IGS Adds Cemetery Indexes to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery indexes to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Index of Burch/Ditton Cemetery, Whitley County

--Index of Brooks Cemetery, Wabash County

--Index of Monmouth Cemetery, Adams County

--Index of Old Cripe Cemetery, Wabash County

--Index of Thompson Cemetery, Whitley County

All of these indexes are free databases and were donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

Smolenyak To Headline DNA Workshop in Marion

Nationally-known speaker Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak will be the featured speaker at a workshop on Saturday, May 30 at the Ivy Tech campus in Marion, Indiana (located at State Road 18 and I-69). The day-long workshop will focus on the use of DNA in genealogy research. Early registration is $65 and includes dinner (see registration information). The workshop has also been approved for LEU credits for Indiana librarians.

The workshop is being sponsored by the Marion Public Library, the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, and the Howard County (Indiana) Genealogical Society.

Lake County Library Adds Online Resources

The Lowell Public Library in Lake County has added several indexes to the history section of their website. These indexes include a Lowell High School yearbook index (1915-present) as well as an index (1920-present) of births, birthdays, engagements, weddings, marriage licenses, death notices, obituaries, etc. in the Lowell Tribune. There is also a partial index to some of the older local papers (Lowell Star, Lowell Souvenir and Lowell Tribune). The library has a hard copy or microfilm copy of these newspapers, so if you find an entry in the index, you can get a copy of the article. The library has also installed a new digital Minolta microfilm reader/printer, so a patron can print an article, copy it to a flash drive, or e-mail it.

Query: LANGSTON of Lake County

I am trying to find the death record and burial information for my grandfather, Robert Gardner Langston, who died in August 1943 at his summer home in Crown Point, Lake County, Indiana. I would also like to find out when he bought/rented/leased the property where he died. The family immigrated from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England, in the late 1880's or early 1890's to Chicago, Illinois. They resided in the River Forest district of Chicago on the 1900 census. In the 1910 census there was no record of them there, and by that time my father was in Canada and his sister was probably married and living in Missouri. I think my grandfather Robert had split from his wife by that time(my grandmother going to live with her daughter) and that he had moved to Crown Point. Does anyone have access to the 1910 census that can check for him in Lake County?

Submitted by:
Mrs. Rosa E.M. Clowater
49 Van Dyke St.
Kamloops, British Columbia
Canada V2B 4G2
icuR2yys4me@shaw.ca

Query: KIESEL/KEISELL/BEYER of Gibson County

I am interesting in finding out more about my Kiesel roots. Paul Keisell (born 1818 in Bavaria/Prussia) is on the 1850 and 1880 censuses in Johnson Township, Gibson County, Indiana. He married Margaret Beyer on 10 July 1849 in Gibson County and they had children:

--Madis (?) born about 1850 in Indiana
--Michael born about 1853 in Indiana and died before 1900 in Idaho (he had a wife Kate who also died, leaving their son Peter an orphan around the age of 8 who was raised by their adult daughter Margaret)
--John born about 1855 in Indiana (my great-great-grandfather)
--Paul born about 1857 in Indiana
--Margaret born about 1867 in Indiana
--Caspar born about 1868 in Indiana
--Matilda born about 1872 in Indiana

The 1880 census entry shows they have a adopted a John Vertrees born 1876 and that both of his parents were born in Indiana. Neither Paul nor Margaret show up in the 1900 census, nor do their children Madis, Michael, Paul or Caspar. John and Michael both spelled their last name as Kiesel so I am not sure if their father Paul's spelling of the last name is a typo or the boys just changed it. Any help would be appreciated.


Submitted by:
Michell Kiesel
212 N. Irving St.
Ponca City, OK 74601
michelldurbecq@aol.com

Query: LITTLE/NICHOLS of Sullivan County

I am interested in the family of John Henry Little of Sullivan County, Indiana. He married Margarett B. Nichols and they had children Frances Louise Little (born May 31, 1926) and Frank Houston Little (born March 6, 1930).

