The Indiana Genealogical Society has updated the database Individuals Associated with Indiana’s African-American Settlements (1817-1930) in the African-American Records section of Members-Only. There are now over 12,000 entries in the database.
This database is being compiled by Dawne Slater-Putt, CG and is part of a larger effort to study Indiana’s African-American settlements from their earliest days through about 1930.
The database includes the individual’s name, approximate year of birth and date of death (if known), and the names of the townships and counties with which the individual was associated. Women are cross-referenced under their maiden names. The database also includes links (when available) to newspaper articles, tombstone photos, marriage records and other source materials.
This database is free to the public--no member login is required to view it. It is being shared with the Indiana Genealogical Society and the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 440 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Noblesville Library To Discuss HeritageQuest Online
The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a workshop, "Using HeritageQuest Online," on Wednesday, November 17 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's Computer Training Lab. Participants will learn the most effective ways to search for ancestors using the databases available on HeritageQuest Online. You'll also get the chance to work on your own research at the end of the workshop. Registration is required - register online or call (317) 776-6939.
Friday, October 29, 2010
IGS Adds Decatur County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Decatur County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Decatur County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 440 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Decatur County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Decatur County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 440 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Noblesville Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable
The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, November 9 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's Genealogy Classroom. This is an informal discussion group where you are free to bring your own topics to share, or just soak up the knowledge and experience of others. No registration is required.
Boone County Society To Hold Annual Meeting in Lebanon
The Boone County Genealogical Society will hold their annual meeting on Tuesday, November 16 at 6:30 pm at the Lebanon Public Library. Awards will be presented and the new officers will be introduced. The meeting is open to the public.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
IGS Adds Steuben County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Steuben County:
--Index of Deaths in Steuben County, Indiana (1831-1938)
This is a free database, accessible to the public. It was submitted by the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
NOTE: The death dates in this database are scattered, but they range as early as 1831 and as late as 1938.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 439 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Steuben County:
--Index of Deaths in Steuben County, Indiana (1831-1938)
This is a free database, accessible to the public. It was submitted by the Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
NOTE: The death dates in this database are scattered, but they range as early as 1831 and as late as 1938.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 439 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Allen County Library To Discuss WeRelate.org
The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a class, "Preserving Your Genealogy Research and Documents Using WeRelate," on Wednesday, November 10 at 2:30 pm in the library's Globe Room. This class will explore how using WeRelate.org can prevent the loss of your genealogical research, photos and documents. You'll learn how to upload and download GEDCOM files, documents and photos.
Noblesville Library To Discuss Free Internet Sites
The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a class, "Find Your Ancestors Using Free Internet Sites," on Saturday, November 6 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's Genealogy Classroom. As repositories and various organizations are turning to digitizing as a means of preserving documents, many items are becoming available online, sometimes for free. Guest speaker Andrea Ackermann will show you how to track down your ancestors and find digitized documents from their lives. Registration is required - register online or call (317) 776-6939.
Monday, October 25, 2010
IGS Adds Adams County Cemetery Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Adams County:
--Index of Biberstine/Moser Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of First City Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of French Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Fuhrman Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Mount Zion UBC Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 5 databases are free to the public - no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 438 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Adams County:
--Index of Biberstine/Moser Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of First City Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of French Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Fuhrman Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Mount Zion UBC Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 5 databases are free to the public - no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 438 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
IGS Adds Gibson County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Gibson County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Gibson County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 433 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Gibson County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Gibson County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 433 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
IGS Adds Pulaski County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Pulaski County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Pulaski County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 432 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Pulaski County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Pulaski County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 432 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Allen County Society To Discuss Maps
The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Genealogy Center librarian John Beatty will present a program on "Allen County Maps." The meeting is open to visitors as well as members and the gathering time starts at 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
IGS Welcomes New "Always A Hoosier" Editor
The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Nikki LaRue as the new editor of our Always A Hoosier project. Your submissions to this project are welcome - we are looking for information on ancestors born before 1930 who were buried in Indiana.
