The Genealogy Center at the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will present a free program, "Beginning Kentucky Research at The Genealogy Center," on Saturday, August 27 from 10 to 11 am in the library's Meeting Room A. Delia Bourne will be the presenter, and will provide an overview of The Genealogy Center's records and collections about Kentucky.
For more information, or to register for this free program, call (260) 421-1225, or e-mail at genealogy@acpl.info
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
La Porte County Commitment Records Index Published
Dorothy Palmer and Mary Wenzel have compiled La Porte County, Indiana, Commitments to Benevolent, Educational, and Reformatory Institutions and Related Guardianships, 1848-1920. It contains abstracts of the commitment records of La Porte County residents at various institutions, such as prisons, insane asylums, and homes and schools for the feeble minded, the deaf, blind, epileptics and orphans.
This soft-cover book is $20 and can be purchased from the La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society.
This soft-cover book is $20 and can be purchased from the La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society.
Friday, July 29, 2011
La Porte County Court Records Index Published
Harold Henderson, author of the Midwestern Microhistory blog, has published In Court In La Porte, which is an every-name index to the earliest court records of La Porte County, Indiana. Specifically, it is an index to the people, places and businesses mentioned in Complete Record Book A (June 1833 to April 1837), Judgment Docket A (June 1833 to June 1838) and Minute Record A (June 1833 to October 1836).
This book is a finding aid to the original handwritten books, which are in the La Porte County Clerk's office. The court records offer mentions of fights, liquor sales, gambling parties, road building, timber cutting, slander, divorce, death, murder and – above all – debt and the repayment of debt. They may also provide unique information on the whereabouts of early settlers who do not appear in census or property records.
This soft-cover book is $20 (Indiana sales tax is included), with $5 for shipping & handling. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society. It can be purchased directly from the author at hhsh@earthlink.net.
This book is a finding aid to the original handwritten books, which are in the La Porte County Clerk's office. The court records offer mentions of fights, liquor sales, gambling parties, road building, timber cutting, slander, divorce, death, murder and – above all – debt and the repayment of debt. They may also provide unique information on the whereabouts of early settlers who do not appear in census or property records.
This soft-cover book is $20 (Indiana sales tax is included), with $5 for shipping & handling. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to the La Porte County, Indiana Genealogical Society. It can be purchased directly from the author at hhsh@earthlink.net.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
IGS Thanks Brown County Genealogical Society For War of 1812 Donation
The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks the Brown County Genealogical Society in Nashville, Indiana for their $50 donation to our War of 1812 $10,000 Matching Challenge. Coupled with IGS' match and Ancestry.com's match, their generous donations means that 400 more pages of pension files will be digitized!
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 170 donors so far, and have raised over $8,000!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 170 donors so far, and have raised over $8,000!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
SAR Library To Hold Seminar On Kentucky Records
The Sons of the American Revolution Genealogical Research Library in Louisville, Kentucky will hold a seminar, "Treasure Hunting in Kentucky’s Overlooked Records," on Saturday, August 6 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. The seminar, which will be presented by Jane-Rives Williams, will focus on how to help your Kentucky research by using Kentucky’s unique tax lists, census records, land warrants and deeds.
This is a free seminar and no registration is required. Attendees will also receive free admission to the library. For more information, please visit their website, or contact Rae Ann Sauer - e-mail rsauer@sar.org; phone (502) 588-6130.
This is a free seminar and no registration is required. Attendees will also receive free admission to the library. For more information, please visit their website, or contact Rae Ann Sauer - e-mail rsauer@sar.org; phone (502) 588-6130.
