The Jefferson County Genealogical Society has announced plans to disband and end family history research assistance by the end of the year or early in 2024.

“It has been challenging to attract society members to take on officer and board member positions in recent years,” JCGS President Christine Merseal said in a written statement. “The society held on to hope during the last several meetings that a member would step forward. However, that is not the case.”

A group of Jefferson County Library employees and patrons established the JCGS in 1996 to help Jefferson County residents research their family history. Every month, the JCGS has held meetings and speaking events at the Northwest Branch of the Jefferson County Library, 5680 Hwy. PP.

“I’m incredibly proud of the Jefferson County Genealogical Society’s work to promote and encourage family history research,” Merseal said. “Our members have worked hard over the years. Genealogy is a passion we all enjoy.”

Merseal is a charter member of the organization. Throughout the history of JCGS, she has served as president for five non-consecutive terms, for a total of 10 years. She said the society will likely disband sometime between Dec. 31 and mid-January 2024.

You can read more in an article by Abby Stetina published in the myleaderpaper web site at: https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/jcgs-to-disband/article_a3f280d0-690f-11ee-bf25-678957adabaa.html