State Library To Discuss Negro Baseball League

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will present a program, "Play Ball! Indiana and Negro League Baseball," on Thursday, April 8 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. Kimberly Brown-Harden, Indiana Colllection Librarian, will discuss the two Negro League baseball teams that were in Indianapolis and how they impacted life in Indiana, as well as the history of the Negro Baseball League and their rise to fame. This is a free program--for more information, call (317) 232-3675.

Noblesville Library To Demonstrate Ancestry Library Edition

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class, "Using Ancestry Library Edition," on Wednesday, April 28 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training room. This is a hands-on class that will demonstrate how to use the genealogy database Ancestry Library Edition. Attendees are encouraged to bring information on their ancestors with them, as there will be time at the end of the class to work on your own research. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

State Library To Discuss New England Research

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will present a program, "But They Weren't From Indiana: Researching New England Genealogy," on Tuesday, April 6 from 11 am to noon in the library's Indiana Authors Room. Daina Bohr, Genealogy Collection Librarian, will discuss genealogy resources for Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This is a free program--for more information, call (317) 232-3675.

Boone County Society To Discuss German Research

The Boone County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm at the Lebanon Public Library. Betty L. Warren will present a program about German research. The meeting is open to the public.

IGS Adds Noble County Cemetery Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another cemetery database to the County Records section of Members Only:

Noble County:
--Index of Fisher Cemetery, Noble County, Indiana

This index was donated by Jim Cox and Penny L. North. It is free to the public--no membership is required in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society has over 245 databases in the Members Only area of its website. More databases will be added over time.

IGS Adds Allen County Cemetery Databases to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more cemetery databases to the County Records section of Members Only:

Allen County:
--Index of Nine Mile Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana
--Index of St. Aloysius Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana

These indexes were donated by Jim Cox and Penny L. North. They are free to the public--no membership is required in order to view them.

The Indiana Genealogical Society has over 245 databases in the Members Only area of its website. More databases will be added over time.

Land Records Books For Indiana Counties

The Indiana Genealogical Society's Shop is now offering Indiana books from the Family Maps series by Arphax Publishing. The books are a great tool for seeing who owned the original parcels of land in a county, as well as where that land is on modern maps. The maps also show who your ancestor's neighbors were. Each book also contains a surname index. See some of the sample pages (PDF).

The books are available for 46 Indiana counties: Adams County, Allen County, Bartholomew County, Boone County, Brown County, Carroll County, Clay County, Clinton County, Daviess County, Decatur County, Dubois County, Elkhart County, Gibson County, Grant County, Greene County, Hamilton County, Harrison County, Hendricks County, Henry County, Howard County, Jay County, Jennings County, Johnson County, Kosciusko County, Madison County, Marion County, Martin County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Orange County, Owen County, Parke County, Posey County, Putnam County, Ripley County, Rush County, Scott County, Shelby County, St. Joseph County, Steuben County, Tippecanoe County, Vigo County, Wabash County, Warren County, Warrick County and Washington County.

Probate Records Work Session - Thank You!

The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks all the volunteers who came to the Danville library yesterday for our Saturday work session on the Hendricks County probate records. It was particularly impressive to see so many people willing to be inside when it was such beautiful weather outside.

The volunteers completed 175 files, and thanks to their continuing efforts, IGS has now unfolded and organized about 25% of the records from the pre-1900 period. Digitizing of these records is underway, but more volunteers are needed to help IGS with the editing of the digital files.  If you would like to help out with the editing, please contact Shirley Richison Fields, richison@me.com

Librarians To Receive LEU Credits For IGS Conference

The Indiana Genealogical Society's Conference on Saturday, April 10 at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne has been approved for LEU credits. Indiana librarians can receive LEUs for attending the conference sessions, as follows:

