Query: LYONS of the 59th Infantry Regiment

I received an email which included the  September, 2012 online issue of the Indiana Genealogist. That issue included an article by David C Bailey Sr. regarding Indiana GAR members in California. My Great Grandfather, William Bowden LYONS, joined the 59th Infantry Regiment, but I cannot seem to find any records of his belonging to the GAR. A family story says that he was on horseback in the 1890 National Encampment in St. Louis (he had moved from Indiana to Missouri in the early 1880's.) When he died in 1899, a contingent of GAR members accompanied his casket to the train for the trip home for burial. Can anyone help me locate his Camp? 
Thank you 
Charles Lyons
1396 Greenborough Drive
Roseville, CA 95661
lyonsdencd@surewest.net

Query: SCHMIESING/WEGEHOFT/BALLMAN of Ripley County

My wife's great grandfather, Ludwig Louis SCHMIESING was married to a Wilhelmin Caroline WEGEHOFT in 1875 and we believe in Indiana.  Their first child, my wife's grandfather, Frederick SCHMIESING was born in Indiana in 1877.  They later moved to Cincinnati where they ran a dairy.  In 1892 Caroline died and is buried in the Vine Street Hill Cemetery in Cincinnati.  In about 1893 Louis remarried to Louisa BALLMAN in Covington, Kentucky and by 1897 the family moved to Minnesota.  We have not been able to find anything on the first wife, Caroline, other than where she is buried, and there seem to be any mention of her by the family.  We can not find anything out about her but believe they lived in Ripley County or another County close to Cincinnati.  We have visited her grave site in Cincinnati. Thank you for help that you can give. 

 Doug Kolbe
1014 Almar Place
Owatonna, MN  55060-3703
ds1014kolbe@q.com

Query: WEAVER/LONG of Dekalb County

I am researching the family of Samuel C. WEAVER b. Abt 1831 in Ohio. He married Margaret LONG, also from Ohio, abt 1865. They migrated from Ohio to Indiana (Aurburn area) about the time they were married.  Lived in DeKalb County (Census info) thru abt 1900. Looking for death record and burial location. Children of this marriage included Elmer Leon WEAVER (1864-1944) and others.  Many thanks for any assistance you can provide. 
Jean Klein
Kleinconsulting@nc.rr.com

Query: WORYK/KAT of Indianapolis

Looking for information on the WORYK family. IIKo WORYK immigratd to West Newton, PA in 1906. I have no idea what happened to him after that.  His son Dmitro WORYK was married to Stella (KAT) WORYK in Indianapolis in 1914. After I don't find them anywhere, would appreciate any help you can give.

Doug Works

Mechanicsburg, PA

dougworks@gmail.com

Query: BOYD

I recently discovered two of my ancestors were born in Indiana. My great,great grandfather was named John BOYD and he was born around 1845. His wife was named Mary(maiden name unknown) and was born around 1843. The census records listing their birth years vary. John & Mary were living in Humbolt, Kansas by 1900. I don't have any other information on them at this time. Without knowing what county they came from in Indiana I am having a difficult time locating them in Indiana. Any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Sheila Western
wconfiaren@yahoo.com

Query: PICKNER/MARKUS of Lake County

I'm looking for JOHN PICKNER b. 1834 d. 1872

John and his family owned land near Crown Point at the time of the 1870 census. He was apparently working outside home at a sawmill in Illinois in 1872 at the time of his death. His wife ANNA (nee) MARKUS then quickly remarried and the family relocated to Iowa.

US Census 1870 page 321, Center Township, Lake County, residence 258, entries 19-26.

John may have been brought home for burial, we have no information on the city he died in. .

Thanks for any help you can give.

Darrel Willman
160 N. Hwy 42, Kaiser MO 65047
www.lakebusjournal.com

Query: TOTTEN/ADAMS of Crawford County

Looking for information on Jonas TOTTEN, and his family. I know he was born abt 1810 in Crawford County, IN, parents unknown, and died in Camp Cottrell, TN. Jonas married on 3 of Sept 1829 to Sybil (or Siffell) ADAMS, she was born in Rutland Worcester Mass on 21 Sept 1819. 
 Earlene Buckland
2802 Willakenzie Road
Eugene, Oregon 974
princessbuckland@aim.com

 

Query: STALEY/MAJORS of Hendricks County

Looking for information on the death of John MAJORS b. abt 1832 in KY, and Minerve (STALEY) MAJORS b. about 1833 in IN. They had 8 children with the youngest being William Peter MAJORS b. 14 Oct 1871. In the 1870 Census they were living in Franklin, Hendricks, IN. John or Minerve were not in the 1880 census, I was told they could of died in a flu epidemic. William might have been farmed out to relatives or families in Clay, Hendricks, IN
Sherrie Majors
10285 Carlson Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507-6577
majojo.family@gci.net