IGS Adds Floyd County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Floyd County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Floyd County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 431 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Floyd County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Floyd County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 431 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Monday, October 18, 2010
IGS Adds Clay County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Clay County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Clay County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 430 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Clay County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Clay County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 430 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
IGS Adds Adams County Cemetery Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Adams County:
--Index of Hilty/Graber Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Mazelin (Amish Christian) Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Moser/Neuenschwander Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Riverside Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 4 databases are free to the public - no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 429 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Adams County:
--Index of Hilty/Graber Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Mazelin (Amish Christian) Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Moser/Neuenschwander Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Riverside Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 4 databases are free to the public - no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 429 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Friday, October 15, 2010
IGS Adds Madison County Database - All 92 Counties Now Represented
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a Madison County database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Madison County:
--Students of Anderson High School, Anderson (1923) - a listing of the students in the high school's senior class, as listed in a 1923 yearbook.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 425 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Madison County:
--Students of Anderson High School, Anderson (1923) - a listing of the students in the high school's senior class, as listed in a 1923 yearbook.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 425 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Clinton County Society To Discuss Facebook
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is holding a program, "How To Do Genealogy on Facebook" on Thursday, October 28 at 6 pm in the Ivy Tech Room on the lower level of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Pam Seabolt, Frankfort Community Public Library staff member, will discuss how family researchers can most efficiently use Facebook to conduct their genealogical research. The program is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Shelby County Society To Meet This Saturday
The Shelby County Genealogical Society will meet this Saturday, October 16th at 10 am at the Blue River Community Foundation building (54 W. Broadway, Shelbyville). The meeting is open to the public and guests are welcome.
Parke County Probate Records Being Digitized
If you have ancestors from Parke County, take note. A group of volunteers is organizing and digitizing the probate packets that are at the courthouse in Rockville. If you would like to help with this ongoing project, please contact Nicole LaRue - nikkisbc@yahoo.com or (619) 888-2896.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
IGS Adds Marshall County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Marshall County
--Veterans in Marshall County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Marshall County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 424 databases in the Members Only area, covering 91 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Marshall County
--Veterans in Marshall County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Marshall County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 424 databases in the Members Only area, covering 91 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
IGS Seeks Topics & Speakers for 2011 Seminar
The Indiana Genealogical Society is seeking suggestions for topics and/or local speakers for our 2011 seminar, which will be held on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Indiana State Archives in Indianapolis. The seminar is held in conjunction with our annual conference and focuses on topics that are of particular interest to those involved in local genealogical and historical organizations.
If there are topics you'd like to see covered, or any local speakers you think would be great additions, please contact the planning chair for the 2011 seminar, Rhonda Stoffer - rstoffer@marion.lib.in.us.
If there are topics you'd like to see covered, or any local speakers you think would be great additions, please contact the planning chair for the 2011 seminar, Rhonda Stoffer - rstoffer@marion.lib.in.us.
Hamilton County Society To Meet In Carmel
The Hamilton County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, November 3 at 7 pm at the Hensel Government Building (10701 College Ave., Carmel IN). The society meets the 1st Wednesday of the month from September to June. For more information, please contact Kathy Venable (Kathyvena@att.net)
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
IGS Adds Tippecanoe County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Tippecanoe County
--Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried In Tippecanoe County, Indiana
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Barb Kirkpatrick as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 423 databases in the Members Only area, covering 90 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Tippecanoe County
--Revolutionary War Soldiers Buried In Tippecanoe County, Indiana
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Barb Kirkpatrick as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 423 databases in the Members Only area, covering 90 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Clinton County Society To Discuss Fort Wayne Research Trips
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is holding a program, "Planning A Research Trip to Fort Wayne" on Wednesday, October 27 at 6 pm in the Ivy Tech Room on the lower level of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Barb Kirkpatrick will discuss the various steps you should take in planning a research trip to the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. The program is free (you are encouraged to bring your laptop, as computer space is limited) - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Query: ROUSE of Indianapolis
Subject: JOSEPH ROUSE, died 1841-1845, Warren Twp., Indianapolis
Searching for the cemetery where JOSEPH ROUSE is buried. He was born 15 Feb 1750 in Culpeper, Virginia and died 1840-1850 in Warren Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He arrived in Indianapolis in 1833 from Boone County, Kentucky with his grandson, JOEL ALBERT ROUSE (1814 - 1897) and his wife, the former Sarah "Sally" Pitcher (1814-1847). Joseph's name on his Revolutionary War record is spelled Rousch, but the name was originally spelled RAUSCH.
