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The San Joaquin Genealogical Society serves individuals interested in genealogical research in San Joaquin County. Located in the northern end of the California's vast Central Valley, San Joaquin County possesses a rich history. We also provide genealogical training, research, collaboration, and resources for our members and local residents who are researching their roots locally, as well as across the U.S. and around the world.
SOME OF THE WAYS WE SUPPORT YOUR GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH
Membership Meetings
Membership Meetings are held on Zoom or in person from January through May and September through November on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings feature an informative presentation by a guest speaker on a specific aspect of genealogy research. Guests from the community interested in learning about SJGS are welcome to attend. CLICK HERE
Special Interest Groups
Members who are interested in specific aspects of research may form a special interest group to collaborate and support each other in their research. We currently I have four active special interest groups (SIGs): The United States SIG, DNA SIG, British Isles SIG, and Genealogy Writers SIG. SIGs meet monthly. CLICK HERE
Coffee & Conversation
Each month members gather together over coffee to get to know each other, talk about what they're researching, ask questions, and share ideas and tips. CLICK HERE
Research Help
SJGS volunteers are available to assist your at the Stockton Library in Stockton twice monthly. In addition you can make a request for assistance with a specific research question or order an obituary for a small fee. CLICK HERE
Genealogy Resources
A host of research resources are available on our website, including some additional resources available to members only. Examples include San Joaquin first families, Cemetery information, Links to helpful genealogy websites and repositories, local historical resources written, collected and transcribed by SJGS members, and much more. CLICK HERE
Monthly Newsletter
We publish a monthly member newsletter from January through June and September through November. Each issue contains genealogical news, resources, hints, queries and a calendar of upcoming events and activities. The entire archive of the society's current and past newsletters also are available in the members only section of the website. CLICK HERE
Follow us on Facebook!
Join our official "San Joaquin Genealogical Society" Facebook group to connect with others researching their ancestors in San Joaquin County and get tips and updates. Share historical photos and genealogy-related information or ask questions of our online community. CLICK HERE
Note: Our Facebook group is a public outreach open to anyone interested in local history and genealogy and does not include membership in the San Joaquin Genealogical Society or access to the many member benefits you receive as a paid member of the society.
Upcoming SJGS Events
British Isles Special Interest Group
Virtual meeting on Zoom
Members researching ancestors from countries in the British Isles meeting to compare notes and share tips and ideas.
Coffee and Conversation
Imperial Mobile Home Park Clubhouse, 8500 West Lane, Stockton, CA
Local SJGS members get together in person to talk about their latest discoveries and, well, even chat about life in general over a cup of your favorite morning beverage. Join us for our next “Coffee and Conversation” meeting.
DNA Special Interest Group
This is a virtual event held on Zoom
Members doing DNA research gather to share information and tips and discuss current research
Family History Writing Group
Elkhorn Grill, 1050 Elkhorn Dr., Stockton, CA
This special interest group seeks to encourage members to bring their ancestors to life by writing their stories and sharing them with each other. Bring your family stories to share during meetings. Having trouble getting started? Bring your story ideas or challenges and get tips and suggestions to help you get started and keep going. The writing group is a supportive and encouraging environment to share current projects and get great ideas for creating stories that our family will want to read.
For questions email president@sjgensoc.org
United States Special Interest Group
Panera Bread, 2533 W. Kettleman Ln., Ste 404, Lodi, CA
Members in this informal study group focus on ancestry research in individual states, with each month focusing on a different state. Get help with research, share tips or exciting discoveries. This month's focus will be the Carolinas.
November General Membership Meeting
This meeting will be held on Zoom
Our regular monthly membership meeting will feature guest speaker Aimee Rose-Haynes, a genetic genealogist and genealogy researcher. She will discuss “Verifying Native American Ancestry and Tribal Affiliation.”
