After two successful years of genealogical workshops, plans were made to start the Society.
On July 15, 1977, the first planning meeting was held, attended by: Mary Bentley, Pat Hudson, Linda Owens, Donna Ryder, Barbara Roe, Martha Bable, Catherine Bodenmiller, Jo Hirst, Mary Cron, Rebecca Myland, Margaret West, Frances Cronenwett, Mary Henrich, Edna Toburen, Dorothy Heinlen, Jeanette Miller, Judy Carr, Marcia Fix, Frieda Kellie, and Genevieve Rowland.
The Genealogical Society of Monroe County, Michigan was formed with the following officers:
President: Genevieve Rowland
Vice President: Biljana Delevich
Recording Secretary: Patricia Hudson
Corresponding Secretary: Marcia Fix
Treasurer: Judy Carr
Membership Chairman: Dorothy Heinlen
Publicity Chairmen: Margaret West & Rebecca Myland
Barb Roe, Marcia Fix and Judy Carr
The Society was subsequently invited to join the Michigan Genealogical Council and held its first seminar on September 10, 1977. Some of the early activities of the society included participation in the Old Frenchtown Days festivals in Monroe and compiling the history of the early German settlers of Monroe County. We have published over 100 books containing birth, marriage and death records for Monroe County.
The names of our charter members are taken from the treasurer's record as having joined prior to January 31, 1978. Names in bold are current members.
In 2027 we will celebrate out 50th anniversary. We are planning events for throughout the year. Please consider volunteering to help out.