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 2023 – June 2024

Officers and Governors 
PresidentKen Finlayson
Vice PresidentJ. Joseph Harland, Ph.D.
SecretaryKathy Barker
TreasurerHerb Thompson
Board Member 2023-24Victor Carre
Board Member 2023-24Mark Emptage, Ph.D.
Board Member 2023-25Mary Kuris
Board Member 2023-24Mark J. Nelson, Ph.D.
Board Member 2023-24Kathy Hauty
Board Member 2023-25Open
Immediate Past PresidentMike Miscoski
  
Membership 
Membership ChairmanKathy Barker
  
Publications 
Editorial Team LeaderPat Rachek
WebmasterMary Kuris
  
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 MemberMark Emptage