DuPage County Genealogical Society

Welcome to DCGS

Help us celebrate 50 years

The DuPage County Genealogical Society, founded in 1974, is an all-volunteer organization. Our focus is on providing education for genealogists, and assisting in preserving and making available local records of genealogical interest.

Upcoming Events

1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library

10 July 2025 7:00 PM • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library

07 August 2025 7:00 PM • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187
1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library

04 September 2025 7:00 PM • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187
The Wide World of Passports by Debra Dudek

17 September 2025 7:00 PM • DuPage County Historical Museum
1st Thursdays Genealogy Assistance @ Wheaton Public Library

02 October 2025 7:00 PM • 225 N Cross St, Wheaton, IL 60187
FREE LAND: Homesteading on the Frontier By Tina Beaird

15 October 2025 7:00 PM • Wheaton Public Library (HYBRID)

Volunteers Needed

DCGS can't work with you on your genealogy goals without the help of our volunteers. DCGS is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of roles. If you are interested in helping in a way that is not described below, please email webcoordinator@dcgs.org and indicate your preferences.

Available Roles

* Historian

* Publicity Chair

* Conference Committee

Join us

Our membership year begins June 1.

General membership meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., with social time beginning at 6:30 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month, in September, October, November, January, February, April, and May.

There are no general member meetings in June, July, August, December, and March - see our annual conference.

Except for September, General Membership Meetings are held in the Lower Level Meeting Room at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton. An elevator is available. See Events Calendar for details.

Member Benefits

Members log in then click on the corresponding link in the navigation tabs.

Archived Webinars

First-time release of the monthly program webinars are now available as a DCGS member benefit.

The REVIEW

First-time release of the digital issue of The Review.

DuPage County Marriage Index 1839-1932

First-time release of DuPage County marriages, indexed by DCGS members, is now available as a DCGS member benefit.

The DuPage County Genealogical Society is an incorporated, 501(C)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our focus is on providing education for genealogists and assisting in preserving and making available local records of genealogical interest. Our mailing address is P. O. Box 3, Wheaton, IL, 60187.