State Library To Discuss FamilySearch.org

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "FamilySearch.org: Beyond The Databases," on Thursday, August 27 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Diane Sharp, Genealogy Colection Supervisor, will discuss some of the additional information that can be found on FamilySearch.org that will help in your family history research. This program is free and open to the public.

Indiana Librarians Eligible For LEUs At IGS Seminar

Indiana librarians who attend the Indiana Genealogical Society's Society Management Seminar on Friday, September 25 at the Plainfield Public Library will be eligible to receive LEUs for their continuing education requirement. The seminar will focus on records access, and a total of 3 LEUs will be available for attending all the sessions.

Pre-registration is encouraged, as seating is limited. Registration is free for all those who are members of an IGS chapter or an appointed Indiana County Genealogist; otherwise, registration is $5 ($7 at the door). Visit http://www.indgensoc.org/seminar.php to register online, or to print out a registration form.

Fort Wayne To Hold Genealogy Mini-Course

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will offer a 2-day mini-course, "Family History: Beyond The Basics," on September 18-19. Instructors Margery Graham, CG and Steve Myers, MLS will lead classes covering problem solving, probate and land records, tax lists, military and church records, and naturalization records, immigration records, and passenger lists. Assisted research and individual consultations will also be available. Registration is $50.

For more information--including a registration form--visit http://www.acpl.info/genealogy/BeyondBasics2009.pdf. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or phone (260) 421-1225.

Fort Wayne To Hold Preservation Class

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class, "Preserving Family History: Basics of Care & Storage," on Saturday, August 22 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A of the library. Becky Schipper will discuss the correct storage and care of textiles, books, documents, and photos. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or phone (260) 421-1225. This program is part of the library's Tree Talk series.

Ohio Society To Hold Conference In Toledo

The Ohio Genealogical Society will hold their Annual Conference on April 22-24, 2010 at the Seagate Centre in Toledo, Ohio. The theme of the conference will be "Guiding Your Way Through the Past." For more information, visit their website www.ogs.org or e-mail conference2010@ogs.org.

IGS Adds Cemetery Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery databases to the County Records section of its Members Only:

Noble County
--Index of County Farm Cemetery, Noble County, Indiana

Whitley County
--Index of Eberhard Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana
--Index of Egolf Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana
--Index of Hively-St. Matthews Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana
--Index of St. Catherine's Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana
--Index of Tunker Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana
--Index of Washington Township Cemetery, Whitley County, Indiana

These are free databases and were donated by Jim Cox and Penny L. North. More cemetery databases will be added to the website as time permits.

Hamilton County Library To Demonstrate Genealogy Databases

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a workshop on Wednesday, August 26 from 9:30 am to noon in their computer training room demonstrating how to use 3 of the major genealogy databases--Heritage Quest Online, New England Ancestors and Footnote.com. Participants should bring information about their ancestors, as there will be time at the end of the workshop to start their own research. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.