We are the McDonough County Genealogical Society located in Macomb, Illinois.  We meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 pm at 201 South Lafayette (Western Illinois Museum).  We have a program of genealogy interest before our business meeting.  The public is always welcome.  Check our event calendar for specifics.

Our Center is open 3 days a week — Tuesday afternoon, Friday all day, and Saturday morning.  Our center is staffed with volunteers who will gladly help you learn more about your ancestors and how to document their lives.

DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT COVID19 and the State of Illinois current Shelter-In-Place order, the center WILL BE CLOSED until TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2020.

As soon as the State of Illinois has the Shelter-In-Place removed, we will work to staff our facility.  In the meantime, please send in those research requests you may need.  Currently, the McDonough County Courthouse and the Illinois Regional Archive Depository at the WIU Malpass Library are not open to the public.  Please know any records requested through these facilities will be delayed until their opening.

Check our announcements page for the latest news and updates.

Research Request Form:  Research Request

We are a Family Search Affiliate Library.

We are members of:

                                         

Illinois State Genealogical Society                 Federation of Genealogical Societies

                                                                      

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