LaPorte County Genealogical Society To Discuss Courthouse Records

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, October 14 at 7 pm at the LaPorte Parks Department Headquarters (250 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte IN). County Historian Fern Eddy Schultz will present a program about the types of records held in the LaPorte County courthouses. The meeting is free and open to the public.

South Bend Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Local & Family History Center of the St. Joseph County Public Library in South Bend (304 S. Main St., South Bend IN 46601) will hold a genealogy roundtable on Thursday, October 2 at noon. Bring your lunch and share your successes and questions about family history research. For more information, phone (574) 282-4621.

October 2014 Issue of IGS Newsletter Added To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added the October 2014 issue of IGS Newsletter, the society's bi-monthly newsletter for IGS members, to the Members Only area. IGS members must login to the IGS Records section to get their copy.

This issue has the details of our 2015 conference in Terre Haute featuring The Legal Genealogist, and an update about the progress of our match challenge to digitize War of 1812 pensions. There are also genealogy news items from around the state, including the discovery of a water leak in the Owen County Archives.

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.

Dubois County Library To Hold Genealogy Class

The Jasper Public Library in Dubois County will hold a free genealogy class, "Genealogy Is Not Just A List of Dead People," on Thursday, October 2 from 6 to 7:30 pm in the library's genealogy room. Genealogist Kathy Mott will discuss how to go beyond just identifying our ancestors to learning about the details of their lives.

The class is free and open to all skill levels, but beginners are especially encouraged, as there will be time available after the class to get assistance with individual research. Registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.jdcpl.us) or by calling (812) 482-2712.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge Is Halfway to Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files is at 55% and rising. Thank you to all who are contributing, including the Starke County Genealogical Society of Indiana.

This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507

Allen County Public Library To Discuss Genealogy Research in Great Lakes States

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research in the Great Lakes states on Sunday, October 19 from 1 to 2 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. Curt Witcher will discuss how to find records in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Query: Thomas Aubrey, Hendricks/Putnam Counties

      I am currently trying to apply to the Sons of the American Revolution, but I am unable to find the birth data on my grandfather Thomas Aubrey, supposedly born 1 Mar 1876 in Coatesville,(Hendricks County), IN.

      I also need to find out who his Father and Mother were and where they were born. This information should be on his birth certificate.[Ed. Note: Birth certificates began in 1882 in Indiana.]
      I know he married Minnie Stewart 31 Aug 1899, but in Putnam County, IN.

Kenneth L. Aubrey
137 Valencia Lakes Dr.
Venice, FL 34292
kaubrey1@verizon.net

Query: Fred Graham, Warrick County

          I am writing to see if you may be able to help me find information on my grandfather, Fred Graham. I recently found out that he was born in Boonville, (Warrick County) Indiana, in 1887. In 1910 he was living in Lindsay, CA, and he married my grandmother, Mayme Clara Anderson, in 1914 in Oakland, CA. That is about all I know about him.

          I am sorry to say that I do not know his parent’s names, but I do know that they were both from Indiana. My brother and I are trying to trace Fred's roots, and we thought that a researcher in Indiana might have a better chance of finding information on him for us.

          Many thanks for your time.


Jessica Nava
1353 Shippee Lane
Ojai, CA 93023
jillnava@gmail.com

Allen County Public Library To Discuss Ohio Genealogy Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research Ohio genealogy on Friday, October 24 from 10 am to 11 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. Dawne Slater-Putt will give an overview of doing genealogical research in Ohio, including records, repositories, societies and Internet resources.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge at 40% of Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files has reached 40%. Thank you to all who are contributing! This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507

Allen County Public Library To Discuss Michigan Genealogy Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research Michigan genealogy on Thursday, October 23 from 7 to 8 pm in the library's Meeting Room A and B. Cynthia Theusch will talk about the various types of records that were created in Michigan and where they are housed, and what facilities will help in locating your Michigan ancestors.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Allen County Public Library to Discuss Illinois Genealogy Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research Illinois genealogy on Tuesday, October 21 from 7 to 8 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. Sara Allen will talk about the essential websites and physical repositories for Illinois records.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Hamilton County Library To Demonstrate Heritage Quest Online

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a computer workshop on how to use Heritage Quest Online on Wednesday, October 29 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. In this "hands-on" workshop, you will learn how to effectively search the databases in Heritage Quest Online. You will also have time to do your own research. Indiana librarians can receive LEU credits for attending.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.hepl.lib.in.us) or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 770-3206.