Submitted by:
CJ Hoogewind
6736 Kies St. NE
Rockford, MI 49341
cjhoog@hotmail.com

Query: SUTTON/WEBB of Rush County

I am looking for information on Thomas W. Sutton, who was born in 1851 and died in approximately 1930, possibly in Rush County, Indiana. He was married to Sarah Webb. Any hints would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by:
Nicholas W. Sutton
6373 N. 39th St.
Augusta, MI 49012
ns2326@gmail.com

Query: STRONG of LaPorte County

I am looking for information on the death date of Joel R. Strong, as well as the name of his parents. He was last seen in the 1870 census for LaPorte County, Indiana, along with wife Sarah and children Charles, Alfretta, Effie and Emma. The 1880 census for LaPorte County lists Sarah as the head of household and widowed and living with her daughters in Westville. I am also looking for Sarah's death date--she was last seen in the 1900 census for LaPorte County living with Frank Strong, who is listed as something other than a direct relative. Her son Charles died in Michigan and his obituary does not list her as living.

Submitted by:
Kim Strong Snyder
16013 Misty Knoll Ct.
Woodbine, MD 21797
pauljsnyder@verizon.net

Query: HOBSON/QUICK

I am trying to locate Ms. Penny Ann Hobson, who had an article in the September 1994 issue of Indiana Genealogist about the family Bible of Willard Quick, which she found in a Goodwill store. Willard Quick was my great-grandfather, and I would like to discuss the Bible with her.

Submitted by:
Ted R. Quick
1189 Winter Wood Ct.
Zionsville, IN 46077
trquick@aol.com

Query: SCHMIDT of Marion County

My wife's great-great-grandparents, Frederick and Maria Elizabeth Schmidt, lived in Indianapolis from 1852 until their deaths in 1904 and 1872 respectively. They had 10 children born there, including William H. Schmidt who was the Marion County Treasurer until the time of his death in 1904. I know they came to New York around late 1840s from Bavaria and Wurttemberg and I would like to try and trace back where exactly in Germany they came from.

Submitted by:
Delbert A. Ritchhart
17544 Plaza Otonal
San Diego, CA 92128
dritchh1@san.rr.com

IGS Adds April Newsletter to Members-Only

The April 2009 issue of the Indiana Genealogical Society's newsletter has now been added to the Members-Only section of the IGS website. IGS members can login to read all the latest news as well as "Once A Hoosier..." entries.

Lake County Resources To Be Discussed

Marlene Polster, the Indiana County Genealogist for Lake County, will be speaking at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville on Saturday, March 28th at 10 am. Her topic will be "Lake County Resources." The public is welcome.

Allen County Library to Host DNA Seminar

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne and the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will host a 1 1/2 day seminar, "Climbing Your DNA: Genetic Genealogy," in the library's theater on Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23. The seminar (which will begin on Friday, May 22 at 2 pm) will focus on the use of DNA testing in genealogical research problem-solving. Roberta Estes will be the featured speaker. Estes is a professional scientist and self-described "obsessed" genealogist who has been a pioneer in the field of DNA analysis for genealogy. For registration information (PDF format), please visit http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy/DNAWeb.pdf

Native American Research Workshop in South Bend

Local and Family History Services of the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend will hold a workshop, "Your Indian Ancestors: Researching Native Americans in Your Family Tree," on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 9 am. Shirley Willard will talk about Potawatomi history, Cindy Frie will discuss Cherokee genealogical research, and Tara Kenjockety will talk about tribal enrollment. For more information, please contact Local and Family History Services--e-mail local.history@sjcpl.org or phone (574)282-4621.

Roundtable for Genealogy Librarians

The Indiana Genealogy & Local History Librarians will hold a roundtable on Friday, April 3 from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Brookville Library (919 Main St., Brookville IN) in Franklin County. The roundtable meetings are held once a quarter at a different library in order for participants to observe the collections, projects, and service areas of other libraries around the state. They provide an opportunity for librarians to meet, share concerns, ask questions, and learn from one another. Attendees will receive one general LEU.