  

Query: EDWARDS of Marion County

Looking for information on my Great Grandmother Kode EDWARDS of Marion county, she died approx 1940. I do know that she was a minister and full Native American,
Megan Williams
primrahi@gmail.com

Query: NICKOL, ABLE of Dearborn County

I am trying to track Alma NICKOL ABLE. I have her birth date listed as 1888. In 1923 she married my grandfather Isaac ABLE in Cincinnati, OH, she was his 2nd wife.  He passed in 1928 and she moved in with her father per the 1930 census Alois NICKOL, in Kelso, Dearborn IN. At that time she was 44 and there is a child John ABLE age 5. I believe he may be a half brother of my grandfather. My Grandfather and his siblings were placed in an orphanage prior to the 2nd marriage. I have no death date but thought the name may be unusual enough to find an obituary. Any help would be appreciated,
Thank you,
Patricia Goforth
1139 Silo Bend Drive
Wentzville,Mo 63385
pmgoforth@hotmail.com

Query" SULLIVAN

My family is looking for my great grandpa, William Riley SULLIVAN. Family lore (and his death certificate) say he was born in Indiana sometime between 1840 and 1845. Family lore says he was married previously in Indiana but his first wife (name unknown) died in a tragic accident. He migrated to Missouri. Died in Polk County Missouri early 1930's. Was married to Eliza Lane in Missouri. Again, family lore and his death certificate say his father's name was "Robert" but his mother's name is "unknown." Any help would be gratefully received.
Thank You
Shannon L. Sullivan
4648 West 3825 South
West Valley City, UT 84120
shannonlsullivanis@gmail.com

December 2012 Issue of Indiana Genealogist Added To IGS Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the December 2012 issue of Indiana Genealogist, the quarterly publication for our members, to the Members Only area. IGS members can login to the IGS Records section to download their copy.

This issue includes:
--Ron Darrah's IN-GENious! column about the Citizens' Military Training Camp (CMTC) records, which existed between 1921 and 1940
--Harold Henderson's study of a Jefferson County man and the process to prove his connection to the area
--Randi Richardson's examination of an African-American family in southern Indiana
--School enumeration from Pulaski County
--Indenture records from Blackford County

As in every issue, there are also brief items from every region of the state.

The issue is available for download in its regular size, as well as in a compressed version which downloads faster on slower Internet connections.

The quarterly is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Discuss Find A Grave Website

The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany Indiana). SIGS members Angelia Barger and Donna Foster will discuss the Find A Grave website and how to search it, as well as submit information on graves. The meeting is open to the public - for more information about the society, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/index.html.

Valparaiso Public Library To Discuss Self-Publishing Your Family Genealogy

Are you interested in self-publishing your family genealogy or memoir? Join Marlene Polster at the Porter County Public Library in Valparaiso on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 1 pm. She is the Lake County Genealogist, the President of the Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society, and on the staff of the Porter County Public Library's Genealogy Department. Her presentation will discuss how to layout your book, what type of bindings you can use, and where to send it for printing and binding.

The presentation is free - to register, please call (219) 462-0534, ext. 5.

Indiana Historical Society Adds Free Access to Indiana Digitized Newspapers

The Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis, in partnership with Newspaper Archive, has added free access to digitized Indiana newspapers for visitors to the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center (located at 450 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis).

For 25 years, the Indiana Historical Society (IHS) supported the Indiana Newspaper Project, which gathered historic newspapers from around the state to be microfilmed by IHS’s Preservation Imaging staff. In 2011, IHS entered into an agreement with Newspaper Archive to digitize 5,625 reels of microfilm, which represents more than 2.5 million newspaper page images dated 1924 or earlier. Now visitors to IHS's William Henry Smith Memorial Library can search or browse these Indiana newspapers for free through a site that is co-hosted and supported by Newspaper Archive.

Access to these Indiana newspapers, as well as newspapers from all 50 states and several other countries, is also available via subscription at www.NewspaperArchive.com.

Indiana State Archives & State Library Named to Top Genealogy Websites List

Family Tree Magazine has named the Indiana State Digital Archives as one of its Top 75 State Websites of 2012. Along with the Indiana State Library's Genealogy Collection, they were the only 2 honorees from Indiana.

LaPorte County Genealogical Society To Share Genealogy Finds At Meeting

Members, friends, and guests will share favorite genealogy finds at the Tuesday, January 8, 2013 meeting of the LaPorte County Genealogical Society. The show and tell will begin at 7 pm - bring anything from a question to a quilt!

Weather permitting, the society meets at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, LaPorte, Indiana on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The public is welcome.

