Terre Haute To Host German Research Workshop

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will hold a workshop, "German Genealogy Research Without a Passport," on Saturday, June 4 from 10 am to noon at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute. The workshop is free and will be led by Charles Hessler. Register online or visit their site for more information.

Indiana State Library To Discuss Vital Records Resources

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will host a program, "Indiana Vital Records Resources," on Wednesday, June 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 am in the library's History Reference Room. The program is an overview of the Indiana birth, marriage and death records resources that are available at the Indiana State Library, including print, microfilm and electronic formats. This program is free and open to the public.

IGS Thanks Society of the War of 1812 - Indiana For War of 1812 Donation

The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Indiana for their $1,000 donation to our War of 1812 $10,000 Matching Challenge. Coupled with IGS' match, their donation means 4,000 more pages of pension files will be digitized!

In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before June 30, 2011, up to the first $10,000. Thanks to the generosity of so many, we are at almost 60% of our match goal!

Any amount you can give will help - even $5 will digitize 10 pages. Donate online, or send your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:

Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507

IGS Adds Database For Madison County

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of the Members Only area:

Madison County
--Students of Anderson High School, Anderson (1918)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 587 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.

Hendricks County To Hold Civil War Days

The Danville Public Library and the Hendricks County Historical Museum are sponsoring "Civil War Heritage Days - Hendricks County" on June 25-26 on Danville's courthouse square. There will be re-enactments, crafts and vendors. If you have an ancestor from Hendricks County who served in the Civil War, you can submit their information to be included on an honor roll. For more information, visit http://www.civilwarhendricks.com/.

IGS Adds Databases For Boone, Rush and Shelby Counties

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

Boone County
--Selected Extracts from Newspapers in Boone County, Indiana (1885-1907)

Rush County
--Selected Extracts from Newspapers in Rush County, Indiana (1864-1895)

Shelby County
--Selected Extracts from Newspapers in Shelby County, Indiana (1866-1886)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. They were donated by Virginia Curulla.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 586 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.

Indiana State Library To Discuss Special Censuses

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will host a program, "Non-Population Census Records," on Thursday, June 23 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. The program will focus on the information that can be found in agricultural, manufacturing, mortality and other special census records. This program is free and open to the public.

Kokomo Library To Host GenFest 2011

The Kokomo-Howard County Public Library will host GenFest 2011 on Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11. The annual genealogy festival will include vendors, free programs and community events, as well as research time in the recently-remodeled library.

Query: LEWIS/STEVENS of Ripley, Marion and Park Counties

Looking for information on the parents of John S. LEWIS b. 1823 Ripley County, moved to Marion Co. 1835 ? Married 1849 Parke Co. to Louisa STEVENS. Had child b. 1850 Elizabeth b. indiana. John S. moved to Iowa in 1853 and have history of his family from 1853 on. Census reads Father b. in Kentucky and Mother b. in N.Y. A Thomas LEWIS .is a posibility for his Father. He was a neighbor to Louisa STEVENS

Thank You

Elouise English

722 So. 14th

Clarinda, Iowa 51632

guthrie@iowatelecom.net

Query:BASYE/THORP

Looking for proof of birth for my great-great grandfather born in Jeffersonville in 1812/1813. His name is Edmund BASYE, born either 15 Sep 1812 or 14 Oct 1812/13. He is the son of Elizamond (Lismon) BASYE and Elizabeth THORP.

Any assistance or suggestions you can offer are greatly appreciated.

Jen de Fiebre

Minnesota

Noblesville Library To Host Genealogy Roundtable

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, June 14 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The focus of this month's roundtable is "Show and Tell" - bring any of your family history projects (whether ongoing or completed) and show what creative ways you have shared your family history. This is an informal group - no registration is required.

IGS Adds Database of South Bend Businesses

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of the Members Only area:

St. Joseph County

--Directory of Businesses in South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (1902)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 583 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.

Willard Library in Evansville To Host "Midnight Madness" Genealogy Event

Willard Library in Evansville will hold their annual "Midnight Madness" genealogy event from Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24. Their Special Collections Department will be open extended hours each day - from 9 am to midnight - and there will be free workshops on various topics, including church records, German records, cemetery & death records, Civil War, and World War I. See the library's calendar for details.

