Grace Logan Patterson
Grace Logan Patterson
Grace Lavinia (Logan) Patterson (1909-1990), a native of Esparto, Yolo County, was hired as Vallejo’s first African-American school teacher. She taught for 25 years. An elementary school was named in her honor in 1989. Photo courtesy of Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia

The Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia serves our communities as we research worldwide.  Are you searching for ancestors?  We'll help you find them!  We are proud members of the National Genealogical Society.



Operating Year: January - December 2021

Officers
President: John Watson
Vice President: Pat Innes
Treasurer: Toni Rehmus
Secretary: Laurel Knapp
 
Committees
Librarian / Researcher: John Watson
Public Relations: Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt
Public Relations: Ruth Anne Goos Halligan
 
Board Members
Newsletter Editor: Christine Dunn
Publicity: Jeff Solomon
Membership Chairperson: Sue Hanson
Librarian / Researcher: John Watson
Library Assistant: Laurie Blackstone
Fundraising Chairperson: Vacant
Facebook Manager: Ruth Anne Goos Halligan
Hospitality: Cheryl Watson
Mistress of the Web: Carol-Anne Tucker-Watt
Mistress of the Web: Ruth Anne Goos Halligan
 

Meeting Information

The Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia meets the 1st Thursday of each month at:
Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum   
734 Marin Street
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 334-0675 
 
 
Meetings begin at 1 pm except in June and December when we have a pot-luck starting at noon or when we have a field trip.