Monday, July 25, 2011
IGS Adds Databases of Allen County and Wells County Cemetery Records
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of the Members Only area:
Allen County
--Index of Martini Lutheran Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana
Wells County
--Index of Grove Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Poor Farm Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
These databases are free to the public.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 628 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Allen County
--Index of Martini Lutheran Cemetery, Allen County, Indiana
Wells County
--Index of Grove Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Poor Farm Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
These databases are free to the public.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 628 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
IGS Thanks "Ancestry Day" Attendees in Fort Wayne for War of 1812 Donations
The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks the attendees of Ancestry.com and the Allen County Public Library's "Ancestry Day" event in Fort Wayne this weekend for their donations to our War of 1812 $10,000 Matching Challenge. Coupled with IGS' match and Ancestry.com's match, their generous donations means that 8,000 more pages of pension files will be digitized!
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 170 donors so far, and have raised over $8,000!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 170 donors so far, and have raised over $8,000!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
Friday, July 22, 2011
Indiana State Library To Discuss Death Records Resources
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a program, "Alternatives To Official Death Records," on Thursday, August 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. You'll learn about the resources (print, microfilm and electronic) that you can search when there isn't an official death record for your ancestor. This program is free and open to the public.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
IGS Adds White County School Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
White County
--Selected School Records of Wolcott, White County, Indiana (1898-1927)
This database was submitted by Ron Darrah. It is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 625 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
White County
--Selected School Records of Wolcott, White County, Indiana (1898-1927)
This database was submitted by Ron Darrah. It is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 625 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
OBITUARY: Former Tippecanoe County Resident Dies In Washington State (1917)
Obituary and family information submitted by Judy Ward Donley, great-granddaughter of Thomas Ward:
Thomas Ward was born January 1826 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father John was from Ohio and his mother (name unknown) was from Indiana, according to the 1910 census for Washington state. The family moved to California at some point - in the 1870 census Thomas is in Placer, California, with his occupation listed as teamster. Thomas had a sister named Lottie (Ward) Howland.
from The Washingtonian, issue of February 20, 1917:
THOMAS WARD WAS RESIDENT 42 YEARS
Pioneer Dies At The Home of His Daughter in Pataha; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas Ward, after continuous residence here for 42 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.L. Palmer, in Pataha, last Saturday morning. Mr. Ward was nearing the close of his eightieth year and the immediate cause of his death was senile gangrene of the foot.
In company with the late George S. Harris, Mr. Ward came to Garfield county in 1875. Both settled upon land in the Scoggin neighborhood, south of the town. Mr. Ward made the farm his home until 1889, when he sold and moved to Pomeroy.
In 1879 he married Mrs. Carrie E. Pifug, who was a daughter of the late James Socggin. She died three years ago.
He was born in Tippecanoe, Indiana, and it is said that he made seven trips across the plains before making a permanent home.
He served as assistant quartermaster in the army during the Indian wars, when the troops were engaged in subduing the outbreaks in the “Badlands” of the Dakotas.
He is survived by one son, Frederick and a stepson, Charles Pifug, besides the daughter, Mrs. Palmer. Jesse, William and Howard Scoggin and Thomas Gilbanks were his brothers-in-law and Mrs. E.G. Teale and Mrs. Glover his sisters-in-law.
The funeral was held from the chapel on the Pataha flat, Sunday, the Rev. S. Bartlow conducting the services.
The pallbearers were Peter Gerhardt, L.F. Koenig, O.S. Williamson, E.L. Sanford, Jery Miller and Wilbur McFail.
Interment was made in the Chapel cemetery, where Mrs. Ward and one child were buried.
Thomas Ward was born January 1826 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. His father John was from Ohio and his mother (name unknown) was from Indiana, according to the 1910 census for Washington state. The family moved to California at some point - in the 1870 census Thomas is in Placer, California, with his occupation listed as teamster. Thomas had a sister named Lottie (Ward) Howland.
from The Washingtonian, issue of February 20, 1917:
THOMAS WARD WAS RESIDENT 42 YEARS
Pioneer Dies At The Home of His Daughter in Pataha; Funeral Held Sunday
Thomas Ward, after continuous residence here for 42 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. D.L. Palmer, in Pataha, last Saturday morning. Mr. Ward was nearing the close of his eightieth year and the immediate cause of his death was senile gangrene of the foot.
