Start with a name index, browse donated collections, or open topic guides for Wilkes County research. Indexes are free to search. Full research files and flipbooks are available to members.
Search Research Indexes
Search public research indexes by name, surname, or keyword.
Search Individual Indexes
Public name and article indexes. Use these to find the right volume, page, or bulletin—then open the member file when you are ready.
Scalf Name Index
18,060 indexed names from Dr. John Henry Scalf Jr.’s research on the “Yankee” John Church family. Search by name or spouse, then open the matching family sheet.
WGS Bulletin Index
Find articles and abstracts published in the Wilkes Genealogical Society Bulletin. Members can open the matching issues online.
WGS Research Collections
Browse donated research collections preserved by the Society. Online indexes are public; full files and flipbooks are for members.
Topic Guides & Local Sources
- Wilkes Cemeteries
- Wilkes Newspapers
- Wilkes Land & Maps
- Wilkes African American Resources
- WGS Genealogy & History
- Wilkes Publications
- Area Libraries
- Sister Genealogical & Historical Societies
Members: After you find a hit in an index, log in to open flipbooks and full research files. New to WGS? Learn about membership or join today.