Excavation of Indianapolis Cemetery To Be Discussed

The Indiana Medical History Museum in Indianapolis will host a talk on Wednesday, March 25 from 4-5 pm by Stephen P. Nawrocki, PhD, a forensic anthropologist from the University of Indianapolis. In the talk, "Raising The Dead: When Our Ancestors Are Evicted," he will discuss the excavation of the Wright-Gentry-Whitesell Cemetery on the northeast side of Indianapolis in 2007, and how the remains were moved to Crown Hill Cemetery in 2008. The talk is free and the public is welcome.

Ancestry.com Library Edition Class Offered in Noblesville

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will offer a class on how to use Ancestry.com's Library Edition on Wednesday, March 25 in the Computer Training Room from 9:30 am to noon. The class is hands-on, and participants will have time at the end of the class to work on their own research. The class is free, but registration is required--register online via the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

Howard County Genealogical Society To Meet in Kokomo

The Howard County (Indiana) Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, April 6, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (220 N. Union St., Kokomo IN 46901-4614). The meeting is open to the public.

Noblesville Library To Discuss Courthouse Research

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will host a genealogy roundtable on courthouse research on Tuesday, March 10 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in their Genealogy Classroom. Come share your experiences (both good and bad) and tips on how to make your research efforts in courthouses more successful. For more information, contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

Scott County Society To Meet

The Scott County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 pm at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum (1050 S. Main St., Scottsburg IN). Anthony Susnick will present a program on "The Reno Gang." The public is invited to attend.

Irish Research Class Offered in Noblesville

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy class, "Case Studies in Irish Research," in the North Meeting Room on Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. Pat Adams and Sharon Kennedy will discuss their own search for information on their Irish ancestors and the various resources that can be used. The class is free--register online via the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

State Library To Discuss Federal Documents

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Federal Publications of Interest to Genealogists," on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Autumn Gonzalez, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss the Federal Depository Library program and the various federal documents that are included in the Indiana State Library's collection. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Allen County Library Offers Genealogy Wiki Lecture

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will offer a free lecture on Saturday, April 25 at 10 am by Cynthia Theusch about the WeRelate.org genealogy wiki. This lecture is open to the public and is a repeat of a program in January, which many could not attend due to a severe ice storm.

Photo Identification Session Offered in Indianapolis

The Indiana Historical Society will host an event with Maureen Taylor on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 pm at the society's Frank and Katrina Basile Theater. Taylor will speak on her experience identifying the subjects and dates of old photos. Tickets are $8 for IHS members, $10 for non-members, and advance purchase is recommended due to the limited seating. To purchase tickets, phone (317) 234-1830.

If you have a mystery photo you'd like help in identifying, Taylor will also be available during that day for private 15-minute consultations, at a cost of $25 per session. To sign up for a consultation, phone (317) 234-1830.

State Library To Discuss Genealogy Links

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Indiana State Library Website: Genealogy Internet Links," on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Leigh Anne Johnson, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will demonstrate the various genealogy sources that can be accessed remotely using the Indiana State Library's website. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Orphans Program in Terre Haute

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society in Terre Haute will present a program, "Orphans, Fosters, And Ways to Connect the Puzzle," on Monday, March 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute.

This program will be presented by Deborah L. Gentit and will include a presentation on "The Orphan Train." Deborah L. Gentit is a historian, writer and historic re-creator. Her favorite role is Mary Todd Lincoln, a role she has performed for various schools and historical groups.

Research Lock-In in Ripley County

The Tri-County Genealogical Society, which represents Decatur, Franklin and Ripley counties, is sponsoring a Research Lock-In on Friday, May 15 from 5 to 11 pm at the Batesville Memorial Public Library in Ripley County. Researchers must be in the library before it closes at 5 pm. Society members will be on hand to assist researchers in locating materials. The Batesville library has genealogy resources covering Franklin, Decatur, Ripley, and Dearborn counties. If you would like to reserve time on the library's computers, please call ahead. There will also be a genealogy research seminar from 1 to 5 pm, with topics including "How to Begin", "Looking at the Census" and "Staying Organized." For more information, contact Marjorie Weiler-Powell--phone (812) 933-0846.

Cemetery in Jennings County To Be Restored

Brad Manzenberger of Stone Revival Cemetery Restoration will lead a restoration of the Gaddy/Wykoff Cemetery in Old Paris (which is in Jennings County, about 14 miles from the town of North Vernon) on Saturday, April 18. The restoration work will begin at 9 am and go until 5 pm, with instructions being provided in the morning. If you would like to help, please contact Brad Manzenberger via his website, or by phone--(317) 410-9992.

