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Federation of Genealogical Societies

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1789 Colles Map

The name "Middlesex" is shown on
the 1789 map of Christopher Colles.
Vertical road is Old Kings Hwy. North
N is north
x is Congregational Church
Z is Brookside Road
47 is miles from Federal Hall
Scofield is Museum of Darien
Squiggly arrow is Goodwives River
Y to Oxridge is Sedgewick Avenue
Middlesex Genealogical Society
Darien, CT

About Us

The Middlesex Genealogical Society was established in 1982. The name "Middlesex" is derived from Middlesex Parish, the original name by which Darien, Connecticut, was known before becoming incorporated in 1820. The society's founders were from Darien and chose "Middlesex" to honor the town. . . . More History.

Membership in the Middlesex Genealogical Society is open to all those interested in family research. The Society is registered with the State of Connecticut, thereby giving members access to vital records at town and city record offices in Connecticut.

We fund our presentations and other activities through dues and donations. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so any donation is tax deductible and may be matched by your employer. See Membership.

Leadership

MGS needs your help. We do not require a large time commitment. Come to a Board meeting to see what it's like. Please consider participating. Call Sara Zagrodzky at 203-554-2086 to discuss your interests and how you would like to help.

The Board of Directors meets normally at the Darien Library from September through June. Meetings are open to all members. Meetings are scheduled for:

  • Monday, May 6, 2024, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, June 10, 2024, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, September 23, 2024, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, October 28, 2024, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, January 13, 2025, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, February 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, March 24, 2025, 7:00 pm
  • Monday, May 12, 2025, 7:00 pm
Following is a list of Officers and Directors, as well as non-directors who work regularly with the directors. See Contacts for their phone and email. A director is elected by the Board for a term that lasts until the third Annual Meeting next following or coincident with the election. A director may be reelected for two more three-year terms. After three terms, a director may not be reelected until one year has elapsed from the end of the director's third term. The list below shows the last year of each director's current three-year term followed by the number of the term currently being served (I, II, or III).

Officers and Board Members

  • Sara Zagrodzky, 2022 I, President
  • John Driscoll, 2022 III, Treasurer
  • Peter Biggins, 2023 I, Secretary

Board Members

  • Robert E. "Pete" Kenyon III, 2021 II, Past Vice President-Programs
  • Leonard Christie, 2024 I, Past Vice President-Programs
  • Tara Finn Forschino, 2025 I, Past President
  • Pamela Shea, 2026 I, Past President
  • Joan Killian Gallagher

Program Director

  • Sara Zagrodzky

Newsletter Editor

  • John Driscoll

Social Director & Communication

  • Tara Finn Forschino

Facebook

  • Tara Finn Forschino
  • Pamela White Shea

Webmaster

  • Peter Biggins

Darien Library Liaison

  • Mary-Beth Mason

Annual Meeting

There is an Annual Meeting of Members that includes a brief financial report and election of Directors.

Bylaws

MGS operates under Bylaws updated June 8, 2020 and originally adopted May 10, 1983.

Job and Committee Descriptions

MGS Board Member
MGS President
MGS Vice President
MGS Treasurer
MGS Secretary
MGS Webmaster
MGS Librarian-Archivist
MGS Newsletter Editor 		MGS Auditing Committee
MGS By-Laws Committee
MGS Genealogy Assistance Committee
MGS Hospitality Committee
MGS Nominating Committee
MGS Program Committee
MGS Publicity Committee