Wake County Genealogical Society

Wake County Genealogical Society The page you are currently visiting is now inactive. As of Nov 1, 2024, all Facebook interactions will happen at our new group page. Find us at "wakecogensoc".

Look for new group name - Wake County Genealogical Society-new Wake County Genealogical Society is based in Wake County, North Carolina. WCGS welcomes all who are interested in genealogy. Experienced genealogists recommend joining a society where you live for educational and support purposes, and another in the place where you are researching, for the exchange of research information. You do not h

ave to have ancestors from Wake County, North Carolina to be a member. If you are local, WCGS meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month year round. (Exception - the November and December meeting are combined and held in early December.) You do not have to be a member to attend the WCGS monthly meetings. Please visit the Events page at Wakecogen.org for the meeting schedule and details. Members Benefits-
Wake Treasures, the Society's quarterly journal - access to all issues from 1991 to present
Wake Genealogy Watch, the Society's newsletter
Monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday
Unlimited free queries in the newsletter
Access to members-only presentations
Posts to surname database
Notification of WCGS meetings and events

Annual dues
The membership year runs from September 1 to August 31. Dues for Individuals and institutions are $25.00/year. Family dues are $30.00/year (two people related by blood or marriage residing at the same address). New memberships received after May 30 are applied to the next membership year.

12/16/2025

This page will be shuttered for good the first of 2026. You will not be able to access us here.

If you wish to follow Wake County Genealogicial Society, visit our new page, Search Wakecogensoc on Facebook or visit -

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11/13/2025

No new posts will be added here. If you want to see our meeting schedule, visit our active group page at -

https://www.facebook.com/groups/wakecogensoc

Or our website - Wakecogen.org

This page will be deactivated in early 2026

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09/03/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, September 22.
Topic: Revolutionary War: Moore's Creek Battleground and the Scots-Irish in NC
Presenter: John Miles

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07/25/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, 26 August.

Military Collection at the NC Archives
Presenter: Ashley Latta, Military Collections Archivist

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06/25/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, 22 July. Please visit and follow our new group for topic and registration details. We miss you!
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05/29/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, 24 June. Please visit and follow our new group for topic and registration details. We miss you!
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04/24/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, 27 May. Please visit and follow our new group for topic and registration details. We miss you!
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03/27/2025

Our next virtual meeting will be on Tuesday, April 22. Please visit and follow our new group for topic and registration details. We miss you!

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Raleigh, NC
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You do not have to have Wake County or North Carolina ancestors to be a member. WCGS welcomes all who are interested in genealogy. Our areas of focus include records research, finding aids and skills, historical context, map skills for tracing ancestor migration, genetic genealogy - DNA and cousin matching, the Genealogy Proof Standard, and much more. We also offer the opportunity to network with your fellow family history enthusiasts. WCGS meets at 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday monthly. Visit the https://wakecogen.org for special scheduling for Nov/Dec and the regular meeting topic list.

The Wake County Genealogical Society (WCGS) was organized in April of 1982 to promote genealogical study and research; serve as a medium for the exchange of genealogical or historical information; encourage the preservation of genealogical or historical records; and provide cultural, educational, and social opportunities involving genealogy. In 1983, WCGS was incorporated as a nonprofit organization under the laws of the State of North Carolina.

Visit https://wakecogen.org/index.php for dues and membership information. Sign up for newsletter delivered quarterly to your email inbox. It’s free. http://eepurl.com/dljeyz You may also contact us via email - [email protected]