FOUND: 1867 Marriage Certificate for MORGAN/SECRIST of Southern Indiana

Shelley Cardiel has found an 1867 marriage certificate for a southern Indiana couple and would like to give it to a descendant of the family. If you recognize this family, or can provide any other information, please contact cardiels@comcast.net. The marriage certificate is for Joel M. MORGAN and Mary C. SECRIST who were married 8 December 1867 in Harrison County, Indiana. Shelley's research has found additional information on this family showing their connection to other counties in southern Indiana:

Joel M. MORGAN was born about 1847 in Dubois County, Indiana to parents William D. MORGAN (b. 1824) and Margaret T. ROBERTSON (b. 1822). Joel was one of 6 children born to this couple including: John W.; Joel M.; Maria A.; Enoch H.; Asa F. B.; and Charles Anthony MORGAN, all born between 1845 and 1861.

Mary C. SECRIST or SECREST was born abut 1844 to parents Henry SECRIST (b. 1815) and Delana STROTHER (b. 1815). The family was from Harrison County, Indiana. The couple had 5 children including: Peter W.; Mary C.; John H.; Margaret A.; and George F. SECRIST, all born between 1832 and 1850.

Joel and Mary (SECRIST) MORGAN had a daughter, Maggie M. MORGAN born 1868. Joel MORGAN died 2 December 1934 in New Albany, Floyd County, Indiana. His wife Mary C. (SECRIST) MORGAN died 5 April 1955 in New Albany and both are buried in the New Albany National Cemetery.

Census records provide the following details:
1850 census of Hall Township, Dubois County, Indiana:
--William MORGAN, age 27, a Laborer, born IN Margaret MORGAN, age 28, born KY John W. MORGAN, age 5, born IN Joel M. MORGAN, age 4, born IN

1850 census of Harrison County, Indiana:
--Henry SECREST, age 36, a Farmer, born OH Delana SECREST, age 35, born KY Peter M. SECREST, age 7, born IN Mary C. SECREST, age 6, born IN John H. SECREST, age 4, born IN Margaret M. SECREST, age 2, born IN George W. SECREST, age 6 months, born IN Catharine STRAWDER, age 13, born IN

1860 census of Posey Township, Harrison County, Indiana:
--William MORGAN, age 38, a Farm Laborer, born IN Margaret MORGAN, age 38, a Housekeeper, born KY John W. MORGAN, age 15, a Farm Laborer, born IN Joel W. MORGAN, age 13, born IN Maria A. MORGAN, age 7, born IN Enoch B. MORGAN, age 4, born IN Asa L. F. MORGAN, age 1, born IN

1860 census of Webster Township, Harrison County, Indiana:
--Henry SECREST, age 44, a Farmer, born OH Delana SECREST, age 45, a Housekeeper, born KY Peter SECREST, age 17, a Farm Laborer, born IN Mary SECREST, age 14, born IN John SECREST, age 10, born OH Mariah SECREST, age 8, born IN George SECREST, age 8, born IN William SECREST, age 6, born IN Elizabeth SECREST, age 4, born IN Daniel SECREST, age 3, born IN
+ 1 Domestic Servant

1870 census of Johnson Township, Crawford County, Indiana:
--Joel MORGAN, age 27, a Farmer, born IN
Mary C. MORGAN, age 26, Keeping House, born IN
Margaret MORGAN, age 1, born IN

1880 census of Patoka Township, Crawford County, Indiana:
Joseph M. MORGAN, age 33, Farming, born IN, parents born IN Mary C. MORGAN, wife, age 35, Keeping House, born IN, parents born IN/OH Margaret M. MORGAN, dau, age 11, born IN

1900 census of Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana:
--Joel M. MORGAN, age 53, born Aug 1846, married 32 years, born IN, parents born IN, a Farmer Mary C. MORGAN, wife, age 55, born Jul 1844, married 32 years, 4 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN John H. MORGAN, son, age 19, born Mar 1881, born IN, a Farm Laborer

1910 census of French Lick Township, Orange County, Indiana:
--Joel M. MORGAN, age 63, married 42 years, born IN, parents born IN, Own Income Mary C. MORGAN, wife, age 65, married 42 years, 8 children/2 living, born IN, parents born IN John H. MORGAN, son, age 29, born IN, a Farm Laborer

1920 census of Orleans Township, Orange County, Indiana:
--Joel M. MORGAN, age 73, born IN, parents born IN, a Day Laborer Mary C. MORGAN, wife, age 75, born IN, parents born IN John H. MORGAN, son, age 38, born IN, a Day Laborer

Allen County Library To Discuss E-Readers and Family History

Do you have an e-reader or other device for reading electronic books? Have you tried using it in your genealogical pursuits? The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a WinterTech class on this topic on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 2:30 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. This free one-hour class will provide a brief introduction to using your device in your family history studies and how to locate ebooks online.

