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Nomination News!  

Meet the Nominees for the term 2026 -2027 of President, Secretary and VP of Programs. 

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Come share your passion, meet wonderful people, and join us in making a real difference while keeping SDGS strong! 

Do you love genealogy and want to make a meaningful impact with your time and experience? The San Diego Genealogical Society is in need of volunteers for the following functions. To find out more information, click the link below.


  • Nominating Committee Member
  • Webmaster
  • Salt Lake City Research trip coordinator, 2026 - 2027
  • Special Interest Group Leaders 
  • Volunteer Coordinator


Click here for more information and Volunteer Opportunities 


Why Volunteer with SDGS?

  • Connect with Like-Minded Friends: Join a warm and welcoming community of genealogy enthusiasts who share your passion for family history and lifelong learning.

  • Put Your Skills to Good Use: Share your organizational, financial, or creative expertise to help SDGS thrive and grow.

  • Leave a Lasting Legacy: Your involvement will support programs that advance genealogy research and education for generations to come.

Our organization relies on the dedication of volunteers like you.  

For more information about any of these positions and/or to volunteer, please contact us at admin@casdgs.org

Join us for our

Monthly Program

November 08, 2025

with

Jamie Mayhew 

Save the Date!

SDGS Annual Meeting and Seminar 

January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM


Programs are held Pacific Time

Upcoming events


The purpose of the Society is to promote interest in the fields of genealogy and family history research through individual and group effort and in cooperation with other like-minded organizations. The Society supports the genealogical collection at the San Diego Public Library, the presentation of lectures and classes of genealogical interest, the advancement of digital technology including genetic genealogy and social media and writing and publishing of books, blogs and papers in the subject field. 

Balboa Park 1915
Discover Your Family History
Plaque received from San Diego Public Library after SDGS donated their library collection in 2013.
Alicia Pearl Mayer, the founder and first president of the San Diego Genealogical Society.
Mission San Diego de Alcala
Otay Railroad near Sweetwater Dam 1888 Courtesy of National City Public Library
SD Electric Railway Company


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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!


Debby Greenlaw, SC
Regina Gualco, CA
Linda Jacobo, CA
Helen Sully Jones, CA
Dave Klapmeier, CA
Nancy Procurot, NV
Janice Smith, CA



California Pioneer Certificate Program

Example of a certificate

The San Diego Genealogical Society is honoring pioneers of the State of California who helped shape its future by offering ancestral recognition certificates.

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