Welcome

Welcome to the Delaware Genealogical Society (DGS), a place for all genealogists to meet and share their knowledge and experiences. 

We endeavor to be the primary source of information about Delaware families, as well as a trusted provider of genealogical education and assistance. We offer seminars regularly, a periodic newsletter, and this website, which contains general Delaware guidance for all and Delaware-specific content for members only.

Feel free to explore our website

I Thought He was my Ancestor: Avoiding the Six Biggest Genealogy Mistakes
By James M. Baker, Ph.D.
March 23, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST (New Time)
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3QFQWzB

Brick Walls: Long-standing Problems
by Mary Kircher Roddy, CG
April 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST (New Time)
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/3QzwEYs

Tax & Vital Records before State Registration
by Peggy Clemens Lauritzen, AG, FOGS
May 18, 2024 at 1:00 pm EST (New Time)
Registration is required: https://bit.ly/46huK4K

Across the Creek: Black Powder
Explosions on the Brandywine,
by Richard D. Templeton.
Summary & Name Index

A History of Original Settlements on the
Delaware… & A History of Wilmington
,
by Benjamin Ferris.
Summary and Name Index.

Image of Research Guide

Delaware Genealogical Research Guide.
Available at Amazon.com.

Delaware Families 1787-1800.
Available at Amazon.com.


Research

In the Reference Center, you’ll find Delaware-specific indexes, records, and guidance to help further your research, including:

Events

During the 2024 year, all of our programs are free Zoom webinars. A range of topics will be covered, and each will include Delaware-specific stories and resources. Speakers range from local favorites to well-known national-level presenters. We hope to see you! Click here for the Calendar of Events to see what’s coming next.

Membership

For low annual membership dues, members receive the First State Genealogist newsletter (see a sample here), and have access to the entire online edition of the Delaware Genealogical Resource Guide. Also included is the DGS Member Library with Member Meeting Materials, DGS Journal Archive, DGS Newsletter Archive, and Chandler Funeral Home records. Learn more at Join/Renew.

 

Connect with us!

Join us on FaceBook