Since the EGS has dissolved, this information is about us at the time it was dissolved on December 31 2022.
Escondido Genealogical Society Board Members 2021
| President: | Name Removed for Privacy |
| Vice-President & Program Chair: | Vacant |
| Secretary: | Name Removed for Privacy |
| Treasurer: | Vacant (President acting) |
| Membership Chair: | Vacant |
| Journal Editor: | Name Removed for Privacy |
| Newsletter Editor: | Name Removed for Privacy |
| Publicity Chair: | Vacant |
| Ways & Means Chair: | Vacant |
| Historian: | Name Removed for Privacy |
Board Members are elected for a 2 year term. The last election was November 2019.
Who We Are
The Escondido Genealogical Society (EGS) has met continuously since it was organized in 1975. It was dissolved as of December 31, 2022. Some of us are new to genealogy. Some of us have been doing genealogy for a few years. Some are young. Some are old. But we all help each other. Here are our brochure and promotional flyer.
Our Meetings
MEETINGS Speakers with expertise in various aspects of genealogy present programs of interest at monthly meetings. Workshops are taught by known lecturers, authors and researchers. The meetings are held in the Turrentine Room which is on the second floor of the Escondido Public Library located at 239 S. Kalmia, Escondido, CA. . Exceptions are: February we have a lunch time meeting in a local restaurant and in December there is a Holiday Potluck dinner. In June, a picnic is held. Members are notified of any changes in time or location via the newsletter or a calling tree. The meetings are free and open to the public.
Our Newsletters
Newsletters EGS produces a bimonthly newsletter to inform its members of future programs and special events. It also contains various articles. Ideas and/or articles for the newsletter are welcomed, please contact the newsletter editor. A newsletter is not sent during July/August when the club takes its summer break.
Our Publication
Each year the Society publishes the Hidden Valley Journal (HVJ), which contains information about family and local history, research techniques, computer genealogy and tips on preservation. Members are encouraged to submit material for this journal. The HVJ is sent to members, and is traded nationally with other genealogical organizations. We also have available an On-line Index to all the articles in the Hidden Valley Journal for the years 1977-2015.
If you are looking for a copy of an Hidden Valley Journal issue, The Pioneer Room of the Escondido City Library have copies for in-library use.
Spring Cleaning??? Are you cleaning out your bookshelves to make room for new books? This is your chance to help libraries and others. We are looking for old Hidden Valley Journals. If you have copies that you would like to donate, turn them into the Pioneer Room of the Escondido City Library.
How We Assist Others
The Society purchases genealogical reference books, microfiche and microfilms which are donated to the Pioneer Room of the Escondido City Library. The Pioneer Room houses the collection of the Escondido Genealogical Society and other Society/Organizations. The Pioneer Room is located at 247 S. Kalmia St. Escondido, CA 92025 and can be reached at (760) 839-4315. Map Hours
Our Web Sites
Some of our members have their own web sites. A link to them are available on our Links page.