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.

Allen County Genealogical Society To Discuss FamilySearch Website

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Librarian Dawne Slater-Putt will present a program, "How to Use the FamilySearch Website." The program is free and open to the public (gathering time is 6:30 pm).

Allen County Library To Offer Class on Organizing Genealogy Research

Having trouble keeping your research tasks and needs organized? The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will offer a free class, "Using OneNote in your Genealogical Research," on Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. The class will show you how to use Microsoft OneNote to keep your genealogical notes, references and research in a single place and accessible from any computer. The class will be held in the library's Meeting Room A. To register, please e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info or call (260) 421-1225.

This class is part of The Genealogy Center's WinterTech series. Future classes will be on "E-Readers & Family History," on January 9, 2013, and "Plug In Your Armchair Genealogy: Researching from Home," on February 13, 2013.

IGS Appoints County Genealogist for Owen County

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Jana Beth Wells-Trace of Bloomington as the Indiana County Genealogist for Owen County. She was appointed at our October 27 board meeting. Jana has been doing genealogy for over 10 years in and around Owen County and is the author of "Excerpts from James K. Wells Journal," which appeared in the Owen County, Indiana Magazine of History and Genealogy. She will be a great help to other genealogists and historians researching their family history in the county.

About ICG
Indiana County Genealogist (ICG) is a program of the Indiana Genealogical Society. Its goal is to appoint qualified individuals to represent each of the 92 counties in Indiana. The ICG promotes genealogical and historical research and education within the county, is familiar with the genealogical records and repositories in the county, is aware of record retention policies and issues and acts as a resource person for those doing research in the county.

If you would like to apply to be an Indiana County Genealogist for your area, please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/county_genealogists.php

FamilySearch Adds Digital Images of 6 Counties to Indiana Marriage Index

FamilySearch has updated the Indiana marriage index 1811-1959 that is in progress. Digital images have been added for Vigo County, Wabash County, Warrick County, Washington County, Wayne County and Whitley County. There are now browseable digital images available for 67 of Indiana's 92 counties; the searchable index covers 49 of those counties.

Visit our Indiana Marriage Indexing Project page to learn more about this joint project between the Indiana Genealogical Society and FamilySearch and how you can help.

IGS Adds Civilian Conservation Corps Rosters for Madison County & St. Joseph County

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added Civilian Conservation Corps rosters for Madison County and St. Joseph County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Frankton, Madison County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana (1938)

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal employment program that operated from 1933 to 1942. The aim, besides work relief, was to promote tree planting, park construction, flood control, forest fire prevention and similar environmental tasks. The United States and Indiana had numerous CCC companies.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 921 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Marion County Genealogical Society to Offer Show & Tell

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will offer a "Show & Tell" on Saturday, December 8 from noon to 3 pm at the Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center's Community Room (635 East Market St., Indianapolis IN). Guests are encouraged to stories, heirlooms and photos about their families. A catered lunch is included in the program, which is $12 per person.

For more information, including payment options, please visit http://genealogyindy.org/cpage.php?pt=199.

Query: CLINE of Indianapolis

I am trying to find the final resting place of my second great-grandfather, Joseph CLINE.  He was born in, Shenandoah County, Virginia about 1830 and died at Camp Carrington, Indianapolis, Indiana,on 21 Apr 1865.
David Hewlett
8327-113 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
davehew45@yahoo.com

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Timelines in Research

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, December 11 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The roundtable will share tips in creating and using timelines to organize the information you have compiled on your ancestors.

This is an informal discussion group - no registration is required.

