Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society Donates $500 to IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge

Thank you to the Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society in West Lafayette! They donated $500 to our War of 1812 Match Challenge, in which we donated $2,016 to the effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files.

Part of the Indiana Territory's history in the War of 1812 centered around Tippecanoe County, with the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 occurring near present-day Lafayette.

Allen County Genealogical Society Donates $1,816 to IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge

Indiana Genealogical Society President Michael Maben accepts a check from Marge Graham of the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
(photo courtesy Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana)

Thank you to the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana in Fort Wayne - the Indiana Genealogical Society's first chapter, they donated $1,816 to our War of 1812 Match Challenge, in which we donated $2,016 to the effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files. But in recognition of the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana's incredible generosity, the Indiana Genealogical Society decided to donate an ADDITIONAL $2,016 to the digitizing effort!

Elkhart County Genealogical Society To Demonstrate Website

The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, November 20 at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church un Elkhart (200 E. Beardsley, Elkhart, IN). Carlene Willings will demonstrate how to use the Elkhart County Genealogical Society website and what it has to offer. She will also talk about plans for the site and how everyone can help. The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds 3 Wabash County School Records Databases to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Wabash High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1933)
--Students of Wabash High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1934)
--Teachers of Wabash High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1933)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,395 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Demonstrate Fold3 and American Ancestors Databases

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a computer workshop on how to use Fold3 (military records) and AmericanAncestors.org (New England Historic Genealogical Society) on Wednesday, November 19 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. In this "hands-on" workshop, you will learn how to effectively search the databases in Fold3 and AmericanAncestors.org. Bring information on your ancestors - you will have time to do your own research. LEU credits are available for Indiana librarians.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.hepl.lib.in.us) or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 770-3206.

IGS Adds Pulaski County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Winamac High School, Pulaski County, Indiana (1914)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,392 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Genealogy Special Interest Group To Meet At Elkhart County Library

The Genealogy Special Interest Group (GENSIG) will meet on Saturday, November 8 at 10 am at the Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St., Goshen IN 46526) in Elkhart County. For more information, please contact Young Snodgrass (young.snodgrass@frontier.com).

IGS Adds Notre Dame Database To Members-Only Area

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

--Graduates of University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame (1883)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,391 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Publishing Your Family History

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy workshop on Saturday, November 15 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The workshop will focus on how to publish your family history. Ancestry.com's MyCanvas service and other online book publishers will be discussed.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.hepl.lib.in.us) or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 770-3206.

Elkhart County Museum To Discuss Preservation of Family Heirlooms

The Elkhart County Historical Museum (304 W. Vistula St., Bristol, IN) will hold a program on the care of family heirlooms on Saturday, November 8 at 10 am. Liz Fisher, Curator of Collections, will share information on how to preserve and display cherished heirlooms. She'll also provide tips on how to properly care for these items. The cost to attend is $4 per person.

IGS Adds DeKalb County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Butler High School, DeKalb County, Indiana (1916)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,390 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

South Bend Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Local & Family History Center of the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend (304 S. Main Street, South Bend, IN 46601) will hold a genealogy roundtable on Thursday, November 6 at noon. Bring a bag lunch, your questions and have fun - beginners and experienced researchers are welcome. Call (574) 282-4621 for more information.

Dubois County Library To Discuss Using Google for Genealogy

The Jasper Public Library in Dubois County will hold a free class on using Google for genealogy on Thursday, October 30 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Library Annex. Genealogist Kathy Mott will discuss the various resources available on Google and how you can use them to further your genealogy research.

This class is free and open to all skill levels - registration is required. Register online through the library's calendar of events or contact the library - phone (812) 482-2712.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Digitized Indiana Newspapers

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, November 11 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. Chandler Lightly, the Digital Newspaper Program Project Manager at the Indiana State Library, will discuss the Indiana Memory Project and the newspapers that have been digitized so far.

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

Mishawaka Library To Discuss War of 1812

Dr. Timothy Willig, Assistant Professor of History at Indiana University at South Bend, will present a program, "The War of 1812 in the Old Northwest," on Saturday, November 1 from 1 to 2 pm in the Lion's Room of the Mishawaka Library (209 Lincoln Way East Mishawaka IN 46544). The War of 1812 stands as a watershed period in the history of the Old Northwest, an epoch in which Native peoples of northern Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin exercised a significant degree of political autonomy for the final time.

This is a free program - for more information, contact the Heritage Center - phone (574) 259-5277 ext. 215.

IGS Adds 2 Taylor University Databases to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1939)
--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1942)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,389 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Indiana History Center to Discuss How to Introduce Kids to Genealogy

The Indiana History Center in Indianapolis will host a workshop for adults, "Growing Little Leaves: Teaching Children Genealogy Basics," on Saturday, December 7 from 1 to 3 pm. Emily Kowalski Schroeder will show adults how to teach their children and grandchildren about genealogy concepts using activities.

