Genealogical Society of Siskiyou County California Inc

The Board members of the GSSC are very proud of the accomplishments made during the past year. As in recent years , we have maintained (along with the Siskiyou County Historical Society) a research facility along historic Miner Street, in downtown Yreka, Volunteers continue to staff the facility and address visitors' needs. 

In addition, the GSSC has completed a variety of projects, many of which continue to move us into the digital world that it appears to be our "future".

GSSC was granted funding from the Yreka Enrichment Fund (administered by the Community Foundation of North State) to digitize important historical documents. These will be housed within the Society's website so that they can be accessed by members throughout the world. 

Twelve webinars by expert Thomas MacEntee, spanning a range of genealogical topics of wide interest , were acquired and housed on the Society's website. All members are able to access these resources, at their convenience.

Volunteers continue to maintain the Miner Street facility and assist walk-in researchers and visitors with their genealogical goals. 

The Society continues to open our facility during community events such as  "Beef and Brews" and "Night of Lights". During these events, volunteers position themselves outside the facility, dressed in old-time costumes, and answer historical questions.  Often, the attendees are directed into the research facility, which is kept open during hours when it is normally closed, to provide research assistance  and visitor interaction. These events provide an excellent opportunity for meeting and interacting with new potential members. 

Approximately 15 historic tours were provided by GSSC and the Historical Society for the community and tourists. These included walking tours of the greater Yreka area and driving tours of remote locations. These tours had great turnouts and will continue in the coming years.

Our society continues to be a FamilySearch affiliate. 

A self guided tour brochure was completed for the Evergreen Cemetery. It is the first of several planned in the coming years. The brochures were distributed at the Miner Street Research Library.

We have many additional projects in mind and plan to complete them in future years. Any donations will be directed to these actions. We thank you for your donation.