David G. Farragut
David G. Farragut
Once commander of the Mare Island Naval Yard, Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (1801 - 1870) is famous in U.S. Navy tradition for his order at the battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War: "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead".

Our Library

The Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia Reference Library is located on the 2nd floor of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum at 734 Marin Street, Vallejo, California.
 
Our small but well-stocked library is open to members and to the public. 
 
The library hours are: 
Every Tuesday:  1:00 -- 3:30 pm
2nd Thursday of the month: noon -- 3:30 pm
1st and 3rd Saturdays: noon -- 3:30 pm 
Other times may be arranged by appointment.
 
 
Our librarian will welcome your questions and be available to help with your family research.
 
In addition to numerous genealogical publications, Ancestry.com, Newspapers.com, and Fold3 are available for your use.
 
We also have use of the Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum's reference library.