Washington State - Jefferson County Genealogical Society

05/11/2024

Our sincere thanks to all who joined us today to celebrate 40 years of JCGS! A special thank you also goes to our guest speaker Michelle Leonard for giving two terrific presentations, the Board and the Anniversary Planning Committee for making today's event happen, and our many fabulous volunteers - past and present - for their hard work and dedication. Cheers!

05/02/2024

JCGS is turning 40! Join us in celebrating with a daylong event on Saturday, May 11 - in person and online - as we welcome noted genealogist Michelle Leonard for two presentations live from Scotland. The event is free for members and $25 for non-members (which includes a one-year membership!). Full details are on our website: https://wajcgs.org/jcgs-40th-anniversary/

09/23/2023

Taken an Ancestry DNA test but don't know what to do with the results? We can help! Registration is open for our hybrid two-part DNA class on Oct. 16 & 23. Details at https://wajcgs.org/classes/

09/23/2023

Helping spread the word... our colleagues at the Jefferson County Historical Society have a terrific new exhibit opening soon!

Opening next month is We Are One, an exhibition curated by Brian Perry (Port Gamble S’Klallam) featuring the work of four Indigenous artists. Using both traditional materials and mediums more recently associated with Indigenous art, these artists carry ancient culture, images, and stories into the present.

Don't miss the opening celebration happening Saturday, October 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. We'll be celebrating with music, refreshments, and demonstrations and museum admission is free all day starting at 11:00 AM.

06/17/2023

Sharing news of some remarkable and important research being conducted by our colleagues at the Jefferson County Historical Society.

Earlier this month, our collections team joined Phil Andrus on KPTZ’s Attention Please! to talk about our recent research on the Jefferson County Cemetery. While this property north of Laurel […]

12/17/2022

Looking for the perfect present this holiday season? Give the gift of genealogy!

JCGS is presenting a virtual two-session class – "Genealogy: The Basics" – on Mondays, January 9 & 16, 2023. This class is for beginners – people who are trying to figure out how best to approach their research.

The class will introduce you to the basic methods and tools used in family history research, including search techniques and websites. The focus is on research in the United States, but the basic concepts are transferrable to research for anywhere in the world.

The class fee is $30 for JCGS members, and $55 fee for non-members (which includes a one-year JCGS membership). Registration deadline: December 27, 2022. To register, visit:

Calendar Beginning Genealogy Class Mondays, January 9 and 16, 2023 1:00-3:30 p.m., via Zoom Genealogy: The Basics The Jefferson County Genealogy Society invites you to attend a two-session class: Genealogy: The Basics, scheduled for Mondays, January 9, 2023 and 16, … Continue reading →

04/25/2022

Research Center update (25April2022): Our volunteers continue to staff the Research Center in Port Townsend four days per week - Tuesday-Friday from 1-4 p.m. Protective masking is now highly recommended but not required, while distancing and handwashing are still required. Whether or not your family roots run through Jefferson County, our knowledgeable volunteers are here to help in your genealogy pursuits. No appointments needed.

Visiting the Research Center | JCGS Library Catalog | Online databases free to JCGS members at the RC | Volunteering with JCGS | Directions to the Research Center Location 13692 Highway 19 (Airport Cutoff Road), Port Townsend, Wash., 98368 Directions … Continue reading →

04/02/2022

Happy 1950 U.S. Census Release Day! Cheers to the terrific genealogical discoveries just waiting to be uncovered.

The 1950 census records were released by the U.S. National Archives on April 1, 2022. This website provides full access to the 1950 census images, including population schedules, enumeration district maps, and enumeration district descriptions.

03/15/2022

A few days remain to register for our "Genealogy: The Basics" virtual class! If you know anyone wanting to dip their toes into genealogy research, or brush up on your own skills, this is a great place to get started. Details:

Calendar Beginning Genealogy Class Mondays, March 21 and 28, 2022 1:00-3:30 p.m., via Zoom Genealogy: The Basics The Jefferson County Genealogy Society invites you to attend a two-session class: Genealogy: The Basics, scheduled for Mondays, March 21 and 28, from … Continue reading →

02/18/2022

Calling all budding genealogists! Wondering where to start in your research? Look no further...JCGS is holding an all-virtual two-session "Genealogy: The Basics" class in March, and registration is now open! Follow the link for registration details:

Calendar Beginning Genealogy Class Mondays, March 21 and 28, 2022 1:00-3:30 p.m., via Zoom Genealogy: The Basics The Jefferson County Genealogy Society invites you to attend a two-session class: Genealogy: The Basics, scheduled for Mondays, March 21 and 28, from … Continue reading →