Southern Indiana Genealogical Society To Celebrate Pioneer Families of Clark, Floyd & Harrison Counties

The Southern Indiana Genealogical Society will hold a History and Heritage Celebration on Thursday, October 2 beginning at 6 pm in the Strassweg Auditorium of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library. From 6 to 7 pm, the public can meet genealogists, historians and re-enactors, and view local history displays. Light refreshments will be served and fiddler Tom Cunningham will provide frontier-era music. Attendees are welcome to come dressed in pioneer costume.

At 7 pm, First Families certificates will be awarded to those who have proved direct descent from an ancestor who lived in Clark County, Floyd County or Harrison County prior to 1841. Living historian Mandy Dick will give a presentation on her first family ancestor, Elizabeth Pennington, and tell her remarkable story of being kidnapped by Indians and returned to her Harrison County family, her marriage to one of Indiana’s founders, and her influence on the writing of Indiana’s state constitution.

This celebration is co-sponsored by the Southern Indiana Genealogical Society and the library’s Stuart B. Wrege Indiana Room. For more information, please visit http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~insigs/nextmeet.htm or call (812) 949-3527.

Allen County Public Library To Discuss Kentucky Genealogy Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research Kentucky genealogy on Monday, October 20 from 7 to 8 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. Delia Bourne will talk about how Kentucky was a gateway for many emigrants, particularly from Pennsylvania, Virginia and the Carolinas, and give an overview of The Genealogy Center's resources for researching Kentucky ancestors.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

Valparaiso Library To Host Session on Quaker Records

The Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, October 18 at 10 am at the Valparaiso branch of the Porter County Public Library (103 Jefferson St., Valparaiso IN). Laurie Kender will give a presentation on researching your Quaker ancestors and the rich collection of records they left behind - particularly in Indiana, where as much of 50% of the population in 1850 was said to be Quakers.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

Allen County Public Library to Offer Extended Research Hours October 31

In honor of Family History Month, The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will be open on Friday, October 31 from 6 pm to midnight. You must be in the library before 6 pm (when it closes to the public), and you are welcome to leave at any time, but you will not be re-admitted.

To register for this free "Midnight Madness" research session, please call (260) 421-1225 or e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

African American Genealogical Society to Meet in Fort Wayne

The African American Genealogical Society of Fort Wayne will meet on Thursday, October 9 at 6 pm in Meeting Room B of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. There will be a panel presentation, "Ancestors and Answers," with Judy Harris, Al Brothers, Roberta Ridley and Curt Witcher. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Wayne County Genealogical Society To Hold Cemetery Restoration Workshop in Richmond

The Wayne County Genealogical Society will hold a hands-on cemetery restoration workshop on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at the Hoover Bulla Historic Cemetery in Richmond, Indiana. Participants will be trained by professional conservation specialist Jonathan Appell on how to identify different monument types, clean gravestones using appropriate materials, repair damaged monuments, and reset leaning or fallen headstones. Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will give classroom instruction on Friday night (exact time and location to be announced), which will allow participants to be certified to probe for grave markers.

There is a cost to attend each day of the workshop, which will help with the costs of the materials. Lunch will be provided. For more information - including how to register - visit http://www.eventbrite.com/e/cemetery-restoration-workshop-tickets-13121802665?aff=eac2, or contact Dave Sloan - e-mail desloan@aol.com or phone (765) 935-9611.

Query: Agnes Rovenstine, Montgomery/LaPorte Counties

                I am trying to find an obituary and burial information of a Agnes K. Lane Rovenstine.  Her father, Timothy Lane and mother Mary H. O'Herron Lane, are buried in Calvary Cemetery in Crawfordsville.  I have not been successful in finding her burial in that cemetery (perhaps it is not there.) 

                Her mother died in La Porte in 1946, and Agnes continued to live here at least until about 1950. Her birth date was ca 1896. She married Emery Rovenstine in 1917, and they were divorced ca 1935.  Any help in finding information about Agnes would be appreciated. Thank you. 

Fern Eddy Schultz
La Porte County (IN) Historian  
5817 West Johnson Road
La Porte, IN 46350
netster@csinet.net

Allen County Genealogical Society To Discuss History & Customs of Funerals

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, October 8 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. David W. McComb will present a program about the history and customs of funerals. The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Adds Taylor University Database To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Taylor University to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Taylor University, Upland (1895-1921)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,358 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge at 35% of Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files has now reached 35%. Thank you to all who are contributing! This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507

IGS Adds Goshen College Database To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about Goshen College to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Goshen College, Goshen (1904-1917)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,357 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Allen County Public Library To Discuss Indiana Genealogy Research

The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne will hold a free class on how to research Indiana ancestors on Wednesday, October 22 from 7 to 8 pm in the library's Meeting Room A. Curt Witcher will give an overview of Indiana genealogy resources.

