminology, concepts and tests of DNA you hear about. This is an important and fun topic to learn about ! Free to SGS Members/$5 library use fee for non-members.

Sat, 12/14/2013 - 1:00pm

Beginner's Genealogy Class #3

The thirdin our three-part Basic Genealogy Hands-on Class: learn or learn more about preparing your family tree. No registration is required, but you can contact the Director of Education at SGSeducation@gmail.com for information. Come to learn and have fun...Free to SGS Members/$5 library use fee for non-members.

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