In company with the late George S. Harris, Mr. Ward came to Garfield county in 1875. Both settled upon land in the Scoggin neighborhood, south of the town. Mr. Ward made the farm his home until 1889, when he sold and moved to Pomeroy.
In 1879 he married Mrs. Carrie E. Pifug, who was a daughter of the late James Socggin. She died three years ago.
He was born in Tippecanoe, Indiana, and it is said that he made seven trips across the plains before making a permanent home.
He served as assistant quartermaster in the army during the Indian wars, when the troops were engaged in subduing the outbreaks in the “Badlands” of the Dakotas.
He is survived by one son, Frederick and a stepson, Charles Pifug, besides the daughter, Mrs. Palmer. Jesse, William and Howard Scoggin and Thomas Gilbanks were his brothers-in-law and Mrs. E.G. Teale and Mrs. Glover his sisters-in-law.
The funeral was held from the chapel on the Pataha flat, Sunday, the Rev. S. Bartlow conducting the services.
The pallbearers were Peter Gerhardt, L.F. Koenig, O.S. Williamson, E.L. Sanford, Jery Miller and Wilbur McFail.
Interment was made in the Chapel cemetery, where Mrs. Ward and one child were buried.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
La Porte County Society To Discuss Michigan City Mayors
The La Porte County Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, August 9 at 7 pm at the Swanson Center for Older Adults (910 State Street, La Porte IN). Dorothy Palmer and Gloria Arndt will present a program about mayors of Michigan City in the 1900's. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Southern Indiana Society To Discuss Clarksville
The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, August 4 at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana). Jane Sarles, President of the Clarksville Historical Society and author of Clarksville: An Images of America Book, will present a program on "The History of Clarksville, Indiana." The meeting is free and the public is invited to attend.
Saturday, July 16, 2011
IGS Adds Databases of Wells County Cemetery Records
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of the Members Only area:
Wells County
--Index of Bethel Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Fairview Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Murray Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Old Bluffton Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
These databases are free to the public.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 624 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Wells County
--Index of Bethel Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Fairview Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Murray Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
--Index of Old Bluffton Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana
These databases are free to the public.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 624 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Monroe County Library in Bloomington To Reduce Hours
Due to budget shortfalls and staff cutbacks, the Monroe County Public Library in Bloomington will be reducing the hours that its genealogy collection is open. Beginning on Monday, August 1, the library's Indiana Room will be open from 1 pm to the library's closing time. Thank you to librarian Christine Eykholt Friesel and Randi Richardson, Indiana County Genealogist for Monroe County, for sharing this news.
Friday, July 15, 2011
IGS Thanks Clinton County Genealogical Society for War of 1812 Donation
The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks the Clinton County Genealogical Society in Frankfort, Indiana for their $100 donation to our War of 1812 $10,000 Matching Challenge. Coupled with IGS' match and Ancestry.com's match, their donation means 800 more pages of pension files will be digitized! They are the latest Indiana organization to make a donation, joining groups from Allen County, Elkhart County, Howard County, Madison County, Marion County, St. Joseph County, Tippecanoe County and Vigo County, as well as the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Indiana.
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 160 donors so far, and thanks to their generosity, we are close to 70% of our goal!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 160 donors so far, and thanks to their generosity, we are close to 70% of our goal!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
Thursday, July 14, 2011
IGS Seeks Civilian Military Training Camp (CMTC) Materials
The Indiana Genealogical Society is seeking to build a manuscript collection focusing on the possibly 15,000 to 20,000 Hoosiers who participated in the Civilian Military Training Camps (CMTCs) between 1921 and 1940. In the aftermath of World War I, the National Defense Act of 1920 addressed the problem of providing experienced officers for an expanding army by creating a nationwide program of summer training courses for young men ages 17 to 24. These month-long camps (known as Civilian Military Training Camps) were held at 50 military locations across the nation from 1921 to 1940. Approximately 400,000 men participated over the life of the program.
