Southington Genealogical Society Inc.

11/01/2025

10/14/2025

Join the Southington Genealogical Society in-person or online for a program on Tuesday, Oct. 28 about X-DNA with expert Mary Beth Krafcik. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Southington Historical Society, 239 Main St.
https://southingtongenealogicalsociety.org/2025/10/11/speaker-mary-beth-krafcik-x-dna-and-genealogical-research/

09/23/2025

Happy Fall!

08/23/2025

Please note there is no Southington Genealogical Society meeting on Aug. 26.
The society suggests that people may want to consider an alternative event, “History Pints: Rochambeau in Southington,” being held on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. The program will be held at Kinsmen Brewing Company, 409 Canal St., Milldale. The is Part II of the Barnes Museum’s American Revolution lecture series, focusing on the dramatic journey of General Rochambeau and the French army, right through the heart of Southington in June 1781. The program is free but a $10 donation is suggested.
The genealogical society will resume meeting in September featuring a presentation by Mary Beth Krafcik about X-DNA and how it can be used in genealogy research. More details to come.

08/23/2025

When did people start using last names?

There were around 6.3 million different surnames, also known as family names or last names, reported in the 2010 U.S. census, and there are millions more worldwide. Some, of course, are more popular than others: More than 106 million people have the last name Wang (a Mandarin term for “prince” o...

08/23/2025

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07/25/2025

Thank you, Phil!

07/22/2025

Problem-solving and brainstorming will be the focus of the Southington Genealogical Society’s meeting on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Southington Historical Society, 239 Main St. Please come prepared to share exciting discoveries you have made in your research because your work may help someone else. Also bring any questions and roadblocks you have as other members may be able to help. We would also love to hear about any success you have had following the advice given during some of our previous programs. Let’s make it a night of fun and conversation. Hope to see you there.**Note: This meeting is in-person only; Zoom is not available. Visit www.southingtongenealogicalsociety.org

06/30/2025

Tonight at the Southington Library: Did Washington Sleep in Southington?

The Southington Public Library is hosting a special program exploring Southington's Revolutionary War history.

06/23/2025

Because of the dangerous heat conditions, the June 24 meeting of SGS has been canceled. Notifications will be sent out as to the next meeting. Stay cool!

06/19/2025

Honoring Juneteenth