Welcome to the Yankee Genealogical Society!
YGS is a team of beginning and experienced genealogists based in Minnesota and searching for our roots in the northeastern states.
You’re invited to join us as we help each other find family origins, stories, history, and images in:
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New England states:
- Maine
- New Hampshire
- Vermont
- Massachusetts
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
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Neighboring states:
- Delaware
- New Jersey
- New York
- Pennsylvania
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Our interests range from the recent past to the Mayflower and beyond. We collaborate and share our experiences and resources to help all of our members find their roots in the northeastern United States.
YGS will transition this year to become an Interest Group of the Minnesota Genealogical Society. We have suspended new YGS memberships for 2025 during this transition process. By 2026, you will join MGS and select the Yankee IG in your online member profile on the
MGS website. YGS members currently in good standing will be added to the rolls of the Minnesota Society during the transition period. The Yankee collection in the Hoffman Research Library will remain available.
Affiliation with the Yankee Society offers:
- free quarterly meetings for members and visitors. See the events listing in the right sidebar. These were traditionally held at the Minnesota Genealogy Center (MGC) near the MSP airport, but may be virtual events when travel can be challenging.
- a quarterly newsletter with research updates and sources.
- Yankee resources by state, including subscription websites and books, in the William J. Hoffman Library and Research Center at the MGC in Mendota Heights. See Research Center in the left sidebar.
- a shared listing of surnames that our members are researching.
Take some time to explore our site and learn how the Yankee Genealogical Society can help your research!
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2025 Family History Writing Competition entries due July 15.
See the Minnesota Genealogical Society website under Events for complete information.
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Please check MGS website for hours and information on MGC closures.
Masks are recommended, but are optional for the fully vaccinated.
Minnesota Genealogy Center (MGC)
1385 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100
Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55120
(651) 330-9312
