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February Program

February 14, 2026,  10 AM


Join us for a presentation by David Flint

He will present topics about English Surnames and English Research. 

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March Program

Mar 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

Join us for a presentation about Gretna Greens and about Women

Sylvia Tracy Doolos

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New Members-Only Benefit

SDGS Is Pleased to Announce the Availability of Thomas MacEntee’s New On-Demand Genealogy Education Channel


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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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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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