NOTE: My e-mail has changed since prior queries on May, 2007 from aschmidt2@roadrunner.com to schmidt.a@verizon.net.
Thank you!
Anita (Rouse) Schmidt
schmidt.a@verizon.net
Searching for the cemetery where JOSEPH ROUSE is buried. He was born 15 Feb 1750 in Culpeper, Virginia and died 1840-1850 in Warren Township, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He arrived in Indianapolis in 1833 from Boone County, Kentucky with his grandson, JOEL ALBERT ROUSE (1814 - 1897) and his wife, the former Sarah "Sally" Pitcher (1814-1847). Joseph's name on his Revolutionary War record is spelled Rousch, but the name was originally spelled RAUSCH.
NOTE: My e-mail has changed since prior queries on May, 2007 from aschmidt2@roadrunner.com to schmidt.a@verizon.net.
Thank you!
Anita (Rouse) Schmidt
schmidt.a@verizon.net
IGS Adds Dearborn County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Dearborn County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Dearborn County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 422 databases in the Members Only area, covering 89 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Dearborn County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Dearborn County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 422 databases in the Members Only area, covering 89 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Marion County To Hold Genealogy Conference in Indianapolis
The Genealogical Society of Marion County will hold their 15th annual genealogy conference on Saturday, November 13 from 9 am to 4:30 pm at the Indianapolis Senior Center. The theme is "Indy's Ethnic Heritage," with sessions on Scottish, German, Native American and Catholic ancestors. Registration includes lunch and is $25 for GSMC members, $30 for non-members (there is a $5 discount if you register before November 1st). To register, or for more information, please visit their website.
Friday, October 8, 2010
State Library To Discuss Wills and Probate Records
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a free program, "Wills and Probates: A Bonanza of Information for Genealogists," on Thursday, October 28 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. The program will discuss wills and probates, the types of information they contain, and the benefits for genealogists. No registration is required - for more information, visit www.in.gov/library/events.htm or call (317) 232-3675.
Clinton County Society To Discuss Obituaries
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is holding a program, "The Last Word," on Thursday, October 14 at 6 pm in the Art Room on the 2nd floor of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Tami K. Pelling will discuss the importance of writing your own obituary. The program is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
IGS Adds Kosciusko County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Kosciusko County
--Veterans in Kosciusko County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Kosciusko County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 421 databases in the Members Only area, covering 88 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Kosciusko County
--Veterans in Kosciusko County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Kosciusko County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 421 databases in the Members Only area, covering 88 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
State Library To Discuss Catholic Church Records
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a free program, "Catholic Church Records," on Monday, October 25 from 10 to 11 am in the library's History Reference Room. The program will explore the many Catholic church records that are available to researchers and genealogists, how to use them, and other useful resources.
Clinton County Society To Discuss Civil War Research
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is sponsoring a "Civil War Research" program on Thursday, October 21 at 6 pm in the Art Room (2nd Floor) of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Ron Darrah will discuss Civil War research and also how to apply for membership in the Society of Civil War Families of Indiana. The program is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Clinton County Society To Host American Revolution Workshop
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is sponsoring an "American Revolution Workshop" on Wednesday, October 20 at 6 pm in the Art Room (2nd Floor) of the Frankfort Community Public Library. The Daughters of the American Revolution, Captain Harmon Aughe Chapter and Sons of the American Revolution, William Henry Harrison Chapter will discuss both organizations and offer membership application forms. The workshop is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
IGS Adds Vanderburgh County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Vanderburgh County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Vanderburgh County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 420 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Vanderburgh County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Vanderburgh County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 420 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
IGS Sends E-mail To Members
The Indiana Genealogical Society sent an e-mail yesterday to our members, using a new e-mail service. You may need to check your spam or junk mail folders to see the message. If you still cannot see the message, you may want to Contact Us and see if our records have your most up-to-date contact information listed.