--Genealogy Searches on Google - Dick Eastman (1 Technology LEU)
--Our Golden Door: Introduction to Immigration - Ron Darrah (1 LEU)
--Blogging for Genealogists - Dick Eastman (1 Technology LEU)
--Voyages at Your Fingertips: Online Immigration Records - Melissa Shimkus (1 Technology LEU)
--Conservation: Keeping up with Technology - Dick Eastman (1 Technology LEU)
--"Our Military Heritage" and WeRelate: Two Digital Initiatives of the Allen County Public Library - Curt Witcher (1 Technology LEU)
--Grandpa in Your Pocket: Portable Gadgets for Genealogists - Dick Eastman (1 Technology LEU)
--Photo Restoration Using Adobe Photoshop - Kay Spears (1 Technology LEU)

Noblesville Library To Discuss Census Records

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class, "Using Census Records," on Saturday, April 17 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's north meeting room. With 2010 being a census year, this free class will help you learn how to find, research and interpret U.S. federal census records containing your ancestors. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

Marion County Society To Discuss Indiana Historical Society

The Genealogical Society of Marion County will meet on Saturday, April 17 at 1:30 pm at the East Washington Branch of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library (2822 E. Washington Street). Jeanne Scheets from the Indiana Historical Society will present a program, "Changes at the Indiana Historical Society." In the second part of the meeting, attendees can ask questions about their research problems. The meeting is open to the public.

"Query" WORTH/GLOYD of Allen County

I have been searching for my g-grandfather's parents for several year. His name is Andrew Worth b. 7-12-1814 (have seen he was born in Indiana and Ohio, in census and family records) but am unsure as to what state. He was married in Ft.Wayne, Indiana to Sarah Virginia Gloyd on 1-19-1843. I am wondering if his parents were listed on his marriage papers. I tried to order on line, but couldn't enter the state. Any ideas how I could find out? Or, are there any other records?
Ruth Arnold
1618 Albia Road
Ottuma, IA 52501
JR243@AOL.COM

"Query" WATTERS/WATERS of Fayette and Franklin Counties

I would like to find out where the Watters Cemetery is located, and who is buried there, and discription of Cemetery.
James Waters (Watters), Jackson Township, Fayette County, Indiana 1812-1813 He died 1826.
Samuel Watters, Franklin County, Indiana 1813. Died 1821.
It may have been also called Old Ireland Cemetery, or McIlwain Cemetery.

Malia Watters
10860 26th Ave So
Seattle, WA 98168-1811
jitterbug_too@yahoo.com

"Query" WARREN/VANDEVENTER of Clinton and Howard Counties

Emert or Emmert L Warren 1888-? born in Frankfort, IN.
married to Dessie Vandeventer. One of Emmerts sons was Russell E Warren also born in Frankfort died in Kokomo, IN.
Trying to find Emerts date of death and if any other spouses.
Heather Flowers
4407 E 400 S
Hemlock, IN 46937
heather_flowers@comcast.net

Query: ESCHENBURG/ROEBER/ZICKUHR

Need a marriage certificate for Harold W Eschenburg b 29 Sep 1910 and Sylvia Marie Roeber b 22 Jun 1910 both born in Milwaukee, Wi. They married in Indiana in 1947. That is all the information that I have. His parents are William F Eschenburg and Olga Zickuhr.

Debra Fowler
923 Osprey Lane
Rockledge, FL 32955
wfowler2@cfl.rr.com

Query: MOORE of Switzerland County

I am looking for information on my great great grandfather who was a Hoosier. I know his son, my great grandfather, was John or James Moore born in Vevay, Switzerland County, I believe circa 1860s. My great great grandfather was called Isaac Moore. I believe Isaac might have been born in Indiana too but not sure.
Steven Ham
4418 Irvington Ave.,
Fremont, CA 94538
eagles02@sbcglobal.net

Query: SIMPSON of 51st Indiana Infantry

I have been asked to help find living descendants of Benjamin Simpson, 51st Indiana, Co. I, Civil War. We have discharge papers for him we would like to return to his family. Thank you for any assistance.

Karlyn Armstrong
1038 210th St
Waverly, Iowa 50677
kdka@chooseblue.coop

Hamilton County Society To Meet In Carmel

The Hamilton County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, April 7 at the Hensel Government Building (10701 N. College Ave., Carmel IN). The meeting is free and open to the public.

