Genealogical Society
of Hispanic America
Promoting Hispanic Genealogical and Historical Research
and Education Since 1988
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​The Genealogical Society of Hispanic America (GSHA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Colorado in 1988. GSHA’s purpose is to promote Hispanic genealogical and historical research, education, and to expand awareness and knowledge of Hispanic culture, history, and traditions. We focus on research for people whose migration patterns led their ancestors to the Southwest, primarily from Spain and Mexico, but in some cases elsewhere.
The Society has three chapters, two that meet monthly; one in Pueblo, Colorado, and one in Salt Lake City, Utah. Our third chapter meets quarterly in Burbank, California. There is also a member-at-large category with no chapter affiliation. An advantage of belonging to a chapter is that the Southern California and Pueblo chapters have a quarterly newsletter and genealogy research libraries with thousands of resources. The Utah chapter holds their monthly meetings by zoom or in person.
They work closely with the FamilySearch Library operated by the LDS church, the best genealogical library in the world with millions of resources. Included in all these resources are birth, marriage and death records, plus much more. Our libraries collect, transcribe, index, and publish records, making them accessible to our members. Go to the top of this page and click on “About” and go to chapters. There are links to go to each chapter’s website.
Within our groups, we provide a platform for beginner and experienced genealogists to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate on their personal research. Members can learn from each other's experiences and findings, especially when facing challenges in their research. In the last few years, we have provided information on genetic genealogy (DNA) and have many resources and presentations on this topic. Additionally, we offer webinars and zoom presentations. Our Annual Business Meeting and Conference is held once a year in the summer to educate and inspire our members. Click on “2025 Annual Conference” to find out about this year’s conference. We also have a quarterly journal, Nuestras Raices, and a quarterly newsletter, Nuestras Noticias.
To join GSHA, click the “Join Now” button below, and it will take you to a membership form. If you have any questions, please contact by email any one of the people listed below. Thank you and welcome to an exciting future of wonderful discoveries.