Allen County Library To Discuss Underground Railroad

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Sources for Researching Abolitionists and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Indiana," on Wednesday, October 28 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. Peggy Seigel will focus on resources available at the library for researching the underground railroad in Fort Wayne, including the religious and political leaders. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

IGS Adds October Newsletter To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has now added the October 2009 issue of the IGS Newsletter to the IGS Records section of Members Only. The issue contains the latest "Once A Hoosier..." entries and queries, as well as information on the various events around the state celebrating October as Family History Month.

The newsletter is a premium database and is accessible only to IGS members.

African American Group To Discuss Sanborn Maps

The Indiana African American Genealogy Group will meet on Saturday, October 17 from noon to 3 pm at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. Kristi Palmer will present a program on Sanborn Maps from noon to 1:30 pm, and from 1:40 to 3 pm there will be a Sankofa session (Sankofa is an Andrinka symbol meaning to reach back and learn). The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact indplsaagenegroup@yahoo.com.

Boone County Genealogical Society To Meet in Lebanon

The Boone County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, October 27 from 6:30 to 8 pm in the Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center of the Lebanon Public Library. Jamey Hickson will present a program, "Give My Respects To All Who Inquire," about her Hoosier Civil War ancestor. The public is invited to attend.

Marriage Indexing: Progress Report

The latest progress report for the Indiana Marriage Indexing Project shows that volunteers have completed the batches of records that were available for Carroll County and have almost finished the batches available for Ohio County. They have also started indexing the records available for Boone County and Harrison County:

Allen County (1811-1959)--57.17% complete
Benton County (1811-1959)--19.40% complete
Boone County (1811-1959)--2.74% complete
Harrison County (1811-1959)--5.27% complete
Ohio County (1811-1959)--99.69% complete

More volunteers are always welcome!

Allen County Library To Discuss Periodical Source Index (PERSI)

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Using PERSI (Periodical Source Index)," on Tuesday, October 27 from 10 to 11 am in the Computer Classroom. Delia Cothrun Bourne will show tips and tricks for finding genealogy and local history articles. Seating is limited. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Query: Del Carbo, Indiana

I have a relative that was born in Del Carbo, IN in 1901. However I have not been able to locate what county Del Carbo is in. Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance
Roy Montgomery
montgomery@cvm.msstate.edu

Query:BECK/TRAVIS/WATSON/HAYMAKER of Morgan and Johnson Counties

Looking for information on the parents of Toka Viola Beck b. 15 Sept 1868, IN d. 1 Feb 1954 Morgan Co., IN. She is found living with her aunt Elma Beck Travis b. 1843 IN. In 1880 White River, Johnson County, IN. Elma Beck is the daughter of Gotlieb Beck born 1811 Germany, of White River, Johnson Co., IN
Toka Viola Beck married Andrew Watson then married Albert Haymaker in 1893 IN. She has a brother named Lewis Beck b 1870 IN. and a possible brother named Samuel Beck that moved to OK before 1910.
Michelle Seifried
19238 Amy
Porter, TX 77365
michelleseifried@gmail.com

Query: ROBERTS/MILLER/DURNIL of Harrison and Washington Counties

I am trying to find the Will of a John T. Roberts b. 22 Nov 1779 in Surry Co., NC, d 20 Sept 1852 in Martinsburg, Washington Co., IN. My ancestor is William Mill Creek Roberts who lived in Harrison Co., IN and married a Nancy Miller, 2 Mar 1830 and had 4 or 5 children born in Harrison Co. The family later moved to CA. I'm trying to establish that John T. and Ester Durnil were the parents of William M.C. Roberts.
Any help is Greatly Appreciated.
Thanks
Bonnie Karlyle
335 W Elmwood Ave
Burbank, CA 91506
bkarlyle@hotmail.com

Query: FAILOR of Stark County Ohio and Jefferson County IN

I'm trying to locate the location of burial for Charles Failor. He was born about 1843 in Stark County, Ohio, and died in 1863 in Madison, Jefferson County, IN. Charles was a Civil War Veteran, wounded in action, he was returned home to Madison where he died from his injuries.