The Hamilton County Genealogical Society (formerly known as the North Indianapolis Area Genealogists) meets from October through May on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at the Hensel Government Building in Carmel. Meetings include programs and roundtable discussions. The meetings are free and everyone is welcome.

Noblesville Library To Discuss Genealogy Blogs

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, April 13 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. Come share your stories of how genealogy blogs help you with your family history research. This is an informal discussion group and no registration is required.

Marriage Indexing: Progress Report

The latest progress report for the Indiana Marriage Indexing Project shows that volunteers have now started working on the records that are available for Clay County, Daviess County and Delaware County:

--Clark County (1811-1959)--99.98% complete
--Clay County (1811-1959)--55.81% complete
--Daviess County (1811-1959)--7.82% complete
--Delaware County (1811-1959)--0.46% complete
--Dubois County (1811-1959)--96.27% complete
--Harrison County (1811-1959)--99.06% complete
--Marshall County (1811-1959)--99.94% complete

More volunteers are always welcome. Sign up at the FamilySearch Indexing website.

IGS To Hold Work Session For Hendricks County Probate Records

The Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a work session this Saturday, March 20 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Danville Public Library in Hendricks County. The work session is part of IGS' Records Preservation Project, which is helping to preserve Hendricks County probate records.

At the work session, volunteers will unfold the probate records and put them into folders. You can stop by at any time during the day and stay for as little or as long as you want--lunch is on your own. Seating is limited—please register online through the library’s Events Calendar or by contacting the library’s Indiana Room--e-mail dplind@dpl.lib.in.us; phone (317) 718-8008 ext. 14.

Query: FISHER/BANFIELD

Dear Friends in Indiana Genealogy:

Our family is hoping to find what happened to our ancestors Samuel Fisher and his wife Sarah Banfield Fisher.

We are hoping that someone can help us. This has been a family mystery for four generations. So any help in locating what their cause of deaths were or where they are buried would be a great discovery for us as a family in search of its history.

This is what we know:

Marriage records in Harrison County Kentucky say they were married in Cynthiana, June 2, 1870 at Will’s House. Samuel was born about 1848 in Bath County Kentucky; Sarah was born about 1853. We found an advertisement in the June 2, 1870 issue of The Cynthiana News for Will’s House, on Main Street, Cynthiana, KY, J.S. Wills, Proprietor. So that must be the place.

1870 Census has them in the Robinson Station Kentucky area.

The Charter Book for Robinson Station Christian Church records Samuel as a charter member and Sarah joined later. Then there is also an entry that in 1878 or 9, they left for Missouri. At that time they had three children; Lillian, Minnie, Henry (my great grandfather).

John J. Fisher is Samuel’s brother and witness for Samuel at his wedding. The same Robinson Station Christian Church Charter Book lists John’s wife (we believe) Mary having died around 1880. She was buried on Dick Lizar’s (Ligar’s or Lysar’s) farm. It is then documented that John J. left for Missouri.

1880 Census has Samuel’s family in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri. Lillian is listed inaccurately as Leon. And they have added a daughter, Mattie. This is the last record we have of Samuel and Sarah.

Family stories say that Samuel and Sarah die and the children are sent back to Harrison County Kentucky to live with family.

We do not know what happened in the interim, but in 1892 Miss Minnie Fisher is listed as a witness at a wedding for George W. Roberts and Alice Bell Doan both of Kelat (this information was recently found by Mr. Charlie Feix of Cynthiana). Then in the 1900 Census, we find the children in Midway, Woodford County, Kentucky, living with Josh and Prudy (Prudence) King. We believe Prudy is maybe a sister to Sarah. We do know that Josh and Prudy are from Berry, Kentucky and return to Berry sometime around 1919. But, the children, all stay in the Midway area and marry, except Minnie. She marries Austin Roberts of Berry. The others: Lillian marries-Charlie Portwood, Mattie marries Joe McRae (McCrea), Henry marries Bess May; all stay in and around Woodford County (Midway).

Other Banfield names are Oliver and Willis. We believe them to be Sarah’s brothers, maybe. They used to visit Henry and Bess when my Grandfather, Samuel (named after his Grandfather) was a child.