State Library To Discuss How To Date Photographs

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Dating Photographs," on Wednesday, March 4 from 10 to 11 am in their History Reference Room. Mark Vopelak, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Area Supervisor, will discuss the different eras of photography, such as daguerrotypes and tintypes, and how to determine the age of a photograph. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Danville Library To Host Genealogy Meeting

The Genealogy Nuts group will meet Monday, March 9 at 1:30 pm at the Danville Public Library. The Genealogy Nuts is a support group for genealogists that meets monthly to discuss genealogy news and share research tips.

State Library To Discuss Immigration Resources

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "What About Your Immigrant Ancestor? Sources At The Indiana State Library and Other Venues," on Thursday, February 26 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Charles Hill, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss the library's resources for immigration research, including passenger lists and ethnic sources, as well as helpful websites. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Allen County Society To Discuss Identifying Photos

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne (gathering time begins at 6:30 pm). Amanda Blackman and Roselyn Wells will present a program, "Identifying Photos for Genealogical Research." Attendees are encouraged to bring photos that they would like help with in identifying. The meeting is open to the public.

Tri-State Society To Meet in Evansville

The Tri-State Genealogical Society will meet Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30 pm at Willard Library in Evansville. Browning Associates will present a program on "Browning Genealogy." There will also be a help session offered at 6:30 pm, with Joanne Huffsmith leading a program on New York research.

IGS Appoints Boone County Genealogist

At its February board meeting, the Indiana Genealogical Society appointed Darlene Anderson of Lebanon, Indiana as the Indiana County Genealogist for Boone County. Darlene volunteers at the Boone County Historical Society and also indexes newspapers at the Lebanon Public Library. She is also webmaster for the Boone County Genealogical Society's website.

About ICG
Indiana County Genealogist 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 is a liaison between the Indiana Genealogical Society and local organizations and individuals, acting as a conduit for genealogy-related news. For more details (including an application form), please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/county_genealogists.html

IGS Appoints Rush County Genealogist

At its February board meeting, the Indiana Genealogical Society appointed Pam Steed of Milroy, Indiana as the Indiana County Genealogist for Rush County. Pam is a co-coordinator of the Rush County site for the INGenWeb Project and has helped index several cemeteries. She recently helped create the Rush County Genealogical Society.

About ICG
Indiana County Genealogist 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 is a liaison between the Indiana Genealogical Society and local organizations and individuals, acting as a conduit for genealogy-related news. For more details (including an application form), please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/county_genealogists.html

State Library To Discuss African-American Newspapers

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "African-American Newspapers in Indiana," on Monday, February 23 from 8:30 to 9:30 am in their History Reference Room. Kimberly Brown-Hardin, Indiana Collection Librarian, will discuss the history of black newspapers in Indiana, how to access them and what items they include. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

African-American Genealogy Summit in Fort Wayne

Genealogy societies from across the United States that focus on researching African ancestors will convene October 29-31 at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. The theme will be "Reconnecting Lost Links." A special website has been set up at http://www.blackgenealogysummit.com/welcome.html.

State Library To Discuss Indiana Vital Records Resources

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Indiana Vital Records Resources," on Thursday, February 19 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in their History Reference Room. Daina Bohr, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss the library's resources for Indiana birth, marriage and death records, including print as well as electronic and microfilm resources. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

IGS Adds Cemetery Index to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a cemetery index for Noble County to the Members-Only section of its website. The index is of Merriam Christian Chapel Cemetery in Noble Township. This is a free database and was donated by Penny L. North and Jim Cox.

Index to Fayette County's Pioneer Cemeteries Now Online

The Whitewater Valley Genealogical Association in Connersville has now added an index to their website of all of the pioneer cemeteries in Fayette County. This index was compiled by Indiana County Genealogist Pat Summan and is a companion to the 2-volume "Fayette County Pioneer Cemetery Guide," which was published last year by the Fayette County Cemetery Commission.

Franklin County Veterans Sought

As part of the celebration of Franklin County's bicentennial in 2011, the county is publishing a commemorative book about veterans who have ties to Franklin County. Individuals are encouraged to submit a short biography, a photo, or a recollection of their time in service. For more details about the book, or to submit information, please contact Indiana County Genealogist Julie Schlesselman at the Brookville library--e-mail julie@wvcl.org; phone (765) 647-4031.

Ripley County Society Seeks World War II Veterans

The Ripley County Historical Society in Batesville is sponsoring an effort to collect and publish brief biographies of those with ties to Ripley County who served in World War II. If you are a WWII veteran from Ripley County, or you know of a WWII veteran who was from the area, please complete the form which is available on the society's website (http://www.seidata.com/~rchslib/).