Thanks for any information,
Tom Mason
1205 Echo St NE
Canton, OH 44721
tmason4@neo.rr.com

Query: WRIGHT of Wayne County

I'm trying to locate information on my Aunt Mary Wright. She lived in Richmond, Wayne County, IN. She died in the 1950's. I'm trying to pinpoint her date of death. I'm assuming she is buried in Richmond. Her spouse was John Wright.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Joyce Fowler
jlfow@aol.com

Query: LOVE/GILLIBRAND/TAYLOR

Granville Love married Nancy Jane Gillibrand in Indiana. Nancy was the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Taylor) Gillibrand who were both born in England 1812-1822. I'm looking for any information on these Love, Gillibrand and Taylor families in Indiana. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Betty Laresen Berentson
3504 Seattle Hill Rd. #2
Mill Creek, WA 98012
berentson@comcast.net

IGS Publishes Vigo County 1890 Soldiers Enrollment List

The Indiana Genealogical Society has now published an index to the 1890 soldiers enrollment list for Vigo County. It has been added to the other indexes that are available for purchase in the Shop section of the IGS website.

The soldiers enrollment lists enumerated the veterans of all past wars (including the Civil War) who were living in that county in 1890. If the veteran was deceased, the list included information on their widows and children. The Indiana Genealogical Society's indexes contain detailed information from these lists and are published on CD-ROM. IGS has compiled indexes for 63 counties thus far.

Boone County Library To Discuss Family Reunions

The Lebanon Public Library will hold a program, "Making The Most of Family Reunions," on Thursday, October 15 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the library's Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center. Jamey Hickson and Sandy Isenhour will share their experiences as family reunion coordinators and offer tools for you to use when planning your next family reunion. This program is free but registration is required--to register, phone (765) 482-3460 ext. 261.

Allen County Library To Discuss Fort Wayne Cemetery

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Lindenwood Cemetery," on Saturday, October 24 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. John Beatty will talk about the history of the Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne, which dates back to the 1850's, and the records that are available to trace ancestors buried there. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Luxembourg Research

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Luxembourg Ancestry," on Friday, October 23 from 2 to 3 pm in Meeting Room A. Cynthia Theusch will talk about the resources for finding ancestors from Luxembourg, including the fact that some elusive German ancestors may actually have been from Luxembourg. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Kokomo Library To Host Genealogy Basics Workshop

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library  will hold a genealogy workshop on Wednesday, October 28 from 6 to 9 pm. To register for the workshop, contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org.

IGS Adds Clinton County Database to Members-Only

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

--Graduates of Kirklin High School, Clinton County, Indiana (1901-1927)--alumni of Kirklin High School for the years 1901-1927, along with their residence as of 1927, as listed in a yearbook. Kirklin High School was later consolidated into Clinton Central High School.

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It is part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS will develop a minimum of two genealogical databases for each of the 92 counties in Indiana and post them to the Members Only area.

Boone County Library To Demonstrate Genealogy Software

The Lebanon Public Library will hold a class on Family Tree Builder software on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the library's Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center. Kevin Pleasant will offer instruction in how to use the software, which is free and produced by MyHeritage.com. Family Tree Builder software includes charts and maps and support for private family websites. This class is free but registration is required--to register, phone (765) 482-3460 ext. 261.

Allen County Computer Interest Group To Meet

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana's Computer Interest Group will meet on Wednesday, October 21 at 7 pm in Meeting Room B of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. The meeting is open to the public.

IGS Publishes LaGrange County 1890 Soldiers Enrollment List

The Indiana Genealogical Society has now published an index to the 1890 soldiers enrollment list for LaGrange County. It has been added to the other indexes that are available for purchase in the Shop section of the IGS website.