Query: PHILLIPS Unknown County

I have a Ky death certificate on a Anna PHILLIPS 1835-1915 from Indiana ... she is buried in Cane Creek Cemetery near Wickliffe, KY ... we cannot find anyone in our area connected to her ... very little info on her death certificate signed by a Willima Weaver, who was a Ballard County Jailer ... Anna was married to an HOLT then to a James H. Phillips from Rock Port. IL. She widowed and a house servant ... no husband or parents name listed ... please help us connect her to a Indiana family.
Betty L. Johnson
2647 Woodville Rd
Kevil, KY 42053
bettyjohnsonky@yahoo.com

Query; Orphanages Names in Southern Indiana

Looking for information on a Pearl KNIGHT b. 26 Feb 1898 in Daviess Co., KY. She might of been place in an Orphanage in the southern part of the state of Indiana between 1900 and 1910.  Any help with names of Orphanage in that part of the state would be helpful, and Greatly appreciated.
Sally Boulton
P.O. Box 116
LaCenter, KY 42056
dollhouse71252@yahoo.com

Query: ATHA/ATHEY/ATHY Unknown County

I'm looking for information on the William and Catherine ATHA/ATHEY/ATHY. In the 1860 Federal Census you will find William (age 50) and Catherine (age 40) ATHA in Township 61, Gentry County, Missouri. I want to learn where in Indiana this family lived in the 1850 Federal Census (you will see by the birth locations of their children that they were in Indiana in 1850). ATHA might also be spelled 'ATHEY' or 'ATHY' or other variations. Please let me know if you can help.

 

Douglas Rohde

Email Address: douglasrohde@post.harvard.edu

Queries: EYER/FRETZ of Elkhart County

I am researching my family tree and have hit a stopping point in Elkhart County, Indiana.  My last name is EYER and I have traced my tree to a Henry EYER (my great-great-great grand father) who lived in Olive Township in 1860 according to census records.  He is from Canada and was born approximately in 1819 and was married to Mary FRETZ w children John, George, Sarah and Isaac.  I recently looked through the entire census record for Olive in 1860 and found several other EYERS that were also from Canada, including a second Henry EYER who was born approximately in 1805.  Other EYERS from Canada with approximate birth dates are:  Michael EYER 1835, Jeremiah EYER 1831, Jacob EYER 1842 and Christian EYER 1833.  Unfortunately, I haven't located a family tree with these EYERS or any other historical information.  I assume they are connected but I have hit a dead end from my own line with "Henry from Canada".  
Henry Eyer
3100 Stratford Green Lane
Avondale Estates, GA 30002
eyerh66@gmail.com

LaPorte County Genealogical Society To Hold Turkey Dinner

If you never get quite enough time to catch up with genealogy-minded friends, then the La Porte County Genealogical Society's annual dinner party is just for you. The catered turkey dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 11 at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte Indiana (weather permitting). Social time will begin at 6 pm and dinner at 6:30 pm. A brief business meeting will follow, along with presentation of the third annual Genealogist of the Year award.

The deadline for advance paid reservations is Friday, December 7 - $8.50 for members, $9.50 for non-members. Mail your check for the number of reservations to:

La Porte County Genealogical Society
904 Indiana
La Porte IN 46350

IGS Adds 2 Partial School Records Databases for Wells County

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases containing partial records about Wells County schools to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Partial School Enumeration of Harrison Township, Wells County, Indiana (1844)
--Partial School Enumeration of Harrison Township, Wells County, Indiana (1849)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 919 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Civilian Conservation Corps Rosters for Northeastern Indiana To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added Civilian Conservation Corps rosters for 3 counties in northeastern Indiana to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Lagro, Wabash County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Bluffton, Wells County, Indiana (1938)

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal employment program that operated from 1933 to 1942. The aim, besides work relief, was to promote tree planting, park construction, flood control, forest fire prevention and similar environmental tasks. The United States and Indiana had numerous CCC companies.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 917 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds 3 Tippecanoe County School Databases To Members-Only

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

--Selected Alumni of Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (1928)
--Students of Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (1928)
--Teachers of Jefferson High School, Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (1928)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 914 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Colonial Research

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will discuss researching your colonial ancestors on Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The class will discuss how to find and use records from the 13 original colonies.

