Summit of Excellence 2021

Celebrate our 50th Anniversary with us. Mark your calendars for September 15-18, 2021. The program will include multiple tracks, a free "getting started" day, and a 50th Anniversary celebration.


Welcome to UGA!

The Utah Genealogical Association (UGA) provides genealogical education and information for researchers at all levels, supporting members from across the nation.

 

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The Utah Genealogical Association is not to be confused with the Genealogical Society of Utah, who microfilmed records and gathered them at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. For those wishing to see what records they have, please visit FamilySearch.org.


Invitation to Join

If you are not yet a member of UGA, we invite you to join. There is considerable value associated with membership, which is offered at a reasonable annual rate with discounts given for multiple-year renewals. Life memberships are also available, as are membership gifts for friends and family. SaveSave

Trouble Logging In?

If you are a UGA member and are having trouble logging in to our Members Area, please visit our FAQs page and scroll to the bottom for login instructions. If you still have trouble, contact our Adminstrative Assistant. Be sure to provide your name, phone number, and login information (if you have it).


Upcoming Events
September 1, 2021
11:59 pm
SLIG 2023 Proposals Deadline
Proposals are currently be accepted for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy 2023, SLIG Academy for Professionals 2023, and SLIG Virtual 2022. Courses submitted should ...

September 8, 2021
SLIG Virtual 2021
Participate in institute style, deep-dive education from your own home with SLIG Virtual. Master curriculum through weekly live instructional sessions, connect through virtual networking and ...

September 16, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Using Canadian Land Records to Find American Ancestors
Presented by Tara Shymanski on 16 Sep 2021 at 7:00pm MT. Register Now Do you have ancestors who came from Canada or emigrated there? Land ...

October 21, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Grandpa Worked for the Railroad: An Introduction to Railroad Records
Presented by Janice Lovelace, PhD on 21 Oct 2021 at 7:00pm MT. Register Now The 19th and early 20th centuries were "golden years" for the ...

November 18, 2021
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Was your Ancestor Truly Gone or Just Hidden Within the Records
Presented by Pam Vestal on 18 Nov 2021 at 7:00pm MT. Register Now Why haven't you found your ancestors in the records? Documents are often ...

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