MONROE — The Green County Genealogical Society will host “ Colonel Henry Dodge” presented and acted by Tom Vergeront.

The presentation is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Monroe Public Library community room on the second floor. The program is free of charge and the public is welcome.

Henry Dodge, Indian fighter, lead miner, and long associated with public life in Wisconsin, held the distinction of being both the first and last territorial governor of Wisconsin, 1836-1841 and 1845-1848. Henry Dodge was an interesting fellow and important in early Wisconsin history.

Tom Vergeront is a retired food scientist that has worked in the Wisconsin food business for 40 years. He always liked history and people. He decided doing historical presentations was his way of sharing history.

Those with questions about the meeting or presentation, should call Donna at 608-921-1537. The GCGS Research Center, located in the lower level of the Monroe Public Library, is open to the public for research from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. Other times are available by appointment. The phone number is 608-328-7436 and the website is www.greencogenealogywi.org.