Indiana residents would have mainly attended sessions at Camp Knox and Fort Thomas in Kentucky, and Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of the other camp locations may also have included Hoosiers.
If you have materials, such as flyers, lists, photos, documents, or certificates, and would be able to scan, digitally photograph, or photocopy these items, the Indiana Genealogical Society would appreciate a copy. We will give credit for any materials published by the Society.
For additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact Ron Darrah at darrah@comcast.net. Thank you for your help!
Indiana residents would have mainly attended sessions at Camp Knox and Fort Thomas in Kentucky, and Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis, Indiana. Some of the other camp locations may also have included Hoosiers.
If you have materials, such as flyers, lists, photos, documents, or certificates, and would be able to scan, digitally photograph, or photocopy these items, the Indiana Genealogical Society would appreciate a copy. We will give credit for any materials published by the Society.
For additional information, or if you have any questions, please contact Ron Darrah at darrah@comcast.net. Thank you for your help!
Valparaiso Library To Offer Genealogy Workshop
The Porter County Public Library in Valparaiso will hold a beginner's genealogy workshop on Monday, August 15 from 6:15 to 8:45 pm at their South Haven branch (403 W. 700 North, Valparaiso IN). The workshop, which will be lead by Larry Clark, head of the library's Genealogy Department, is for people just starting to trace their family history, as well as for those more experienced in genealogy who want to get better acquainted with the resources available at the Porter County Public Library.
The workshop is free - please call (219) 759-4474 to register.
The workshop is free - please call (219) 759-4474 to register.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
IGS Thanks South Bend Area Genealogical Society for War of 1812 Donation
The Indiana Genealogical Society thanks the South Bend Area Genealogical Society for their $100 donation to our War of 1812 $10,000 Matching Challenge. Coupled with IGS' match and Ancestry.com's match, their donation means 800 more pages of pension files will be digitized! They are the latest Indiana organization to make a donation, joining groups from Allen County, Elkhart County, Howard County, Madison County, Marion County, Tippecanoe County and Vigo County, as well as the Society of the War of 1812 in the State of Indiana.
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 150 donors so far, and thanks to their generosity, we are at over 65% of our match goal!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
In this challenge - which is in support of the Federation of Genealogical Societies' effort to digitize the War of 1812 pension files at the National Archives and make them available online for free - the Indiana Genealogical Society will MATCH any donation made before August 31, 2011 (up to the first $10,000).
Because Ancestry.com is matching what IGS contributes to FGS, your money will actually be QUADRUPLED by the time it reaches FGS - a $25 donation to IGS will end up as $100 when received by FGS. We have had over 150 donors so far, and thanks to their generosity, we are at over 65% of our match goal!
Any amount you can give will help - even a $5 donation means 40 more pages will be digitized.
To contribute, you can either donate online, or mail your check (made payable to Indiana Genealogical Society, with "War of 1812" in the memo line) to:
Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507
Query: MILLIGAN/BRUSHWELL of Delaware County
My great-great- great grandfather was William MILLIGAN and he married Margaret L. BRUSHWELL in Delaware County, IN on August 10, 1850. I know very little about this family. I am searching for information on his father. We have no solid clue as to who that might have been. Any assistance would be much appreciated.
Teresa Walker
San Antonio, TX
Teresa Walker
San Antonio, TX
11214 Whisper WIllow St.
San Antonio TX 78230
Query: McDANIEL/WELLS of Rush County
Looking for Will of: James McDANIEL, born 1763, North Carolina, married: Charity WELLS, on 11 Jul 1788, James -died 6 Aug 1834, Rush, Indiana. Need connection between James McDANIEL and daughter: Charity McDANIELl, born - 1794.
