Augusta Genealogical Society

Augusta Genealogical Society Augusta Genealogical Society is a resource for family history and genealogical research. Our mailing address is

P.O.

Box 3743
Augusta, GA 30914-3743

The Mission of the Augusta Genealogical Society, Inc. (AGS) is to:

1.Collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and information in relation to genealogical, historical, biographical, and heraldic data.
2.Inculcate and promote interest in accurate research in these fields.
3.Adhere to principles of accurate and thoroughness in reserach.
4.Champion ethical standards and discourage and oppose incompetent and disreputable practices of researchers.
5.Foster careful documentation and otherwise promote scholarly writing.
6.Issue publications.

01/25/2026

Ice storm weather is a perfect reminder that history lives at home. While you’re stuck indoors, consider using the time to work on genealogy research and preserve family stories for future generations. We hope everyone is staying safe and warm.

01/24/2026
Join us Saturday, January 24, 2026, via Zoom, for our first program of the year! As we gear up to celebrate America250! ...
01/13/2026

Join us Saturday, January 24, 2026, via Zoom, for our first program of the year! As we gear up to celebrate America250! this year, now is an excellent time to learn about potential ancestors from the American Revolution. (link to register in comments) FREE for AGS members, $10 for non-members.

NOTE: An individual membership is $35 and provides access to thousands of records, programs, free research queries, discounted workshops and so much more! Give yourself the gift of membership to AGS and let the research begin!

The Adamson Library will be closed the remainder of the year as our volunteers enjoy the holidays with friends and famil...
12/15/2025

The Adamson Library will be closed the remainder of the year as our volunteers enjoy the holidays with friends and family. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year, for another great year of programming and genealogy!

🔔‼️TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register for our Virtual Monthly Program, happening this Saturday via Zoom at 11AM!
10/16/2025

🔔‼️TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to register for our Virtual Monthly Program, happening this Saturday via Zoom at 11AM!

Dont forget to register for our October Virtual Program. You don’t want to miss this one!

https://www.augustagensociety.org/education--events.html

10/14/2025

Coming soon to a mailbox near you! Weighing nearly three pounds and at over 660 pages, this book is destined to become a must-have for Virginia research. Order yours today: https://www.vgs.org/shop/ members, log in to get your member discount!

Several of our members participate in this annual event, Historic Augusta's Walk with the Spirits. Through genealogical ...
10/02/2025

Several of our members participate in this annual event, Historic Augusta's Walk with the Spirits. Through genealogical research, local actors are able to portray some of Augusta's past notable citizens. Be sure to check out this family-friendly event happening later this month!

For more information, visit historicaugusta.org

Check out these available resources from the National Genealogical Society to explore, preserve, and share your family h...
10/02/2025

Check out these available resources from the National Genealogical Society to explore, preserve, and share your family history!

Not sure where to start? Let us help!



As we celebrate Family History Month in October, NGS is excited to support you and the genealogy and family history community with a few ways to explore, preserve, and share unique stories and memories from our families.

Have you been to Adamson Library? We are open weekly, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1-3PM. Appointments at other times are als...
10/02/2025

Have you been to Adamson Library? We are open weekly, Tuesdays and Saturdays, 1-3PM. Appointments at other times are also available. To make an appointment, please contact the Augusta Genealogical Society by email at AugustaGenSociety@comcast.net. Free for members of Augusta Genealogical Society, Non-Members may access the library for a fee of $10.

​In addition to our own AGS publications, our collections include records, manuscripts, books, microfilms, maps, and resources from around the country.

​The Adamson Library now has access to interlibrary loan materials from the Library of Virginia and is a FamilySearch Affiliate Library.

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1058 Claussen Road
Augusta, GA
30907

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+17067224073

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AGS includes members from a wide range of lineages who all share the passion of learning more about our ancestors. We are an all-volunteer organization. We maintain the Adamson Library that includes books covering not only regarding Augusta and her surrounding areas, but many other counties and states; multiple immigration groups and migration trails; and records from various time periods.We also maintain exclusive family files, loose papers, special collections. Our library is open several times per week. Please check our schedule for a time to visit! We head up several projects to further genealogical research, many of which have been published. We also work with members and the public with special queries.

The Mission of the Augusta Genealogical Society, Inc. (AGS) is to: 1.Collect, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and information in relation to genealogical, historical, biographical, and heraldic data. 2.Inculcate and promote interest in accurate research in these fields. 3.Adhere to principles of accurate and thoroughness in research. 4.Champion ethical standards and discourage and oppose incompetent and disreputable practices of researchers. 5.Foster careful documentation and otherwise promote scholarly writing. 6.Issue publications.

Our mailing address is P.O. Box 3743 Augusta, GA 30901