Thursday, May 31, 2012

IGS Adds Jasper County and Newton County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Jasper County and Newton County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Jasper County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Newton County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 797 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Ebooks Published for Indiana Civil War Unit

Two eBook supplements to The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry: A Civil War History by David Williamson (McFarland, 2012) are now available for those with Nook and Kindle devices.

For those who are interested in the application of military law during the Civil War, there is The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry: Court-Martial Case Files. (A Kirkbride, Keagy, Johnston, Perrott & Rose eBook.)
The nine court-martial cases were compiled and transcribed verbatim by author/editor David Williamson from copies of the original, hand-written, case files. The case files of the four officers and seven soldiers presented in this supplement comprise all of the court-martial records for the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry found by the Index Project at the National Archives in Washington, DC.

The cases include:
1."One Bully Down" -- A soldier/civilian encounter in Memphis, TN.
2. "An Officer's Privilege" -- The rights of enlisted men in the field.
3. "A Pretty Wild Boy" -- How the court dealt with rambunctious soldiers.
4. "Back Home Again in Indiana" -- An early case of absence without leave.
5. "The Misbehaving Soldiers" -- The regiment's only case on record of soldier misconduct in battle.
6. "The Knight-Errant" -- Differences of opinion among the lawyer-officers of the 47th Indiana.
7. "The Cantankerous Cook" -- Violent disputes among enlisted men.
8. "The 'Pugelistick' Champion of the State of Indiana" -- Defining "enlistment" and "desertion" in a volunteer regiment.
9. "The Misplaced" -- Trouble with paperwork during wartime.

These court-martial cases provide an unabridged example of the application of Civil War military law in one infantry regiment active in the field throughout the war.

For those who are interested in the social and political history of Indiana as well as the military history of the Civil War, there is: Slack’s War: Selected Civil War Letters of General James R. Slack, 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, to His Wife, Ann, 1862-1865. (A Kirkbride, Keagy, Johnston, Perrott & Rose eBook.)
Slack's War consists of 121 letters written from 1862 to 1865 by General James R. Slack, 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, to his wife, Ann. General Slack's letters span the entire length of his service and include not only his commentary on all the events and battles he participated in, but also his commentary on the Indiana home front, the Indiana Treason Trials, life in the occupied Mississippi Valley, life in occupied Mobile and Spring Hill, Alabama, and postwar service at Brazos Santiago Island and Brownsville, Texas.

The Indiana State Library (ISL) permitted use of only one-half of the James R. Slack inventory and these letters, transcribed verbatim by the editor, comprise the half he selected from the ISL's annotated bibliography. Excerpts of some of Slack's letters appeared in his book. Most of General Slack’s questions and comments about individuals and issues back home were omitted from The 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry: A Civil War History, but are presented verbatim in Slack’s War.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

IGS Adds Montgomery County School Databases To Members-Only

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

--Alumni of Ladoga High School, Montgomery County, Indiana (1882-1914)
--Students of Ladoga High School, Montgomery County, Indiana (1915)
--Teachers of Ladoga High School, Montgomery County, Indiana (1915)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 795 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Indiana 1940 Census Indexing Reaches 100% Again

According to FamilySearch's progress map for the 1940 census indexing project, Indiana has reached 100% again. In the coming weeks FamilySearch should begin getting the index ready to go online for searching. Once again we thank all the volunteers who have been indexing and helping to arbitrate the entries for the 3.4 million people living in Indiana in 1940. You may remember that in an earlier post, we told you how FamilySearch had discovered that several batches of the 1940 census for Indiana had not been loaded into the indexing software.

Friday, May 25, 2012

IGS Adds Delaware County & Dubois County Teacher Directories to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Delaware County and Dubois County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Delaware County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Dubois County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 792 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Allen County Library To Hold Classes for Genealogy Clutter

The search for our family history results in an endless supply of papers, files, photographs, and memorabilia. How do we organize all the information and materials we collect? Join The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana in July for "Controlling Genealogy Clutter Week" and learn the numerous ways to clean up your family history research!