I am the registrar for the Philip Perry Chapter Daughters of American Revolution, working on my friend's application and proof of the above to complete.
Any help with the above will be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Jo B. Compton
2405 MacFarland Drive
Cocoa, FL 32922
cocoajo822@att.net
cocoajo822@att.net
IGS Adds Knox County School Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Knox County
--Students of Vincennes High School, Knox County, Indiana (1924)
--Teachers of Vincennes High School, Knox County, Indiana (1924)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 620 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Knox County
--Students of Vincennes High School, Knox County, Indiana (1924)
--Teachers of Vincennes High School, Knox County, Indiana (1924)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 620 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
IGS Adds Hamilton County School Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Hamilton County
--Alumni of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
--Students of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
--Teachers of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 618 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Hamilton County
--Alumni of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
--Students of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
--Teachers of Noblesville High School, Hamilton County, Indiana (1924)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 618 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Indiana State Library To Discuss Urban Research
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a program, "So Your Ancestor Was From The City?," on Thursday, August 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the library's History Reference Room. You'll learn about some of the resources to use when your ancestor was from an urban area, including directories, maps and municipal records. This program is free and open to the public.
Friday, July 8, 2011
IGS Adds Washington County School Databases To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added more databases to the County Records section of Members Only:
Washington County
--Students of Salem High School, Washington County, Indiana (1926)
--Teachers of Salem High School, Washington County, Indiana (1926)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 615 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
Washington County
--Students of Salem High School, Washington County, Indiana (1926)
--Teachers of Salem High School, Washington County, Indiana (1926)
These databases were submitted by Ron Darrah. They are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 615 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and total almost 500,000 records.
African American Group To Hold Conference in Indianapolis
The Indiana Afrian American Genealogy Group will hold their annual genealogy conference on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Eiteljorg Musem in Indianapolis. The theme of the conference is "The Past Comes Alive," and J. Mark Lowe will be the keynote speaker. Conference topics will include using social media, finding female ancestors, and finding Kentucky ancestors.
Early registration is $25 for IAAGG members, $35 for non-members, and must be made before August 8. The IAAGG member rate is also being extended to Genealogical Society of Marion County members. Registration is available on the IAAGG website.
Early registration is $25 for IAAGG members, $35 for non-members, and must be made before August 8. The IAAGG member rate is also being extended to Genealogical Society of Marion County members. Registration is available on the IAAGG website.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
IGS Adds Allen County 1860 Mortality Schedule Database To Members-Only
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added another database to the County Records section of Members Only:
Allen County
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Allen County, Indiana (1860)
Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 613 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Allen County
--Index to Mortality Schedule for Allen County, Indiana (1860)
Mortality schedules were special schedules to the federal census that were taken in 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The 1860 mortality schedule listed those who had died between 1 June 1859 and 31 May 1860.
This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 613 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
Query: WARD of Tippecanoe County
Looking for more information on Thomas WARD b. circa 1826 in Tippecanoe. Indiana
Father's name John Ward from ohio
Mother's name unknown from Indiana
Father's name John Ward from ohio
Mother's name unknown from Indiana
Monday, July 4, 2011
Crawfordsville Library To Host Research Lock-In
The Crawfordsville District Public Library will host "After-Hours Genealogy Research," the Genealogy Club of Montgomery County, Indiana's research lock-in event, on Friday, July 22 from 5 to 9 pm. The event is free and open to the public - RSVP by phone (765) 362-2242, ext. 118 or e-mail gen@cdpl.lib.in.us
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Indiana State Library To Discuss Church Records
The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis will hold a program, "From Cradle To Grave," on Wednesday, August 10 from 10 to 11 am in the library's History Reference Room. You'll learn about the importance of church records in your research, including what is available at the Indiana State Library. This program is free and open to the public.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Indiana Historical Society To Hold Facebook Workshop
The Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis will hold a computer workshop, "Facebooking Your Past," on Saturday, July 16 from 10 am to noon. Allison DePrey will lead a hands-on workshop in demonstrating how Facebook can be used to connect with distant relatives and assist you in your genealogy research. Registration is $16 for IHS members, $20 for non-members, and Indiana librarians who attend can receive 2 Library Education Units (LEUs). To register online, or for more information, visit www.indianahistory.org/events/facebooking-your-past
Friday, July 1, 2011
Query: KEMP
I am doing research on my husband's family and more or less have hit a road block. I am searching for proof of birth for a John Kemp, born November 1849 in Indiana. Any assistance or guidance you can give me would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Carol Kemp
