The McDonough County Genealogical Society was formed in 1979 by a small group of folks dedicated to tracing ancestry of their families and preserving documents to help others.  We currently have over 200 members and a library with over 1,000 volumes and other records of McDonough County and surrounding areas.

Our Mission:

The purpose of the society shall be to preserve, add, and perpetuate ancestral records of past or present residents of McDonough County, Illinois, and Society members; to assist each other in genealogical research for educational and historical purposes; to collect and preserve any materials which may help to establish or illustrate the history of McDonough County and adjoining counties; to encourage the preservation and safeguarding the municipal, township, county, and state records of educational and historical significance; and to publish related materials for public use.

2024 Board Members:

President	Judy Brooks	Vice President	Julie Terstriep
Secretary	Sarah Gates	Treasurer	Marla Vizdal
Past President	Julie Terstriep
Committee Chairs	John Carson
Membership	Lin Stults	Research	Judy Ashton, Judy Brooks
Cemetery	OPEN	Obituaries	Sarah Gates
Technology	Allen Nemec/ Julie Terstriep	Volunteers	Judy Brooks
Publications	OPEN	First Citizens	Julie Terstriep
Newsletter	Marla Vizdal	Librarian	Allen Nemec