  • On Monday, July 9, 2 to 3 pm, learn different ways to organize their research results and family information by "Organizing Your Genealogical Files."
  • On Tuesday, July 10, 2 to 3 pm, discover the "Organization of Genealogical Materials" that a genealogist collects, from papers, records and files to photographs, computer files, and books as well as three-dimensional keepsakes.
  • On Wednesday, July 11, 2 to 3 pm, attendees will be given ideas on creating unique projects and/or gifts highlighting parts of their family history in "Being Creative With Your Family History."
  • On Thursday, July 12, 10 to 11 am, find out how to use "Digital Organization: The No Paper Approach to Genealogy" so that your genealogical records and files can be readily organized, updated, and available at your fingertips.
  • On Friday, July 13, 10 to 11 am, determine "How to Look at Your Photographs, Analyze and Organize" with an eye to identifying time period and location, annotating your images with family stories and facts, and organization methods for your digital treasures.
  • On Saturday, July 14, 10 to 11 am, "Writing Your Family History" will discuss all aspects of writing a compiled genealogy-style family history from considerations before beginning the project, to indexing and sharing it when complete.

For more information, please see the brochure at http://www.genealogycenter.org/Libraries/2012_Brochures/summer.sflb.ashx. Please register for any of these free classes by calling (260) 421-1225 or sending an e-mail to Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

IGS Adds Free Noble County Cemetery Database

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Noble County cemetery index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index of Old Cemetery, Wayne Township, Noble County, Indiana

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 790 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

IGS Adds DeKalb County & Harrison County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of DeKalb County and Harrison County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for DeKalb County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Harrison County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 789 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

LaPorte County Society To Hold Cemetery Tour

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will hold its annual cemetery tour on Tuesday, June 12 at 6 pm Central time at the Maple Grove Cemetery on County Road 1000 North in Hudson Township (1/4 mile east of County Road 700 East). This cemetery has been described as slightly spooky, perhaps because it is surrounded by maple and cedar trees and not much light enters, giving it a rather dark appearance. Dorothy Palmer and Gloria Arndt will discuss the history of the cemetery, as well as the Civil War veterans and War of 1812 veteran buried there along with other well-remembered people.

The cemetery tour is free and open to the public.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

IGS Adds 1860 Huntington County Mortality Schedule Database

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

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Huntington County, Indiana (1860)

The 1860 mortality schedule was a special schedule to the federal census that listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 787 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Monday, May 21, 2012

IGS Adds Clinton County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Clinton County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Clinton County, Indiana (1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 786 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Clark County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Clark County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Clark County, Indiana (1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 785 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Evansville Death Records Will No Longer Include Cause of Death

According to this editorial by the Evansville Courier & Press, the Vanderburgh County Health Department will no longer be including the cause of death on death records that are requested by the public. The health department cites as their legal basis a 2007 ruling by the Indiana Public Access Counselor about which pieces of information must be included on a death record. The editorial notes that for researchers and genealogists, "...it's an unfortunate step back in public information."

Friday, May 18, 2012

IGS Adds Crawford County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Crawford County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Crawford County, Indiana (1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 784 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Tippecanoe County Special Census to Members-Only

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

--Index to Census for Clarks Hill, Tippecanoe County, Indiana (1886)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 783 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Daviess County Teachers Directory to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Daviess County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Daviess County, Indiana (1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 782 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

IGS Adds Benton County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Benton County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Benton County, Indiana (1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 781 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Indianapolis School Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of alumni from an Indianapolis school to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Alumni of Indianapolis Public School #30 (1927-1947)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 780 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

FamilySearch Adds 4 Counties to Indiana Marriage Index

FamilySearch has updated the Indiana marriage index 1811-1959 that is in progress. Entries from Kosciusko County, Martin County, Morgan County and Noble County have been added; 42 of Indiana's 92 counties are now included in the index.

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.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

IGS Adds Free Index of Sullivan County Coroner's Inquest Records

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Sullivan County coroner's inquest index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Coroner's Inquest Records for Sullivan County, Indiana (1916-1917)

This database is courtesy of the Sullivan County Public Library and Donna K. Adams. It is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 779 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Free Blackford County Marriage Index

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Blackford County marriage index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Marriages for Blackford County, Indiana (1839-1857)

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 778 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Appoints Benton County and Howard County Genealogists

At its May 5 board meeting, the Indiana Genealogical Society appointed 2 more Indiana County Genealogists:

Janet M. Kult of Boswell is the Indiana County Genealogist for Benton County. Janet has been doing genealogy since 1983. She volunteers with the Benton County Historical Society, indexing vital records and adding information to the historical society’s collection. She knows all her hard work will help future family historians.

Cynthia L. Stover of Kokomo is the Indiana County Genealogist for Howard County. Cynthia is 2nd Vice-President of the Howard County Historical Society and has been doing genealogy for over twenty years. She has also been a member of the General James Cox Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), and volunteers on that organization's Genealogist Committee and the Genealogical Records Committee.

