IGS Adds Free Wells County Cemetery Database

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

--Index of Old Rock Creek Cemetery, Wells County, Indiana

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 848 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Free DeKalb County Cemetery Database

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

--Index of Christian Union Cemetery, DeKalb County, Indiana

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 847 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Query: MELVIN/HOUCH of Montgomery County

Looking for death and burial information on Elizabeth Gleener Houch MELVIN b. abt 1840. Elizabeth Gleener Houch MELVIN, Jonathan MELVIN, & three of their children were from West Union, IL. She left with her son, Frank HOUCH & great grandfather's son, Jonathan MELVIN coming to Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, IN.

Bobbie Rakestraw
P.O. Box 222
New Albany, MS 38652
nana_br_angel@yahoo.com

Boone County Historical Records Moved to Lebanon Library

The Boone County Courthouse has permamently loaned some of their books of historical records to the Ralph W. Stark Heritage Center of the Lebanon Public Library. The record books are all pre-1930 and include probate, wills, insane, criminal and marriage records.

Thank you to Jamey Hixon and Nicole Thompson for sharing this information!

LaPorte County Society To Discuss Michigan City Museum

Laura Shields, director of the Michigan City Historical Society's Old Lighthouse Museum, will explain the genealogical resources the museum offers at the La Porte County Genealogical Society's meeting on Tuesday, August 14 at the Swanson Center for Older Adults (910 State Street, La Porte IN). Meeting time is 7 pm; the public is welcome.

Adams County Historical Records Moved Offsite

Adams County historical records, which had been stored at the old County Jail for the past 20 years, have now been moved to the Geneva Bank. No announcement has been made about how the public can obtain access to these records at their new site. Questions may be directed to the Adams County Clerk.

Thanks to Jim Cox for passing along this information.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Meet in New Albany

The Rivers Institute Traveling Show will present "Tales of the Ohio River Valley" at the Thursday, August 2 meeting of the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society. The show features history, folklore, science, and musical performances by students from Hanover College. Meeting time is 7 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Library (180 W. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana). For more information about the society, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm.

FamilySearch Announces Immigration & Naturalization Records Indexing Project

With the 1940 census indexing project heading for completion, FamilySearch is already planning its next great indexing initiative - U.S. immigration and naturalization records. Volunteers willing to do some indexing and/or arbitrating are being sought to work on digitized immigration records and naturalization records covering the 1800's up to the 1950's. These records include passenger lists for the major U.S. ports such as Philadelphia, New York, Boston and New Orleans.

For more information, please visit the project website - https://familysearch.org/us-immigration-naturalization.

FamilySearch Adds Randolph, Jefferson and Jennings Counties to Indiana Marriage Index

FamilySearch has updated the Indiana marriage index 1811-1959 that is in progress. Entries from Randolph County, Jefferson County and Jennings County have been added; 45 of Indiana's 92 counties are now included in the index.

Visit our Indiana Marriage Indexing Project page to learn more about this joint project between the Indiana Genealogical Society and FamilySearch and how you can help.

Genealogy Group To Meet At Hendricks County Library

The Danville Public Library in Hendricks County will host a meeting of the Genealogy Nuts group on Monday, August 13. The meeting will begin at 1:30 pm in the library’s program room. The Genealogy Nuts is a support group for genealogy enthusiasts, who meet regularly on the second Monday of each month. All levels of experience are welcomed. Members range from beginners to those who have researched for more than 40 years.

At this meeting, the library's Indiana Room staff and others will talk about what they learned at the Midwestern Roots conference. The discussion will also include genealogy and library news.

The meeting is free and open to the public - no registration is necessary.

IGS Adds Free Porter County WWII Databases

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added free databases about the World War II service of Porter County residents to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Residents of Porter County, Indiana On World War II Honor Roll
--Residents of Porter County, Indiana Who Served In World War II

These databases are courtesy of the Porter County Public Library. They are free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view them.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 846 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Grant County School Databases To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 4 databases about a Grant County school to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Alumni of Swayzee High School, Grant County, Indiana (1901-1912)
--Students of Swayzee High School, Grant County, Indiana (1911)
--Students of Swayzee High School, Grant County, Indiana (1913)
--Teachers of Swayzee High School, Grant County, Indiana (1913)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 844 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Hendricks County Library To Discuss War of 1812 Records

Ron Darrah will present a program, "The Do-Over War: Genealogy and the War of 1812," on Saturday, August 25 at the Danville Public Library in Hendricks County. The program will begin at 10 am in the library’s program room. The War of 1812 Bicentennial has created new interest in this era. Darrah will review the origins and events of the war and explore the record types, sources, and repositories, especially the online sites. These records range from 1810-1850. Darrah is a retired school administrator and has been a genealogical researcher for over 25 years.

