Upcoming Events
Learn, connect, and discover with StLGSBook Sale: 12 Nov - 11 Dec
Who doesn’t love a good sale? Save 50% on books regularly priced at $5.01 or more in our online store and office lobby book sale area! Choose from a great selection of gently used genealogy and history books, plus new books perfect for holiday gift-giving.
First Families
Honor your early St. Louis ancestors. If you can prove descent from an early St. Louis resident from prior to and through 1865, submit an application to register them in First Families of St. Louis to preserve their rich heritage.
Ask Louie
Stuck behind a genealogy brick wall? Our dedicated research mentors are standing by. Ask Louie connects you with targeted lookups, translation help, and personalized advice specific to early French, German, and local St. Louis community records.
St. Louis City/County Biographies
Commemorate your ancestors and explore local history with the St. Louis Genealogical Society’s St. Louis City/County Biographies project—browse the collection or submit your own family stories today!
StLGS Book Sale Begins This Week!
Our Mission in Action
Digitizing and protecting St. Louis history and records for future generations.
Helping researchers discover their family stories through education and expert guidance.
Building a vibrant community of genealogists, dedicated volunteers, and history enthusiasts.
What’s New Recent additions to the collection
Zion UCC Florissant, Zion Echo Newsletters, 1913-1942
First Families, Enslaved Families through 1865
City of Carondelet 1865 Map
Census of Wards, Carondelet, 1857-1858