Southern Indiana Society To Discuss Clark County History

The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, June 2 at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library. There will be a video presentation, "Clarksville's Colgate: Prison to Present," about the history of the Colgate-Palmolive plant in Clarksville. The presentation will include information about the site's beginnings as the state prison in 1847 and its transformation into the plant in 1921. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Indiana State Library To Discuss Preservation

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will host a program, "Preservation for the Non-Professional," on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. The program is geared toward the layperson who is interested in safeguarding their personal papers, photos, scrapbooks and other memorabilia in non-digital format. This program is free and open to the public.

Query: BUELOW/STROMBECK of Allen County

Looking for any information on the birthplace, date of birth, parents of Elizabeth Carloine BUELOW, married to John Otto STROMBECK in 1905 in Allen Co, In.
Possible connection to Bavaria, Germany.

Paula J. Strombeck.Ives

526 32nd Ave N,

St Petersburg, FL 33704

pjives27@tampabay.rr.com

Noblesville Library To Discuss Land Records

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a free program, "Surveying Land Records," on Saturday, June 4 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. You'll learn how to find land records and how to use them to find additional information on your ancestors. Registration is required - register through their website, or by calling (317) 776-6939.

Hamilton County Library To Hold Heritage Quest Workshop

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a free workshop, "Using Heritage Quest Online," on Wednesday, May 25 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the most effective ways to search for ancestors in the Heritage Quest Online databases. Bring information about your ancestors, as you'll have time at the end of the workshop to work on your research. Registration is required - register through their website, or by calling (317) 776-6939.

Footnote.com Adds War of 1812 Pension Files

Footnote.com has posted some 1,400 War of 1812 pension files online at http://go.footnote.com/1812pensions/. These pension files are being digitized and hosted for free by Footnote.com as part of the Federation of Genealogical Societies's campaign to raise money to digitize the War of 1812 pension files that are at the National Archives. The Indiana Genealogical Society is supporting the FGS campaign by matching donations up to the first $10,000.

Query: STROCK/FLACK of Vigo and Knox Counties

Looking for my wife's Great Grandfather and Grandfather who were both named Marion Ellsworth STROCK they were born in Terre Haute, IN on Jan 1 1876 and died Sept 22 1906 he was Married to a Mayme FLACK on Aug 14 1899 and they had 2 children Frances A. STROCK in 1900 and Marion was born on 09-12-1903 in Vigo, Knox County, Indiana.


Sincerely Yours,
Daniel C. Cox
16450 W Van Buren St Apt 2091
Goodyear,AZ 85338
623-433-9817
dfcox14@yahoo.com

Query: St. JOHN of Unknown County

I am looking for information on my great grandfather,Wilson St. John born in Indiana in 1835-1837. I don't know the town or county..any information you can give me will be helpful...I got this information from Ancestry.com

Janice Beitler
275 Sunset Ridge
Cave City, AR 72521
janice.beitler@yahoo.com

Query: SCOTT of Monroe County

I'm looking for a booklet printed in Blackhawk, Indiana by Charles Morton ("Charley" or "C.M.")SCOTT in approximately the 1940's about the "SCOTT Family" [I do not know the actual title]. It is a genealogy beginning with Simon SCOTT who was kidnapped from Scotland in the mid to late 1700's. Simon landed in the Carolinas where he was bound out to a family, working as a servant until he reached manhood. Simon lived approximately from 1742 to approximately 1784. He was married to Mary "Polly". Her last name was either WATKINS or HAM (possibly HORN or HOME). They had 3 known sons: Jonathan (1778 - 29 Nov 1845), died 8 miles west of Bloomington, Monroe Co, Indiana) [married to Catherine BORDERS (born 3 Mar 1787 in Rowan, North Carolina; died after Feb 1846)];William (born abt 1782); and Daniel (born abt 1784 probably in South Carolin, died in 1870 in Hamilton Co, Illinois. I am hoping this booklet is in a public library but have been unsuccessful locating it thus far.

Ron Scott
PO Box 974
Katy, Texas 77492
ronscott60@hotmail.com

Query: DIMMITT/ANTRIM of Jasper County

I am looking for a record of marriage between Silvester DIMMITT and Mary Jane ANTRIM. Date of marriage 15 Apr 1867 in Wayne, Jasper County, IN. I am specifically interested in witness/parents names. Thank You.

