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Purposes of the Washington State Genealogical Society
- WSGS
- is a combination of individual members and local, county and regional genealogical organizations who share by newsletter, information about genealogical activities and resources.
- WSGS
- promotes the preservation of and access to public and private genealogical and historical information.
- WSGS
- sponsors an annual genealogical conference with nationally known speakers and mini sessions.
- WSGS
- issues a Washington State Pioneer Certificate to all who can prove their ancestor lived in the Territory of Washington before 11 November 1889. (Click on Projects link at left)
- WSGS
- has Regional Representatives in each of its eight regions and conducts workshops and seminars in those regions.
- WSGS
- publishes a bi-monthly newsletter and annual journal of state and national research information and a directory of members.
Mark your calendars now for the 2008 WSGS Annual Conference Friday & Saturday, 16-17 May 2008, in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
Featured speaker will be Kory Meyerink of Salt Lake City.
Click here for conference flyer and conference packet and registration form.
Membership in WSGS is available to individuals, families, and societies. Click here for application, or write to WSGS Membership Chairman, PO Box 1422, Olympia, WA 98507-1422.
