Porter County Library To Offer Genealogy Workshop

The Genealogy Department of the Porter County Public Library System will hold a beginner's genealogy workshop on Monday, August 6 from 6:15 to 8:45 pm at the South Haven Public Library (403 West 700 North, Valparaiso, IN 46355). The workshop 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 in Valparaiso.

Larry Clark, Porter County Genealogist, County Historian, and head of the Genealogy Department, will conduct this free workshop. Registration is required - call (219) 759-4474.

African-American Group To Hold Genealogy Workshop in Indianapolis

The Indiana African American Genealogy Group will hold their annual genealogy workshop on Saturday, August 11 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. The theme of the workshop is "Journey to Discovery," and Deborah A. Abbott, Ph.D. will be the featured speaker. Sessions will be offered on "Analyzing Census Records," "Researching in Libraries and Archives" and "How to Verify Oral History." There will also be a question and answer session. Registration is $20 for IAAGG members, $25 for non-members.

IGS Adds Free Adams County Cemetery Database

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of an Adams County cemetery index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index of St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Adams County, Indiana

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 827 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Query: CAWOOD/ELMORE/O'NEIL of Daviess County

I am looking for information about my great-grandfather William Henry CAWOOD who was born in Indiana abt. 1855. His father was Moses CAWOOD (born in Indiana about 1820) and his mother was Jane ELMORE, who married March 24, 1853 in Daviess County, Indiana (Jane was Moses' second wife). Moses Cawood (sometimes spelled CAYWOOD) is in the 1850 and 1860 censuses in Daviess County, Indiana, and then in the 1870 census is in Cherokee County, Kansas.

My great-grandfather William Henry Cawood married Emma O'NEIL. I do not know when or where that marriage occurred; however, my grandfather, their youngest child, and his older sister were born in Arkansas.

I would appricate any help you could provide.

Thanks, Sharon Corsiglia
sharoncorsiglia@gmail.com

Query: SCHROEDER of Tell City, Perry County

Look for any information on Henry Schroeder wife Matilda Mulchi Schroeder they were from Tell City and lived at 640 9th Street... Suzanne Bell 541 Lakeland Ct., Athens,Ga., 3060 sbfz2g@bellsouth.net

IGS Adds Civil War Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a roster of a Civil War unit to the Military Records section of our Members Only area:

--Roster of 68th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War (1861-1865)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 826 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Hendricks County School Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of Hendricks County 8th grade graduates to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Graduates of Common Schools in Hendricks County, Indiana (1898)

NOTE: A common school went up to 8th grade.

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 825 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Query: Davis Family Cemetery in Marion County

I am interested in information regarding who owns the DAVIS Family Cemetery in Warren Township, Marion County, Indiana. It is on a farm and has several WALLACE family members who died in the 1850s. I am related to this family and would like to see if the site can be cleaned and restored somewhat. Thank you. Name: Wanda W. Jones 5219 Mira Loma Dr. Reno, NV 89502 wwjmom@aol.com

Query: HOSIER of Indianapolis

I am looking for any information on a Scott F HOSIER of Hosier and Shaub, Certified Public Accountants, 3460 West 16th Street, Indianapolis 22. Any help would be appreciated. Simon Milner Park Farm Cottage, Mapledurham, Reading, England, RG4 7TP. simmon.milner@btinternet.com

Query: KLINE/KISTLER of Cass County

Looking for the parents of Andrew KLINE, b. Pa. 1791, d. Cass Co. IN 186l. Married lst to a Hannah KISTLER in Fairfield Co.OH, m. 2nd Nancy(maiden name unknown) in Cass Co. IN. Andrew had 15 children, baptismal records are the German spellings in Ohio. So was Andrew's father from Germany and came to Pa? It has been suggest to that Andrew's father was from Union Co.Pa. This is not so, I got the will of the man in Union Co. and he does not name a son, Andrew Mary Belle Lontz 409 JPM Rd Lewisburg, PA 17837 mblontz@windstream.net

Query: THOMPSON/BARNETT of Boone County

I am trying to find an obituary (or any other information) on Lucinda THOMPSON BARNETT (1829 GA - 2/27/1899 Boone Co, IN). In the 1880 census Lucinda was living in Marion Twp, Boone Co, and in 1900 her widower (Solomon BARNETT 1831-192?) was living with their daughter (Martha BARNETT WILLS), also in Marion Twp, Boone Co. She is buried in Elizaville Cemetery, NE of Lebanon, Boone Co, IN. Thanks for any help you can provide, Jaime Hadley PO Box 143417 Austin, TX Jaime@HadleySpace.com

IGS Adds Free Index of Sullivan County Obituaries

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of Sullivan County obituaries to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Obituaries for Sullivan County, Indiana (1870-1905)

This database is courtesy of the Sullivan County Public Library and Donna K. Adams. It is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 824 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Indiana Boys' School Database to Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database of some 400+ inmates from the Indiana Boys' School to the Miscellaneous Records section of our Members Only area:

--Inmates at Indiana Boys' School, Plainfield, Indiana (1940)

The Indiana Boys' School was a state correctional institution established in Plainfield, Indiana in 1867 to reform male juvenile offenders through education. Judges from courts across Indiana could commit boys to the school if they had been charged with a crime or with being delinquent. In more recent times, the institution was called the Plainfield Juvenile Correctional Facility.

