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Genealogical Society of Monroe County, MI

Mission and Purpose

  • To collect and preserve the records of our ancestors. 
  • To encourage members in genealogical research. 
  • To compile and prepare records. 
  • To establish and maintain an archive of genealogical records and books through donations. 
  • To cooperate with other genealogical societies. 
  • To sponsor and encourage educational meetings, lectures, and activities on genealogy and history. 
 
Our meetings are usually held the first Saturday of each month (except July & August) at 1:00pm.  All are welcome to attend.  Meeting times and places will be posted on our website and in our newsletter. 


Operating Year: January - December 2026


Officers
President: Mike E. Van Wasshnova
Vice President: Lisa Peters
Treasurer: Rick Grassley
Secretary: Lorrie R. Koenig
 
Committee Chairs
Archivist: Jim R. Ryland
Membership: Barbara F. Roe
MGC Delegate: Sandra Rekuc
MGC Delegate 2: Laurie K. Schultz
Newsletter Editor: Loretta Dunham
Publications: Nancy Mattox
Sunshine: Judy A. Carr
Webmaster: Loretta Dunham
 
Projects
Cemetery Indexes: Loretta Dunham
Newspaper Index: Ray M. Dushane
 

GSMC Past Presidents

 

 Genevieve Rowland           1977-1978
Phyllis LaVigne                1978-1980
Virginia Mehregan           1980-1983
Dan Muszynski                1983-1992
James VanSlambrouk      1992-1993
 Rick Grassley                    1993-2000
 Jan Keeler                          2000-2001
Beulah Mens                     2001-2003
Connie Ayres                    2003-2004
Lucy Pitcher                      2004-2005
Margie Braden                  2005-2005
Jim Pritchett                      2005-2008
Doris Blessing                  2009-2012
Loretta Dunham                2012-2014
Mike Van Wasshnova        2014-