Our Beginning
The Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc. had its beginnings when the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century met and discussed forming a genealogy society to help their members and increase membership. On 6 April 1983, the first meeting and founding members met---Louise Auten, George Wilson, Freda Hoppe, Carolyn Scagnetti, Ruth McConathy, Edward Hungerford, Martha Dodd, Burton Holt and Mabel Lutz. The original meeting place was the social hall of the Roseland United Methodist Church. Since 1991 when the new library was built, the Society has met in the large meeting room at the Indian River County Main Library.
The Indian River Genealogical Society, Inc., is a Section 501 (C)(3) non-profit corporation, chartered by the State of Florida. Our Mailing address is: PO Box 1850, Vero Beach, FL 32961-1850
Our Objectives
The objectives of the Society are to further genealogical research and promote interest in family and local history by:
- Providing instruction on methods of researching, organizing, indexing, retrieving, preserving and disseminating genealogical information and records, through programs, classes and seminars.
- Providing genealogical and historical information through publications, lectures, workshops, seminars, field trips and study groups.
- Encouraging the donation of genealogical and historical material to the Genealogical Section of The Indian River County Main Library for use by the general public.
- Maintaining liaison with local, national and international genealogical and historical organizations.
Our Governance
Officers are elected for one year terms at the December Membership Meeting in accordance with our Bylaws. Visit IRGS.org for more information.
Our Membership
Membership is open to anyone interested in furthering the objectives of the IRGS. Visit IRGS.org for more information.