Attendees are asked to register by Friday, March 27 with Julie Schlesselman--e-mail julie@wvcl.org or phone (765) 647-4031. If you plan on joining the group for lunch at a local establishment following the meeting, please indicate this with your registration.

The theme of the roundtable is "Make the Best of Your Collection and Give Your Patrons the Most." No matter what the size of your collection, you will possess at least one item that a researcher will eventually need. The presentation portion of the roundtable will be addressing collections management on a budget – how you can add to your genealogy and local history collection in simple ways, how to make your collection user-friendly, and how to best utilize the resources you have available. How to become familiar with the local county agencies in your area will also be discussed. The talk will be approximately an hour long and ample discussion time will be available at the end of the presentation for an open question and answer session and viewing of the Brookville Library's genealogy and local history collections.

State Library To Discuss Census Indexing Errors

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Is Your Norma Listed As Warnie In The Census?" on Thursday, April 30 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Daina Bohr, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss errors evident in many census indexes, such as mangled names and misapplied geographic identifiers. This program is free and open to the public.

Kokomo Library Sponsors Research Trip To Fort Wayne

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (220 N. Union St., Kokomo IN 46901-4614) will sponsor a research trip to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne on Saturday, May 9. Participants will depart from the Kokomo library at 7 am for the trip and will return at 8 pm. Registration opens on April 9. To register for the research trip, contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org; phone (765) 457-3242.

IGS Adds Cemetery Indexes to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery indexes to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Index of Alger Cemetery, Wabash County

--Index of Albright Cemetery, Whitley County

--Index of Bayless Cemetery, Whitley County

--Index of Kelsey Cemetery, Whitley County

All of these indexes are free databases and were donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

IGS To Hold Seminar in April

As part of its pre-conference activities, the Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a Society Management Seminar on Friday, April 24 from 10 am to 5:30 pm at the Warren Branch Library (9701 E. 21st St., Indianapolis IN). The theme of the seminar is "Preserving Onsite — Publishing Online." Registration is free for anyone who is a member of an IGS chapter; for all others, the fee is $5.

Seminar topics:

• Preserving Local Records--Learn about national efforts to inform individuals and government officials about preserving records and making them accessible. Discover ways you and your society can have a positive impact locally.


• Electronic Publishing--A view of some possibilities for publishing your materials electronically. It may be cheaper and easier — and more popular — than you think.


• Bits and Bytes of Digitizing--Discover some of the standards and processes for a successful digitization project. Learn tips from choosing the right equipment to saving in the right format.


• Your Projects and Third-Party Websites--Use genealogy publishing websites to your society’s advantage. Discover ways of collaborating and publishing using websites such as WeRelate, Footnote, and Flickr.


• Discussion and Q&A

Indiana Man Uses Genealogy to Prove Scottish Title

A recent article in the Indianapolis Star noted the research efforts of John C. Stirling, Jr. of Greenwood in order to link his ancestry to that of the Stirling of Glorat Baronetcy in Scotland. This baronet position has been vacant since the 1940's and the title does not come with any inheritance or land. Stirling's great-grandfather settled in Shelby County. Stirling, who is a funeral director, is already included as a "probable heir" in the 2008 edition of Debrett's Peerage & Baronetage, which lists the lineage of high-ranking families in the United Kingdom.

State Library To Discuss Cemetery Records

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a program, "What Can Cemetery Records Tell Us?", on Thursday, May 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Charles Hill, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will talk about how to locate and utilize cemetery records when doing family research, the types of cemetery markers and symbols used, and how to access cemetery resources available at the State Library. This program is free and open to the public.

Red Cross To Digitize Its World War I Records

BBC News recently aired a story about the International Red Cross Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and the estimated 20 million records they have on soldiers from 30 countries who served in World War I. The Red Cross will begin work later this year on preserving these records and hopes to have them digitized and online by 2014, the 100-year anniversary of the beginning of the war.

