To foster, encourage, and promote an interest in genealogy by providing information, education, and inspiration to our Society members and the general public.
MUSEUM/GENEALOGY LIBRARY
158 Bradford Street, PO Box 3956, Sonora, CA 95370 • 209.532.1317
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday – 10 am to 4 pm
Saturday – 10 am to 3:30 pm
Email: info@tcgen.org
Here we have thousands of books, newspapers, and records for Tuolumne County and beyond. We have a great staff of seasoned genealogists ready to help you either get started on your research, or do look-ups for you. Stop by and find fascinating resources covering the Gold Rush era of the Mother Lode.
General Meetings are the 2nd Monday of each Month
At 2pm in the Sonora Main Library Community Room
September – AI Genealogy Research Made Easy with Lisa Leticia
October – Vets and Monuments in Tuolumne County with Frank Smart
Everyone is Welcome – Please join us!
TCGS now has a See’s Candies online storefront where you can order See’s Candies any time of the year. Keep checking in for special promotions throughout the year. You will pay the postage for your order and the items will be shipped to your home. Please Note: This is NOT our usual annual See’s Christmas fundraiser, but a way for you to order See’s at any time of the year and TCGS can earn up to 50% of your purchase. Thank you for your support.
Keep Current – Renew Your Membership Annually!
Click the button below to Join or Renew On-Line or by Mail.
Hot off the press! Another Golddiggers Newsletter chock full of research ideas! Check it out today! This is a benefit for TCGS Members Only; a password is required. Contact the Genealogy Library for assistance. You’ll be able to read the newsletter on the page, or download it in a PDF format.
We offer several Special Interest Groups for members. Do you have Irish ancestry? Are you interested in documenting the story of an ancestor or family group? Would you like to help document some of Tuolumne County’s historic cemeteries to a world-wide database? Join a Special Interest Group (SIG), guests are welcome to attend one meeting before becoming members of our Society.
Irish Research Group ~ Writer’s Group ~ Find-A-Grave Group
The LDS FamilySearch Center has many subscription research sites that the church provides free to patrons at the center.
19481 Hillsdale Drive, Sonora ~ 209-536-9206
Tuesday – 1 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday – 10 am to 4 pm & 6:30 pm to 9 pm
Thursday – 10 am to 1 pm
Check out our new website for more information and details of what we have to offer.
Any amount, large or small, will be deeply appreciated and help us continue to provide the programs and services we offer. Donations can be made to our General Fund and/or our Scholarship Fund. Cash donations are always welcome, you can mail in a check, or donate online through PayPal. Thank you for your support!
Did you know you can honor your family and friends with a donation to the Tuolumne County Genealogical Society? There are many special occasions when a donation to the TCGS Scholarship Fund or General Fund makes a perfect gift:
