Welcome

We are so excited you found us. Come join us and see why the unraveling of family history is the fastest growing hobby in the land. All members of Idaho Genealogical Society and persons interested in their family history are welcome. The Idaho Genealogical Society meets 11 months out of the year.

About Us / Mission Statement

IGS Executive Board
President: Amy Makela, Boise, ID (2018)
Vice-President: Robyn Pewtress, Boise, ID (2019)
Secretary: Katie Wilde, Boise, ID (2018)
Treasurer: Lynda Avery, Boise, ID (2017)
Past President: Juvanne Martin, Nampa, ID 208-461-8866 (ex oficio)
Director: Bonnie Fuller, Meridian, ID (2018)
Director: Todd Johnson, Boise, ID (2018)
Director: Robbie Robinson, Meridian, ID (2019)
Director: Eric Scott, Meeteetse, WY (2018)
Director: Frances Krommenhoek, Boise, ID (2018)
Quarterly Editor: Carolyn Ruby, Boise, ID
Webmaster: Eric Scott
Blogger: Penny Harford O'Keefe, Filer, ID
IGS Mission Statement
Vision:
Looking Forward to the Past

Mission:
To become a preferred first stop for those researching their ancestry in Idaho, by reaching out to a statewide audience, preserving Idaho specific records, maximizing grant requests to fund our projects, and making members' Idaho research meaningful and successful.

Goals:
  • Partnering with local genealogical societies statewide within Idaho .
  • Providing information on what is available at the local level.
  • Scheduling and sponsoring seminars throughout the year that will enhance ancestry knowledge.
  • Identifying and providing resources/knowledge not available elsewhere.
  • Delivering a newsletter in a timely manner that addresses items of interest to researchers of Idaho Genealogy with significant depth and importance.