St. Louis Genealogical Society

The St. Louis Genealogical Society warmly welcomes you to our Open House on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM!

Learn more at: stlgs.org/meetings-and...

Registration for our March monthly meeting is open. Please join us to learn more about Connecting Crossroads in St. Louis!

Register at: stlgs.org/meetings-and...

For those researching African American lineages in the St. Louis area, this video serves as a comprehensive guide to the tools, databases, and physical collections that bring our ancestors' stories to life. Click here to view the presentation and start your search: youtu.be/trq0kcUJLQ0?....

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Join the St. Louis Genealogical Society for our 54th Annual Family History Conference! This year, we are taking "A Genealogical Journey Through Missouri History." 🗺️✨

More info coming soon!

Learn how shifting your perspective and asking better questions can reveal answers that were hiding in plain sight.

🗓 When: 28 February 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00-3:00 Central
📍 Where: StLGS Office or Online via Zoom (Hybrid)
💸 Cost: FREE and open to all!

Register now!

🔗 Link: stlgs.org/education/cl...

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to impending inclement weather, this meeting is going to be all virtual and there will be no in person option. This means that all participants must register for a Zoom link. Please register at stlgs.org/.../sigs.../....

Ready to explore your roots while celebrating a national milestone? Registration is now open for our upcoming February Meeting!
📅 14 February 2026
🕰️ 10:00 AM Central
🌐 www.StLGS.org for more information

The Society's Census page stlgs.org/research-2/g... has been updated to include links to the recently found St. Louis City & County census images from 1840, 1845, 1847, 1849, 1850-51, 1852-53, 1856, and 1857. The society has started to index these censuses and should be completed later this year.

🎉At STLGS, we believe the best way to start a new year is by learning together. We are excited to remind you that registration for our January programs is live! www.stlgs.org

Register to attend this free and open to the public Zoom meeting to hear experienced genealogists answer questions related to St. Louis genealogy. Give us time to prepare by sending your questions ahead of time to asklouie@stlgs.org. See you online! Registration is at: stlgs.org/meetings-and...

Join the @StLGS Jewish SIG on Feb 1st at 1 PM for "The Old Deal," a deep dive into fraternal society records & the history of Jewish community building.

💻 Free on Zoom | Open to all! Register: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

#Genealogy #JewishHistory #StL #FamilyHistory #STLGS

Join the St. Louis Genealogical Society for our 12th Annual Trivia Night!

📅 When: Saturday, March 21, 2026⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. 📍 Where: Royale Orleans (2801 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO 63125)

Ready to play? stlgs.org

STLGS Jewish SIG

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 event schedule for our Jewish Special Interest Group (SIG). Please join us! www.stlgs.org #StLGS #JewishGenealogy #Genealogy

Get ready to supercharge your research next year! We are thrilled to announce the 2026 event schedule for our German Special Interest Group (SIG). www.stlgs.org #StLGS #GermanGenealogy #Genealogy

STLG meeting German SIG

Don't miss the upcoming hybrid meeting with German genealogist Timo Kracke on Jan 17th. He'll be guiding us through CompGen and other society databases to help find your ancestors.

Free and open to the public! (Reg. required for Zoom) 🔗 stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

stlgs irish sig

Start 2026 with a clean slate! Join the St. Louis Genealogical Society's Irish SIG for "Organizing Your Genealogy" with expert Susan McKee. Learn how to tame the chaos and research like a pro.

🗓️ Sat, Jan 24 @ 1pm CT 📍 Hybrid (Zoom or In-Person)

Register for Zoom here: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

STLGS Ask Louie January 10

Got genealogy questions? We've got answers. 🕵️‍♀️

Don't miss the St. Louis Genealogical Society's January meeting: "Ask Louie at Your Service!" Send your questions in now (asklouie@stlgs.org) and tune in via Zoom on Jan 10th.

🔗 Details + Reg: stlgs.org/meetings-and...

Join us on Sunday, 7 December at 1 PM (Central Time) for our Jewish SIG meeting: “How to Find Any Shtetl on Topographic Maps.” This is led by Andrew Kapochunas, an expert on historic maps! 🗺️📍

This event is online only! Register for Zoom event at: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

Giving Tuesday at STLGS

Powered by volunteers. Supported by YOU. ❤️ If you have room in your giving budget this week, please consider a donation to StLGS. Every dollar helps us flourish and ensures we are there when you need help with your family research.
Donate here: store.stlgs.org/product-cate...
#GivingTuesday2025

St. Louis has weathered floods, fires, and frontier chaos… but few events shook our city like the Cholera Epidemic of the 1800s.

🗓 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Clark Family Branch, St. Louis County Library
🎤 Speaker: Lauren Rhodes, SLCL

Details: stlgs.org/meetings-and...

The Society has updated several datasets this month. A full list is at stlgs.org/new-on-this-...

Registration information for Irish SIG meeting on October 25.

📜Uncover your ancient roots! Join the STLGS Irish Special Interest Group for a fascinating journey with Dr. Thomas J. Finan of St. Louis University.

🗓️ October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM Central

🍀Details & Registration: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

#IrishGenealogy #History #StLGS #FamilyTree

Genealogy Resources at SLPL

📢Genealogy Resources at St. Louis Public Library – StLGS Monthly Meeting
📅 Saturday, 11 Oct. 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. CT
📍 In-person at Clark Family Branch
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Join Preston Petermeier for an overview of resources available at the Central Library.

📌 Details/registration: stlgs.org

STLGS expo

STLGS expo

STLGS expo

STLGS expo

It was wonderful to meet lots of new people today at the Local History Expo. Thanks for joining us!

Join us for our German SIG meeting to learn more about St. Louis Freie Gemeinde:

📅 Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
📍 Location: STLGS Office & Online
🎤 Featured Speaker: Robin McDonough
🔗 Register now if attending online: stlgs.org/about-us-2/s...

Our office is normally open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays but we will be closed this Saturday, August 30, for the holiday weekend.

Join us for the Local History Expo in St. Louis!

The St. Louis Genealogical Society will be there to share how we help people connect with their roots, preserve family stories, and explore the rich history of our region. Stop by our table to learn more about our resources, programs, and membership.

Join us on Sunday, August 24 at 1 PM (Central Time) for “Understanding Jewish Cemeteries.” Led by Ilene Murray, the session will demystify the rich symbolism of Jewish tombstones—think stars, pitchers, trees halved, lambs, urns, and more.

Register for Zoom or plan your visit now! www.stlgs.org

🪦 What Did They Die From? – StLGS Monthly Meeting
📅 Saturday, 13 Sept. 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 a.m. CT
📍 In-person at Clark Family Branch
💻 Or join us via Zoom

Join Ilene Murray as she unpacks the illnesses our ancestors faced—and how “cures” sometimes made things worse.

📌 Details/registration: stlgs.org

Help Preserve Veteran Land Bounty Records!

StLGS endorses this worthwhile effort. These valuable documents will continue to deteriorate without genealogists stepping up to digitize them and preserve them for the future.
Learn more and find out how to donate at: stlgs.org/help-preserv...