IGS Adds Civil War Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a Civil War index to the Members-Only section of its website. The index is of Civil War veterans from Indiana who were buried in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. This burial information was compiled by the Crawford County [Pennsylvania] Historical Society.

This index is a free database and was donated by CCHS volunteer Diana Watson.

Document Preservation Discussed at State Library

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a program, "Preservation For The Non-Professional," on Wednesday, May 6 from 10 to 11 am in the Indiana Authors Room. Mark Vopelak, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Area Supervisor, will discuss how a layperson can protect their own personal papers, photographs, scrapbooks and other assorted memorabilia in non-digital formats. This program is free and open to the public.

State Library To Discuss Web Catalog

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Le Bistro and Les Crepes: Using The Indiana State Library's Web Catalog," on Wednesday, April 8 from 10 to 11 am in Room 428. Ron Sharp, Reference & Government Services Supervisor, will demonstrate simple and complex search techniques to enable you to get the most out of their web catalog and quickly locate materials. This program is free and open to the public.

Indiana Battle Sites Discussed At State Library

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Indiana Battle Sites," on Tuesday, April 14 from 10 to 11 am in their History Reference Room. Brent Abercrombie, Manuscript & Rare Books Collection Librarian, will discuss several historic battlefield sites and their importance. Among the sites to be discussed: the Battle of Tippecanoe, Battle of Corydon/Morgan's Raid, and the Battle of Mississinewa. This program is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Cemetery Indexes to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery indexes to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Index of Concord Cemetery, Whitley County

--Index of Funk Cemetery, Huntington County

--Index of Ream Bethel Cemetery, Whitley County

All of these indexes are free databases and were donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

State Library To Discuss WorldCat

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "What Is WorldCat And How Do I Use It?" on Thursday, April 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Autumn Gonzalez, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss the "super" catalog known as WorldCat and how it can be a treasure trove for genealogists and local history researchers. This program is free and open to the public.

Underground Railroad Conference Calls For Papers

The Friends of the Network to Freedom Association is now accepting proposals for presentations at its 3rd national underground railroad summit, which will be held September 16-19 at the Hilton Indianapolis North (8181 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis IN 46250). The conference theme will be “Freedom Trails At The Crossroads: Paths to Telling The Underground Railroad Story Through History, Teaching, and Technology.” Proposals must be made by April 30th and must be submitted online at their website.

Noblesville Library To Demonstrate Genealogy Databases

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will offer a class, "Using Heritage Quest Online, New England Ancestors and Footnote.com," in the Computer Training Room on Wednesday, April 29 from 9:30 am to noon. The class is hands-on, and participants will have time at the end of the class to work on their own research. The class is free, but registration is required--register online via the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

IGS Conference Approved for Library Credits

Indiana librarians who attend the Indiana Genealogical Society's upcoming conference will get an added benefit--the conference meets the state's requirements for continuing education. The Indiana State Library has approved the conference's topics for Library Education Units (LEUs)--see the listing of conference topics and their LEUs (PDF format).

The IGS conference will be held on Saturday, April 25th at the Indianapolis Marriott East. The theme is "Honoring Our Warriors: Military Genealogy," and Pamela K. Boyer is the featured speaker.

History of Indiana State Library Discussed

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Indiana State Library: A Brief History," on Tuesday, April 21 from 2 to 3 pm in their Indiana Authors Room. Janet Meek, Indiana Collection Librarian, will talk about the history of the library and its services, as well as a discussion of its architecture. This program is free and open to the public.

Franklin County Town Remembered in Photographs

The Brookville Public Library in Franklin County will host a program on Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 pm on the lost town of Fairfield. Local artist Luana Himelick will show old photos of the town, which was destroyed to create the Brookville Dam and Reservoir.

Tippecanoe County Society To Discuss Virginia Research

The Tippecanoe County Area Genealogy Society (TIPCOA) will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 pm at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (638 North St., Lafayette IN). Sue Zwyers will present a program, "Virginia In The Early Years." The public is welcome.

