About BCGS
Bond County Genealogical Society was formed in 1981 by a small group dedicated to tracing ancestry of their families and preserving documents to help others. We currently have over 100 subscribers and a library with over 1000 volumes, microfilms, and other records of Bond County and surrounding areas.

Operating Year: January – December
Board
Office | Holder |
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President | Cindy Tischhauser |
Vice President | Kevin Kaegy |
Treasurer | John S Coleman |
Recording Secretary | Jane Hopkins |
Corresponding Secretary | Cindy Tischhauser |
Historian | Kevin Kaegy |
Editor | open |
Directors | Mike Evans, open |
Appointees
Position | Holder |
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Library | Jane Hopkins |
Program | Kevin Kaegy |
Membership | Jane Hopkins |
Publicity | open |
Hospitality | Cindy Tischhauser |
Cemetery | open |
Research | Cindy Tischhauser, Rebecca Clausen |
Newsletter Editor | Rebecca Clausen |
Webmaster | Rebecca Clausen |
BCGS Past Presidents
Name | Years Served |
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Harold Leidner | 1981 – 1984 |
Dean Anthony | 1984 – 2005 |
Carlos Hawley | 2006 – 2008 |
Kevin Kaegy | 2009 – 2015 |
In Tribute
Past BCGS members have contributed so much to the organization and its collection. Even after they have passed away, their legacy is remembered and valued by the next generations. We’ve created a page specifically recognizing their lives and their work to further family research in Bond County.
The Fine Print
BCGS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and operates according to its bylaws. All monetary donations are tax deductible.
Society members in good standing are eligible to vote for leadership and to serve as board members, directors, and appointees.