Registration is $5 for IHS members, $8 for non-members. Indiana librarians can receive 1 general LEU credit for attending. Register online, or call (317) 232-1882.

IGS Adds Brown County Insanity Records Index to Members-Only Area

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

--Index to Insanity Records for Brown County, Indiana (1848-1941)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was contributed by Randi Richardson.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,387 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds FREE Index of Orange County Wills

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

--Index to Will Records for Orange County, Indiana (1816-1852)

This is a free database - no membership is required to view it. It was contributed by Randi Richardson.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,386 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Hold German Genealogy Workshop

The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a free workshop on German genealogy research on Thursday, November 6 at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. Genealogist Joanne Pry Howard (pictured) will suggest strategies for finding a German immigrant’s home village, town or city. Topics to be covered include using family records, passenger lists, naturalization papers, local histories, newspapers, and cemetery records. Ms. Howard has conducted genealogical research in Germany and is the author of "Luther Families of Möhra, Germany.”

For more information, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.

Query: William Henderson, Indiana Territory

            Does anyone have any data on William Henderson found in the Territorial Papers Vol. VIII 1810-1816 on Page 13.
            I need to know about this family. Thanks.

Roberta Russell
P O Box 794

Kremmling, CO 80459

rrussell777@gmail.com

LaPorte County Genealogical Society To Discuss Military Symbols on Tombstones

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, November 11 at 7 pm at the LaPorte Parks Department Headquarters (250 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte IN). In honor of Veterans Day, genealogist and author Patricia Gruse Harris will present a program on the various military symbols found in cemeteries and how to obtain information on an ancestor's military service.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge Reaches Goal!

Thank you to all who contributed in our match challenge to help the Federation of Genealogical Societies in their digitizing of War of 1812 pensions! We have reached our goal of $1,816 (in honor of the year of Indiana statehood), so the Indiana Genealogical Society has matched that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). After matches by the Illinois State Genealogical Society, the Federation of Genealogical Societies and Ancestry.com, that will end up being $30,656.

For many donors, it was personal, including:
--Thomas McKee of Virginia - he donated in honor of his 4th great-grandfather, Robert Haynes, who served as a private in Col. Cheatam's regiment in Tennessee.
--Sheryl (Robertson) Smith of Missouri - she donated in memory of her 4th-great-grandfather, Noah Bridwell.

And then there were donors like DNA blogger Roberta Estes of Michigan, who celebrated being given a "Rockstar Genealogist" award by donating to her home state of Indiana.

Dubois County Library To Discuss Periodical Source Index (PERSI)

The Jasper Public Library in Dubois County will hold a free class on using the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) on Thursday, October 23 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Library Annex. Genealogist Kathy Mott will demonstrate and discuss the various materials that are referenced in the index, and how to access them to further your research.

This class is free and open to all skill levels - registration is required. Register online through the library's calendar of events or contact the library - phone (812) 482-2712.

Allen County Library To Demonstrate Photo Restoration Software

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will have a 2-part computer class by Kay Spears on using Adobe Elements software to digitally restore old photographs. Part 1 will be held on Monday, November 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the library's computer classroom; part 2 will be held on Monday, November 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring copies of your photos on a USB/flash drive to work on during the classes.

The classes are free but registration is required - to register, e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info or phone (260) 421-1225.

IGS Adds 44 Digital Files of Hendricks County Probate Records

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 44 more digitized files of Hendricks County probate records to our website. The newest files span 1826 through 1896 and cover these surnames:

WHITE, WHITENACK, WILCOX, WILDMAN, WILKERSON, WILLIAMS, WILSON, WISEHEART, WITTY, WOODARD, WOODROW, WOODS, WOODWARD, WOODY, WREN, WRIGHT, YOUNT, ZIMMERMAN

There are now 1,004 digital files of Hendricks County probate records online. These files are free to the public and are part of our Records Preservation Project.

We are more than 95% finished with the unfolding and organizing of the probate records, which is the first step to them being digitized.

