San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society

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San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society

The San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization open to all persons interested in the Society's objectives.

SLOCGS is a genealogical society with various levels of membership including individuals, families, and more. Society meetings are usually held the first Saturday of even-numbered months at 10am, alternating between virtual Zoom and in-person at the Independent Order of Oddfellows (IOOF) Hall in San Luis Obispo. Be sure to check our website for the latest info.

12/14/2025

🕎 Happy Hanukkah!

Wishing a joyful and bright Hanukkah to all our members, friends, and their families who celebrate the Festival of Lights!

May your holidays be filled with happiness, peace, and the warmth of family history!

Photo by Eliezer Muller on Unsplash

12/13/2025

What holiday traditions did your ancestors bring with them? From Hanukkah celebrations to Christmas customs, family traditions often reflect cultural heritage. Ask your relatives about special recipes, songs, or rituals passed down through generations.

12/12/2025

Day 12 — A Discovery You’re Grateful For ✨

Big or small—share something genealogy has given you.

➡️ Tip: Celebrating progress motivates continued research.

Question: What discovery changed how you see your family?

12/11/2025

December 11, 1816: Indiana became the 19th state. If your ancestors settled in the Old Northwest Territory, check Indiana land records, territorial censuses, and county formation maps. Early land grants can unlock migration patterns!

12/11/2025

Day 11 — Brick Wall 🧱

Name the ancestor who has you stumped.

➡️ Tip: Sometimes the problem isn’t the person—it’s boundaries changing, missing records, or alternate spellings.

Question: Who are you searching for? Someone may have tips!

12/10/2025

Day 10 — “This Can’t Be Right!” 😆

Share a funny or unbelievable record find (wrong age, spelling, occupation, etc.)

➡️ Tip: Errors are common — always cross-check with multiple sources.

Question: What was the funniest mistake you’ve seen?

12/09/2025

Day 9 — Family Recipe 🍲

Share a recipe or food memory from childhood or from an ancestor.

➡️ Tip: Food history hints at culture, region, religion, and migration.

Question: Do you still make it?

12/08/2025

On December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor changed countless American families forever. Military records, draft cards, and WWII enlistment papers can reveal your family’s service. Visit the National Archives’ AAD database to search for veterans.

12/08/2025

Day 8 — Military Connection 🎖

Share the name, photo, or record of an ancestor who served.

➡️ Tip: Military records include pensions, service details, age, hometown, and sometimes physical descriptions.

Question: What branch or conflict did they serve in?

12/07/2025

Day 7 — Where Did They Live? 🗺

Post a map, address, or place name from an ancestor’s life.

➡️ Tip: Knowing locations helps you find records—they’re stored by jurisdiction.

Question: What’s the most surprising place your family lived?

12/06/2025

Happy St. Nicholas Day! Many European immigrants brought this December 6th tradition to North America. Check passenger lists and immigration records from German, Dutch, and Polish communities—December arrivals often noted this holiday.

12/06/2025

Day 6 — A Relative With a Story 📖

Choose an ancestor and summarize their story in 3 sentences.

➡️ Tip: Short storytelling helps you focus on key details—and sparks research ideas.

Question: What makes their story memorable?

Address

PO Box 441
San Luis Obispo, CA
93406

Website

http://www.slocgs.org/

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