This class is free - please register by calling (260) 421-1225 or e-mailing Genealogy@ACPL.Info.

IGS Adds Central Normal College Database To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about a Hendricks County college to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Directory of Students of Central Normal College, Danville (1939-1940)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,355 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Society of Indiana Archivists to Hold Fall Workshop at DePauw University

The Society of Indiana Archivists will hold their Fall Workshop on Friday, October 17 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. The focus of the workshop is audience and visitor outreach. Indiana Historical Society's Local History Services Director, Stacy Klingler, and Assistant Director, Tamara Hemmerlein, will be the featured speakers. Registration must be made before October 10 and the cost is $55 for SIA members, $65 for non-members (lunch is included).

For more information, including how to register, please visit http://www.inarchivists.org/workshops/index.php.

Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center Offers Research Consultations

In honor of Family History Month, The Genealogy Center of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne is offering 30-minute personal research consultations with their staff at various times during the month of October:

Wednesday, October 1 - 10 am to noon
Thursday, October 2 - 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, October 9 - 2 pm to 4 pm
Tuesday, October 14 - 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, October 16 - 10 am to noon
Saturday, October 18 - 10 am to 11 am; 3 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, October 23 - 2 pm to 4 pm
Saturday, October 25 - 10 am to 11 am; 3 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday, October 29 - 2 pm to 4 pm
Thursday, October 30 - 2 pm to 4 pm

Space is limited, and you must make an appointment - to make your appointment, call (260) 421-1225 or e-mail Genealogy@ACPL.Info. When making your appointment, please include basic information about what aspect of your research you would like to focus on during your consultation.

IGS Adds University of Notre Dame Database To Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about the University of Notre Dame to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Graduates of University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame (1870-1872)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,356 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Discuss Cemetery Research

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy workshop on Saturday, October 11 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The workshop will focus on cemetery research - learn about the various kinds of cemeteries, what records are available, what the symbols on tombstones mean and how to take photos of tombstones.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.hepl.lib.in.us) or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 770-3206.

IGS Adds Blackford County Funeral Home Records Database to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added a database about a Blackford County funeral home to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Records of Baumgardner Funeral Home, Montpelier, Blackford County, Indiana (1907-1916)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,354 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 2 Indianapolis Law School Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about an Indianapolis law school to the College Records section of our Members Only area:

--Faculty of Benjamin Harrison Law School, Indianapolis (1931)
--Students of Benjamin Harrison Law School, Indianapolis (1931)

NOTE: Benjamin Harrison Law School later became part of Indianapolis University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,353 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS War of 1812 Match Challenge at 20% of Goal

The Indiana Genealogical Society's match challenge for the digitizing of War of 1812 pension files has now reached 20%. Thank you to all who have contributed! This match challenge seeks to raise $1,816 in donations (in honor of 1816, the year of Indiana statehood) - when we reach $1,816, IGS will match that with another $2,016 (in honor of the year of Indiana's bicentennial). Thanks to the participation of other organizations, that $3,832 will end up being $30,656 - enough to digitize some 60,000 pages of documents.

HOW TO DONATE:
Donate online through the IGS website, or mail your check payable to Indiana Genealogical Society (please indicate "War of 1812 donation" in the memo line) to:

Indiana Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10507
Fort Wayne, IN 46852-0507

IGS Adds Wabash County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Alumni of Wabash High School, Wabash County, Indiana (1872-1934)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,351 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Crawford County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Crawford County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Crawford 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 1,350 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Wayne County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Hagerstown High School, Wayne County, Indiana (1923)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,349 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds DeKalb County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Butler High School, DeKalb County, Indiana (1915)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,348 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Pulaski County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Students of Winamac High School, Pulaski County, Indiana (1920)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,347 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hamilton County Library to Discuss Funeral Home Records

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a genealogy roundtable on Tuesday, October 14 from 2:15 to 3:15 pm in the library's genealogy classroom. The group will discuss how to locate funeral home records and how you can use them to find further information. You are invited to bring your questions and share your own experiences.

This is an informal discussion group - no registration is required.

