Who We Are

The Seattle Genealogical Society (SGS) is an all-volunteer, non-profit educational organization devoted to our mission: empowering individuals to discover their family history through education, collaboration, and preservation.

We offer classes, workshops and seminars; compile and publish research materials; and maintain a computer-equipped library open to the public. Visit the library and check out our resources covering every U.S. state and many countries. In addition to subscription databases such as Ancestry.com, Fold3, Newspapers.com Extra, and American Ancestors, library computers offer digitized indexes and records unique to SGS. Wireless Internet access is available and FamilySearch Affiliate records may be viewed on any internet-connected computer within the library.

SGS publishes a monthly newsletter, the SGS eNews!, with upcoming events and articles of interest to our community. Membership in SGS is not required to receive the eNews! Learn more and sign up to our e-mail list.

SGS publishes the Journal of the Seattle Genealogical Society (formerly the SGS Bulletin) twice each year. Online access to current and recent issues is limited to SGS members; older issues of the SGS Bulletin are available to the public in a searchable database through the Seattle Public Library. Find out more about the Journal of the SGS.

Membership in SGS is open to anyone interested in the pursuit of genealogy and family history. Wherever your ancestors lived, you are welcome to join us. Seattle roots are not required! Become a member of SGS.

Board of Directors

President: Kathy Weber
Vice President: Lisa A Oberg
Secretary: Leslie Vogel
Treasurer: Betsey Cotter
Director of Education: Stephanie O’Connell
Director of Library: Kathi M
Past President: James A Secan
Seattle Public Library Liaison: Mahina Oshie

Committee Chairs

Membership Chair: Christine Schomaker
Publications Chair: Laura Sandidge
Technology Chair: Vacant
Volunteers Chair: Vacant

Library Trustees

Melinda McRae
Claire Gebben
Helen Shawcroft