Lake County Library To Host Session on Immigration Records

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, November 14 at 10 am at the Crown Point Public Library (122 N. Main St., Crown Point IN). Juliana Szucs Smith will present a program on passenger arrival records and border crossings, discussing ways to find your ancestors when they came to America.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Decatur County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Decatur County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,385 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Wayne County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Hagerstown High School, Wayne County, Indiana (1922)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,384 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Database of Notre Dame Students to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of students at the University of Notre Dame to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame (1942)

NOTE: This database only has information on the students in the class of 1942.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,383 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Clark County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Clark County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,382 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Database of Indiana Ministers to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of 1,000 Indiana ministers of various denominations to the Statewide Records section of our Members Only area:

--Ministers in Indiana (1845)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,381 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 4 Wabash County School Records Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 4 databases about Wabash County schools to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Linlawn High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1951)
--Teachers of Linlawn High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1951)
--Students of White's High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1967)
--Teachers of White's High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1967)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,380 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Indianapolis Volunteers Needed Oct. 25

    The Indiana Genealogical Society needs the assistance of 2-3 member volunteers to staff the IGS display table at the Indiana State Library Genealogy Fair on Saturday, October 25.
    Volunteers will set up and take down the table displays, answer questions from attendees, and pass out IGS literature of various types.
    Four-hour shifts are preferable, but two-hour sets are possible. Interested volunteers should contact Corresponding Secretary Ron Darrah at rdarrah@att.net or call 317-594-9786. IGS appreciates your help.

IGS Adds Database of Taylor University Students to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of students at Taylor University to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1926-1936)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,376 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Owen County Funeral Home Records Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of funeral home records for Owen County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Records of West, Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home, Spencer, Owen County, Indiana (1921-1925)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was contributed by Randi Richardson.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,375 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 2 Miami County School Records Databases to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Bunker Hill High School, Miami County, Indiana (1950)
--Teachers of Bunker Hill High School, Miami County, Indiana (1950)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,374 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge At 85% of Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files is at 85%. Thank you to all who are contributing!

This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

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

IGS Adds Daviess County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Daviess County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,372 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Dubois County Library To Demonstrate Ancestry.com

The Jasper Public Library in Dubois County will hold a free class on using Ancestry.com on Thursday, October 16 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Library Annex. Genealogist Kathy Mott will demonstrate and discuss the various features on Ancestry.com and how to use them effectively in your genealogy research.

This class is free and open to all skill levels - registration is required. Register online through the library's calendar of events or contact the library - phone (812) 482-2712.

IGS Adds Wabash County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Alumni of Laketon High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1893-1962)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,371 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Wayne County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Alumni of Hagerstown High School, Wayne County, Indiana (1881-1921)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,370 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Taylor University Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1923)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,369 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Kosciusko County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Graduates of Common Schools in Kosciusko County, Indiana (1913)

NOTE: A common school went up to 8th grade.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,368 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge At 65% of Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files has reached 65%. Thank you to all who are contributing! This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

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

Query: Betty and James Murrin Marriage Record

      I am an adoptee searching for the marriage record for my mother.  My adoption decree lists the marriage of Betty and James Murrin on May 26, 1950. (I was born in Oct 1950) I have contacted several counties surrounding my county of birth to no avail.  Is there a way to look for marriage records other than county by county?



Katherine Shaffer
510 W 475 S 
Hartford City IN  47348
kshaffer3064@gmail.com

IGS Adds Pulaski County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Pulaski County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,367 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Genealogy Group Seeks Access to Howard County Vital Records

A group of genealogists is seeking donations to help them in their lawsuit against the Howard County Health Department, which aims to gain access to Howard County's vital records. The money that is raised will go toward defraying the cost of attorney fees; if the lawsuit is successful, the money that was raised will then be given to a local historical organization.

To make a donation, visit their crowdsourcing page - http://www.gofundme.com/hcrecords

IGS Adds Tipton County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Tipton High School, Tipton County, Indiana (1908)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,366 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Randolph County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Winchester High School, Randolph County, Indiana (1923)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,365 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hendricks County Library To Offer Hands-On Class on Ancestry.com

The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library in Hendricks County will offer a hands-on demonstration of how to use Ancestry.com on Monday, October 13 from 6 to 8:15 pm in the library's lobby conference room. Using the library's laptops, Indiana Room Manager Reann Poray will show you tips and tricks for the most effective ways to search the millions of genealogy databases on Ancestry.com.

This is a free class but seating is limited and registration is required - register online using the library's events calendar, or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114; e-mail askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net.

Dubois County Library To Demonstrate FamilySearch.org Databases

The Jasper Public Library in Dubois County will hold a free class on using the FamilySearch website on Thursday, October 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the Library Annex. Genealogist Kathy Mott will demonstrate and discuss the various features on FamilySearch.org and how to use them effectively in your genealogy research.

This class is free and open to all skill levels - registration is required. Register online through the library's calendar of events or contact the library - phone (812) 482-2712.

IGS Adds 3 University of Indianapolis Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 3 databases about the University of Indianapolis to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Selected Alumni of Indiana Central University, Indianapolis (1908-1919)
--Students of Indiana Central University, Indianapolis (1920)
--Faculty of Indiana Central University, Indianapolis (1920)

NOTE: Indiana Central University later became the University of Indianapolis.