To register for this free program, please e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info or call (260) 421-1225. For more information, see the WinterTech brochure - http://www.genealogycenter.org/Events/SingleEvent/12-09-25/e-readers_family_history.aspx.

LaPorte County Genealogical Society Names Patricia Harris Genealogist of The Year

At the LaPorte County Genealogical Society's annual dinner meeting on December 11, Patricia Harris was named the society's Genealogist of the Year. Harris is one of two still-active charter members of the society, a past president and current board member, a volunteer at Michigan City Public Library, an authority on Catholic records and Polish research, and the author of a number of historical and genealogical publications including Camp Anderson 1863-1864: Michigan City's Civil War Camp.

The award was presented by Fern Eddy Schultz (photo: Fern Eddy Schultz, left; Patricia Harris, right) following a convivial dinner at the Western Inn. Besides Schultz, the awards committee includes Dorothy Palmer and chairman Gloria Arndt.

Weather permitting, the genealogy society meets at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte, on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. Membership dues are $10 individual, $12 family. The January 8, 2013 meeting will be a sharing time with members and guests bringing in favorite artifacts, stories, or research wins to tell about.

Jay County Church History Published

Judith Myers Ahrens has published a book about the Salamonia Christian Church in Jay County and its members. Salamonia Christian Church, 1842-1999 is a 3-volume set (softbound) totalling 662 pages. The author has researched three generations of the genealogy of nearly everyone on the church's membership roll. Many obituaries and Find A Grave memorials are included in the book. There is a section, "Milestones of the Salamonia Christian Church," which details the most important events in the life of the church, from its beginning in a log cabin to the closing of the church in 1999. Transcriptions of all of the church's board meetings are included, along with lists of the pastors and officers of the church. Indices to the major portions of the book aid in navigation.

The cost of the 3-volume set is $50 plus $5 shipping. For more information, please contact the author at salamoniacc@gmail.com or the Jay County Historical Society in Portland, Indiana.

Hamilton County Library in Noblesville To Hold Beginning Genealogy Class

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a beginning genealogy class on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. If you are just getting started in genealogy, or are returning to genealogy after a long break, this class is for you - you'll learn about research methods and find out what's new in the world of genealogy resources.

The class is free but registration is required - to register, visit the events calendar of the library's website, or call (317) 776-6939.

IGS Adds Indiana Doctors Database to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Indiana doctors to the Miscellaneous Records section of our Members Only area:

--Doctors in Indiana State Medical Society (1867)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 933 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Fountain County and Rush County Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added databases about Fountain County and Rush County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Residents of Fountain County, Indiana Who Served in the Mexican War (1846-1848)
--Pioneer Settlers of Rush County, Indiana

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 932 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Miami County School Records Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of a Miami County school to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Peru High School, Miami County, Indiana (1928)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 930 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Evansville Tax List To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of an Evansville tax list to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Taxpayers of Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana (1837-1838)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 929 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Hamilton County Library in Noblesville To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 2:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. Come share your progress in meeting your 2012 genealogy goals and what goals you have for 2013. The roundtable is free and open to the public - no registration is necessary.

IGS Adds University of Indianapolis Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about the University of Indianapolis to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Faculty of Indiana Central College, Indianapolis (1923)
--Students of Indiana Central College, Indianapolis (1923)
NOTE: Indiana Central College later became the University of Indianapolis.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 928 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Indiana Territory Voters List To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a voters list for Indiana Territory to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Voters of Clark County, Indiana Territory (1802)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 926 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Indiana Military Pensions Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about military pensions received in 1840 to the Military Records section of our Members Only area:

--Residents of Indiana Who Received Military Pensions (1840)
NOTE: This database was compiled from data in the 1840 census.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 925 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds 3 Free Noble County Cemetery Databases

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added free databases about 3 Noble County cemeteries to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index of Hooper King Cemetery, Noble County, Indiana
--Index of Rehoboth Cemetery, Noble County, Indiana
--Index of Swan Cemetery, Swan Township, Noble County, Indiana

These 3 databases are free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view them.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 924 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds December 2012 Newsletter To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the December 2012 issue of IGS Newsletter, the society's bi-monthly newsletter for IGS members, to the Members Only area. IGS members can login to the IGS Records section to download their copy.

In this issue, President Michael Maben reviews all the good genealogy news of 2012, and we look forward to some of the big genealogy events in 2013. We also have news items from all over the state.

The newsletter is available for download in its regular size, as well as in a compressed version which downloads faster on slower Internet connections.

The newsletter is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.