Madison County Genealogical Society of Illinois

Madison County Genealogical Society of Illinois Promoting the preservation and utilization of genealogical records. Email: ilmcgs@yahoo.com We welcome new members.

All meetings are held the second Thursday of the month @6:30 pm at the Edwardsville Public Library. 112 South Kansas, Edwardsville, Il 62025.

🤔 Want to get more involved with the Madison County Genealogical Society?We’re looking for members to serve on committee...
01/30/2026

🤔 Want to get more involved with the Madison County Genealogical Society?

We’re looking for members to serve on committees! It’s a great way to share your skills, meet fellow members, and help support our mission. No experience required, just interest.

📚The Education Committee helps plan programs, speakers, and learning opportunities for our members. If you enjoy ideas, organization, or lifelong learning, we’d love to have you!

âš° The Cemetery Committee works to record, protect, and share cemetery information. Great for hands-on volunteers and history lovers alike.

💰The Budget & Finance Committee helps guide the Society’s financial planning and stewardship. Perfect for members who enjoy organization, budgeting, or supporting behind the scenes.

🤓 Creative? Social? Tech-savvy, or just full of ideas? The Marketing Committee helps spread the word about the Society through social media, newsletters, and outreach. A great fit if you enjoy communication and promotion.

🎉 The Membership Committee focuses on recruiting new members and helping current members feel connected and engaged. Friendly faces encouraged!

Interested? Comment below, message us, or talk to a board member at the next meeting!

Skeletons in the closet? We prefer archives!
01/28/2026

Skeletons in the closet? We prefer archives!

🕶 New Followers, stop and stay! ✋We trace old roots in a modern way.Records, stories, and history too,🎉 Madison County G...
01/27/2026

🕶 New Followers, stop and stay! ✋
We trace old roots in a modern way.
Records, stories, and history too,
🎉 Madison County Genealogy WELCOMES YOU! 🕺

✨We checked the records and it's official!✨MCGS has spent 46 years uncovering & preserving the histories of Madison Coun...
01/25/2026

✨We checked the records and it's official!✨

MCGS has spent 46 years uncovering & preserving the histories of Madison County!

We'd like to thank all of the members, sponsors, volunteers, speakers and businesses that have supported our mission along the way. 💕

While drifts stack higher than Grandpa’s old tales, MCGS is indoors chasing census trails.
01/25/2026

While drifts stack higher than Grandpa’s old tales, MCGS is indoors chasing census trails.

Joining the Madison County Genealogical Society connects you with a community of people who share a passion for family h...
01/24/2026

Joining the Madison County Genealogical Society connects you with a community of people who share a passion for family history and local heritage. Members gain access to educational programs, workshops, research resources, and a supportive network eager to help. By joining, you’re not only discovering your own story, but also helping preserve Madison County’s history for future generations.

We’re more than just records and research - we’re a community. 💕The Madison County Genealogical Society is looking for n...
01/23/2026

We’re more than just records and research - we’re a community. 💕

The Madison County Genealogical Society is looking for new members who enjoy learning, sharing, and preserving family history together. From beginners to experienced researchers, MCGS offers support, education, and connection for anyone interested in genealogy.

Please attend our next meeting on Sunday, February 15th, at 1:30 PM, in the Edwardsville Public Library, 112 S. Kansas St.

Membership Form: http://ilmadcogen.org/memberform.html

🎉 Welcome Our New Officers & Board of Directors! 🎉 The Madison County Genealogical Society is excited to welcome our new...
01/21/2026

🎉 Welcome Our New Officers & Board of Directors! 🎉

The Madison County Genealogical Society is excited to welcome our new officers and Board of Directors! With several new members joining us and lots of fresh ideas in the works, we’re looking forward to an active and engaging year ahead!

We’re grateful for everyone who has stepped up to serve and share their time and talents. Please join us in congratulating this amazing team as we plan new events, activities, and opportunities for learning and connection in the year ahead!
Stay tuned, great things are coming!

01/13/2026

Join us on Sunday, January 18, at 1:30 PM at the Edwardsville Public Library in the meeting room on the lower level for an important meeting. We will be voting on new officers and new Bylaws for the organization.

10/19/2025

MCGS Meeting Oct 19, 2025

10/17/2025

Diana Sussman, Director of the Edwardsville Public Library, will present a program explaining how she researched Sarah Coventry and used her research to portray her in this year’s Voices of Our Past cemetery walk at Woodlawn Cemetery in Edwardsville.

If you cannot attend in person, the meeting will also be broadcast live on the MCGS page.

Address

P. O. Box 631
Edwardsville, IL
62025

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