Thank you for your patience!
Thank you for your patience!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
IGS Adds October Newsletter To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the October 2010 issue of the IGS Newsletter to the IGS Records section of Members Only. It contains the latest news and information from the genealogy world.
The newsletter is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has 419 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
The newsletter is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has 419 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
IGS Adds Hamilton County 1880 DDD Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Hamilton County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Hamilton County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 419 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Hamilton County
--Index to Defective, Dependent & Delinquent Census for Hamilton County, Indiana (1880)
NOTE: Please see earlier post for an explanation of the 1880 DDD and its availability on microfilm.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 419 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Clinton County Society To Discuss Genealogical Wills
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is holding a program, "Genealogical Wills" on Wednesday, October 13 at 6 pm in the Art Room on the 2nd floor of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Member Mary K. George will discuss the importance of having a written plan for what will happen to your genealogy research after you are gone. The program is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Monday, October 4, 2010
State Library To Discuss Biographical Resources
The Indiana State Library will hold a free program, "Biographical Sources at the Indiana State Library," on Wednesday, October 20 from noon to 1 pm in the library's History Reference Room. Learn how the Indiana State Library's biographical resources can be helpful in your family history research.
IGS Adds Adams County Cemetery Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Adams County
--Index of Evans Private Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Moser Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Salem Evangelical & Reformed Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 4 databases are free to the public--no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 418 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Adams County
--Index of Evans Private Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Moser Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Salem Evangelical & Reformed Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
--Index of Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana
These 4 databases are free to the public--no member login is needed to view them.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 418 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
IGS Adds Blackford County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Blackford County
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Blackford County, Indiana (1860)--an index to the 1860 mortality schedule, which was a special schedule to the federal census and listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Margery Graham as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 414 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Blackford County
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Blackford County, Indiana (1860)--an index to the 1860 mortality schedule, which was a special schedule to the federal census and listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Margery Graham as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 414 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Clinton County Society To Show Cemetery Movies
The Clinton County Genealogy Society is holding a "Cemetery Movie Night" on Thursday, October 7 at 6 pm in the Art Room on the 2nd floor of the Frankfort Community Public Library. National Geographic's "Arlington, Field of Honor" program and PBS' "Cemetery Special" will be shown. The program is free - to register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Allen County Library To Discuss Fort Wayne Cemetery
The Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a program, "Lindenwood Cemetery," on Thursday, October 28 from 2 to 3 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. John Beatty will discuss the history of the Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne, which dates back to the 1850's, as well as the cemetery's records and how to use them to trace Fort Wayne ancestors. Registration is required - to register, phone (260) 421-1225.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Query: DEUSER of Clark County
Seeking death and burial information on John Deuser b. abt 1799 in Germany marries Marie Elizabeth b. 1810. In the 1850 census they are living in Clark County, IN. To this union were born Philip, Elizabeth, Jacob; Mary and Mena C.
Thank You in advance
Sandy Castle
4794 Hanging Moss Lane
Sarasota, FL 34238
secastle@sbcglobal.net
Thank You in advance
Sandy Castle
4794 Hanging Moss Lane
Sarasota, FL 34238
secastle@sbcglobal.net
State Library To Discuss Maps Research
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a free program, "Maps in Genealogy," on Thursday, October 14 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. The program will show how county maps, plat maps, Sanborn Fire Insurance maps and topographic maps can enrich your family history research. No registration is required - for more information, visit www.in.gov/library/events.htm or call (317) 232-3675.
IGS Adds Miami County Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Miami County
--Veterans in Miami County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Miami County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 413 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Miami County
--Veterans in Miami County, Indiana (1913)--a listing of all of the veterans who were living in Miami County as of May 1, 1913, from an annual enumeration taken by township trustees.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members. It was submitted by Ron Darrah as part of the 2 for 92 Project, where IGS is committed to adding at least 2 databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.