Ella Hendrix
10656 Candlewood
El Paso, TX 79935
ehendrix1@elp.rr.com

Query: RYAN/MAHER of Daviess County

I am looking for information on Stephen (Leo?) Ryan b-cir 1848, came to US cir 1864. I know he ended up in Washington IN and married Catherine Maher b- 8-18-1887, daughter of John Maher and Mary Lance Maher.

Stephen and Catherine Ryan moved to Craighead County AR, along with 5-7 children. Both Stephen and Catherine died and are buried in Jonesboro AR.

I was told that Stephen and his 2 brothers came from Tipperary Ireland. I do not know the brother's names, if they all came to the US at the same time and did they all go the the same area of IN? I am not 100% sure Stephen's middle name was Leo, but his son and grandson were named Stephen Leo Ryan, so...

Carol Cannon
616 Sheridan Dr.
Chaffee, MO 63740
CRCANNON1@YAHOO.COM

Query: HARRISON / GWALTNEY / KNOWLES of Posey County

Looking for information on parents, siblings of Stephen Benjamin HARRISON, b. abt 1826 Posey Co., IN, Married Sept 28, 1848 in IN to Melvina GWALTNEY, b. 28 Nov 1831 in Posey Co., IN. She died 13 Aug. 1903 in Posey Co., IN. I’m also researching Stephen Thomas KNOWLES b. 22 Sept. 1875 who is from Caborn Station, Posey Co., IN.

Thanks for you attention. I hope to hear from you.

Stephanie Knowles Cowden
4017 Burkett Drive
Benbrok, TX 761116
cowdenstephaniek@yahoo.com

Query: WOLFE/DAVIS of Dearborn or St. Joseph Counties

I’m looking for proof of birth for my great grandfather Harvey Francis WOLFE. His Draft Registration states his birth was South Bend, IN. His obit states he was born in Lawrenceburg, IN. His obit states his parents are Lura/Lurie (DAVIS) WOLFE. Census records I find show that Perry and Lura WOLFE are his parents.

Any help would be appreciated.

Jerry Wolfe
P.O. Box 111
306 E. Essex
Glasford IL 61533

Query: DANIELS/McCANTS

I am searching for information on my grandfather's family history. His name was George Ball Daniels. He was born in Indiana, sometime close to 1900, I believe. He moved to Grand Rapids, MI. He married my grandmother Susan McCants from Mt. Pleasant, SC, whom he met while stationed in Charleston when he was in the Navy.

Thank you so much for whatever you can do to help me find out more about a side of the family we know very little about.

Best regards,
Luke Daniels
1634 B Savannah Hwy, Suite 296
Charleston, SC 29407
ld.net@verizon.net

Query: RICE / ALEXANDER / POOLE of Boone and Knox Counties

Seeking the death information on Sophia M. (RICE) and George Willis ALEXANDER. Sophia M. (Rice) Alexander was born about 1862 in Indiana and supposedly died 13 Mar 1897 in Memphis or Shelby County, TN. George W. Alexander was born 08 August 1858 in Kentucky and supposedly died 20 Feb 1900 in Paragould or Little Rock, AR. Sophia M. Rice and George W. Alexander married 19 February 1879 in Boone County. Sophia's parents are George E. and Catharine Ann (Joyce) Rice. George's parents are Willis and Emma (Poole) Alexander.

Children of Sophia and George are:

Lin Edward Alexander b. 1881 in Vincennes, Knox, IN and d. after 1930.

Willis Emerson Alexander, b. 1882 in Vincennes, Knox, IN and d. 25 Mar 1911 in Detroit, Wayne, MI. Married Grace Williston 20 Sep 1909 in Wallaceburg, Kent, Ontario.

Grace Bliss Smith

34713 Bay Vista Drive

Harrison Township, MI 48045-6400

Email: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Marlene%20Polster/My%20Documents/Downloads/GraceMI@comcast.net

Query: VERNON / JOYCE / RICE / HARRIS of Boone and Hendricks Counties

Seeking the parents of Melissa (Malissa, Millicent, Maliseut) A. VERNON and unknown JOYCE. Melissa Vernon was born about 1802 in North Carolina and died in Indiana before June 1, 1880. Her daughter Catharine Ann Joyce was born 30 Jun 1832 in Indiana and died 17 Apr 1907 in Boone County, IN. Catharine Ann Joyce married George E. Rice 23 Feb 1851 in Hendricks County, IN. George E. Rice is the son of Lewis and Sophia (Harris) Rice of Brownsburg, Hendricks, IN.

