San Mateo County Genealogical Society

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The Library is Open!  

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Genealogy consultants are available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons.  Contact president to schedule an appointment

See events at the San Mateo Public Library here

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Uncovering Your History: Genealogical Research at the David Rumsey Map Center

With Laura Krueger of the David Rumsey Map Center, Stanford University

28 Sep 2024 10:30 AM

via Zoom

Laura will give an overview about the David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford Libraries and how you can access materials both online and in person. There are many tools available to help you in your research, and she will highlight how to use them throughout the presentation. She will provide examples from her own genealogy and minor research.

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Stories due September 21st!

You're invited to share a family history or a San Mateo County themed story. Submit your 1,000 words or less story by September 21.  You will be entered into a drawing for prizes. Five stories will be selected to be read at the meeting on October 19th, and all stories will be published on our website. Sharing Stories is open to all—you do not need to be an SMCGS member.  

After the readings,  see what society members are doing to share their family histories during our publishing showcase.  Get inspired by our self-published books, blogs, websites, videos, and more!

Take a look at our 2021 stories.

Find a link to our guidelines and application form here. 

Picnic 2024 (click to start)

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The SMPL, in conjunction with SMCGS, is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.  Find out more about the resources at these libraries here.

Upcoming public events

 For more information about our monthly meetings click here

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About us

The San Mateo County Genealogical Society supports the study of family history in the Bay Area and beyond.

  • We get together to learn and share information in monthly meetings, twice-yearly seminars with well-known speakers, workshops and special-interest groups.
  • We support research through our genealogy library located at the San Mateo Public Library, online databases, and research services
  • We connect with each other through six-times-a year newsletters (available in the Members section), a blog, a Facebook page, and occasional eNews notices about SMCGS events.

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Download the SMCGS app from Wild Apricot to your smartphone. With this app, you can:

  • View your member profile
  • View a list of upcoming events
  • Contact other SMCGS members


SMCGS would like to thank...

Come visit us in our new facility at the San Mateo Public Library.

San Mateo County Genealogical Society

     SMCGS is a 501(c)(3) organization

PO Box 230
San Mateo, CA 94401-0230 

https://smcgs.org

 

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