The Indiana Genealogical Society has 413 databases in the Members Only area, covering 87 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Clinton County Society To Discuss Courthouse Records
The Clinton County Genealogy Society will meet on Wednesday, October 6 at 6 pm in the Art Room (2nd Floor) of the Frankfort Community Public Library. Sue Marcum, Clinton County Court Archivist, will present a program, "Research at the Courthouse," about where and how to locate records at the courthouse. The meeting is free and open to the public. To register, contact Tami K. Pelling - fayettefiles@yahoo.com or (765) 652-2766.
Friday, October 1, 2010
IGS Adds College Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 6 more databases to the College Records section of Members Only:
Ball State University
--Faculty of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie (1936) - a listing of the faculty, as found in a 1936 yearbook.
--Students of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie (1936) - a listing of the students in the Class of 1935 and Class of 1936, as found in a 1936 yearbook.
NOTE: Ball State Teachers College later became Ball State University.
Butler University
--Faculty of Indianapolis College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis (1940) - a listing of the faculty, as found in a 1940 yearbook. NOTE: Indianapolis College of Pharmacy later became part of Butler University.
--Students of Butler University, Indianapolis (1939) - a listing of the students, as found in a 1939 yearbook.
Indiana University
--Alumni of Law Department of Indiana University, Bloomington (1844-1876) - a listing of the alumni of the law school, as found in an 1890 school history.
--Non-Graduates of Law Department of Indiana University, Bloomington (1844-1876) - a listing of those who attended but did not graduate from the law school, as found in an 1890 school history.
These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has 412 databases in the Members Only area, covering 86 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Ball State University
--Faculty of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie (1936) - a listing of the faculty, as found in a 1936 yearbook.
--Students of Ball State Teachers College, Muncie (1936) - a listing of the students in the Class of 1935 and Class of 1936, as found in a 1936 yearbook.
NOTE: Ball State Teachers College later became Ball State University.
Butler University
--Faculty of Indianapolis College of Pharmacy, Indianapolis (1940) - a listing of the faculty, as found in a 1940 yearbook. NOTE: Indianapolis College of Pharmacy later became part of Butler University.
--Students of Butler University, Indianapolis (1939) - a listing of the students, as found in a 1939 yearbook.
Indiana University
--Alumni of Law Department of Indiana University, Bloomington (1844-1876) - a listing of the alumni of the law school, as found in an 1890 school history.
--Non-Graduates of Law Department of Indiana University, Bloomington (1844-1876) - a listing of those who attended but did not graduate from the law school, as found in an 1890 school history.
These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members. The Indiana Genealogical Society has 412 databases in the Members Only area, covering 86 Indiana counties. More databases will be added over time.
Query: WALLACE/WALLIS of Daviess County
Looking for information on Josiah Wallace/Wallis birth unknown. He married 16 Dec 1818 in Daviess County, Died before 3 July 1819 to Elizabeth Magill (Walker) One son Joshiah born before July 1819.
Any help is appreciated,
Marjorie Anderson
P.O. Box 1017
Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
marlloanders@charter.net
Any help is appreciated,
Marjorie Anderson
P.O. Box 1017
Lincoln City, Oregon 97367
marlloanders@charter.net
Query: YARNELL/BELL of Indianpolis
Looking for the date, place and obituary of Robert S. Yarnell b. 1832 and Clara (Bell) b. 1884 Yarnell. They both were born in Jefferson County, OH.
They moved to Indianapolis in the early 1900's where Robert became a railroad postal Clerk.
Any help is appreciated.
Howard Bell
53 Sunny Acres Dr.
Steubenville, OH 43953
They moved to Indianapolis in the early 1900's where Robert became a railroad postal Clerk.
Any help is appreciated.
Howard Bell
53 Sunny Acres Dr.
Steubenville, OH 43953
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