Mesa County Genealogical Society

Welcome to the Mesa County Genealogical Society! We're a nonprofit group passionate about family history. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we’re here to help you explore your roots. Our members research ancestors from all states and countries — and we welcome anyone with an interest in genealogy!

Mesa County Genealogical Society Brochure

If you would like to donate to the MCGS you may do so below.

MCGS is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Click the icon to join our Facebook Group. You will be able to communicate with other members and post interesting genealogy related information.

After asking to 'Join' will will need to answer a few simple questions, then read and agree to the group rules.

Meetings

Our Society meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 PM, at the Keller Williams Realty building at 2474 Patterson Rd. You are more than welcome to come a bit early to socialize.

Most meetings are held in a hybrid (Zoom/in-person) format and an email with any handouts and an invitation to attend the meeting via Zoom will be sent prior to the meeting date.

What's New on the MCGS Website?

A link to the 'Conference Keeper.org website, a calendar of genealogy events has been added below in the 'Genealogy Events of Interest' section. It is a great place to discover genealogy related events. Check it out.

MCGS Programs and Calendar of Events

To all MCGS Members It is time to begin thinking about what you would like to see in our 2027 meeting programs. We are always open to suggestions.

Note: A Business Meeting will follow all programs unless otherwise noted.

Nov 12	Member Travel Presentations - 'On the Road in Search of Heritage' 7pm - 9pm
Nov 16	MCGS Board Meeting - See Presidents email of Nov 11 for details
Dec 4	First Friday - Central Library 1pm - 3pm
Dec 5	Annual Holiday Potluck, Village Cooperative Community Room- Details have been emailed
Jan 14, 2027	"The Tree Rs: Reading, 'Riting and Research in School Records" - Paula Stuart Warren 7pm - 9pm
Feb 2027	Annual Meeting and a program to be announced 7pm - 9pm

Genealogy Events of Interest

Registration for RootsTech 2027 is now open. Click here for the details.

Check out Conference Keeper for a wide variety of genealogy related events.

Don’t forget about our “First Friday” sessions, held at the beginning of every month. These events offer a free and friendly opportunity for community members — and MCGS members alike — to receive one-on-one help with genealogy questions. Sessions take place at a different Mesa County Library branch each month, where our experienced volunteers are available to guide you through your research challenges, whether you’re just getting started or tackling a tricky family mystery this could be just the help you need.

To register for upcoming First Friday help sessions, visit the 'Events' page on the Mesa County Library website and search for “genealogy.” While walk-ins are welcome, we encourage you to register in advance. This helps us pair you with a volunteer who has experience in your particular area of interest.

Current Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs

Note: The 'Board' of the Mesa County Genealogical Society includes the 3 Board of Directors, and the elected Officers.

Officers 2026

Allan Weinand	President
Karen Peterson	Vice President
Bonnie Emmert	Secretary
Laurie Buniger	Treasurer

Board of Directors 2026

Stella Ledbetter

Jody Blackmer

Margo Lurvey

2026 Committee Chairs

Program Committee	Chair: Brenda Sabo, Members: Laurie Buniger, Karen McGuirk, Dave Fishell, Gail Woodmansee
Historian	Brenda Sabo
Membership/Outreach	Bonnie Emmert
Newsletter	Gail Woodmansee
Parliamentarian	Vacant [ Roberts Rules of Order]
Research	Vacant (Members)
Genealogist/Librarian	Karen Sturgill
Webmaster	Karen Peterson
Ad Hoc Cemetery Project Committee	Chair: Dave Fishell, Co-Chair: Laurie Buniger
Ad Hoc Public Library Liaison	Pam Paxton

Mesa County Genealogical Society is a member of the Colorado Council of Genealogical Societies (CCGS) and the National Genealogical Society (NGS). The Federation of Genealogical Societies (FGS) was merged with the NGS in the summer of 2019.