The soldiers enrollment lists enumerated the veterans of all past wars (including the Civil War) who were living in that county in 1890. If the veteran was deceased, the list included information on their widows and children. The Indiana Genealogical Society's indexes contain detailed information from these lists and are published on CD-ROM. IGS has compiled indexes for 62 counties thus far.

Hamilton County Library To Demonstrate Genealogy Databases

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a workshop on Wednesday, October 28 from 9:30 am to noon in their computer training room. This hands-on class will demonstrate how to use 3 genealogy databases--Heritage Quest Online, New England Ancestors and Footnote.com. Participants should bring information about their ancestors, as there will be time at the end of the workshop to work on their own research. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939. For more information about the workshop, contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

Northwest Indiana Society To Discuss Funeral Home Records

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, October 17 at 10 am at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville. A representative from a local funeral home will present a program on "Funeral Home Records." The meeting is open to the public. The society represents the interests of genealogists in Lake County and Porter County.

Allen County Library To Discuss Ellis Island

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "The Ellis Island Experience," on Monday, October 19 from 2 to 3 pm in Meeting Room A. Melissa Shimkus will discuss the myth of our ancestors' arrivals in America and what their first experiences were like. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Ancestry.com

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Searching Ancestry.com," on Thursday, October 22 from 10 to 11 am in the Computer Classroom. Melissa Shimkus will show you new strategies to improve your searches and help you begin uncovering your family's past. Seating is limited. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Scrapbooking

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Heritage Scrapbooking: Preserving Historical Photographs and Memorabilia," on Saturday, October 17 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. Dawne Slater-Putt will dsicuss how to organize your historical photos and other memorabilia into a scrapbook and the materials that can be used. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Society To Discuss African-American Research

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Roberta F. Ridley will give a program about how to do African-American research. Members and visitors alike are welcome.

Allen County Library To Discuss Swiss Research

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Swiss Genealogical Records," on Friday, October 16 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. John Beatty will give an overview of how to find your ancestors in Switzerland and give examples from major record sources. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Beginning Genealogy Class in Merrillville

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a beginners genealogy class on Saturday, October 24 from 9:30 am to 1 pm at the Lake County Public Library in Merrillville. For more information, please e-mail Marlene Polster. The society represents the interests of genealogists in Lake County and Porter County.

Northwest Indiana Society Adds Lake County Databases

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society has added some Lake County databases to their website:

--Index to Will Book "A", Lake County, Indiana--this is an index to the first will book for the county, and it covers the years 1839-1870. There is also a form provided for you to order a copy of the will directly from the county.
--Boyd Home Tourist Records, Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana--this is an index of the guest register for the Boyd Home in Merrillville. The guest register provides a record of the names and hometowns of those travelers who spent a night in Merrillville, Indiana, as they journeyed along the Lincoln Highway in the late 1920's and early 1930's.

These databases are located in the Online Archives section of the society's website and are free to the public. 

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Cemeteries

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class on Saturday, October 24 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in their North Meeting Room. You'll learn about different types of cemeteries and the records that are available, as well as what the symbols on tombstones mean. The class is ideal for both beginning researchers as well as those who are more experienced. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939. For more information about the class, contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

Allen County Library To Discuss Photo Restoration

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Adobe Photoshop: Photo Restoration For Beginners," on Tuesday, October 20 from 10 am to noon in Meeting Room A. Kay Spears will show you basic techniques in Adobe Photoshop to restore old photographs. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Family Histories

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Being Creative With Your Family History," on Thursday, October 15 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. Cynthia Theusch will show creative ways to present the history of your family, including gift ideas for family members. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Research Lock-In At Kokomo Library

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library will hold a research lock-in on Friday, October 23 from 5:30 pm to midnight. There is a fee to attend, which includes a buffet dinner and door prizes. Registration opens on September 23. For information on fees, and to register, please contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org.

