About Us

The Delaware Genealogical Society is a nonprofit volunteer organization that 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.

DGS was founded in 1977 with about 40 charter members and has grown to almost 400 members from about 40 states today. DGS is a member of the National Genealogical Society.

Every year DGS publishes an annual report. Take a look at the report for the most recent fiscal year to learn more about us.

Operating Year: July 2024 – June 2025

Officers and Governors 
Interim-PresidentJ. Joseph Harland, Ph.D.
Vice PresidentJ. Joseph Harland, Ph.D.
SecretaryKathy Barker
TreasurerHerb Thompson
Board Member 2024-25Victor Carre
Board Member 2024-25Mark J. Nelson, Ph.D.
Board Member 2024-25Linda Hammell
Board Member 2024-25Stu Siegell
Immediate Past PresidentKenneth J. Finlayson
  
Membership 
Membership ChairmanKathy Barker
  
Publications 
Editorial Team LeaderPat Rachek
Web Content ManagerIrene Monley
  
Public Relations and Liaison 
Liaison with NGSRosemary Bell
  
Community Service Activities 
Program Committee ChairOpen
  
Projects to Create Resources 
Indexing ProjectMark Emptage
Transcription ProjectsRosemary Bell
  
Finance and Audit Committee 
ChairHerb Thompson
Committee MemberOpen
Committee MemberOpen
Committee MemberOpen

Updated 3 September 2024