We’ve not found any evidence of Samuel and Sarah’s deaths in Missouri. Some folks we’ve corresponded with there believe that there is a possibility they migrated to Indiana. I’ve found, via Ancestry.com, a Sarah A. Fisher death record in Spencer, Indiana on March 2, 1885. The age would be about right. I’ve not been able to find her obituary nor information on Samuel.

My Dad, Joe Fisher, of Midway is 88 and would really like to know what happened to Samuel and Sarah. We have tried to find out on our own for 20 years or more. We have talked with folks, lots of folks in the Harrison County area but haven’t been able to find anything about Samuel and Sarah’s deaths. We’ve corresponded with folks in Missouri and have certainly appreciated all who have talked with us and assisted us in our search.

We would certainly appreciate any and all help you can give us or direct us to.

Sincerely,

Donna Jo Forman
414 Mill Road
Midway, KY 40347
dforman2@roadrunner.com

Query: BRYANT/STOUT of Montgomery County

We are looking for information on the death and burial places for James Bryant and his wife, Catherine Stout Bryant. They were married in Pennington,, NJ (near Hopewell) in 1796. They moved to NY and then to OH, and finally to IN. We are told that James died in 1837 in the Crawfordsville area, but to date, we have no proof. Any and all Bryant research help is appreciated. Thanks in advance!.
Paula Zenker
3393 115th St
Frederic, WI 54837
rella.at.pinehill@gmail.com>

IGS On Facebook

The Indiana Genealogical Society is now on Facebook. Look for the group Hoosier Ancestor? - join us and swap information about your Indiana ancestors.

IGS Welcomes New Editor For Quarterly

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Laura Pinhey of Bloomington as the new editor of the society's quarterly publication, Indiana Genealogist. Laura is a Library Associate at the Monroe County History Center's Genealogy & Local History Library and was previously an editor for a monthly magazine and an anchor/producer for a local radio station. Her editorial duties will begin with the June issue of the quarterly.

Noblesville Library To Demonstrate Footnote.com and New England Ancestors

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class, "Using New England Ancestors and Footnote.com," on Wednesday, March 31 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training room. This is a hands-on class that will demonstrate how to use two genealogy databases, New England Ancestors and Footnote.com. Attendees are encouraged to bring information on their ancestors with them, as there will be time at the end of the class to work on your own research. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

Noblesville Library To Discuss Female Ancestors

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class, "Finding Female Ancestors," on Saturday, March 20 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's south meeting room. In honor of Women's History Month, this free class will showcase the various techniques and resources available to help you find your female ancestors and what their maiden names were. Registration is required--to register, visit the library's website or contact their Outreach Department--phone (317) 776-6939.

Noblesville Library To Host Roundtable On Organizing Research

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, March 9 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. Come share your tips and techniques for getting your genealogy research organized, and keeping it organized. This is an informal discussion group and no registration is required.

Boone County Society To Discuss Civil War

The Boone County Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:30 pm at the Lebanon Public Library. Ron Darrah from the Indiana Genealogical Society will present a program about Civil War research. The meeting is open to the public.

IGS To Hold Seminar on Preservation

In conjunction with its April 10 conference at the Allen County Public Library, the Indiana Genealogical Society will be holding a seminar at the library on Friday, April 9 from 9 am to 4 pm. The theme of the seminar will be "Preservation From The Bottom Up," with sessions on:

--Preservation at the Personal Level - by Shirley Fields, Treasurer, Indiana Genealogical Society
--Preservation at the Local Society Level - by Margery Graham, Northeast Director, Indiana Genealogical Society
--Preservation at the County Level - by Erin Coffman and Shirley Fields, Hendricks County Probate Records Project
--Preservation at the Archive Level - by Steve McShane, Archivist, Calumet Archives and Marlene Polster, Chicago Title Project

Librarians will receive up to 4 LEUs for attending the seminar.

Pre-registration is $5 (registration will be $7 at the door if seating is still available). Attendees who are members of IGS chapters or are an appointed Indiana County Genealogist (ICG) will receive free registration.