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

Indiana Library Staff Eligible for IGS Scholarship

Employees at Indiana libraries are eligible to apply for an Indiana Genealogical Society scholarship to attend a major genealogy conference in 2013. The scholarship includes a $500 credit to be applied towards the conference registration, as well as food and travel expenses. Their library will also receive a $100 gift certificate good towards the purchase of any IGS publications.

Remember, there will be several national-level genealogy conferences in 2013, including the Federation of Genealogical Societies conference in Fort Wayne in August. The National Genealogical Society will be holding their 2013 Family History Conference in Las Vegas in May. And BYU will be holding their 2013 Family History and Genealogy Conference in Provo, Utah in August.

For more information, including how to apply for the Library Staff Scholarship, please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/awards/library_scholarship.php. Hurry - the deadline to apply is December 31, 2012.

PBS Host Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. To Speak At Kokomo

Ivy Tech Community College will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a presentation by Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Friday, January 25, 2013 at the Kokomo Event & Conference Center. Gates, Harvard professor, author and the host of the PBS television show, "Finding Your Roots," will speak at a celebration that will begin at 7 pm.

Tickets are $50 and include dinner. For more information, including how to make a reservation, please visit http://www.ivytech.edu/kokomo/gates.html.

FamilySearch Adds Digital Images + 3 More Counties to Indiana Marriage Index

FamilySearch has made a major update to the Indiana marriage index 1811-1959 that is in progress. More than 1.5 million digital images of marriage records have been linked to entries that were already in the index. Entries from 3 more counties have been added to the index: Orange County, Parke County and St. Joseph County. The index now includes 49 of Indiana's 92 counties.

There are browseable images available for 12 additional counties that have not yet been indexed: Perry County, Pike County, Porter County, Pulaski County, Putnam County, Scott County, Shelby County, Spencer County, Starke County, Switzerland County, Tipton County and Vermillion County.

Much thanks to everyone at FamilySearch, Indiana government officials and Indiana Genealogical Society folks who worked together to make the digital images a reality.

Visit our Indiana Marriage Indexing Project page to learn more about this joint project between the Indiana Genealogical Society and FamilySearch and how you can help.

IGS Adds Monroe County 1919 Special Census to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a partial index of a Monroe County special census to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Census of Males for Clear Creek Township, Monroe County, Indiana (1919)

This was a special census of white males and colored males in Monroe County's Clear Creek Township that was taken in 1919. In 1853 Indiana passed a law calling for an enumeration to be taken in each county every 6 years, in order to determine the amount of representation in the legislature. Officials in each township were to record the names and ages of all white males who were over the age of 21, then submit their lists to the county auditor. In 1865 this law was expanded to also include colored males over the age of 21.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 911 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds 3 Miami County School Databases To Members-Only

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

--Alumni of Peru High School, Miami County, Indiana (1922)
--Students of Peru High School, Miami County, Indiana (1923)
--Teachers of Peru High School, Miami County, Indiana (1923)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 910 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds University of Evansville 1894 Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added databases about the University of Evansville in 1894 to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Faculty of Moores Hill College, Dearborn County, Indiana (1894)
--Students of Moores Hill College, Dearborn County, Indiana (1894)

[NOTE: Moores Hill College was founded in the town of Moores Hill, Dearborn County, Indiana in 1854; it later became the University of Evansville.]

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 907 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Indiana Doctors 1853 Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Indiana doctors in 1853 to the Miscellaneous Records section of our Members Only area:

--Doctors in Indiana State Medical Society (1853)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 905 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Free Genealogy Websites

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a computer workshop on Wednesday, December 12 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. The workshop will be a hands-on demonstration of how to use some free websites for genealogy, including Cyndi's List, FamilySearch, Find A Grave, Rootsweb, USGenWeb Project and Google. Participants will have time to work on their own research.

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

IGS Adds Hancock County World War I Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Hancock County residents who served in World War I to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Residents of Hancock County, Indiana Who Served in World War I

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 904 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Query: SCHULTZ/WAGNER/MORGAN/SIMMON of Tippecanoe County

I'm hoping someone might suggest an approach for finding information about my paternal ancestors with the surname SCHULTZ.  