Franklin County Society to Discuss Utopian Society

The Franklin County Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, October 13 at The Hermitage (650 E. 8th St., Brookville IN). Local historian Susan Knight will present a program, "Manchester Social Improvement Society," about the Utopian society in Whitewater Township in the early 1800's. Dinner will begin at 6 pm and the program will begin at 7 pm. Dinner is $10 per person and reservations must be made before October 9. To make a reservation, contact Martha Shea--phone (765) 647-5182.

Allen County Library To Discuss Female Ancestors

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Discovering Your Female Ancestors," on Monday, October 12 from 2 to 3 pm in Meeting Room A. Melissa Shimkus will discuss how to search for female ancestors who are often "hidden" in records. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Catholic Records

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Historical and Genealogical Resources of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend," on Sunday, October 11 from 1 to 2 pm in Meeting Room A. Janice Cantrell will give an overview of the records and resources that are available from the northeastern Indiana Diocese. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Northwest Indiana Society To Meet in Valparaiso

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, September 19 at 10 am at the Porter County Public Library in Valparaiso. Society President Sally Phillips will present a program on "Little Used Resources." The meeting is open to the public. The society represents the interests of genealogists in Lake County and Porter County.

IGS Publishes September Issue of Indiana Genealogist

The Indiana Genealogical Society recently mailed the September 2009 issue of Indiana Genealogist to its members. It contains:

• School lists for Cass County and Daviess County
• Juror lists for Lake County and Marion County
• Profiles of Indiana Civil War soldiers that were proven as ancestors by Society of Civil War Families of Indiana members
• Biographies and photos of soldiers in the 99th Indiana Infantry
• Former residents of Indiana who were buried in Carson City, Nevada
• An article by Randi Richardson (Indiana County Genealogist for Monroe County) about Hattie Moss Dunihoo, a Monroe County resident who was placed in the Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Children's Home in Knightstown, Indiana.
• An IN-GENious! column by Annette Harper on the use of newspaper sources to find the grandfather of Luther Martin of Jefferson County.

Submissions with an Indiana connection are always welcome.  Articles that are submitted may be eligible for the Elaine Spires Smith Family History Writing Award, which includes $500. For more information, see http://www.indgensoc.org/publications/quarterly.php

Madison County Group To Meet in Elwood

The Elwood Pipecreek Genealogy Society of Elwood, Madison County, Indiana will meet on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm in the Elwood Public Library. The public is welcome to attend.

Franklin County Library To Host Program on Local Legends

The Brookville Public Library in Franklin County will host a program on Wednesday, October 21 at 6:30 pm about spooky local legends and ghost stories.

IGS Newsletter Reminder

A reminder that the Indiana Genealogical Society's a newsletter, IGS Newsletter, is no longer mailed out, but is instead published in the Members Only of the IGS website. You must be logged in--visit the IGS Records section of Members Only. The newsletter is added at the beginning of February, April, June, August, October and December. The 2009 issues can be downloaded to your computer or printed out for your convenience.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Obituaries

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will host a roundtable in their genealogy classroom on Tuesday, October 13 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm. This month's roundtable will focus on newspaper research and obituaries. Participants are invited to share any odd or unusual obituaries they have discovered, or write their own obituary and share it with the group. For more information about the roundtable, please contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

Allen County Library To Discuss Searches on WeRelate

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "WeRelate: Search/Browse," on Thursday, October 8 from 10 to 11 am in the Computer Classroom. Cynthia Theusch will show you how to search the pages on WeRelate to locate family members or resources. Participants should bring a list of individuals or families that they want to search. Seating is limited. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library to Discuss Book Publishing

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Microsoft Word For Beginners," on Tuesday, October 13 from 10 am to noon in the Computer Classroom. Kay Spears will show you how to organize your family history into a printed book and how to manipulate photographs and images. Seating is limited. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

IGS Adds Jasper County Database To Members-Only

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

--Directory of Businesses in Jasper County, Indiana (1868)--a listing of business owners as included in a railroad and shipping directory.