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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

IGS Adds Free Allen County Cemetery Database

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of an Allen County cemetery index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index of St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 777 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Indiana State Library Hosts Digital Preservation Workshop for Professionals

The Indiana State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) is offering a free workshop on digital preservation on Thursday, May 31 at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. The workshop will be held from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and is geared towards volunteers and professionals who are responsible for managing and preserving digital records, such as those who work for societies, libraries and museums, as well as government employees. The workshop is intended for those who have little to no knowledge of digital preservation - it will provide a basic overview and an introduction to resources. Indiana library staff can receive LEU credits for attending.

This is a free workshop and a complementary lunch will be provided - to register, or for more information, visit the SHRAB conference site, or contact Stephanie Gowler - phone (317) 591-5220 ext. 376.

Monday, May 14, 2012

IGS District Director To Discuss "Pajama Genealogy" in Southern Indiana

Randi Richardson, the Indiana Genealogical Society's South Central District Director, will present "Pajama Genealogy" at the Thursday, June 7 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society in New Albany. Ms. Richardson volunteers with her local genealogical society and the Indiana State Archives, and has also authored a number of articles for publication. Her program, "Pajama Genealogy," will outline family history websites for researchers.

Meeting time is 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana). For more information about the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

IGS Adds Free Sullivan County Will Books Index

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Sullivan County will books index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Will Books for Sullivan County, Indiana (1850-1940)

This database is courtesy of the Sullivan County Public Library and Donna K. Adams. It is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 776 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Indiana State Archives Adds Indiana Boys' School Database

The Indiana State Archives has added an index of inmates at the Indiana Boys' School to its online collection. The Indiana Boys' School was created in Plainfield, Hendricks County, Indiana in 1867 to reform male juvenile offenders through education. The Indiana State Archives' index covers 12,700 boys who were committed to the Boys' School from 1867 to 1937 (for confidentiality reasons, boys who were committed after 1937 are not online). Additional information on the inmates is available by contacting the Indiana State Archives or visiting their facility in person.

Thanks to Ron Darrah for sharing this information.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Indiana State Archives Adds Women's Prison Database

The Indiana State Archives has added an index of prisoners from the Indiana Women's Prison in Indianapolis to its online collection. The index covers 20,000 women who were incarcerated there from 1873 to 1969 and includes their crime and the amount of their sentence or fine. Additional information on these prisoners is available by contacting the Indiana State Archives or visiting their facility in person.

Thanks to Ron Darrah for sharing this information.

IGS Awards Noble & Whitley County Genealogists

At the Indiana Genealogical Society conference in Fort Wayne on April 28th, two county genealogists were recognized for their work:

Judy Richter received the Distinguished County Genealogical Service award for her work in Noble County. Judy has done an outstanding job as the Indiana County Genealogist for Noble County. She is very active in the Noble County Genealogical Society and volunteers many hours at the Noble County Public Library. She clips obituaries from newspapers, creates an every-name index and puts them in manuscript form for printing. She has also produced obituary indexes in a database, replacing a card file. She teaches kids in 4-H how to do genealogy and compile family history. Judy is also involved in cemetery restoration and instrumented a "Cemetery Walk" this last fall. Judy is treasurer with the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana and has helped with indexing databases for the Indiana Genealogical Society.

Charlotte Blair received the Outstanding County Genealogical Contribution Award for her work in Whitley County. She has done an outstanding job as the Indiana County Genealogist for Whitley County. Charlotte works with the local newspaper to promote activities and programs with the genealogy society and writes a monthly genealogy column for them. She keeps the society's website up to date and continues to add new databases for public use. She works with the county libraries and public officials keeping a watchful eye on the genealogical records. Charlotte is also active in the Whitley County Historical Society and works to promote cooperation and collaboration between all the groups. Charlotte has helped with indexing for the Indiana Genealogical Society.

Congratulations to both of these busy women for their great work!

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

IGS Adds Indianapolis Grade School Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about 13,000+ Indianapolis students in grades 1-8 to the County Records section of the Members Only area:

Marion County:
--Students in Grades 1-8 of Indianapolis Public Schools (1890)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 775 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Indiana State Archives Adds Adams County Naturalizations Database

The Indiana State Archives has added an index of Adams County naturalization records to its online collection. The index covers 1,625 entries spanning 1854 to 1957.

Thanks to Ron Darrah for sharing this information - you can see the full press release on his IndyGenealogy blog.

