Genealogical Society of Yuma AZ - GSYA

04/13/2026

We welcome everyone to come join our presentations. Last Sat of the month. See our website for more details on the meeting schedule, location and topics for the presentations. We also would like to know, what topics you would like to learn about. Always open for suggestions 😁Happy Monday!😃If you're in Yuma, enjoy this beautiful weather we are having. Great time for weddings and many other outdoor activities.

03/16/2026

AI is developing in new ways, to help with our Genealogy research. Check out what Family Search is now offering.

03/16/2026

Check out this page: Bible Rescue. You may have a Bible in their possession, waiting to find Its family.

Family Bibles often hold photographs, handwritten notes, obituaries, and other memories that otherwise would have been lost to time. Bible Rescue makes sure that these precious memories don't get lost to history.

For $5 a week, you can be part of our mission.

Donate today https://www.biblerescue.org/donate/

03/04/2026

A good short video about Library of Congress-Chronicling America, for Free Newspaper research.

02/22/2026

We will have a table/booth set up. Come out and see us, and enjoy a FREE experience at the Park.

We are seeking volunteers to help support the Arizona 250 Traveling Museum, coming to the Colorado River State Historic Park on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The exhibit will be on display at the park from 11 am – 7 pm. (See attached flyer for more info.)

Volunteer shifts will be from: (First) 10:30am to 1:30pm; (Second) 1:30pm to 4:30pm; and (Third) 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This allows for both set-up and take-down.

The volunteer sign up link is https://volunteersignup.org/BY89M

Volunteer duties are noted below with general descriptions and number of volunteers needed per shift:

Van/Liberty Bell Entrance / Queue Control (2/shift)
Manage the entry line and visitor queue
Enforce group size limits (20 visitors per viewing)
Track and communication 10-min. viewing windows
Maintain a respectful and orderly experience

Van/Liberty Bell Exit Flow / Guest Assistance (2/shift)
Assist visitors as they exit the display
Ensure smooth transitions between viewing groups
Provide ADA assistance as needed
Keep exit pathway clear and safe

General Event Support (2/shift)
Support community and partner booths
Provide directions, event information/event questions
Troubleshoot minor issues
Assist with crowd flow and ADA access
Support families, seniors, visitors with special needs

Volunteer Lead (2/shift)
On-site point-of-contact for all volunteers
Coordinate with YCNHA, event staff
Oversee volunteer check-in and shift coverage
Resolve issues, ensure smooth operations throughout day

01/20/2026

Here is an example of what the Bible Rescue organization doess. They do their best to reunite old Bibles with current families. Check them out, you may have an ancestors Bible in their possession.

01/16/2026

So many neat features to use on the Find a Grave website. Browse through the various tabs to learn more. One of the easiest FREE websites to use.

You can often find stories shared through the gravestones in cemeteries. Read more about some of these stories at our latest blog post here: https://news.findagrave.com/2025/12/15/stories-shared-in-cemeteries/

01/14/2026

This is the Year🎊🇺🇸

As we approach America250, interest in U.S. history is growing and for many, that curiosity starts with family history. This once-in-a-generation moment is an opportunity for genealogy and family history organizations to invite people to explore their own connections to the nation’s past.

We created a free America250 toolkit to make that easier. Inside you’ll find an introduction to America250, organizations and resources for partnerships, practical outreach tips, and ideas for programs and events that engage a wide range of people.
Download the toolkit and start planning for 2026. https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/america250/

01/12/2026

There is still time to register for the Seminar. Lots of good topics to be presented on. Come join the fun.

12/30/2025

This coming Saturday, Jan 3rd, is the Family Tree Maker Support Group. At the Yuma Main Library 10am to Noon. If you have your FTM program loaded on a laptop or notepad, etc, bring to the meeting. We are here to assist and teach, on how to use this software/program.

12/13/2025

Something to look into for your Arizona Ancestry.

⌛ Closing Soon at the Arizona History Museum in Tucson!

Only one month left to catch "Shaping Arizona"! This exhibit highlights how the state of Arizona gained its current shape and how that influences us today. The land and shape that we know as Arizona has been formed by different negotiations, violent disputes, agreements, and purchases.

📆 Final day to visit: Saturday, January 10, 2026

11/26/2025