Delaware Genealogical Society

DELAWARE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

a nonprofit volunteer organization
which encourages and supports genealogical research.
Our primary focus is on Delaware ancestry
but we also provide general educational programs
and assist members with all their family research.

-- Phoebe Doherty, president

Origins
The Delaware Genealogical Society was founded in 1977 with about 40 charter members and now has over 450 active memberships.
Society Members
DGS needs member support to accomplish our goals to

* Serve the genealogical needs of those with Delaware ancestry

* Serve the genealogical needs of those who live in or near Delaware

* Produce and disseminate high quality genealogical research.
Over one-third of DGS members have E-mail addresses.

Membership
Member benefits and dues, How to Join 7/1/97

Officers, Board of Governors and Other Key Members
The society is managed by a board of governors and officers, elected by the members or appointed per our bylaws; but there are also many other key individuals who make it all work.

Calendar of Events: Upcoming Meetings, Workshops and Trips
We welcome guests to our meetings and invite anyone with an interest in family history to join.

Historical Society of Delaware
Delaware Genealogical Society enjoys a close association with the Historical Society of Delaware. In addition, to sharing their library, we make regular contributions to the library's genealogical collections.
The library is located at 505 North Market Street, Wilmington DE 19801-3091,
and is free and open to the public five days a week, during the following hours:
Mon 1:00 pm -8:45 pm; Tues-Fri: 9am - 5 pm.

Associations
Delaware Genealogical Society is a member organization of the National Genealogical Society, the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the Association of Delaware Historical Societies

© Delaware Genealogical Society - October 13, 2006

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