IGS Adds Clark County & Jefferson County Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about residents of Clark County and Jefferson County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Selected Residents of Clark County and Jefferson County, Indiana Territory (1813)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,253 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

April 2014 IGS Newsletter Added To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the April 2014 issue of IGS Newsletter, the society's bi-monthly newsletter for IGS members, to the Members Only area. IGS members must login to the IGS Records section to get their copy.

This issue features a Q & A with Mark Lowe, the featured speaker at our conference in Fort Wayne, as well as a welcome to the new newsletter editor. There are also genealogy news items from around 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.

LaPorte County Genealogical Society To Discuss DNA Testing

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm at the LaPorte Parks & Recreation Department Office (250 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte IN). Jeffrey Bassett will speak on DNA testing as a tool in genealogical research, presenting some case studies from his own Bassett family DNA project (which was featured in The New England Ancestors).

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the society's website - http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/.

IGS Adds Dearborn, Franklin & Jefferson Counties Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about residents of Dearborn County, Franklin County and Jefferson County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Selected Residents of Dearborn County, Franklin County and Jefferson County, Indiana Territory (1813)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,251 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Descendants of Civil War Regiment from Southern Indiana Sought

Descendants of those who served in the 25th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War are being sought by the South Carolina State Park Service. They are planning events in February 2015 to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Rivers Bridge in South Carolina and would like to share the stories of the soldiers who participated in the battle. The 25th Indiana Infantry was organized in Evansville in 1861. It roster included residents of Posey County, Spencer County, Vanderburgh County and Warrick County.

To share information on your ancestor who served in the 25th Indiana Infantry, please contact the South Carolina State Park Service:

Dan Bell
Historic Resource Coordinator
South Carolina State Park Service
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone (843) 571-6623
E-mail dbell@scprt.com

IGS Adds 2 Databases about Clark County & Harrison County To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about residents of Clark County and Harrison County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Selected Members of Militia in Clark County, Indiana Territory (1812)
--Selected Members of Militia in Harrison County, Indiana Territory (1812)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,246 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Hendricks County 1880 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1880 Hendricks County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Hendricks County, Indiana (1880)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1880 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1879 and 31 May 1880.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,248 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Morgan County 1880 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1880 Morgan County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Morgan County, Indiana (1880)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1880 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1879 and 31 May 1880.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,247 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Society of Indiana Archivists to Hold Spring Workshop in Indianapolis

The Society of Indiana Archivists will hold their spring workshop on Friday, April 4 from 1 to 4 pm at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. Amanda Starkel will present a session, "Wikipedia for Archivists," about how to use Wikipedia to improve the visibility of your archival collections. The workshop will cover the basics of Wikipedia editing, policy, and licensing, preparing you to edit articles, upload images, and navigate the Wikipedia community. You are encouraged to bring your laptop or tablet computer with you, as this session will involve hands-on instruction. If needed, there will also be a limited number of loaner laptops available.

For Indiana librarians, the workshop is eligible for 3 Technology LEUs, and also 2 Archival Recertification Credits (ARC) from the Academy of Certified Archivists. Registration is $15 for Society of Indiana Archivists members, $20 for non-members. The deadline to register is Friday, March 28. To register, or for more information, please visit http://www.inarchivists.org/meetings/files/2014AnnualMeeting.php.

IGS Adds Putnam County 1880 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1880 Putnam County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Putnam County, Indiana (1880)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1880 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1879 and 31 May 1880.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,244 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Query: Alvey William Conley, Sullivan County

                I'm tracing my family history and found a roadblock. I cannot locate Alvey William Conley, born in Sullivan, Indiana, 1883-1885.

                If you have any information it would be greatly appreciated!

Kyle Conley
214 Ward Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
kconley01@gmail.com

IGS to Hold Free Seminar at Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne

The Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a free seminar on Friday, April 4 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. There is no cost to attend and no pre-registration is necessary. The schedule of events:

9:30 AM — Registration

9:55 AM — Welcome

10 AM to 11 AM — Benefits of Google Docs/Google Drive for Genealogical Organizations - By Rex Bertram

Rex Bertram is a professional genealogist who specializes in "brick wall" research and solving difficult genealogy puzzles. He uses Google Docs/Drive extensively to organize both his personal research and research for his clients. Rex began researching his own family history about 15 years ago, and after three years of intense study on his own lines, he began doing client research for others. He is a member of APG and his professional website is DigginBones.com.

11:15 AM to 12:15 PM — An Up-Close Look at a Great Website, and How it Stimulates Society Vitality and Volunteerism - By Adam Barrone

Adam Barrone is the webmaster for the extremely successful Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana website. He also in the project supervisor for the Periodical Source Index Project of the Allen County Public Library Foundation. Adam is a skilled researcher and has been actively involved in a number of projects that preserve historical records and make their content available to interested others.