Marion County Society To Discuss Death Sources

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will meet on Saturday, April 11 at 1:30 pm at the Irvington Branch (5626 E. Washington St., Indianapolis IN) of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. Ronald L. Darrah will present a program, "Dying To Help Out, Too!", about the wide array of records besides probate files that can help you pinpoint an ancestor's death. Ron has been a genealogical researcher for over 20 years and is retired from the Indianapolis Public Schools. The meeting is open to the public and the GSMC board will meet at 12:30 pm, so you are welcome to come early and sit in.

Allen County Society To Discuss Creating Websites

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne (gathering time begins at 6:30 pm). Stan Follis will present a program, "Creating A Family Website." The meeting is open to the public.

Tri-State Society To Hold Annual Dinner Meeting in Evansville

The Tri-State Genealogical Society will hold their annual dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 14 beginning at 5:30 pm at the Sirloin Stockade (4610 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville). At 7 pm, Posey County Circuit Court Judge James M. Redwine will present a program, "Judge Lynch! A Novel Based on Real-Life Accounts Exposing Secrets of A Small Southern Indiana Community".

Census Research Class in Noblesville

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy class, "Using Census Records," on Saturday, April 18 in the South Meeting Room from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. There will be a live demonstration that will follow a family backwards from the 1930 census. The class is free--register online via the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

State Library To Discuss Military Records

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Do You Have Military Ancestors In Your Family?", on Thursday, April 9 from noon to 1 pm in their History Reference Room. Charles Hill, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will give an overview of the library's resources for military records. This program is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Cemetery Indexes to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery indexes to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Index of Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery, Wells County

--Index of Hopkins Cemetery, Whitley County

--Index of Mitchell Cemetery, Whitley County

All of these indexes are free databases and were donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

State Library To Discuss Historic Homes

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a workshop, "Could This Old House Be Yours?" on Thursday, April 9 from 11 am to noon in their Indiana Authors Room. Kimberly Brown-Hardin, Indiana Collection Librarian, will explain the Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology (DHPA)'s interim reports, which detail the styles and architecture of historic homes in Indiana. Attendees are encouraged to bring photos of their homes, to compare the style with others. This program is free and open to the public.

State Library To Discuss Federal Documents

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "FDSys: America's Information Portal," on Tuesday, April 14 from 2 to 3 pm in Room 425. Elisabeth O'Donnell, Federal Documents Librarian, will explain FDSys, the new website by the Government Printing Office for finding federal documents. This program is free and open to the public.

Educational Sessions in Terre Haute

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society in Terre Haute will present educational sessions on Saturday, April 18 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. Jan Aikman Dickson will present "The Draper Collection" in the morning and "Society of Indiana Pioneers" in the afternoon.

Research Lock-In At Kokomo Library

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (220 N. Union St., Kokomo IN 46901-4614) will hold a research lock-in on Friday, April 17, 2009 from 5:30 pm to midnight. There is a fee to attend, which includes a buffet dinner and door prizes. Registration opens on March 17. For information on fees, and to register, please contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org; phone (765) 457-3242.

Indiana The Focus of Genealogy TV Show

WFYI, the PBS station in Indianapolis, will air the premiere episode of "The Legend Seekers" on Thursday, March 26 at 9:30 pm. The show focuses on family legends submitted by the public about their ancestry, and this first episode (titled "The Legend of The Lively Massacre") will explore the family legend submitted by Illinois native Pam Frazer about her ancestors being among the first settlers of the Indiana Territory in 1813. The search to verify this legend uncovers the 200-year-old graves of Frazer's ancestors, and cemetery restorationist John Walters of The Graveyard Groomer is part of the episode. For more information, visit the show's website--www.legendseekers.org.

Website Lists Indiana Railroad Employees

For those who had ancestors who worked on the Monon Railroad (also known as the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad), there is a great website by the Monon Railroad Historical-Technical Society. It includes a listing of employees on the Monon Railroad from 1847 through 1971 and several photos. The Monon Railroad criscrossed Indiana, with routes running from Chicago to Indianapolis and from Michigan City to Louisville.