IGS Adds Clay County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Clay County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Clay 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 1,346 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Shelby County School Records Database to Members-Only Area

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

--Alumni of Morristown High School, Shelby County, Indiana (1908-1916)

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

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,345 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Elkhart County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Elkhart County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Elkhart 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 1,344 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds 2 Kosciusko County School Records Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about a Kosciusko County school to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students in Common Schools, Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana (1889)
--Students in Common Schools, Wayne Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana (1893)

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

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,343 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

IGS Adds Delaware County 1860 Mortality Schedule Index to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added an index of the 1860 Delaware County mortality schedule to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Index to Mortality Schedule for Delaware 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 1,341 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Goshen Library To Demonstrate Scanning

The Goshen Public Library (601 S. 5th St., Goshen IN) will host a how-to session for scanning on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 pm. Bring a genealogy document, photo, slide or negative to be scanned and a USB flash drive to put them on. For more information, please contact Young Snodgrass - young.snodgrass@frontier.com.

Mishawaka Library To Hold Genealogy Roundtable

The Mishawaka Public Library (209 Lincolnway E., Mishawaka IN 46544) will hold a genealogy roundtable on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30 pm. Researchers are welcome to come chat about their experiences working on their family history. For more information, please contact Deanna Juday - d.juday@mphpl.org.

IGS Adds 2 Blackford County School Records Databases to Members-Only Area

The Indiana Genealogical Society has added 2 databases about a Blackford County school to the County Records section of our Members Only area:

--Students of Montpelier High School, Blackford County, Indiana (1942)
--Teachers of Montpelier High School, Blackford County, Indiana (1942)

These are premium databases, accessible only to IGS members.

The Indiana Genealogical Society now has 1,340 databases in the Members Only area. Each of Indiana's 92 counties has at least 5 databases.

Hamilton County Library To Demonstrate Ancestry.com Library Edition

The Hamilton East Public Library in Noblesville will hold a computer workshop on how to use Ancestry.com Library Edition on Wednesday, September 24 from 9:30 am to noon in the library's computer training lab. In this "hands-on" workshop, you will learn how to effectively search the databases in Ancestry.com Library Edition. You will also have time to do your own research. Indiana librarians can receive LEU credits for attending.

This workshop is free but registration is required. Register through the library's calendar of events on their website (www.hepl.lib.in.us) or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 770-3206.

IGS Appoints County Genealogist for Cass County

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Alice Moeloa as the Indiana County Genealogist for Cass County. She was appointed by the IGS board at their August meeting. Alice is serving as president of the Cass County Genealogical Society. She also volunteers at the Cass County Clerk's office, helping them answer their research requests.

If you have questions about Cass County research, please contact her at amoeloa@yahoo.com.

About ICG
Indiana County Genealogist (ICG) is a program of the Indiana Genealogical Society. Its goal is to appoint qualified individuals to represent each of the 92 counties in Indiana. The ICG promotes genealogical and historical research and education within the county, is familiar with the genealogical records and repositories in the county, is aware of record retention policies and issues and acts as a resource person for those doing research in the county.

If you would like to apply to be an Indiana County Genealogist for your area, please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/county_genealogists.php

Wabash County Genealogical Society To Discuss Social Media in Genealogy

The Wabash County Genealogical Society will meet on Monday, September 15 at the Winchester Senior Center in Wabash. Lisa Ellam, North Central District Director for the Indiana Genealogical Society, will discuss how to learn more about genealogy through social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). She will also talk about the condition of America Cemetery in Lafontaine.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

LaPorte County Genealogical Society to Honor Early Settlers

The LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogical Society will meet on Tuesday, September 9 at 7 pm at the LaPorte Parks Department Headquarters (250 Pine Lake Ave., LaPorte IN). The society will honor individuals who have proved their descent from the earliest settlers of LaPorte County. The meeting is free and open to the public.

IGS Appoints County Genealogist for St. Joseph County

The Indiana Genealogical Society welcomes Nichelle Barra as the Indiana County Genealogist for St. Joseph County. She was appointed by the IGS board at their August meeting. Nichelle volunteers with the South Bend Area Genealogical Society on their indexing of St. Joseph County's death records. She also belongs to the Twigs From the Tree of Life genealogy group. Nichelle has completed the National Genealogical Society's home study course, and is now taking the Boston University's online Genealogical Research Program.

If you have questions about St. Joseph County research, please contact her at barragenealogy@gmail.com.

