About the Society:
Located in Washington state, the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society consists of a diverse group of members — those whose families were early settlers in the area and still live here; those who live in the area now, but have few if any familial connections here; and those who no longer live here, but whose ancestors did at one time.
The purposes of TPCGS are to stimulate a popular interest in family history, to seek genealogical and historical knowledge, to preserve and perpetuate the records of our ancestors, and to collect and publish genealogical source material of Pierce County and the Puget Sound Region.
Monthly Meetings:
Guests are always welcome at our meetings. Come meet other Pierce-County genealogists and listen to great speakers.
History of the Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society:
The society was organized in the spring of 1961 and began with 6 members, ending its first full year with 54 members. There are currently around 150 members in the society, many of whom live in the Tacoma-Pierce County area of Washington state, as well as many other areas of the United States.
Announcements || Books & Blogs || Local Resources
Announcements
During this time of Social Distancing, all TPCGS meetings will be held remotely. Directions for joining will be emailed to members.
TPCGS 2021 Virtual Spring Seminar
Plans are underway for our Annual Spring Seminar, which will be held virtually this year, due to Covid-19 restrictions.
The theme will be Genealogical Journeys and our speakers will be Jill Morelli and Linda Harms Okazaki. For more information, visit the Spring Seminar page.
The 2020 issue of The Researcher will be mailed out to members very shortly. We hope you enjoy the variety of articles included. And maybe, one of them will spark an idea for an article of your own — it is never too early to been writing!
The Researcher Guidelines can be found on the TPCGS website at ResearcherGuidelines.pdf
Please send you articles to the Researcher Committee:
- Diane Bertram (bertramd@comcast.net)
- Jean Findlay (gfindlay@centurytel.net)
- Sandra Johnson (sjohn41095@comcast.net)
- Jane Irish Nelson (jane_irish_nelson@yahoo.com)
We are currently working on a new website, which will be unveiled soon. Stay tuned for more information!
Books & Blogs
Genealogy blogs may be authored by corporate entities, genealogical societies, professional genealogists, or hobbyests. Sometimes several people with a common interest will share a blog. Or one person may combine multiple interests on one blog.
The following blogs will help keep you up-to-date on news from the world of genealogy:
- Tacoma-Pierce County Genealogical Society
- Washington State Genealogical Society
- UpFront with NGS
- NEHGS Vita Brevis
- The Legal Genealogist
- Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter
- Genealogy Tip of the Day
- Rootdig.com
- Genealogy Search Tip
- Geneas-Musings
- Ancestry.com Blog
- Evidence Explained
- DNAeXplained – Genetic Genealogy
- The Knitting Genealogist
Local Resources
- Tacoma Public Library
- eResources: Local History & Genealogy
- Northwest Room & Special Collections Be sure to see the listing for the Topical Shelf List of the Genealogical Collection at the Tacoma Public Library.
- Tacoma/Pierce County Obituary Index
- Pierce County Library System
- Tacoma Historical Society
- The Seattle Public Library Special Collections
- The National Archives at Seattle
- National Archives Microfilm Collection in Seattle
A list of 549 microfilm publications available at the regional branch of the National Archives in Seattle, Washington. Take a look to see what else they have to offer on microfilm besides copies of the U.S. Federal Census! - Genealogy and Histocal at The National Archives at Seattle
- Special Events and Workshops at The National Archives at Seattle
- National Archives Microfilm Collection in Seattle
- Puget Sound Genealogy Resources
A list of research libraries and institutions in the greater Puget Sound area. - Washington Digital Archives
- Washington State Genealogical Society
- Washington State Historical Society
- The Washington USGenWeb Page
- Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
- TAPCUG - Tacoma Area PC Users Group
- Genealogical Societies in Washington State
- Heritage Quest Research Library