This database was extracted from information in the 1940 census for Hendricks County, Indiana and includes the date when each inmate was admitted (which ranges between 1932 and 1940). It is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 823 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Discuss Harrison County Preservation

Steve Rafferty, president of the Ancestral Trails Historical Society, will present a program, "Ancestral Trails: What We Have To Offer," at the Thursday, July 5 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society. The ATHS works to preserve cemeteries, historic buildings, public records and historical and genealogical collections. Its focus is on Harrison County, Indiana and ten counties in Kentucky. The meeting begins at 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library, 180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana.

The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information about the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.

IGS Adds Civil War Roster To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a roster of a Civil War unit to the Military Records section of our Members Only area:

--Roster of 7th Indiana Cavalry in the Civil War (1861-1865)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 822 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Vanderburgh County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a directory of Vanderburgh County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Vanderburgh County, Indiana (1936)

This is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 821 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

FamilySearch Posts Indiana 1940 Census Index

FamilySearch has posted a free index of Indiana in the 1940 census. The index is at https://familysearch.org/1940census/1940-census-indiana/ and also includes a link to the image of the specific census page. Both the index and the images are free to the public and are part of the 1940 Census Community Project. Way to go, volunteers!!

LaPorte County Society To Discuss Indianapolis Orphans Records

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will discuss the records of the Indianapolis Oprhan Asylum records at their meeting on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 pm. From 1851-1941, parents and children in trouble found help at the Indianapolis Orphan Asylum. Most of its records survive at the Indiana Historical Society -- dozens of volumes documenting life events among the people hardest to trace, those at the bottom of the social ladder. Harold Henderson came across this collection by accident while searching for his great-grandfather's cousin, and published an article about it in the Spring-Summer 2011 issue of the magazine The Hoosier Genealogist: Connections. Find out more about the institution, the records, and the children (who were not always orphans!) at the meeting, which will be held at the Swanson Center for Older Adults (910 State St., LaPorte, IN).

The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Warren County and Warrick County Teacher Directories To Members-Only; Now At 820 Databases

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Warren County and Warrick County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Warren County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Warrick County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 820 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Probate Records Can Include Rich Details for Researchers

The Indiana Genealogical Society's project to preserve and digitize Hendricks County, Indiana probate records has provided some examples of the detailed biographical information that can be found in probate records. We recently unfolded the 1874 estate case of Charles Spaulding and came across an affidavit from his widow that not only alludes to his apparent death during the Civil War, but also lists the names and dates of his children, as a means to proving their legal right to any assets from his estate:

[dated 26 January 1875]
State of Kentucky, Grant County
This affiant Lydia Ann May says that her maiden name was Lydia Ann Crammer, that on the 1st day of January 1861, in Grant County she married one Charles W. Spaulding, that they were married by [blank] McCaslend, that in the month of December 1863 he was killed and at the time of his death he was a soldier in the army of [the] United States, that at the time of his death he left this affiant his widow and one child who was born 26th day of October 1861 and it was a boy and its name was William Alfred, and she was at the time of the death of her said husband enciente and delivered of another child (a girl named Lula) on the 29th of April 1864, and that both of said children are now living and that John Pierce is their statutory guardian
[…]
Affiant further says that since the death of her said husband the said C.W. Spaulding and since the birth of her said two children (vz. William Alfred and Lula) she has since intermarried with one Tayler May with whom she is now living.

IGS Adds 1860 Steuben County Mortality Schedule Database

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

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Steuben County, Indiana (1860)

The 1860 mortality schedule was a special schedule to the federal census that 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 818 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

June 2012 Issue of Indiana Genealogist Added To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the June 2012 issue of Indiana Genealogist, the society's quarterly publication, to the Members Only area. IGS members can login to the IGS Records section to download their copy.

This issue includes:
--a feature article by James R. Miller on the use of postcards and envelopes to help with gaps in World War I records
--an "IN-GENious" column by Ron Darrah on the records of those who served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the Great Depression
--a Jasper County delinquent tax list, transcribed by Sue Caldwell
--an update by Randi Richardson on the condition of Burton Cemetery in Owen County
--a Brown County probate order book index, submitted by Diana Biddle
--a list of unclaimed Revolutionary War pensions in Dearborn County, submitted by Tina Lyons
--newspaper notices from Blackford County and Fountain County, transcribed by Rachel Popma

As in every issue, there are also brief items from every region of the state.