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It is part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS will develop a minimum of two genealogical databases for each of the 92 counties in Indiana and post them to the Members Only area.

IGS Adds Jackson County Database To Members-Only

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

--Directory of Businesses in Jackson County, Indiana (1868)--a listing of business owners as included in a railroad and shipping directory.

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It is part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS will develop a minimum of two genealogical databases for each of the 92 counties in Indiana and post them to the Members Only area.

Allen County Library To Host DAR Members

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will be at the Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, October 7 from 10 am to 4 pm to help anyone in the research needed to become a DAR member.

Petition Circulating To Save Library of Michigan

The Records Preservation and Access Committee (which is sponsored by the Federation of Genealogical Societies and the National Genealogical Society) is circulating an online petition urging the Michigan legislature to overturn the governor's Executive Order 2009-36, which would abolish the Library of Michigan and disperse its collection. The executive order is set to go into effect on October 1st. The state's Senate has already voted to overturn the order; the House of Representatives must also do so.

The online petition can be found at http://www.PetitionOnline.com/RPAC2009/petition.html--you do not have to be a Michigan resident in order to sign it. The Michigan Genealogical Council has more information on the issue at http://www.mimgc.org/LOM.html

Allen County Library To Discuss Records

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Jumping-Off Points: Getting The Most You Can From A Single Record," on Monday, October 5 from 2 to 3 pm in Meeting Room A. Dawne Slater-Putt will show you how to examine a record to find every possible clue that leads to more information. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Hands-On Cemetery Restoration Workshop in Bloomington

The Monroe County Historical Society will lead a hands-on restoration of White Oak Cemetery in Bloomington on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Restoration specialist John Walters will show how to clean, repair and reset stones. Registration for the workshop is $25 for MCHS members, $30 for non-members, and includes a morning snack and lunch. Registration is limited to 25 people, and the deadline to register is September 10th.

There will be a free session about cemetery restoration techniques and laws offered on Friday, October 9 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Monroe County History Center (202 E.6th St., Bloomington IN). Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology will be the presenter.

A registration form is available at http://monroehistory.org/RIP_Registration_Form.pdf, or you may phone (812) 332-2517.

Noblesville Library To Discuss Publishing Family Histories

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class on Saturday, October 3 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in their North Meeting Room. You'll learn how to create your own book detailing your family history, including the MyCanvas book-publishing feature on Ancestry.com. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website, or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939. For more information about the class, contact the library's Indiana Room--phone (317) 770-3206.

IGS Adds African-American Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added databases to the African-American Records section of its Members Only area:

--African-American Veterans in Clark County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Harrison County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Randolph County, Indiana (1890)
--African-American Veterans in Warrick County, Indiana (1890)

These databases were compiled from the 1890 soldiers enrollment lists for the respective counties. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

Marion County Society To Discuss Sharecroppers

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will meet on Saturday, September 12 beginning at 12:30 pm at the Nora branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (8625 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis IN 46240). A board meeting will be held at 12:30 pm; at 1:30 pm, Doris Fields will present a program on "Sharecropping in Indiana." The public is welcome to attend.

Allen County Library To Demonstrate WeRelate

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "WeRelate: Create/Edit," on Tuesday, October 6 from 10 to 11 am in the Computer Classroom. Cynthia Theusch will show you how to create individual and family pages to add your family history information to WeRelate. Participants must create an account with WeRelate before attending the program, and should bring family group sheets, a GEDCOM file on a flash drive, and some photos. Seating is limited. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Allen County Library To Discuss Census Research

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Piecing The Census Puzzle Together," on Sunday, October 4 from 1 to 2 pm in Meeting Room A. Melissa Shimkus will talk about census research and how name changes, age discrepancies and changes in locality affect your search. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

DAR Workshop At Kokomo Library

The Genealogy & Local History Department of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library will sponsor a workshop on Saturday, October 17 from 10 am to noon by Daughters of the American Revolution. Members of the DAR will discuss the application process to becoming a DAR member. For more information, please contact Marcia Ford--e-mail mford@khcpl.org, or DAR representative Diane Knight--phone (765) 452-8285.

