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New Class: Bringing Ancestors to Life: Canva for Family Historians
Learn to use this free online set of graphic design tools! This free class, taught by StLGS Publicity Director, Kira Brennan, is free and open to all. Held at the StLGS office, Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Registration is open now!
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!
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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
First Families, Enslaved Families through 1865
City of Carondelet 1865 Map
Census of Wards, Carondelet, 1857-1858
Hamilton Christian Church, Baptisms
Fox Creek/Hollow School, Names of Students, 1877–1883
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