55242 Hickory Rd.
Olathe, CO 81425
Query: HERRON of Baltimore
Looking for information on Baltimore, Indiana. Looking for birth info on Sarah Herron, 3/20/1834 born Baltimore.
CB
Query:LUNG/LOUDERBACK
I am trying to find proof of birth for my children's great grandparents. Marion A LUNG 02/28/1883 and Maude LOUDERBACK 07/25/1885. I know that they were born, and I believe married, somewhere in Indiana. I do not know what county each was born in. I have already checked with Cass County Indiana and they said they had no such listings.
Renee Kailanen
P.O. Box 311
Mountain Iron, MN 55768
rekailanen@yahoo.com
Query: GURCHIEK/BEAUCHAMP of Vigo County
I am hoping some one can give me some direction. I have been working on my Indiana Family Genealogy (I live in FL so I must do this via the internet and email) and am at a lost to find a marriage record for an Uncle and Aunt. Michael Valentine GURCHIEK and Betty BEAUCHAMP. Married I believe in 1934 or 1935. Although they were Vigo County residents I know they did not get married there…there was a rumor it was in Vincennes IN , but I have not been able to find any record of any marriage. I have even gone so far as to try St. Louis MO and Chicago . I have tried the Family Search with no success. Any ideas?
Anne Gurchiek Murphy
Annemurphy1@bellsouth.net
Query: URICH of Dubois Jasper County
Thank you in advance.
John J. Powers, Jr.
brazileiro1@yahoo.com
Query: 66th Indiana Infantry Company E/Civil War
I'm checking to see if any members are researching the 66th Indiana Infantry regiment from the Civil War, in particular Company E. I have at least one relative that served (and died) as a member, believe there's another, but am beginning the research, so would prefer not to trample old ground if someone has preserved research.
Thanks!
Gail S.
Thanks!
Gail S.
Query: YOUNG/DORON of Clark and Cass Counties
I am reseasrching my Great Grandmother Clara YOUNG born in Jeffersonville Indiana in 1871 to a John and Ann YOUNG. The closest link I can find is in the Tipton, Cass, Indiana 1880 census. A Clara YOUNG born in 1871 is shown to be living with and adopted by a James & Sarah DORON. There is another child of the same status in that home by the name of John S. ODONNELL. I need direction in finding out where she may have been adopted from in hopes there may be a record for her parents. Any assistance or direction will be greatly appreciated.
Michael Burke
1803 Crossings Drive
Millbrook, Alabama 36054
IGS Adds Databases For 10 Northern Indiana Counties
The Indiana Genealogical Society has added databases for 10 northern Indiana counties to the County Records section of the Members Only area:
--Directory of Businesses in Carroll County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Cass County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Elkhart County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Fulton County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Howard County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Kosciusko County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Marshall County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Miami County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in St. Joseph County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Wabash County, Indiana (1858)
These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 612 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
--Directory of Businesses in Carroll County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Cass County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Elkhart County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Fulton County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Howard County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Kosciusko County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Marshall County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Miami County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in St. Joseph County, Indiana (1858)
--Directory of Businesses in Wabash County, Indiana (1858)
These are all premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.
The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 612 databases in the Members Only area, covering all 92 Indiana counties.
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