My great-great grandfather Francis SCHULTZ (possibly Franz in his German days?) is said to have emigrated from Hesse, Germany to Pennsylvania in 1848, at the age of around 15.  He is said to have farmed for most of his life in the Wabash River valley west of Lafayette near Independence, Pine Village and Riverside.  He is thought to have died around 1899.
    His second wife Elizabeth WAGNER came from Darmstadt.  Their two sons were George and Frank.
    I hope to find some information that would enable me to trace the connection to Schultzes in Germany.
   Succeding generations are as follows:

George Carter SCHULTZ (b. March 26, 1863, m. March 29, 1888 to Bina Elizabeth MORGAN [b.Jan 15, 1870; d. Sept. 8, 1940], d. September 6, 1944, resided Riverside, IN.)

His son, my grandfather, was Archie Francis SCHULTZ (b. March 31, 1889; m  July 2, 1918 [Lucille Annette SIMMON, b. July 2, 1894, d. Sept. 19, 1967], d. Feb. 1, 1962, resided Fremont, OH.)

I would be grateful for any suggestions you have for researching my Indiana relatives.

Thanks so much,
Susan Thorne
185 College Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada   K7L 4L9
susan.thorne@gmail.com

Query: Marriage Records for Morgan County

When doing research in Morgan County marriage records I have noticed that there is a gap in the marriage records that were filmed by Family Search. (Film # 241996) between April of 1851 to December of 1852. I have also looked for other sources to cover this gap (newspaper extracts, private Indexes) but have found nothing to help me with that time frame. Does any one know if the records for this time frame are available anywhere. 
Julie Hansen
216 S 300 E
Malad City, Idaho 83252
jlovesj@atcnet.net

IGS Adds Civilian Conservation Corps Rosters for Southern Indiana to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added Civilian Conservation Corps rosters for 6 counties in southern Indiana to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Nashville, Brown County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Washington, Daviess County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Jasonville, Greene County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Brownstown, Jackson County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Mitchell, Lawrence County, Indiana (1938)
--Roster of Civilian Conservation Corps, Tell City, Perry County, Indiana (1938)

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a New Deal employment program that operated from 1933 to 1942. The aim, besides work relief, was to promote tree planting, park construction, flood control, forest fire prevention and similar environmental tasks. The United States and Indiana had numerous CCC companies.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 903 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Allen County Genealogical Society To Discuss International Research

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, November 14 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Steven Myers, Assistant Manager of the library's Genealogy Center, will present a program on international research. The meeting is open to the public; gathering time is 6:30 pm.

Query: MORRISON/RITCHIE of Gibson County

Looking for obits and marriage application for William Morrison born 19 Mar 1884 in Gibson County, IN Died Feb 1964 in Princeton, Gibson, IN, He married Hester Ritchie  on 9 Aug 1917 possibly in Gibson County, IN She was born 11 Dec 1890 in Gibson county, IN and died after 1940.

Tim Dunahee

1703 Fritschie St.

Olney, IL 62450

Query: TOWER of Harrison and Crawford Counties

Looking for obits and marriage application for a Lester E. and Olive Tower. Lester was born 28 Mar 1902 Crawford County, IN died 9 Jan 1980 in Pinellas, FL. Olive was born in Indiana in 1902, died 23, Sept 1967 in Jefferson, KY. Both are  buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery, in Corydon, Harrison, IN  They were married in either Harrison or Crawford counties IN.

Tim Dunahee

1703 Fritschie St.

Olney, IL 62450

Query: ASKINS of Hamilton

Looking for information on the parents of George W. ASKINS d. 5 Dec 1896 , in a train wreck  in Waelder, TX.  According to a newspaper article his father was from Hamilton, IN.