12:15 PM to 1:45 PM — Lunch (on your own)

1:45 PM to 2:45 PM — WeRelate.org Overview By Cynthia Theusch

Cynthia Theusch is a reference librarian in The Genealogy Center. Besides presenting programs at The Genealogy Center, she has spoken at the Michigan Genealogical Council’s annual workshop, as well as for several societies in Michigan and Indiana. Her expertise includes research in Michigan and Luxembourg, French Canadian ancestry, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), and using WeRelate.org.

3 PM to 4 PM — Open Microphone
Time to discuss common concerns and challenges, as well as to network and brainstorm.

Boone County Genealogical Society To Discuss DNA Testing

The Boone County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 25 at 6:30 pm in the top floor meeting room of the Lebanon Public Library. There will be a panel discussion of members who have had DNA testing, where they will share what the process was like and what kind of results they got. This meeting is free and the public is welcome.

IGS Adds 2 Knox County Land Records Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about landowners in Knox County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Landowners in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana Territory (1783-1806)
--Landowners in Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana Territory (1790)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,243 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Henry County Civil War Veterans Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Civil War veterans in Henry County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Members of Grand Army of the Republic Post 148, New Castle, Henry County, Indiana (1883-1904)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,241 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 3 Indiana Masonic Records Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 3 databases of Indiana Masonic records to the Statewide Records section of our Members Only area:

--Members of Grand Lodge of Indiana of Free and Accepted Masons Who Died (1847-1848)
--Members of Grand Lodge of Indiana of Free and Accepted Masons Who Died (1853-1854)
--Members of Grand Lodge of Indiana of Free and Accepted Masons Who Died (1855-1856)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,240 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

FOUND: Bartholomew County marriage license 1923

Bonnie Merriman (Merrimanbb@aol.com) has found what appears to be the original marriage license for Fred Herman WEHMEIER and Mildred Minnie GRAFFA. It has a raised seal from Bartholomew County and is dated September 11, 1923. If you are a relative and are interested in the document, please contact her directly.

NOTE: According to the marriage application (found online at FamilySearch), Fred Herman Wehmeier was born January 22, 1892 in Bartholomew County, the son of Henry D. Wehmeier and Malinda Brockman. Mildred Minnie Graffa was born July 23, 1901 in Waymansville, Indiana, the daughter of Edward Graffa and Emma Limecrarger.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Have Living History Program

The Thursday, April 3 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will include a program with living history. Melissa Wiseheart will portray Olivia Butterfield, the New Albany Public Library’s first librarian, and Mandy Dick will portray Harriet Scribner, the last owner of the historic Scribner House. The meeting will be at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana). For more information, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.

IGS Appoints County Genealogist for Parke County

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Mike Lewman of Montezuma as the Indiana County Genealogist for Parke County. He was appointed by the IGS board at the February meeting. He is currently the President and Publicity Chair of the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society, President of the Parke County Historical Society, and the Founder and President of the Hixon Cemetery Association Ltd. Mike is also the Grants Chair for the Indiana Genealogical Society. If you have questions about Parke County research, you can contact him (mblewman@yahoo.com).

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

South Bend & Elkhart Genealogical Societies To Sponsor Research Trip to Allen County Library

The South Bend Area Genealogical Society and the Elkhart County Genealogical Society are co-sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, May 10 to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne for a day of research. The bus will pick up and drop off passengers at 2 designated stops in Mishawaka and Goshen.

The cost of the bus trip is $30 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information, please visit http://www.sbags.org/flyer_2014bustrip.htm.

IGS Appoints County Genealogist for Kosciusko County

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Teri Wheeler of Leesburg as the Indiana County Genealogist for Kosciusko County. She was appointed by the IGS board at the February meeting. Teri is the owner of Ancestors in the Attic, Inc. and has been a volunteer at the Kosciusko County Historical Society's Genealogy Library since 2012. She has also helped with the county's cemetery project. If you have questions about Kosciusko County research, you can contact her (teri.wheeler@gmail.com).

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

IGS Adds Boone County 1870 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1870 Boone County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Boone County, Indiana (1870)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1870 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,237 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Hendricks County 1870 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1870 Hendricks County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Hendricks County, Indiana (1870)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1870 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,236 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Mishawaka Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Mishawaka Public Library (209 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka IN 46544) will hold a genealogy roundtable on Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 pm. Beginners and experienced genealogy researchers are welcome to come chat about their family history and research. For more information, please contact Deanna Juday - d.juday@mphpl.org.

South Bend Group To Discuss Social Media for Genealogists

Twigs from the Tree of Life group will meet on Tuesday, March 25 at 7 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Bend (17195 Cleveland Rd., South Bend IN). Instructor Lynne Wolfgang will discuss what social media is, how to use it and how social media sites like Facebook and Twitter can help family genealogists communicate and share with their own families and others. This meeting is free and open to the public - for more information, e-mail lynnewolf@aol.com.