Query: DILLS of Marion County

I am looking for records on Virgie Dills and her two brothers Worley Dills and Jack Dills. I know that Virgie and her two brothers were separated for 35 years and were reunited between 1920-1940. Once I ran across files of Worley Dills, in war records. He was institutionalized somewhere in Indiana, as a soldier.
I know that Jack Dills lived in Indianapolis, was married and had two daughters.
Please help me find out where my grandmother was born and how she ended up in Tennessee and Virginia, where she had 17 children. Yet the States of Virginia and Tennessee can't find anything on her.
Thank You,
Annette Poore
3336 Santa Clara Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
HunaInoa@comcast.com

Query: HILL/MONTGOMERY of Posey and Gibson Counties

Researching my great-grandparents, Wm. T. Hill and Lucinda E. (Montgomery) Hill. He was b. 1829, Blacks Twp., Posey Co., Indiana. She was b. 1840, Gibson Co., Indiana. They were married 1856 in Gibson Co. 7 known children, first 5 of them were b. in Indiana. John B. Hill, b. 1859; Mary E. Hill, b. 1863; Louisa Jane Hill, b 1865; Charles F. Hill, b. 1869; and Rosa E. Hill, b. 1871. Two youngest children: Willis E. Hill, b. 1874 and Florence May Hill, b. 1878, were b. in Mill Shoals Twp., White Co., Illinois. Lucinda d. cir. 1880 in that place. William T. Hill took his children by covered wagon to Missouri, several years later. He may have served in the Mexican-American War. Looking especially for anything pertaining to William T. Hill.
Thank you
4150 Lake George Rd.
Leonard, MI 48367
barbara-stafford@att.net

Query: HAZEL of Madison County

Elbert HAZEL, died in Alexandria, Madison, Indiana.
Social Security death index only lists date of death as
May 1973. I need an exact date to begin my research. Any help would be appreciated.
Mike Bunner
1122 Mourier Street
New Castle, IN 47362
Email Address: mike_bunner@yahoo.com

Query: COOPER

I am inquiring about the parents of a Milton W. Cooper, my Great Grandfather. Milton was born in 1837 and died in 1897 in Logan Co., Illinois. His obit describes him as a native of Indiana. However, in the 1860 census of Logan Co., IL his birthplace is listed as Illinois; in the 1870 census of Logan Co., IL his birthplace is listed as IN; and in the 1880 census of Logan Co., IL, his bithplace is listed as OH. If his obit is to be believed, he moved from IN to IL at about the age of 22 or before 1860.
Norman A. Dobbs
101 Cornell Lane
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
nadobbs@bellsouth.net

IGS Adds Huntington County Databases To Members-Only

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

County Records
--Graduates of Huntington High School, Huntington County, Indiana (1908-1913)--a listing of graduates as found in a 1913 report.
--Officers and Teachers of Huntington Public Schools, Huntington County, Indiana (1908-1913)--a listing of teachers and board members as found in a 1913 report.

NOTE: These databases are 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.

These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has now posted 245 databases to the Members Only area of its website. More databases will be added over time.

IGS Adds CafePress Store

The Indiana Genealogical Society has opened a store at CafePress. Stop by www.cafepress.com/igsstore to see the various items displaying the IGS logo - everything from mugs to mousepads.

IGS Adds Databases To Members-Only

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

College Records
--Alumni of Collegiate Department of Indiana University, Bloomington (1830-1887)--a listing of alumni as found in an 1890 history of the university.
--Students of Wabash College, Crawfordsville (1937)--a listing of seniors as found in the school's yearbook for 1937, Wabash.

County Records
--Boone County Veterans at State Soldiers Home, Lafayette, Indiana (1906)--a listing of veterans from Boone County (as well as their wives and widows) who were residents of the Indiana State Soldiers Home in 1906, as found in an annual report about the home.
--Clay County Veterans at State Soldiers Home, Lafayette, Indiana (1906)--a listing of veterans from Clay County (as well as their wives and widows) who were residents of the Indiana State Soldiers Home in 1906, as found in an annual report about the home.
--Residents of Hamilton County, Indiana (1874)--a listing of residents from an 1874 directory.

NOTE: These databases are 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.

These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has now posted 240 databases to the Members Only area of its website. More databases will be added over time.