Howard County Genealogical Society To Meet in Kokomo

The Howard County (Indiana) Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, October 5 at 6:30 pm in the Community Room of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library. The meeting is open to the public.

Tippecanoe County Society To Discuss Stone Carvers

The Tippecanoe County Area Genealogy Society (TIPCOA) will meet on Wednesday, October 14 at 7 pm at the Tippecanoe Arts Federation (638 North St., Lafayette IN). Keith Buckly will present a program on Indiana's stone carvers. The public is welcome.

Allen County Library To Discuss House History

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Tracing The History of Your House," on Friday, October 2 from 2 to 3 pm in Meeting Room A. Angie Quinn will explain the resources available to learn the history of your house, including who built it and who has lived in it. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Lawrenceburg Library To Host Court Records Program

The Lawrenceburg Public Library will host a day of networking with libraries and societies from the tri-state area on Saturday, October 17 from 9 am to 5 pm, as part of their "Family History Weekend." John J. Newman will be the featured speaker, presenting a program on "If I Were A Court Record, Where Would I Hide?" There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. To register, please contact Joyce Baer--e-mail jbaer@lpld.lib.in.us or phone (812) 537-2775 ext. 39.

Allen County Library To Discuss Facebook

The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will host a program, "Facebook From A Genealogical Perspective," on Thursday, October 1 from 10 to 11 am in Meeting Room A. Dawne Slater-Putt will show you how to use Facebook to share historical photos, join online family groups, and keep in touch with far-flung cousins. To register, e-mail genealogy@acpl.info or call (260) 421-1225.

Marriage Indexing: Progress Report

The latest progress report for the Indiana Marriage Indexing Project shows that volunteers have completed the batches of records that were available for Adams County and are well into indexing the records available for Allen County and Carroll County:

Allen County (1811-1959)--46.25% complete
Benton County (1811-1959)--16.15% complete
Carroll County (1811-1959)--77.76% complete
Ohio County (1811-1959)--36.94% complete

More volunteers are always welcome!

Dearborn County To Host After-Hours Research Session

The Lawrenceburg Public Library and the Dearborn County Historical Society will host an after-hours research session on Friday, October 16 from 5:15 to 9 pm, as part of their "Family History Weekend." There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. To register, please contact Joyce Baer--e-mail jbaer@lpld.lib.in.us or phone (812) 537-2775 ext. 39.

IGS Adds Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added several databases to the Members Only area of its website:

Church Records
--Ministers of Indiana Diocese, Episcopal Church (1888)--a listing of Episcopal clergy as found in an annual journal.

College Records
--Faculty of DePauw University, Greencastle (1899)--a listing of teachers as found in a school yearbook.

--Students of Indianapolis College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis (1940-1943)--a listing of students as found in the Mistura yearbook for 1940. The Indianapolis College of Pharmacy later became part of Butler University.

County Records
--School Enumeration of Union Township, Adams County, Indiana (1853)--this database comes from an enumeration done in September 1853. The purpose of the enumeration was to record how many children in a family were attending school. The enumeration was found in the Indiana State Archives.

This database was contributed by Ron Darrah and is part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS will develop a minimum of two genealogical databases for each of the 92 counties in Indiana and post them to the Members Only area.

Military Records
--Revolutionary War Veterans Living In Indiana Who Were Denied Pensions (1839)--a listing as found in a Congressional document.

Miscellaneous Records
--Lawyers in Indiana State Bar Association (1912)--a listing of all members of the State Bar in 1912. This database also includes memorials for members who had died within the year.

These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society now has over 175 databases in the Members Only area of its website. More databases will be added over time.