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,364 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

South Bend Genealogy Group To Meet

Twigs from the Tree of Life, a genealogy group, will meet on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church in South Bend (17195 Cleveland Rd., South Bend, IN 46635). Instructor Lisa Ellam (ellam.lisa@gmail.com) will discuss what you can do if you only have 5 minutes free to do some genealogy searching. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Query: George Lafary, Hamilton County

            I recently visited the Hamilton County East Library in search of information about the death of my 2nd great grandfather George Lafary. I believe he died in the summer of 1880. He appears in the 1880 Census with his name crossed out and 'deceased' written. It may be he died between the date of the census and the date it was submitted.

            Since deaths were not recorded before 1882 I could not find a record. The library staff could not find any records to help determine an exact date or cause of death. We looked at the microfiche newspapers and cemetery records.

            If anyone researching Hamilton County, near the village of Atlanta, has information about George Lafary, presumed died in Jackson Township in the summer of 1880, I would appreciate hearing from them. Regards.

[UPDATE: IGS found George Lafary age 47 died May 1880 of erysipelas in the 1880 mortality schedule for Hamilton County. We will be sending Barb a photocopy of that page.]

Barb LaFara
Cape Coral, FL
barb@lafara.com

Mishawaka Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Mishawaka Public Library (209 Lincolnway E., Mishawaka IN 46544) in St. Joseph County will hold a genealogy roundtable on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 pm. Beginners and experienced researchers alike are welcome to come chat about their family history research. For more information, please contact Deanna Juday (d.juday@mphpl.org).

South Bend Area Genealogical Society To Discuss Swedish Immigration to Area

The South Bend Area Genealogical Society will hold their annual dinner on Monday, October 27 at 7 pm at the Sunnyside Presbyterian Church in South Bend (115 S. Francis St., South Bend IN). Jim Nelson, who holds a PhD in Scandinavian studies, will present a program about the history of Swedish immigration to Indiana and Michiana. A Swedish dinner will be served prior to the program - the dinner is $15 per person and reservations are required. To make reservations, please contact Eric Craig - annualdinner@sbags.org or phone (574) 232-0327.

IGS Adds University of Notre Dame Database To Members-Only Area

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

--Graduates of University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame (1877-1878)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,361 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Query: William Frazier, Putnam/Vermillion Counties

      Looking for info on William Frazier in Putnam County. William Frazier and wife Elizabeth, both born 1800 KY, came to Putnam County about 1828.
      Known children: Elizabeth born 1826 KY; Granville born 1829 IN; Mary Sina born 1838 IN; George born 1839 IN; Genneta born 1840 IN.
      William was known to spell his name Frazer, possibly because of another Wm Frazier in the area. Elizabeth, whose son became a noted KS person, stated she spent her early years in Greencastle.
      In 1850, William is listed with family in Clinton, Vermillion Co, IN.  There is also another Wm Frazier in the same area. The Fraziers who originally come from SC or NC are not related.
      I'm looking for any additional information of him or additional children. Thanks in advance.

Gloria Guest Frazier
5124 Sealane Way
Oxnard, CA  93035
G.Guest@roadrunner.com

Elkhart County Genealogical Society To Discuss History of Area

The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, October 16 at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Elkhart (200 E. Beardsley, Elkhart, IN). Frank Fisher, the Elkhart County Historian, will give a presentation on the history of the town of Elkhart and Elkhart County. This meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Offers Extended Membership for New Members

The Indiana Genealogical Society is offering an extended membership - a new membership purchased from now until December 31, 2014 will not expire until December 31, 2015, thus giving more than 12 months' worth of access to our databases. Extended memberships may be purchased online or by printing out and mailing in our membership form (PDF format).

IGS Adds Hancock County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Hancock County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,360 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Elkhart County Library To Hold Genealogy Special Interest Group Meeting

The Genealogy Special Interest Group (GENSIG) will meet on Saturday, October 11 at 10 am at the Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St., Goshen IN 46526) in Elkhart County. For more information, please contact Young Snodgrass (young.snodgrass@frontier.com).

September 2014 Indiana Genealogist Added to IGS Members-Only Area

Articles on the pre-War of 1812 records of the Indiana militia, Indiana marriage laws & resources, a scandal involving a Monroe County school principal in 1925, and the first female Methodist minister are included in the September 2014 issue of Indiana Genealogist, the quarterly publication for members of the Indiana Genealogical Society. The issue can be downloaded by logging into the IGS Records section of the Members Only area. The issue also contains brief records from Adams, Dearborn, Elkhart, Jay, Marion, Posey, Vigo and Wayne counties.

NOTE: The issue is available for download in its regular size, as well as in a compressed version for slower Internet connections.

The quarterly is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. Members have access to issues going back to 2010.

IGS Adds Fulton County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Fulton County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

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

Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule 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 1,359 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.