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Welcome to the Wichita Genealogical Society website! Whether you're just beginning your family history journey or are a seasoned researcher, you'll find a wealth of resources here to help you uncover your roots. Explore our tools, research tips, and local archives to bring your family stories to life. Be sure to check out our events, and if you're a member, log in to access exclusive content. We're excited to support you on your genealogical journey!

Welcome to 2025

Check out the events and classes scheduled for this year. Must-see!


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Special Interest Groups

One of the benefits of belonging to the Wichita Genealogical Society is the ability to take advantage of expert discussions on a variety of genealogy topics.


Special Interest Groups (SIG) are meetings of people that are interested in specific and general areas of genealogy.  WGS offers four SIGS:

  • DNA Special Interest Group 
  • Technology SIG 
  • Native American Ancestry and Research SIG
  • Genealogy Talk SIG

See our SIG page for details, schedules, and how to join in.

Double AVC Now Available

Apologies for the delay in AVC. In December, the Board decided to combine the October 2024 and January 2025 issues into a special double issue, rather than publishing them separately.

Click HERE for the combined AVC issue, which includes the following topics:

  • Genealogy and the Next Generation
  • Researching Your English Ancestry: The Case of Caroline Horsley Fisher Brown
  • WGS News
  • FindMyPast.com

2025 Program Calendars

Click HERE to download the 2025 Calendar

Member Benefits - Why Join?

The 2025 program line-up is one example of WGS Membership Benefits. While monthly meetings are open to the public, some presentations are fee-based, paid by the society. Your membership helps sustain these excellent programs along with providing numerous member-only resources and assistance to you:

  • Member-only classes for new and advanced genealogists.
  • Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
  • Quarterly newsletter.
  • Exclusive website research records.
  • Board and volunteer opportunities.
  • Annual conference discounts.
  • Member-only special events.

In addition, your membership supports many WGS activities and library services. Though the following are open to the public, you can be proud of your membership contributions to the Wichita genealogical community.

  • Internet-based research databases.
  • Speaker fees and refreshments.
  • Conference rental space and services.
  • Office supplies and postage.
  • Donations to library have included:
    • Genealogical related books.
    • Digital microfilm readers.
    • Genealogy magazine subscriptions.
    • Research database subscriptions.
    • . . . and more

See our membership page to see how you can join and just as important, renew your membership.

10 Steps for Organizing for the Busy Genealogist 

Click HERE to download the handout from the January monthly meeting.


2025 Annual Conference


Registration opens May 28. More information coming soon.


Join the WGS Board 


We have several exciting Board of Directors positions open, one surely entices you:

  • Programs Director
  • Research Chair

Our board members, current and past, are genealogists just like you – they come from all backgrounds and experiences.


One of these may fit your interests. None take a lot of time. See the Volunteer Page for descriptions and a printed PDF.

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