Beginning Genealogy Classes Offered At Kokomo Library

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (220 N. Union St., Kokomo IN 46901-4614) will sponsor "Climbing Your Family Tree," a beginning genealogy class, on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 from 6 to 9 pm in the Community Room. The 8-week class will meet on Wednesday nights through April 22. For information on fees, and to register, please contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org; phone (765) 457-3242.

Allen County Library to Discuss FamilySearch Site

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "FamilySearch Labs," on Monday, March 2 at 2 pm. Don Litzer will talk about the LDS Church's beta website and the records it contains. To register for this free program, please contact the Genealogy Center--phone (260) 421-1225.

State Library To Discuss Federal Government Resources

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Federal Information On The Web: An Introduction," on Wednesday, February 18 from 2 to 3 pm in Room 428 of the library. Elisabeth ODonnell, Federal Documents Librarian, will discuss the federal government's online resources, including some historical information. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

DNA Lecture Offered in West Lafayette

The Tippecanoe Area Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, May 2 at 2 pm at the MCL Cafeteria in West Lafayette (521 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette IN 47906). Dirk Schweitzer, PhD will present a lecture, "Genetic Genealogy," on how DNA can help answer your genealogy questions. This lecture is free, but attendees are encouraged to come early and eat lunch at the cafeteria, to help defray expenses. Pre-registration is requested in order to get an accurate count. To register, please send your name, address and phone number to: Sheila Hooker, 2642 Soldiers Home Rd., West Lafayette IN 47906, or contact the society via their website.

Family Tree Maker Classes in Kosciusko County

The North Webster Community Public Library in Kosciusko County is holding an introductory class to Family Tree Maker software on Tuesday, February 17 and Tuesday, February 24 from 2 to 3 pm. For more information, please contact Beth Smith--inroom@kconline.com.

State Library To Discuss Manuscript Collections

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Researching Manuscript Collections," on Wednesday, February 11 from 9 am to 10 am in their History Reference Room. Brent Abercrombie, Manuscripts & Rare Books Collection Librarian, will discuss how to utilize a library's manuscript collections in your research. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

IGS Welcomes Newsletter Editor

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Deborah Gentit as the new editor of its newsletter. Deborah is a technical writer and editor who is active with the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society in Terre Haute. IGS thanks all those who expressed interest in the editor position and gives a special thanks to Indiana Genealogist editor Annette Harper, who stepped in as editor pro tem for the February issue.

State Library To Discuss African-American History

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Lyle's Station: Indiana's Last Remaining African-American Settlement," on Tuesday, February 10 from noon to 1 pm in their History Reference Room. Rachael Heger, Indiana Collection Supervisor, will discuss the history of the Lyle family and their historic settlement of Gibson County, Indiana which began in 1886. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Marion County Society To Discuss African-American History

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will meet on Saturday, February 14 at 1:30 pm at the Shelby Branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (2502 Shelby St., Indianapolis IN). Charles Barker, President of the Indiana African American Genealogy Group, will present a program. The meeting is open to the public.

Allen County Library To Discuss Southern Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Southern Lore," on Sunday, March 1 at 1 pm. Melissa Shimkus will discuss how to research Southern ancestors using records from the Reconstruction era. To register for this free program, please contact the Genealogy Center--phone (260) 421-1225.

State Library To Discuss Using Google Books for Research

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will offer a program, "Using Google Books in Genealogy Research," on Wednesday, February 4 from noon to 1 pm in their History Reference Room. Autumn Gonzalez, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss Google's digitization project and how it can help you with your at-home research. This program is free and open to the public--please register by contacting Drew Griffis (agriffis@library.in.gov).

Plainfield Offers Beginning Genealogy For Kids

The Plainfield Public Library will host a program on Saturday, February 28 at 10 am on beginning genealogy for kids. The program, "Roots For Kids," will be given by Cindy Rutledge, Indiana Room Manager at the Danville Public Library, and it will cover how kids can get started in finding out about their family. Registration is required-- register online, or contact the library by phone--(317) 839-6602, ext. 114.

IGS Adds Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the Members-Only section of its website:

--Students of Bentonville, Fayette County, Indiana (1925)--this database covers students in grades 1-12 and includes photos of students in grades 11 and 12.

--Students of Marion County Seminary, Indianapolis (1834-1853)

--Students of Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana (1856-1865)

--Roster of 70th Indiana Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War (1861-1865)

--Voters of Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana (1839)