WELCOME to MoSGA

     Mission Statement:  
Dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of its members and the public in the study of family history, genealogical records and the principles of sound genealogical research.
MoSGA Annual Conference 2026:  REGISTRATION NOW OPEN   
August 7-8  Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City, Missouri
Theme:  "What's New in Genealogy?"
For Conference flyer, Click here
To Register: Click here
 
 
MEMBERSHIP IN MoSGA:
When you join MoSGA, you will receive four issues each year of our excellent Journal.  Each issue includes genealogical records, historical research,  suggestions for enhancing your personal research, book reviews and much more! Members can submit surnames for our Surname database.
Current members, when logged into Members Only section, can access:
  • All past issues of our Journal 
  • Genealogy Resource Guide, prepared by MoSGA past President Bill Eddleman
  • 4-generation pedigree charts, including an index of 26,000 names
To Join, Click here
 
MISSOURI FIRST FAMILIES  
 
 
The Missouri State Genealogical Association takes pride in offering the Missouri First Families program to honor early Missouri families. Categories include: Territorial, War of 1812, Pioneer, and Civil War.
 
 
RESOURCE GUIDE  $3 plus postage  
This 4-page Resource Guide on heavy, coated paper, is a favorite of researchers as it provides an extensive list of resources for Missouri as well as state and national, all in one quick guide.  To purchase online, click the image at right.
Current members can access this Resource Guide, at no cost, by going to the Members Login link, at left. This makes it easy to click the "active links".
 
DIRECTORY OF HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES IN MISSOURI - This list is maintained by the State Historical Society of Missouri  https://shsmo.org/local-societies/directory
 
SURNAME DATABASES - Click here
MoSGA has surname databases for researching your families. These are not limited to Missouri families.   
While MoSGA is providing these lists of members who wish to do research or conduct workshops, MoSGA does not endorse these researchers/speakers and assumes no responsibility for their work. Anyone hiring a researcher or speaker should check their qualifications and references and should have a clear idea of fees charged before any work begins.  A list of possible questions and things you should consider is available by clicking here.
 
 

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MAILING ADDRESS:   MoSGA,  P.O. Box 833, Columbia, MO 65205-0833

 

 
Upcoming Events
Friday, Aug. 7th
August 7 & 8 - MoSGA Annual Conference, Jefferson City
"What's New in Genealogy?" Click here for online registration.  
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