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The Louisville Genealogical Society was established July 2, 1985, with the guidance of Jane Turner Hamm, Genealogical Advisor. The Society was organized as a non-profit 501(c)(3), educational organization. The Louisville Genealogical Society shall promote and share genealogical research; provide educational programs: publish genealogical information; and encourage preservation of historic buildings, cemeteries, and public records. Membership shall be open to anyone interested in the purposes of the Society.

All active members shall have all of the duties and privileges of membership including voting rights, a subscription to the Quarterly Journal of the Louisville Genealogical Society, Lines and By-Lines, and access to the Members Only section of the website.
Dues are based on the calendar year, January through December. Louisville Genealogical Society dues are only $20.00 for an individual and $25.00 for a family. All membership applications received after October 1st, will be applied to the following calendar year. Applications are accepted online or by mail.

To Renew your Membership

1. Go to Member Login.

2. Click on Profile.

3. If your membership is due within 49 days a red Button to renew your membership will be present in your Profile.

4. Click on it to pay with a credit card or paypal.

Complete instructions are in the How To area of the website.

5. After the 60 day Grace period (March 1st) You will have to renew by using the Join/Renew button below as you will not be able to log in.

Join Online Now

If you are a new member, joining on-line and plan to use a Credit/Debit card, we have automated the process. You can now receive instant approval and access. Click the "New Member Quick Join " button and provide the information requested.

To Join or Renew by Mail

If you are joining or renewing, and prefer to send your application by mail, Membership is $20 for individual and $25 for family. Send the payment to:

LGS Treasurer
PO Box 5164
Louisville, KY 40255-0164

(This is not automated and will take some time to process)