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Jefferson County Cemetery Tour

The Scott County Genealogical Society of Indiana will host a cemetery tour in Jefferson County on Saturday, May 12. Participants should meet at the Scott County Museum (1050 S. Main St., Scottsburg IN) at 9 am - carpooling is welcome. The tour will be led by Jeannie and Steve Carlisle and will begin with Barnes Cemetery in Clark County (near Nabb). There will be a break and lunch at LeRoy's in Lexington, then the tour will move to New Bethel Cemetery in Saluda Township, Jefferson County.

The cost to attend the cemetery tour is $2 - for more information, or to make your reservation, please e-mail SCGSI@c3bb.com or call (812) 752-3388.

Internet Archive Adds Noble County 1874 Atlas

Internet Archive (the free Internet library) recently added a digitized version of an 1874 atlas for Noble County, Indiana to its online offerings. The 1874 atlas was digitized by the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne and includes some biographical entries as well as township maps.

Thank you to Taneya Koonce for sharing this information!

Monday, May 7, 2012

Internet Archive Adds 1880 Allen County Atlas

Internet Archive (the free Internet library) recently added a digitized version of an 1880 atlas for Allen County, Indiana to its online offerings. The 1880 atlas was digitized by the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne and includes some biographical entries as well as township maps.

Thank you to Taneya Koonce for sharing this information!

Dick Eastman To Speak at Kentucky Genealogical Society Seminar

Dick Eastman of Eastman's Online Genealogical Newsletter will be the speaker at the Kentucky Genealogical Society Seminar on Saturday, August 4. The seminar will be held from 8:45 am to 4 pm at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History (100 W. Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky).

To register, or for more information, please download their brochure: http://www.kygs.org/meetings/2012_0804.SaturdayWithDickEastman.Brochure.pdf

IGS Adds Indianapolis High School Database To Members-Only

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

Marion County:
--Students of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis (1890)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 774 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Saturday, May 5, 2012

1940 Census Indexing Update: More Indiana Batches Found

Last week the FamilySearch progress map for the 1940 census indexing showed that Indiana had been completed and that they would be getting it ready to go online in the next few weeks. On Friday, FamilySearch discovered that it had in fact NOT loaded all of Indiana's 1940 census images into their indexing software, so additional indexing is needed before Indiana is completed.

From the FamilySearch Indexing Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/familysearchindexing):

"Indiana not complete for 1940 Census:
When we started the Indiana—1940 US Census indexing project, not all of the images and batches were included. We’ve now made all of them available, so Indiana appears on the Download Batch list again in the indexing program. The percentage complete has changed to 18%, instead of 100%. We’re very sorry for the confusion, but we hope all those indexers and arbitrators interested in Indiana will band together to increase that percentage again."


Understandably, the Indiana Genealogical Society is very disappointed with this development, as we all wanted to see the Indiana index complete. However, we are determined to keep working on the index and get it completed sooner rather than later. Please team up with us to help finish indexing the 1940 census by creating a FamilySearch indexing account and associating it with the Indiana Genealogical Society (Instructions on how to associate your account with a society are at http://the1940census.com/video-training/).

Some good news: FamilySearch is tracking the work of societies. The Indiana Geneaogical Society is currently ranked 6th among large societies and has the highest arbitration rate at 98%. Let’s see if we can make it to the top of the leaderboard!


Questions about IGS and the 1940 census indexing can be sent to IGS Vice President Tina Lyons at genwishlist@gmail.com.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

IGS Adds Indiana University Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Indiana University to the College Records section of the Members Only area:

--Students of Indiana University, Bloomington (1934)
NOTE: This database only contains those in the class of 1934.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 773 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Marion County Society To Discuss Genealogy Software

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will meet on Saturday, May 12 from 1 to 3 pm at the Crown Hill Cemetery Waiting Station in Indianapolis (Boulevard at 34th Street - East Gate). There will be a program, "What's In Your Genealogy Software," examining the pros and cons of several of the leading genealogy software, including Family Tree Maker, Legacy and RootsMagic. The meeting is free and everyone is welcome - bring your questions!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Query: LONG/MARDIS of Shelbyville

Looking for the parents of Frank Barlow LONG b.1874. It is thought that he had a brother name Benjamin B. LONG b. 1869) Frank Barlow LONG married to Sarah Francis MARDIS in Shelbyville Indiana. Trent Long 10760 Bouchet Way Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 trlong@tdoggy.com

IGS Adds Madison County Database To Members-Only

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

--Veterans in Madison County, Indiana (1886)