Grace Bliss Smith

34713 Bay Vista Drive

Harrison Township, MI 48045-6400

Email: file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Marlene%20Polster/My%20Documents/Downloads/GraceMI@comcast.net

Query: ALEXANDER/CHIPMAN of Switzerland and Grant Counties

Seeking the parents of Doctor ALEXANDER who married Nancy CHIPMAN in Switzerland County, IN 25 Jun 1826. Nancy's parents are Perry Chipman and Anna (LNU) of Grant County, IN. Nancy was born about 1807 in Pendleton County, KY.

Grace Bliss Smith

34713 Bay Vista Drive

Harrison Township, MI 48045-6400

GraceMI@comcast.net

Hamilton County Library To Host Genealogy Roundtable

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, May 10 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The focus of this month's roundtable is "Preparing for a Research Trip" - come discuss how best to prepare for a genealogy research trip to libraries, archives, cemeteries, courthouses, etc. This is an informal group - no registration is required.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Military Records

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a free program, "Marching Through Military Records," on Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in their genealogy classroom. You'll learn where to find military records and how to use the information you find in them. Registration is required - register through their website, or by calling (317) 776-6939.

IGS Adds African-American Databases for 5 Southern Counties

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 5 more databases to the African-American Records section of the Members Only area:

--African-American Veterans in Greene County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Martin County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Perry County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Pike County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Posey County, Indiana (1890)

These databases were extracted from the 1890 soldiers enrollment lists for their respective counties. The soldiers enrollment lists enumerated the veterans of all past wars (including the Civil War) who were living in that county in 1890. If the veteran was deceased, the list included information on their widows and children.

These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 582 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.

Lake County Historical Group To Discuss Train Wreck

The Merrillville/Ross Township Historical Society in Lake County will meet on Sunday, May 15 at 1 pm at the Merrillville/Ross Township Museum (13 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville IN 46410). Richard Lytle, author of "The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1918," will present a program about the famous Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus Train that crashed in 1918 on its way to Hammond. There will be a book signing following the presentation and refreshments will be served. This program is free and open to the public.

Allen County Library To Hold German Genealogy Course

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a 2-day mini-course, "German Genealogy," on June 9-10. The mini-course will be led by instructors John Beatty, MA, MLS, and Steve Myers, MLS, and will include sessions on German church records and Swiss records, as well as one-on-one research consultations. Registration is $50 and space is limited - see their course brochure for more information.

Indiana State Library To Discuss Lilly Family

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will host a free program, "Prominent Indianapolis Families: The Lilly Family," on Wednesday, June 8 from 10 to 11 am in the library's History Reference Room. The program will discuss the history and contributions of the famous Lilly family in Indianapolis, including Eli Lilly. The program is free and open to the public.

Ancestry.com Coming to Fort Wayne for Classes

Experts from Ancestry.com and The Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne will present classes and provide answers to your questions for "Fort Wayne Ancestry Day." The event will be held on Saturday, July 23 at the Grand Wayne Center in Fort Wayne from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

Classes will include:
--Insider Search Tips for Ancestry.com
--How to Find Civil War Roots at Ancestry.com
--Hidden Treasures of The Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne
--A Dozen Ways to Jumpstart Your Family History Project
--Ask the Experts Panel

Registration for the full day is $20 - register at http://fortwayneancestryday.eventbrite.com/.

IGS Adds 6 College Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 6 more databases to the College Records section of the Members Only area:

DePauw University
--Students of DePauw University, Greencastle (1910)

(NOTE: This database contains information on the Class of 1910 and Class of 1911 only)

Franklin College
--Faculty of Franklin College, Franklin (1916)
--Students of Franklin College, Franklin (1916)

Indiana University
--Students of Indiana University, Bloomington (1926)

(NOTE: This database contains information on the Class of 1926 only).

University of Indianapolis
--Faculty of Indiana Central College, Indianapolis (1929)
--Faculty of Indiana Central College, Indianapolis (1932)

(NOTE: Indiana Central College later became University of Indianapolis)

These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 576 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.