This section lists the societies of Arizona, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide
County
Statewide
Black Family Genealogy and History Society
The association was established in 1991. They now have a Chapter in Sun Lakes and meetings are held in the library of Oakwood Clubhouse.
Old Newsletters dating from 2005 to 2008 are available on the site.
Website:
http://www.bfghs.com
Caledonian Society of Arizona
Celtic Associations have celebrated Scottish culture and presented Scottish Highland Games since 1964.
They provide details of their events and have a section which is dedicated to the Highland Games.
They also host The Glenmorangie Scottish Gathering and Highland Games and has done for more than half a century. It is possible to purchase tickets to this event through their site.
It is also possible to peruse copies of their publication The Desert Highlander from February 2010 to January 2015.
Website:
http://www.arizonascots.com
County and other Societies
Lake Havasu Genealogical Society
Numerous resources, which include books, CD-ROMs, microfiche and microfilm are accessible in their library. Documents include:
- Biographies
- Cemetery Records
- Census Indexes
- Civil War Indexes
- Genealogies
- Military Records
- Naturalisation Records
- Vital Records
The archives do not just cover Arizona, but other states across the US. Some archives also relate to England and Wales.
Numerous tapes can be borrowed from the Library to use at home. Titles include:
- Early American Witchcraft
- Elusive Pioneer Ancestors – New England Connection to the West
- Irish Fundamentals
- Irish Property – Tax and Census Records
Website:
http://lhgs.weebly.com
Pima County Genealogy Society
Information regarding sites that may be useful if you wish to research your genealogy in Arizona is accessible. A list of other Genealogy sites, some of which relate to England and Wales, are accessible.
Information about cemeteries in the area is also provided.
Details of Special Interest Groups are on the site, which include:
- DNA Group: offers Guidance on interpreting DNA test results
- Family Tree Maker: explains program features and operations
- My Heritage Group: discusses the program in the process of compiling a family tree
- RootsMagic: offers advice on how to use RootsMagic to organise family history research for presentation
A list of surnames currently being researched by members can be accessed on the site.
Website:
https://azpimagensoc.org/
Southern Arizona Genealogy Society
The association was established in 1976 as Green Valley Genealogical Society, its aim being to promote and encourage family history research by using educational programs and by exchanging genealogical data between members.
The society has a library where many resources are available, which include:
- Bible Records
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Census Indexes
- DAR Patriot Index
- Family Histories
- Genealogical Reference Books
- History Books
- Immigrants
- Tax Lists
- Will Abstracts
Some of these resources relate to England and Wales. A full list of publications is available on their site.
Numerous resources are also accessible at Sahuarita History Centre, which is run by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. These include:
- Buckinghamshire (England) Marriage Database
- Census Indexes
- Church Records
- DAR Patriot Indexes
- Early Ontario Settlers: A Source Book
- Marriage Notices of the Whole United States 1785-1794
- Red River Settlers
- Vital Records of Ipswich, Massachusetts to 1849
A surname database is on their site. There is also a mailing list which has been established at RootsWeb. The group also publishes the ‘Past Tracks’ Newsletter.
Website:
https://azsags.org/
Sun City Vistoso Genealogical Society
An online catalogue of books available within their two rooms at the Vistoso Center is on their site. These rooms are known as The Family History Education and Research Centre. Some resources relate to England and Wales.
It is also possible to peruse an online catalogue of their resources.
Website:
http://scvgs.org
West Valley Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1972, its aim being to research, record and share genealogical information. It started with 36 charter members but now has over 700.
An on-line catalogue is on their site, some of the resources relating to England and Wales. Details of Obituaries from 1963 to date is also available, which can be searched on the site.
Many publications are available for sale, which include:
- Bible Records
- Census Transcripts
- Court Records
- DAR Patriot Index
- Family Histories
- Genealogical Reference Books
- History Books
- Immigrants to New England
- Maine Families
- Maps and Atlases
- Marriages
- Naturalisation Records
- Obituaries
- PA German Church Records
- Probate Records
- Wills
Some publications relate to England and Wales. A full list of publications is on their site.
There is also a list of Special Interest Groups, some with a connection to England and Wales. Details of links to other sites you may find of use are accessible.
Website:
http://www.azwvgs.org