About ICG
Indiana County Genealogist (ICG) is a program of the Indiana Genealogical Society. Its goal is to appoint qualified individuals to represent each of the 92 counties in Indiana. The ICG promotes genealogical and historical research and education within the county, is familiar with the genealogical records and repositories in the county, is aware of record retention policies and issues and acts as a resource person for those doing research in the county.

If you would like to apply to be an Indiana County Genealogist for your area, please visit http://www.indgensoc.org/county_genealogists.php

Allen County Genealogical Society's Genealogy Technology Group To Meet

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana's Genealogy Technology Group will meet on Wednesday, September 17 at 7 pm in Meeting Room B of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. There will be a roundtable discussion of computer-related questions, and the public is welcome.

Jeannie Regan-Dinius To Speak About Indiana Cemeteries at Grant County Library

Jeannie Regan-Dinius from the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology, Indiana Department of Natural Resources will present a session about Indiana cemeteries on Wednesday, October 1 at 6 pm in Meeting Room B of the Marion Public Library. Regan-Dinius will discuss various topics, including the law regarding preservation of cemeteries.

This session is free and open to the public. It is part of a Cemetery Education & Restoration Series, which was made possible by a Historic Preservation Education Grant from Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Grant County Library To Discuss Tombstone Decorations

Author and photographer John Bower will present a session on cemetery sculptures on Thursday, September 25 at 6 pm in Meeting Room B of the Marion Public Library. Decorations portraying angels, mourners and saints will be among those featured.

This session is free and open to the public. It is part of a Cemetery Education & Restoration Series, which was made possible by a Historic Preservation Education Grant from Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Goshen Historical Society To Hold Cemetery Tour in Elkhart County

The Goshen Historical Society and the Elkhart Civic Theater will give a tour of Oakridge Cemetery in Goshen on Saturday, September 20 at 1 pm and 3 pm. Actors from the Elkhart Civic Theater will portray historic figures from Goshen. The tours will be given at 1 pm and 3 pm, and the cost is $5 per person. You must pre-register by September 18 - to reserve your spot, please phone (574) 535-6458.

Elkhart County Genealogical Society To Discuss Find A Grave

The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, September 18 at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church (200 E. Beardsley, Elkhart, IN). Anita Rodgers will present a program on how to use the Find A Grave website and how to contribute information on your ancestors.

This meeting is free and open to the public.

Allen County Genealogical Society To Discuss What's New at Genealogy Center

The Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana will meet on Wednesday, September 10 at 7 pm in Meeting Room A of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne. Curt Witcher will present a program on what's new at the library's Genealogy Center. This meeting is free and open to the public - gathering time is 6:30 pm and refreshments will be provided.

Elkhart County Genealogical Society To Offer Beginning Genealogy Class

The Elkhart County Genealogical Society is offering a free class on how to begin to research your family history on Saturday, September 20 from 10 am to 3 pm. The class will be held at the Elkhart County Historical Museum in Bristol and participants may bring their own lunch or visit one of the area restaurants. The class will cover basic techniques for researching and genealogy software will be discussed, as well as free online resources. A follow-up class on Saturday, September 27 will focus on solving problems and getting access to fee-based websites.

The class is free but pre-registration is requested - please contact toliatris875@comcast.net.

Board for Certification of Genealogists Offers Free Webinars

The Board for Certification of Genealogists is offering 2 free webinars to help you become a better genealogist:

• Monday, September 22 - 8 pm Eastern - Thomas W. Jones, Ph.D., CG, CGL, will discuss “Fine Wine in a New Bottle: Guidelines for Effective Research and Family Histories.” Updated, retitled, and reorganized, the genealogy standards first published in 2000 are now available in a new edition (see http://www.bcgcertification.org/resources/standard.html for more). ThIS webinar will describe the changes and what they mean for all family historians. Dr. Jones teaches at three genealogy institutes, co-edits the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, and is the author of Mastering Genealogical Proof.
• Wednesday, October 15 - 8 pm Eastern - Judy G. Russell, J.D., CG, CGL, will explain “Kinship Determination: From Generation to Generation.” Requirement 7 of the BCG certification application asks for a Kinship Determination Project in which the applicant writes a three-generation narrative and explains how the relationships are documented. All genealogists do this regularly while placing relatives with their appropriate connections in the family tree. A familiar speaker at conferences across the country, Russell will coordinate the Advanced Methodology & Evidence Analysis course at the Institute for Genealogy and Historical Research in 2015.

To sign up for these webinars, please visit the BCG blog - http://bcgcertification.org/blog/2014/08/bcg-announces-new-webinar-series.