IGS Adds Database of DePauw University Graduates 1873-1874 to Members-Only

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

--Graduates of Indiana Asbury University, Greencastle (1873-1874)

NOTE: Indiana Asbury University later changed its name to DePauw University.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,235 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

South Bend Library To Discuss DNA Testing for Genealogists

The St. Joseph County Public Library, in collaboration with the South Bend Area Genealogical Society, will present two free lectures by DNA expert Roberta Estes on Saturday, April 12 in the library's Colfax Auditorium (located on Main Street in South Bend). In the first session, "DNA and Genealogy Introduction," at 10:30 am, Estes will discuss the types of DNA testing that are available and how these tests can serve genealogy researchers. The second session, "Yikes, My Results Are Back! Now What?", will begin at 1:30 pm. In it, Estes will cover how to interpret DNA test results for both Y-line and mitochondrial DNA.

These sessions are free but you must reserve your seat - to reserve your seat, visit www.libraryforlife.org or call (574) 282-4621.

IGS Adds Morgan County 1870 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1870 Morgan County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Morgan County, Indiana (1870)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1870 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,234 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Elkhart County Genealogical Society To Meet

The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, March 20 at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart (200 E. Beardsley, Elkhart IN). Melody Dunithan of the Elkhart County 4-H Genealogy Club will present a program. The meeting is free and the public is welcome.

IGS Adds 2 Tipton County School Records Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about a school in Tipton County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Tipton High School, Tipton County, Indiana (1909)
--Teachers of Tipton High School, Tipton County, Indiana (1909)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,233 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Query: Andrew or Clarissa Shepard, Ohio/Ripley Counties

                I am searching for the parents of Andrew Shepard (my paternal g-g grandfather).  Andrew was born in 1824 in Indiana and died in 1882 in Iowa. He married Rebecca Ann Elston, daughter of Franklin Elston, in Ohio County, Indiana, on April 28, 1853. 

                Andrew lived with his mother, Clarissa, before his marriage in Ohio County, Indiana, (see 1850 federal census) and in Ripley County, Indiana, (see 1840 federal census). 

                Clarissa says she was born ca 1801 in New York.  She had several children, among them a daughter named Nancy and another son named James.
Sheila S. Fretwell
fretwell@cfu.net

Allen County Genealogical Society's Technology Group To Discuss RootsTech Conference

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana's Genealogy Technology Group will meet on Wednesday, March 19 in Meeting Room B of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. David Peterson will give a presentation on the RootsTech Conference that was held in Salt Lake City in February. The meeting is free and open to the public. Gathering time is 6:30 pm; the meeting will begin at 7 pm.

IGS Adds Putnam County 1870 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1870 Putnam County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Putnam County, Indiana (1870)

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1870 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1869 and 31 May 1870.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,231 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 4 Owen County School Records Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 4 databases about a school in Owen County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Spencer High School, Owen County, Indiana (1929)
--Students of Spencer High School, Owen County, Indiana (1930)
--Teachers of Spencer High School, Owen County, Indiana (1929)
--Teachers of Spencer High School, Owen County, Indiana (1930)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,230 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

FOUND: Photo of Russell S. Martin of Randolph County & Tipton County

Shelley Cardiel (cardiels@comcast.net) has found this photo of a Russell S. MARTIN which was taken at the E. R. Hiatt Studio in Winchester, Randolph County, Indiana. The photograph is dated 1890, with Russell just an infant at the time. According to the limited research Shelley was able to do, Russell Stephen MARTIN was born 18 April 1890 in Randolph County, Indiana to parents Alfred Orzo MARTIN (1865-1940) and Mary Luella ALDRICH (1868-1940). He was one of 5 children born to this couple: Basil Aldrich; Emily I.; Russell Stephen; Davis, and Doris L. MARTIN, all born between 1887 and 1902.

Russell Martin married Leah THROCKMORTON (1890-1996) and together they had 5 children. He died in May 1979 in Tipton County, Indiana and is buried in the Fairview Cemetery in Tipton.

Census records provide the following details:

1920 census of Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana:
Russell S. MARTIN, age 29, born IN, parents born IN/OH, a Bank Clerk
Leah MARTIN, wife, age 29, born IN, parents born IN
Joann MARTIN, daughter, age 5 months, born IN

1940 census of Tipton County, Indiana:
Russell MARTIN, age 49, born IN, a Bank President
Leah D. MARTIN, wife, age 49, born IN
JoAnn MARTIN, daughter, age 20, born IN

Shelley is hoping to locate someone from this Martin family so that the photo can be returned to the care of family. If you are a descendant of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact her directly.