Genealogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia

Pictured: The Midas Muffler Shop opened in 1960 at 520 York Street in Vallejo, adjacent to the Greyhound Bus Station. The building was originally the repair garage for Greyhound buses. Prior to that, a different building at that location housed the first Vallejo Jewish Synagogue from 1920 to 1947. Initially Midas Muffler only sold and installed mufflers, exhaust and tailpipes, but later expanded to seatbelts and shock absorbers. In the early 1980’s the shop, under new ownership, relocated to 3211 Sonoma Blvd. in Vallejo.

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William Stanford

William Townsend Stanford (1867-1964) was named Vallejo's first Chief of Police on April 4th, 1900. He was a Mare Island Naval Shipyard mechanic with no prior law enforcement experience. He continued to serve as Chief of Police until his retirement in 1936. Photo courtesy of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

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Thursday, December 4

Holiday Pot Luck and Elections (Annual Holiday Meeting)

12:00 pm

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

Potluck, Round Table Discussion & Elections

Potluck, Round Table Discussion & Elections

12:00 pm

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum (not on Zoom)

This is the Genalogy Society of Vallejo-Benicia Annual POTLUCK Meeting. We will elect the Board for 2025. Bring a labeled dish to share for our potluck. Drinks will be provided.

Please note the 12 NOON Start Time at the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum.

Everyone can share what we have been working on. We can talk about what we have found, what we are stuck on, and anything else that comes to mind. You might like to share a picture or artifact related to your search.

Please contact us at 707-334-0675 or president@gsvb.org if you are interested in attending