The issue is available for download in its regular size, as well as in a compressed version which downloads faster on slower Internet connections.

The quarterly is a premium database, accessible only to IGS members.

IGS Adds Tippecanoe County and Tipton County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Tippecanoe County and Tipton County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Tippecanoe County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Tipton County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 817 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Indiana State Library To Hold Genealogy After-Hours Event

The Indiana State Library in Indianapolis is holding a "Genealogy for Night Owls" event on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. You will be able to work on your genealogy research, use the library's access to subscription databases such as Ancestry.com Library Edition, and get tips from Indiana State Library and Indiana State Archives' staff. The event is free and open to the public - registration is required (the deadline to register is August 8). To register, phone (317) 232-3689 or e-mail charlesh@library.in.gov.

Knox County Court Records Discussed At Terre Haute

Knox County's early court records will be discussed at the Wabash Valley Genealogy Society's next meeting. The meeting, which will take place on Monday, July 9 at 6:15 pm at the Vigo County Public Library in Terre Haute, will feature a program by Brian Spangle on "Early Knox County, Indiana, Court Records: Civil, Criminal and Probate." Knox County has an important role when researching early Indiana ancestors, as it was the territorial seat and the "parent county" from which other counties were formed.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Spencer County and Starke County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Spencer County and Starke County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Spencer County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Starke County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 815 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Free Noble County Cemetery Database

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Noble County cemetery index to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index of Gray Cemetery, Noble County, Indiana

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 813 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Randolph County and Scott County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Randolph County and Scott County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Randolph County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Scott County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 812 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Civil War's Youngest Soldier From Indiana?

The blog of the Washington State Library has an interesting post about William Henry Bush, one of its residents. W.H. Bush made the news there for the detailed answers he gave on a jury questionnaire in 1909, but he was originally from Porter County and LaPorte County, Indiana. He is also newsworthy because at the age of 5, "Willie" Bush served in the Civil War as a valet to his father Asahel Bush in the 4th Battery, Indiana Light Artillery. He was apparently issued a uniform (see photo).

Many thanks to Matthew Roach for sharing these details on the Washington State Library's blog, and to Steve Willis for alerting us to this blog post.

Marion County Society To Discuss Genealogy Brick Walls

Got a brick wall research problem? Bring it with you to the Genealogical Society of Marion County's meeting at Crown Hill Cemetery Waiting Station in Indianapolis. On Saturday, June 16 from 1 to 3 pm, the society will field research problems and questions in an open forum format. All attendees are encouraged to offer suggestions on what sources to check, how to tackle a specific research problem, where to find additional help, etc.

The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds 7 College Databases To Members-Only

In honor of the season of commencements and graduations, the Indiana Genealogical Society has added 7 databases for Central Normal College, DePauw University, Indiana University and Taylor University to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

Central Normal College:
--Register of Students of Central Normal College, Danville (1935-1936)

DePauw University:
--Graduates of DePauw University, Greencastle (1905)

Indiana University:
--Faculty of Indiana University, Bloomington (1898)
--Graduates of Indiana University, Bloomington (1898)
--Students of Indiana University, Bloomington (1898)

Taylor University:
--Faculty of Taylor University, Upland (1903)
--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1903)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 810 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds Orange County and Pulaski County Teacher Directories To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Orange County and Pulaski County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Orange County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Pulaski County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 803 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Query: RYAN of Unknown County

Looking for information on a Thomas Barry RYAN b. in Indiana m. to a Ella ALEXANDER in Laplace LA. Two sons were born to this union Allan and Gean Ryan. I believe that Thomas came back to Indiana and died there somewhere. His father's name was Lawrence RYAN.

Randall Ryan randy140@cox.net

Editor's Note: To help readers with the time frame of this query, we researched and found a family tree that says Ella Alexander was born in 1908 and died in 1979. She was married sometime after the 1930 census, where she is listed as single living in Louisiana.

Query: CLIFT/SHEPERD of Clay County

I am looking for a birth record for Frances CLIFT b. 08 Nov 1883 in Brazil, Clay, IN. Her Fathers name was Thomas CLIFT and her Mothers name was Anna M (SHEPERD) CLIFT. I would appreciate any help you can give me. Ruth Schneider 77 Edgemont Drive Howell, MI 48855 schneide_r@sbcglobal.net

Query: McDANIEL/WELLS of Fountain and Parke Counties

I am looking for information about Edmund McDANIEL (1846-1876), his father Nathan McDANIEL and his father James McDANIEL, of Fountain and Park Couties I have the marriage record for Edmund and I have located on line the marriage record for Nathan. James McDANIEL was married to Charity Freeman WELLS, and they migrated to Indiana sometime in the late 18th or eary 19th century from North Carolina. I am trying to document my descent from James McDANIEL who was the son of Eli McDANIELS for the DAR. Thank you, Sharon McDaniel Corsiglia 713 El Mirador Drive Fullerton, CA 92835-1820 sharoncorsiglia@gmail.com