This is a free program, but space is limited and registration is required. Register under the Events link of the library’s website or call (317) 745-2604.

IGS Adds Johnson County & Morgan County Teachers Directories To Members-Only

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

--Directory of Teachers for Johnson County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Morgan County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 840 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Shelby County Teachers Directory To Members-Only

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

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

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 838 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Query: LOGAN of Seymour, IN

I'm looking for information on a John LOGAN of Seymour IN. Any help would be appreciated. Joan Longacre 6325 O st. # 511 Lincoln, NE 68510 longacre@inetnebr.com

Query: KESSLER/EDWARDS of Evansville

I'm looking for a John L. KESSLER who was living with James Andrew EDWARDS at George EDWARDS home on 220 N. High, Evansville, IN.

Anita J. Wright
6482 Berry Pond Way Canal
Winchester, OH
bambi882@msn.com

Query: RIGGLES of Clark County

Looking for grave location and any other information on my 4th Great grandfather Michael RIGGLES b. 1760 in Bucks Co. PA. he came to the Indiana Territory in 1810. Signed a statehood petition 1811. He is on the 1820 census in Silver Creek, Clark Co. 1830 Census he is in Jeffersonville, Clark Co. He may have died in 1840 in Clark Co. I would also like to know if he was in the American Revolutionary war.

Dean Allison
3724 N. Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60618
deanallison2@yahoo.com

Query: HAWKINS

I'm looking for information on a Dr. Daniel HAWKINS b. 1819 Ky. in the 1850 census. He is in Kansas in 1860. His wife Mary A. and 5 of his children are all born in Indiana. The eldest child Elizabeth 1842 the youngest Isacc 1855. He died in Vernon Mo. 1883. I did find a US Irs tax assessment list 1862-1918 for a D Hawkins District 4. Can anyone tell me where is district 4? I can't seem to find a marrage license or a county to look for these people. Any help would be appreciated.

Carla Thorpe
22515 Sunset Drive
Golden, CO
Gcarlamthorpe@gmail.com

Query: LINDSEY/MATLOCK of Hendricks County

I'm looking for the parents of My GGG Grandparents, Rolland LINDSEY and Rosanna MATLOCK. They applied for a marriage license on 18 November, 1828 and were actually married on 8 December 1828 , in Hendricks county, Indiana.

Sally Williams Schaub
3200 Old Winter Garden Road Apt 1911
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Musicgal_1952@yahoo.com

Query: HOLLWAY of Hamilton County

I am looking for information on Levi HOLLWAY. He died in White River, Hamilton, Indiana, in 1842. I know he was already living there in 1832 when he applied for his Rev War pension. He was born in MD in 173. I believe he went from MD to OH then to IN. I believe his son was Abisha Holloway (1774-1855). Is there any information that would be available? Is there obituary information?

Laura Stewart
126 SW Broadmoor Ave.
Topeka, KS 66606
laurasgenealogy@gmail.com

Query: ROSE of Dubois and Pike Counties

Dubois Indiana, Pike Indiana, Jasper Indiana Looking for information on a John ROSE who was married to Julia Carter. They are buried in Shilow Cemetery around 1880? They were from around either Dubois,or Pike IN.

Rose Del Rio
1242 Paradise Sh Rd.
Merritt NC
etherealr1@gmail.com

Query: THOMPSON/HENDRICKS of Hancock County

Looking for any information regarding Jesse THOMPSON, b. abt 1818 in Kentucky (Estill County) and died in Pittsboro, Hendricks County, Indiana prior to 1900. His wife was Julia HENDRICKS THOMPSON and they had 21 children including those of his first marriage. In 1880 Jesse and family were in Pittsboro, but by 1900 the family had moved to Hancock County and Julie was widowed. Jesse is said to have died in Pittsboro. A search of the local cemeteries there didn't find his grave.

Mark Orr
2805 Brentwood Road
New Castle, IN 47362
mpcc@comcast.net

Genealogy for Night Owls at Indiana State Library

Genealogy for Night Owls is a unique and free event is happening at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis on Wednesday, August 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. This event will include opportunities to build your own family tree, library orientation and collection tours, Ask-An-Expert opportunities, door prizes, and more!

In addition to expert advice on conducting genealogy research, the State Library’s Conservator will be on hand to offer tips for preserving family heirlooms such as letters, photos, scrapbooks, and family Bibles. You are welcome to bring items for feedback on proper preservation, though State Library and State Archives staff CANNOT provide appraisals.