Pedro Zuniga

2326 Hiawatha St.

San Antonio, TX 78210

Query: SCHMIDT/STUMPH/TRUEMPER/LIPPERT of Indianapolis

Looking for Adolph A, Alex, Benjamin F. SCHMIDT, and Kate LIPPERT SCHMIDT possible sibs.  Also John STUMPH 1830-1885 and  Anna STUMPH TRUEMPER.  Mostly around the Indianapolis area, 1850-1900.

Leslie Hulett-Doerschel-McClure
mcleslierae@hotmail.com  

Query: THARP/ Carrington Hospital of Indianapolis

Looking for the cemetery that the Civil War soldiers that died in the Camp Carrington Hospital in Indianapolis, would have been buried in ?  A Franklin THARP died 1 Apr 1865 in that hospital.

I thank you!

Casey Haas
P.O. Box 882
Alta, CA 95791
seahaas@cwnet.com

Query: ASMUS/HARDT/CLAIBORNE/BUSJAHN, of Logansport

I'm lookng for information on Gustav ASMUS.  He moved to Logansport in 1873 and opened a carriage business with a man named BUSJAHN.  He married Wilhelmina HARDT of Logansport in 1877.  They had 9 or 10 children.  Gustav Frederick ASMUS was a tailor, William AASMUS a cigarmaker, Henry ASMUS a bookkeeper, and Amelia ASMUS who married William CLAIBORNE (he become fire chief for the city).  I'm also looking for pictures or information prior to 1873.  

Thank you for your help.

Mike Asmus
6803 South 12 Street
Portage, MI 49024
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IGS Adds 1850 Mortality Schedules for Southeastern Indiana

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added databases of the 1850 mortality schedules for 3 counties in southeastern Indiana to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Dearborn County, Indiana (1850)
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Ohio County, Indiana (1850)
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Switzerland County, Indiana (1850)

The 1850 mortality schedule was a special schedule to the federal census that listed those who had died between 1 June 1849 and 31 May 1850.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 897 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, November 13 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The roundtable will be a "show and tell," with participants invited to bring in their genealogy projects - either finished on in-progress - and share their experiences in creating family history books, websites and family trees.

This is an informal discussion group - no registration is required.

IGS Puts 13 More Hendricks County Probate Files Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 13 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to our website. The newest files cover the surnames FOX, HAMPTON, HEDGE, HENLEY, HERBSTER, HERNDON, MADDOX, MAHAN, MAINES, MARTIN, MITCHELL and PEARCY.

There are now 706 files of Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of our Records Preservation Project.

LaPorte County Society To Discuss War of 1812

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, November 13 at 7 pm to share stories of ancestors who served in the War of 1812. The War of 1812 (also known as the Second War for Independence), gave us our national anthem and a national hero in General Andrew Jackson, but it does not always get the attention it deserves in history.

The meeting will be held at the Swanson Center for Older Adults (910 State St.) in LaPorte. The public is welcome.

Membership in the society is $10 for individuals, $12 for families. Back issues of the society's newsletter from December 2005 through December 2009, which include abstracts from local records, can be found on the society's blog - http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.

QUERY: Knights of Honor and Knights and Ladies of Honor of Indianapolis

The Knights of Honor (1871-77) and Knights and Ladies of Honor (1877-1916) was HQ'd in Indy at its demise in 1916.  I am looking for any and all reference material, photos and specifically enlightenment as to the meaning of their three letter motto "O.M.A."  
  Thank you.
Alex Brandon
POB 290254
Phelan, CA 92329
alex_brandon@msn.com

Query: WEBB of Rush and Putnam Counties

I am looking for Proof of birth for my great great grandmother Maria WEBB b 21 June 1823.  I believe her parents were John and Christina WEBB, but I am not certain of that.  That family lived in both Rush and Putnam counties. 
Jean Beauliew
3535 Brandon Way
Missoula, MT 59803
 danantmom@aol.com

