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, the center WILL BE CLOSED until Friday, April 3rd.
The March Monthly meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16 has been postponed to a future date. Stay tuned!
Check our announcements page for the latest news and updates.
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We are a Family Search Affiliate Library.
We are members of:
Illinois State Genealogical Society Federation of Genealogical Societies
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