Mission / Purpose
THE PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY IS TO:
- Instruct in methods of research, documentation and recording of genealogies.
- Provide resources through our Library.
- Procure and maintain genealogical resources.
- Collect, index and file family records of members.
- Collect, develop, publish and disseminate genealogical information of interest to the membership and to the general public.
PRIMARY SOCIETY ACTIVITIES:
- Informative bi-monthly meetings, Fall to Spring.
- The publication of a quarterly, Virginia Tidewater Genealogy, in March, June, September and December.
- The Sale of TGS published books of local source materials.
- A computer lab is available to the public at our Library.
Operating Year: January - December 2026
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Board of Directors
| President: |
Karen McPherson |
| Vice President: |
Vacant |
| Recording Secretary: |
Kathleen Boyer |
| Treasurer: |
Susan Jenks |
| Immediate Past President: |
Elizabeth Pierce |
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Members-At-Large
| Corresponding Secretary: |
Sharon Minter |
| Historian: |
Shannon Redmond |
| Hospitality: |
Suzanne Christien |
| Librarian: |
Vacant |
| Library Manager: |
N Lee Wolff |
| Library Volunteer Coordinator: |
Linda Miller |
| Membership Coordinator: |
Ann Fairchild |
| Publications: |
Mary Beth Dalton |
| Quarterly Editor: |
Karen McPherson |
| WebMaster: |
N Lee Wolff |
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ALL MEETINGS ARE FREE
AND
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
14415 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608
757-988-1055
SCHEDULE OF GENERAL MEETINGS—THIRD SATURDAYS AT 10:00 AM
JANUARY, MARCH, MAY, SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER
2026
January 17
March 21
May 16
September 19
November 21
BOARD OF DIRECTOS MEETINGS ARE THE SECOND TUESDAYS OF
FEBRUARY, APRIL, JUNE, AUGUST AND OCTOBER
TGS is located in the 1884 Old Warwick County Courthouse Building
We take photographs at our meetings and occasionally at our library, which may be posted on our social media platforms, website, advertising or television programming. By attending, you are agreeing to be photographed and granting permission for your likeness to be used in these media.