Query: SAVAGE/FRENCHVILLE of Rockport

I am searching for information about my paternal grandmother. She was born Frances SAVAGE in Rockport, Spencer, IN about 1912. I'm looking for proof of birth for her. Her parents were Louis Napoleon SAVAGE and Teresa FRENCHVILLE (sp?)SAVAGE  
Thanks.
Nora K Stranahan Lees
3037 Olde Post Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
klmotherjones@gmail.com

IGS Puts 17 More Hendricks County Probate Files Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 17 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to our website. The newest files cover the surnames DOWNS, DRASING, DUCKWORTH, GOSSETT, GOUDY, GOWIN, GRAHAM, HADLEY, HENLEY, MERRITT, SELCH, TUCKER and VILES.

There are now 693 files of Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of our Records Preservation Project.

Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society Adds New Website

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society, which represents Lake County and Porter County, has launched a new website at www.nwigs.org. The website features some free databases, as well as those that can only be viewed by their members. Memberships can now be purchased online, with membership just $15 per year ($20 if you would like a paper rather than electronic copy of their newsletter), or $225 for a lifetime membership.

Indiana Librarians To Receive LEU Credits for Attending 2013 IGS Conference

Indiana librarians will receive Library Education Units (LEUs) for attending various sessions at the Indiana Genealogical Society's 2013 conference in Bloomington. The Indiana State Library has approved General LEUs for these sessions:

• "Forward Ho! Beginning Midwestern Research" with Josh Taylor
• "Mining the Mother Lode: Using Periodical Literature for Genealogical Research" with Curt Witcher
• "Probate Will Not Be the Death of You" with Harold Henderson
• "New Tools and Ideas in Research" with Josh Taylor
• "Land and Property: The Records No Genealogist Can Do Without" with Harold Henderson

Technology LEUs have been approved for these sessions:

• "Creating Your Personal Family History Website" with Josh Taylor
• "Online Resources for Colonial American Research" with Josh Taylor

Approval of the other sessions at the conference is pending.

Allen County Library To Offer Monthly Classes on Technology

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne is offering free monthly clases about genealogy technology. The classes, called "WinterTech," are being offered once a month from November through February, and will coincide with those who want to stay for the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana's monthly programs. Here is the schedule for WinterTech:

--Wednesday, November 14 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm - "Twitter for #Genealogy"
--Wednesday, December 12 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm - "Using OneNote in Your Genealogy Research"
--Wednesday, January 9 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm - "E-Readers & Family History"
--Wednesday, February 13 from 2:30 to 3:30 pm - "Plug-In Your Armchair Genealogy: Researching From Home"

These classes are free. For more information, please see the brochure at www.GenealogyCenter.org. To register for any of these classes, call (260) 421-1225 or e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Southern Indiana Society To Discuss SAR Records

Rae Ann Sauer, assistant librarian/archivist for the Sons of the American Revolution Library in Louisville, will present a program on "The SAR Genealogical Research Library: What’s In It For You" at the Thursday, November 1 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society at the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany, IN). Ms. Sauer will discuss the vast holdings of the library, including family histories, state records, SAR Patriot Index, and online databases. Tips on what researchers should do to prepare for a trip to the library will be presented. New additions to the collection, including digital resources and items from the DAR, will be highlighted. Upcoming genealogical events sponsored by the library will also be discussed, as well as information on the SAR’s outreach initiatives.

The meeting will begin at 7 pm in the library's Strassweg Auditorium. For more information on the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/index.html.

Allen County Library To Hold Military Records Seminar in Fort Wayne

In honor of Veteran's Day, the Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold their 5th Annual Military Seminar on Monday, November 12 from 2 pm to 7:30 pm. The seminar will feature sessions on the Our Military Heritage site, as well as Fold3, and a presentation on the War of 1812, in honor of the 200th anniversary of the war known as the second American Revolution.