This database comes from a soldiers enrollment list, which enumerated the veterans of all past wars (including the Civil War) who were living in the county in 1886. If the veteran was deceased, the enrollment list included information on their widows and children. It is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 772 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Morgan County Database To Members-Only

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

--Teachers of Morgan County, Indiana (1907)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 771 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Lake County Group To Hold Open House

The Merrillville/Ross Township Historical Society in Lake County will host their annual Open House on Sunday, May 6 from 1 to 4 pm at the Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Museum (13 W. 73rd Ave., Merrillville IN). The Winamac Old Auto Club and The Early Ford V-8 Club will have classic cars on the front lawn, while inside the museum there will be new exhibits about the area. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Grouseland Foundation To Discuss Vincennes French Heritage

The First Families - Heritage Education Outreach of Grouseland Foundation will meet on Thursday, May 3 from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Francis Vigo DAR Chapter House in Vincennes (30 W. Harrison). Bob Dora, author of "Along the Wabash: Dora Family History Leads Back to Indiana's Earliest Recorded European Settlers," (published in the Fall/Winter 2010 issue of Connections - The Hoosier Genealogist) will discuss his research into his pioneer French ancestry in Vincennes and the fascinating stories he discovered. The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Database for LaPorte County 1860 Mortality Schedule

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

--Index to Mortality Schedule for LaPorte County, Indiana (1860)

The 1860 mortality schedule was a special schedule to the federal census that listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 770 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Query: CROSSIN/GIBBONS of St. Joseph County

Looking for my parents marriage, They lived in Chicago, IL before going to Indiana to be married by her brother a priest at Notre Dame University. James Edward CROSSIN b. 5/23/12 d. 11/28/74 and Ann Jane GIBBONS b. 3/25/09 d.9/25/48 Marriage took place somewhere around 1935 by Reverend James GIBBONS brother of bride. Kathy Crossin Hippe 1070 W Panorama Rd, Tucson, AZ kmh728@comcast.net

Query: KELLY/KELLEY of Sullivan County

I am researching my second Great Grandfather's parents. Joseph A KELLY or KELLY was born in Merom, Sullivan, IN, 12 June 1837 and d. 04 December 1912 in East Newburn, Jersey, IL. His mother may have been Polly or Mary, based on the 1850 US Census record. The family came from Ireland and were Cumberland Presbyterians. I inquired about records from the church but have not gotten any responses. I want to know who Joseph KELLY's parents were. I have visited the Courthouse in Sullivan Co but their records burned in 1850. Thank you, Verna Piper 1020 West Boone Street Salem, IL 62881-1127 vpiper2370@ussonet.net

Query: CALDWELL of Hendricks County

I am looking for the death records from Hendricks County from 1860 to 1890. My husbands grandfathers are buried in Crown Point cemetary and are named James CALDWELL d. 1875 and Richard G. CALDWELL d.1862. Richards wife Editha died in 1866 and three of their children Rebecca, William H. And Oliver all died 1867,1867, and 1874 respectively. Richard was only 41,Edith 39 and the children 18,17 and 20. Rebecca and William died 5 days apart. I am wondering if they died from the Cholera epidemics that swept through Indiana in the mid 1800's. James, Richards father outlived them all and was 76 when he passed. How sad he had to watch his family die. I am hoping the death records will give cause of death. Thank you for any help Jennifer Caldwell 316 pepper Creek Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385 Jenniferlynnm@comcast.net

Query: LIGHTFOOT/PARKS of Wells and Decatur Counties

Looking for any information on the burial, and probate records of William L LIGHTFOOT 25 Mar 1774 - 15 Dec 1864 d. Lancaster Township, Wells, IN. of the Revolutionary War. I'm also interested finding proof that Mary LIGHTFOOT PARKS is the daughter of William. I'm also need of information on Leannah Colvin LIGHTFOOT b.13 Aug 1779 d. 10 June 1855 in Fugit, Decatur IN Thank you, Nita Taylor 2 Chapman Lane Little Rock, AR 72211 philnita.taylor@gmail.com

Query: SPITZIG/LOVE/ECK/RODGERS of Knox County

Looking for death and burial location of Catharine (SPITZIG) LOVE (1859-1889). She married George ECK in Knox County, Indiana 22 March 1878. Martin County, Indiana records show the widow Katie ECK married James L. LOVE, 02 Aug 1885. Catherine was the daughter of John SPITZIG and Elizabeth RODGERS. Sheryl Robertson Smith 422 Lorraine Drive Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701 Email: hmcret@charter.net