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See website for hours and location  Genealogy consultants are available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Drop in or contact Library manager (librarian@smcgs.org) to schedule an appointment See events at the San Mateo Public Library here |
The Library is Open! Migration of Religious Non-conformists to the U.S.: Amish, Mennonite, Quaker and MoravianWhen: July 26, 2025 10:00AM - 12:00 PM Speaker: Mary Lynn Wilson Location: via Zoom This session will review the religious beliefs of Quakers, Moravians, Mennonites, and Amish and migrations of each group including why they were persecuted in Europe; when, where and how each group migrated to the American Colonies; and how each group assimilated. The session will also include the sources available for genealogists to find their non-conformist ancestors. Dr. Mary Lynn Wilson Mary Lynn has been working on genealogy since 1980. She has completed the Boston University course on  Genealogical Principles and is currently enrolled in the National Genealogical Society’s Advanced Skills in Genealogy course. She has a PhD in Indo-European Studies and taught history at San Jose State University for over 20 years. Using Full-Text Search to Solve Your Brick WallsWhen: Sept 27, 2025 10:30AM - 12:30 PM In Person Speaker: Margaret Melaney, SMCGS research coordinator Location: San Mateo Public Library Oak Room Submit your brick wall for discussion. Details coming soon. A Few of our Meetings | Come visit us!
The SMPL, in conjunction with SMCGS, is now a FamilySearch Affiliate Library. Find out more about the resources at these libraries here. Upcoming public events
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About us
The San Mateo County Genealogical Society supports the study of family history in the Bay Area and beyond.
- We get together to learn and share information in monthly meetings, seminars with well-known speakers, workshops and special-interest groups.
- We support research through our genealogy library located at the San Mateo Public Library, online databases, and research services
- We connect with each other through a blog and monthly eNews notices about SMCGS events.
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San Mateo County Genealogical Society SMCGS is a 501(c)(3) organization | PO Box 230 https://smcgs.org |
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