ABOUT US
Creating Greater Awareness and Interest That Would Help Promote The Advancement of our Multi-racial, Cross-Cultural Heritage, Customs and Traditions.
Genealogy Society Singapore was launched on 28 July 2012.
At GSS, we aim to establish and provide a forum for anyone interested in genealogy and ancestral studies to meet, interact, share and exchange knowledge. We also hope to educate members and the general public in the field of genealogy, so as to create greater awareness and interest that promote the advancement of our multi-racial, cross-cultural heritage, customs and traditions. The circle in our logo denotes the happy union of all people with their beloved ancestors through roots tracing. The rhythmical lines within the circle symbolise the turning pages of a family history book, doubling as billowing sails of boats by which our ancestors arrived on our shores.
SINGAPORE
Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore has long been a must-stop for travelling merchants over the centuries. Eventually, these merchants and later immigrants settled in Singapore, creating a melting pot of diverse cultures.
With this historical and geographical advantage, we seek to collaborate with relevant government bodies, institutions, civic societies and individuals from Singapore and beyond who share similar interests, so as to better achieve the objectives of our Society.
Objectives
i. To establish a forum to attract intellectuals, scholars and persons interested in genealogy, ancestral studies and research, thus providing the opportunity for them to meet, interact, share and exchange knowledge gained.
ii. To promulgate and educate members and the general public in the field of genealogy and ancestral roots so as to create greater awareness and interest that will help to promote the advancement of our multi-racial cross-cultural heritage, customs and traditions in Singapore and the Region.
iii. To seek and collaborate with relevant Government bodies, civil & public institutions, civic societies, academic institutions and individuals in or outside Singapore who share similar interests that would help achieve the purpose and objects of the Society.
GSS milestone timeline
Step through time to see how the Genealogy Society Singapore has evolved, Milestone timeline.