Welcome! Whether you have Gold Rush ancestors or have no family connection to California, you will find extensive support for your genealogy research at the California Genealogical Society (CGS).

The goal of the California Genealogical Society is to connect people to their family heritage and to promote a spirit of diversity and inclusivity for our members and patrons. The California Genealogical Society does not tolerate discrimination in any form. 

October is Family History Month

October is Family History Month

In honor of which admission to the library is free for non-members every day we're open in October!
Find Your Ancestral Home in America
Now that you have found your ancestors and where they settled in America, have you ever wondered if the family house or farm still exists? Many of you have family homes you don't know about - but they are out there waiting to be found. In this class we will review the tools that will help you use your already-honed sleuthing skills to find where your ancestors lived and worked.
 
Saturday, October 27 1:30-3:00 PM. Information and Reservations
 

The California Nugget – The journal of the California Genealogical Society is published twice a year. Have you read our recent issue? Check out the summary of a recent issue.
 

Tip of the Iceberg Poster – Support the library and help spread this important message. Buy three, get one free! Order now.
 

California Names Index includes pre-1905 deaths in San Francisco. Search for your surnames to see if we have records for your ancestor. Learn more.

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Board of Directors Meeting: Second Saturday Monthly at 10:00 AM.

Book Repair Workshop, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday, Oct. 27. Information and Reservations

Find Your Ancestral Home in America, 1:30-3:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 27. Information and Reservations

Microsoft Word™ Skills for Genealogists, 10:00 AM - Noon Saturday, Nov. 18. Information and Reservations

Read our blog to keep up with the latest news and coming events.

Visit Eventbrite to see and register for CGS events.

Occasionally CGS will partner with the Oakland FamilySearch Library to present events. Visit this Eventbrite page to see the list of upcoming joint events.

Visit Calendar of Events to see future events.

Looking for something genealogical to do this week? The Sutro Library's Genealogy Section maintains a Bay Area Genealogy Calendar with events at many local societies, libraries, and museums.