San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society

Home
United States
San Luis Obispo, CA
San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society

Directions Website

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.

11/05/2026

As families begin looking ahead to the holiday season, take time to gather one family story.

Ask about a childhood home, a first job, a favorite holiday, a family move, military service, or someone they remember well.

Write it down—or, with permission, record it. Be sure to include the storyteller’s name and the date you heard the story.

Even a short conversation may preserve something no official record can tell us.

11/02/2026

Election Day is tomorrow.

For family historians, voter lists and voter-registration records can be valuable clues. They may help place an ancestor in a particular community, identify an address or precinct, distinguish between people with the same name, and sometimes show a change of residence.

If you have an ancestor in the United States, try searching for them in historical voter-registration records, local newspapers, city directories, and county archives.

Start with one ancestor, one place, and one election year. You may find a new clue.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/wiki/United_States_Voting_Records

10/30/2026

Happy Friday, family historians! Here is a little genealogy humor for your research break.

10/29/2026

Every family historian has a mystery or two.

An unidentified photograph. A missing maiden name. A relative who seems to disappear between census years. A story that does not quite match the records.

This week, choose one family-history question and write it down as clearly as you can. Then list what you already know: names, dates, places, relatives, records, and family stories.

A well-defined question can lead to the next useful search—and sometimes to an unexpected answer.

10/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Every Stone Has a Story: A Virtual Tour of Old Mission Cemetery on Saturday.

We are especially grateful to historian Dan Krieger for sharing his knowledge, stories, and deep appreciation for San Luis Obispo history. Thank you as well to Liz Krieger for her assistance and support.

Thank you to everyone who attended, visited the Genealogical Library Open House, and helped make the afternoon such a meaningful gathering. We are glad to share local history, cemetery research, and family stories with our community.

And thank you to the San Luis Obispo City/County Library for supporting local history and genealogy.

10/23/2026

Tomorrow: Every Stone Has a Story

Please join SLOCGS at the San Luis Obispo Library for a virtual tour of Old Mission Cemetery, narrated by historian Dan Krieger and assisted by Liz Krieger.

Saturday, October 24
Genealogical Library Open House: 1:00 p.m.
Program: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

We hope to see you there.

Dan’s appearance is dependent on his health status.

10/22/2026

A memory can become a genealogy clue.

As you write or listen to a family story, notice the details that might lead to a record:
• A full name or nickname
• A town, neighborhood, or old address
• A school, church, cemetery, or workplace
• A military service story
• An immigration journey
• The name of a friend, witness, or neighbor

Write the detail down, then add it to your research list. A small remembered fact may be the clue that helps you find the next census, newspaper notice, church record, or family connection.

10/19/2026

Join us Saturday, October 24, for Every Stone Has a Story: A Virtual Tour of Old Mission Cemetery.

Historian Dan Krieger, assisted by Liz Krieger, will share the stories, people, and history connected with this important San Luis Obispo landmark.

Come early for the 1:00 p.m. Genealogical Library Open House. The program begins at 2:00 p.m.

San Luis Obispo Library
995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Dan’s appearance is dependent on his health status.

10/16/2026

A little Friday fun from SLOCGS. For everyone who has ever followed one record into twelve new research questions.

10/15/2026

As the days grow shorter, take a little time to write down your own memories.

You do not need to begin with a complete life story. Start with one small memory: a childhood home, a favorite meal, a holiday tradition, a school day, a family trip, or a person who made an impression on you.

Include names, places, approximate dates, and the small details you remember. Those details may matter greatly to someone researching the family years from now.

A few sentences are enough. Your memories are part of your family history.

Address

PO Box 441
San Luis Obispo, CA
93406

Website

http://www.slocgs.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when San Luis Obispo County Genealogical Society posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.