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, plus international members. 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 2026 – June 2027
| Officers and Governors | |
| President | J. Joseph Harland, Ph.D. |
| Vice President | Open |
| Secretary | Open |
| Treasurer | Herb Thompson |
| Board Member 2024-26 | Linda Hammell |
| Board Member 2024-26 | Michael Keen |
| Board Member 2025-26 | Mark Weinberg |
| Immediate Past President | Kenneth J. Finlayson |
| Membership | |
| Membership Chairman | Kathy Barker |
| Publications | |
| Editorial Team Leader | Open |
| Web Content Manager | Open |
| Public Relations and Liaison | |
| Liaison | Open |
| Community Service Activities | |
| Program Committee Chair | Open |
| Projects to Create Resources | |
| Indexing Project | Open |
| Transcription Projects | Rosemary Bell |
| Finance and Audit Committee | |
| Chair | Herb Thompson |
| Committee Member | Joe Harland |
| Committee Member | Michael Keen |
| Committee Member | Open |
Updated 18 September 2026