The seminar is free but registration is required. To register, please call (260) 421-1225 or email Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Family History Writing

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will discuss how to create a family history book on Saturday, November 10 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The class will explore ways to create family history books through the book-making features in genealogy software, as well as online publishers and the MyCanvas feature at Ancestry.com. The formatting and page layout of the family history will also be introduced.

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

Hamilton County Library To Hold Fold3 and American Ancestors Computer Workshop

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a computer workshop on Wednesday, November 28 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. The workshop will be a hands-on demonstration of how to use the Fold3 and American Ancestors databases to search for ancestors, and participants will have time to work on their own research.

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

IGS Puts 22 More Hendricks County Probate Files Online

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 22 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to our website. The newest files cover the surnames AYERS, BEREMAN, DOWNS, ESTES, FARMER, GENTRY, HARVEY, HEAVEN/HEAVIN, NEAVILLE, PHILLIPS, POUNDS, SNODDY, SNODGRASS, SOPER, SPENCER, TOWLES, TURNER and WALKER.

There are now 676 files of Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of our Records Preservation Project.

IGS To Hold October Board Meeting in Fort Wayne

The Indiana Genealogical Society will hold their next board meeting on Saturday, October 27 at 10 am at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Among the items on the agenda will be the 2013 budget.

The meeting coincides with the library's "midnight madness" research lock-in on Friday, October 26th - if you're in the library that weekend, you're welcome to stop by the IGS board meeting.

Allen County Society To Hold Family History Writing Workshop in Fort Wayne

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will present a workshop, "Writing a Book Using Family Tree Maker and Microsoft Word," on Saturday, October 27 in Meeting Rooms A-B at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. The workshop will be from 9 am to noon. Instructor Curt Sylvester will discuss how to take data from your genealogy software and use it to write a family history in Microsoft Word.

Registration for the workshop is $10; pre-registration is required. Make your check payable to the ACGSI and mail to:

Margery Graham
13431 Ernst Rd.
Roanoke, IN 46783

For more information about the workshop, please see the flyer: http://www.acgsi.org/workshopw.pdf (PDF)

IGS Adds Tipton County School Database to Members-Only

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

--Alumni of Tipton High School, Tipton County, Indiana (1876-1907)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 894 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Seeks Volunteers for State Library's Genealogy Fair

The Indiana Genealogical Society will have a booth at the Indiana State Library's free Indiana Genealogy & Local History Fair on Saturday, October 27 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. We're looking for some volunteers to help answer visitors' questions. If you like chatting about Indiana research and would be willing to sign up for a shift, please contact Ron Darrah - e-mail rdarrah@att.net or phone (317) 594-9786.

Query: DENHAM/LITTLE/LITTELL of Harrison County

My paternal, gr. gr. grandparents supposedly got married on 30, JUNE, 1824, in Harrison county, IN. I only have dates, because the marriage certificate was never returned to the courthouse or is still at the church office?  I saw where there are four places the wedding took place. Was it at a home? Was it at a courthouse? Was it at a church? Or possibly a Native American reservation? They were members of United Bretheran in Christ, which became First United Methodist? I don't know if they lived in Corydon or Maukport, from 1825--1835; Their names were: Hezekiah Stout DENHAM, b. 1802(Sept.--Dec.) TN; and his spouse, Winney LITTLE/LITTELL, b.1803, Jan.1, GA. They had at least seven children: unk. dau. 1825--1827; Penelope Jane Dennis 1829; William Jasper 1832; Hugh Little 1835, those in IN.  Reuben M. 1837 IA Obediah E. IA.
 
HSD had a brother, age and name unknown, that he contacted in 1866 while living in MN, at age 64. Where is he?


I'm looking for HSD's parents, his brother,  as well as what became of their youngest daughter. Are they buried in Harrison County?


My cousin, Dale Denham and I wrote and photographed the book, "Denham Thread's" 1987--1990, which got published, without the missing facts. 
Sincerely, 
ROSALIE DEMARTINO
7182 Darling St. S.E.Salem
Marion county, Oregon 97317-9027
turtle4u@q.com>