Mission

Rochester Genealogical Society is an all volunteer organization dedicated to helping members improve research skills and broaden their enjoyment of family history.

The Society was formed to:

• Promote individual and community awareness in genealogy and family history
  

• Encourage original genealogical research and publication of findings

• Publish a quarterly newsletter

• Promote genealogical education within the Society and the community

• Hold genealogical and special interest group meetings

• Sponsor projects to promote and preserve genealogical knowledge

• Support worthwhile genealogical activities of other organizations