For those registered for the program, parking will be available in the New York Street Garage (across the street from the library) for $5 for the entire event. Registration is required by August 8. Call (317) 232-3689 or e-mail charlesh@library.IN.gov to reserve your spot today.

IGS Adds 1860 DeKalb County Mortality Schedule Database

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

--Index to Mortality Schedule for DeKalb 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 837 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Boone County & Hancock County Teachers Directories To Members-Only

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

--Directory of Teachers for Boone County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Hancock County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 836 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Research Tip: Family History Affiliate Libraries

FamilySearch's vast microfilm collection of genealogy records is well-known. What's less known is that this microfilm is no longer restricted to just Family History Centers - in fact, you can use the microfilm at a growing number of public and private libraries across the country. A library that applies to FamilySearch can be certified as a Family History Affiliate Library, signifying that they can receive the microfilm directly on loan from Salt Lake City.

In Indiana, these are all the Family History Affiliate Libraries:

Allen County
--Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne

Dubois County
--Jasper Public Library, Jasper

Grant County
--Marion Public Library, Marion

Hendricks County
--Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library, Plainfield

Howard County
--Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, Kokomo

Jackson County
--Jackson County Public Library, Seymour

Jennings County
--Jennings County Public Library, North Vernon

Perry County
--Tell City-Perry County Public Library, Tell City

Pike County
--Pike County Public Library, Petersburg

Porter County
--Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso

Pulaski County
--Pulaski County Public Library, Winamac

Vanderburgh County
--Willard Library, Evansville

Vigo County
--Vigo County Public Library, Terre Haute

You order the microfilm yourself, by creating a free account on the FamilySearch website. Short-term loan is $7.50 per roll; payment by either Visa/Mastercard or a PayPal account will be accepted.

IGS Adds Free Monroe County Landowners Index

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

--Earliest Landowners in Monroe County, Indiana

This database is courtesy of Randi Richardson. It is free to the public - no membership is needed in order to view it.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 834 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Death Notices of Indianapolis Doctors (1862)

These death notices for 3 Indianapolis doctors were found in Transactions of the State Medical Society of Indiana, at a called session, held in the city of Indianapolis, Nov. 18 and 19, 1862 (Indianapolis: Elder, Harkness & Bingham, 1862):

DIED:
On the 11th of August, 1861, at his residence, in Indianapolis, of Bilious Fever, Charles Parry, M.D., in the 47th year of his age.

Dr. Parry had been actively engaged in the practice of his profession for more than a quarter of a century, and had been a member of the State Medical Society since its organization.

A good citizen, a superior physician, a distinguished surgeon – his death was a public loss.

On Wednesday, September 10th, 1862, of Pneumonia, Livingston Dunlap, M.D., aged 63 years.

Dr. Dunlap was a resident of Indianapolis for over forty years, was the first President of the Indiana State Medical Society, and at the time of his death was, no doubt, the oldest practitioner of medicine in the State.

He was a genial gentleman, a devoted friend, an accomplished physician, an honest man.

On the steamer John Roe, at Crump’s Landing, Tennessee River, on the 19th of March last, of Typhoid Pneumonia, Clay Brown, M.D., Assistant Surgeon 11th Regiment Indiana Volunteers, aged 36 years.

IGS Adds Marion County Military Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a roster of Marion County residents who died in World War I to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Residents of Marion County, Indiana Who Died in World War I

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 833 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds World War I Database To Members-Only

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

--Roster of 139th Field Artillery in World War I (1917-1918)

The 139th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces was also known as the 4th Indiana Infantry Regiment of the Indiana National Guard.

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 832 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Indiana State University Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about the Indiana State Normal School (later known as Indiana State University) to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Graduates of Indiana State Normal School, Terre Haute (1916)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 831 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

IGS Adds Soldiers Home Database To Members-Only

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about the Indiana State Soldiers Home to the Military Records section of our Members Only area:

--Veterans Who Died At Indiana State Soldiers Home, Lafayette, Indiana (1916-1917)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 830 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.

Underground Railroad To Be Discussed in Indianapolis

The Indiana Freedom Trails group will meet on Saturday, July 14 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Indiana Historical Society in Indianapolis. The meeting will be for the sharing of new information, research, exhibits and more about Indiana's Underground Railroad. It will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room on the canal level and it is free and open to the public (parking is off New York Street).

IGS Adds Hamilton County & Hendricks County Teachers Directories To Members-Only

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

--Directory of Teachers for Hamilton County, Indiana (1936)
--Directory of Teachers for Hendricks County, Indiana (1936)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 829 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 3 databases.