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Mesa County Genealogical Society

The Mesa County Genealogical Society (MCGS) is a nonprofit organization created to promote an interest in genealogy, and to encourage and instruct members and the community in the practice of genealogical research.

Our members engage in genealogy research that encompasses a wide area of genealogical research. We welcome family history researchers interested in all states and countries.

Mesa County Genealogical Society Brochure

First building in Grand Junction Colorado
First building in Grand Junction, Colorado


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

    Society meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 7 - 9 PM. See the schedule below for program details.

    Many meetings are held in a hybrid (Zoom/in-person) format. Check your e-mails for details

    Our meetings are held at the Keller Williams Realty building at 2474 Patterson Rd. An email with any handouts and an invitation to attend the meeting via Zoom will be sent prior to the meeting date.

    The MCGS Business Meetings are held either before or after the regular 'General Program' meetings.

What's New on the MCGS Website?

    Are you interested in Native American Genealogical Research? The following brief article can get you started. Although focused on the 'Tribal Enrollment Process, it includes an overview of Native American genealogical research as well as a variety of website links. Native American Genealogical Research

MCGS Programs and Calendar of Events


To all our MCGS Members 2025 is just around the corner, now it the time to contact the program committee to suggest programs for next year! Let's get some ideas to fill in the "topic to be announced" sections on our yearly calendar below.

The 'First Friday' listed at the beginning of every month is a free opportunity for community members (and MCGS members) to visit the Mesa County Library listed for one-on-one assistance with your genealogy question(s). Check the 'Events' page on the Mesa County Library website and search for "genealogy". Registration is suggested so that we can pair you with one of our members who has experience with your particular genealogy question.

Dec 6First Friday - Central Library 1 - 3 pm
Dec 7MCGS Annual Holiday Potluck - Mesa County Posse Building. Check your email for details.
Jan 3First Friday - Fruita 10 - Noon
Jan 9 2025Tentative - Even if your ancestor did not produce any diaries, letters, or memoirs, you may be able to use the written records of friends, neighbors and collateral ancestors to give a more in-depth look at your ancestors lives.
Feb 7First Friday - Palisade 2 - 4 pm
Feb 13 2025Annual Meeting. Short webinar - topic to be announced.
Mar 7First Friday - Clifton 12 - 2 pm
Mar 13 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Apr 4First Friday - Central Library 1 - 3 pm
Apr 10 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
May 2First Friday - Fruita 10 - Noon
May 8 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Jun 6First Friday - Palisade 2 - 4 pm
Jun 12 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Jul 4No First Friday!
Jul 17 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Aug 1First Friday - Central Library 1 - 3 pm
Aug 2025Annual Potluck Picnic
Sep 5First Friday - Fruita 10 - Noon
Sep 11 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Oct 3First Friday - Palisade 2 - 4 pm
Oct 9 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Nov 7First Friday - Clifton 12 - 2 pm
Nov 13 2025Monthly Meeting - topic to be announced.
Dec 5First Friday - Central Library 1 - 3 pm
Dec 2025Annual Holiday Potluck

Genealogy Events of Interest

If you know of any genealogy events please contact the MCGS Webmaster so that they can be added.

Mar 6-8 2025Rootstech - The World's Largest Family Discovery Event. In-Person and Online. More details can be found here.


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 2024
Karen Merritt SturgillPresident
Dave FishellVice President
Bonnie EmmertSecretary
Laurie BunigerTreasurer

Board of Directors 2024
Pamela PaxtonFrank NemanichJody Blackmer

There are several positions that still need a Chair for 2024 and most committees are open for additional membership

2024 Committee Chairs
Program CommitteeChair: Brenda Sabo, Members: Laurie Buniger, Karen McGuirk, Dave Fishell, Gail Woodmansee
HistorianBrenda Sabo
Membership/OutreachVacant
NewsletterGail Woodmansee
ParliamentarianVacant
ResearchDarrel Sartin
Genealogist/LibrarianKaren Sturgill
WebmasterKaren Sturgill
Ad Hoc Cemetery Project CommitteeChair: Dave Fishell, Co-Chair: Laurie Buniger



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.

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