QUERY: HASTNEST/BARR/STAFFORD

I am looking for information on the following people Abraham HASTNEST b.1832 Huntington, IN and where he came from. Samuel BARR from around Jenning County, IN b. 1869 I can't find anything after 1911. Thomas STAFFORD b. abt 1815 Guildford co NC, lived in Wayne, Henry, and Shelby Counties, IN Sue Brown 2116 mt. Liberty Rd. Nashville, IN annabell6@localnet.com

Query: CAMPBELL/HORNADAY og Unknown County

Grover Lee CAMPBELL (b. 14 April 1885) and Sarah Jane HORNADAY CAMPBELL (b.7 Oct 1883) married 24 Jan 1903 in Alamance County, North Carolina before moving to Indiana. Sarah Jane d. 11 Feb 1969 and Grover d. 16 Dec 1969 in Indiana. I am trying to find more about Sarah Jane's Mother, who was the daughter of Henry Thomas Rich and Mary Polly ABRIGTH Sarah Jane's Mother married John G. HORNADAY, they were from Alamance County, NC. Her name was also Sarah Jane RICH HORNADAY.

James Rich 2214 Westover Terrace Burlington, NC 27215 jrich150@triad.rr.com

Query: JACKSON of Dearborn County

My grandfather, Charles Nelson JACKSON, said he was born 2 Dec 1882 in Aurora or Lawrenceburg, IN to William and Martha JACKSON. I am having great difficulty trying to obtain some information as there seems to be many Charles, William and Martha JACKSON in Indiana. Thanks for any help you could give me. Sarah Collins 5417 Melrose Lane Shawnee, KS 66203 collins-sarah@sbcglobal.net

Query; BATES of Ripley County

Looking for information on Alfred BATES (born about 1794 in Virginia and died in or after 1872 in Ripley County, Indiana) and his wife Margaret. They settled in Ripley County and their children included: --Jane, b. 1818, married Lewis B. Wilson --Elizabeth, b. 1820, married Robert Means --George, b. 1823, married 1st Mary Wise, married 2nd Mary Buckhanan --Dorothea, b. 1824, married Justus Shelp --Martha, b. 1826, married Barnabas Hopper --Nancy Agnes married George Beebe --Mary married James Folsom Alfred was in the War of 1812, pension # 14246. Maureen Duncan 1411 N. Gladstone Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46201 mduncan1411@yahoo.com

IGS Adds Jackson & Lawrence County Teacher Directories; Now At 800+ Databases

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added directories of Jackson County and Lawrence County teachers to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Teachers for Jackson County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Lawrence County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 801 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

IGS Adds 1860 Wells County Mortality Schedule Database

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

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Wells County, Indiana (1860)

The 1860 mortality schedule was a special schedule to the federal census that 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 799 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.

Query: KELLEY

I am looking for birth information on my great great grandfather Francis Waldren KELLEY, b. abt 1 Sept 1824, m. Mary A. RAYNOUR in Rock Island, IL around 1856. I don't know what county he would have been born in. I don't have names of his parents or siblings. I feel Waldren might be a family name but I haven't turned up any information. I appreciate any information you might offer. Sandi Patt 1705 S. Westgate Avenue #7 Los Angeles, CA 90025 spatt1@mac.com

IGS Adds June 2012 Newsletter To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the June 2012 issue of IGS Newsletter, the society's bi-monthly newsletter for IGS members, to the Members Only area. IGS members can login to the IGS Records section to download their copy.

In this issue, President Michael Maben spotlights the problem of legislative attempts to limit public access to the Social Security Death Index. We also have a wrap-up from our annual conference in Fort Wayne (complete with photos), in addition to news items from around the state.

The newsletter is available for download in its regular size, as well as in a compressed version which downloads faster on slower Internet connections.

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

Allen County Society Completes 1940 Census Index

Congratulations to the Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana! On June 1st, 16 volunteers from the society completed their index of the 1940 census for Allen County, which listed over 155,000 entries. This index is available for free in the Records section of their website and includes a link to the digital image of the census page.

IGS Adds Free Monroe County Civil War Database

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a free database of a Civil War resource for Monroe County to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Draft Enrollment List for Monroe County, Indiana (1862)

In 1862 the United States government instituted a draft to help fill the regiments serving in the Civil War. Every able-bodied man between the ages of 18 and 45 was required to enroll, or else provide a reason why they were exempt. These draft enrollment lists have been microfilmed and are available at the Indiana State Archives.

This database is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 798 databases in the Members Only area. They cover all 92 Indiana counties and encompass 500,000+ records.