The Anderson County Genealogical Society is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. The Society's objectives are to operate a genealogical reference library available to members and the public; encourage and assist members and others in the pursuit of genealogical research; contribute genealogical information to newspapers and periodicals; publish materials of interest to genealogists; and promote the importance of genealogy in the preservation of the family, past, present and future.  The membership fees of "Family - $30; Individual - $25; Associate (full member with another Chapter) - $15; and donations" represents needed funds to help us cover the cost of doing business, i.e. computer and software maintenance, internet, online resources subscriptions, publishing, handling, postage, and other business related expenses.