Noblesville Offers Class On Female Ancestors

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy class, "Finding Female Ancestors," on Saturday, March 28 in the North Meeting Room from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The class will include a live demonstration illustrating how to search for a female ancestor through various techniques. The class is free--register online via the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

Scott County Society To Discuss Reno Gang

The Scott County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 pm at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (1050 S. Main St., Scottsburg IN). Anthony Susnick will present a program on "The Reno Gang." The public is invited to attend.

Kokomo Library Offers Open House

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (220 N. Union St., Kokomo IN 46901-4614) will hold an open house on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 2 to 5 pm, giving demonstrations of genealogy databases and answering questions. Members of the Howard County (Indiana) Genealogical Society will also be on hand to answer questions about their group and give away packets of information and door prizes. No registration is required. For more information, please contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org; phone (765) 457-3242.

Palatines to America Conference in Fort Wayne

Palatines to America will hold their annual conference June 18-20 at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. PalAm is a society that focuses on genealogy of German-speaking peoples. A special website about the conference has been created at http://palamnationalconference.org/registration/.

State Library To Discuss History/Reference Collection

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "History Reference Room: What's In It For You?" on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room (this program will be repeated on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm). Ron Sharp, Reference & Government Services Collection Supervisor, and Diane Sharp, Genealogy Collection Supervisor, will discuss the various materials held in the History Reference Room and their usefulness for genealogists and historians. This program is free and open to the public.

Noblesville Library To Discuss Research Trips

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will host a genealogy roundtable on research trips on Tuesday, April 14 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in their Genealogy Classroom. Come share what's in your "packing list" for trips to libraries, archives, cemeteries, courthouses, etc. For more information, contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

Franklin County Society To Discuss Cemetery Restoration

The Franklin County Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 14 at the Brookville United Methodist Church (150 East 8th, Brookville IN). Ed Baker, Franklin County Historian, will present a program on the restoration of Old Brookville Cemetetery. Dinner starts at 6 pm, and the program starts at 7 pm. Dinner costs $10 per person, and reservations must be made before April 10. To make a reservation, contact Joyce Borne--phone (765) 647-6796.

Hendricks County Library To Discuss Footnote.com

The Danville Public Library will host a program, "Fun With Footnote.com," on Saturday, March 28 from 10 to 11:30 am. Indiana Room manager Cindy Rutledge will demonstrate how to set up an account to access the free portions of the website as well as different strategies for searching their various genealogy databases. Registration is required--register online or phone (317) 745-2604.

Danville To Host DAR Membership Workshop

Members of the Wa-Pe-Ke-Way Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be in the Indiana Room of the Danville Public Library on Saturday, March 14 from 9 am to 1 pm to answer questions about the research needed to become a DAR member. 4-H members and their parents are also invited to come learn about genealogy research--there will be a 4-H representative to answer questions about the format necessary for 4-H. For more information about the workshop, or about the DAR, please contact Ellen Beecher, Regent--phone (317) 839-1219, or Ruth Sims, Registrar--phone (317) 852-2365.

IGS Adds Cemetery Indexes to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added some cemetery indexes for Whitley County to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Index of County Line Lutheran Cemetery (in Cleveland Township)

--Index of Grumlich Cemetery (in Etna-Troy Township)

--Index of Hell's Half Acre Cemetery (also known as Helms Cemetery or Dowell Cemetery)

These indexes are free databases and were donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

IGS Adds Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Faculty of Bentonville, Fayette County, Indiana (1925)--this database covers teachers of grades 1-12 and includes photos.

--Lawyers in Indiana State Bar Association (1906)--this database also includes memorials written for members who died in 1906.

--Ministers of Indiana Conference, Evangelical Church (1915)

--Soldiers From Marion County, Indiana Who Died in World War II (1941-1946)

--Spanish-American War Veterans Who Died in Indiana (1944-1945)