Indiana Genealogical Society Inc
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Indiana genealogy enthusiast. Explore your Hoosier heritage. Let’s uncover our roots together!
Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
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📚 We Still Need ONE More Genealogy Writing Award Judge! IGS is seeking one final member to help evaluate submissions and honor outstanding Hoosier storytelling. Use a simple rubric, support our mission, and help preserve Indiana’s history. Interested? Email
[email protected]
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🚨 Hoosier Roots Live is TONIGHT! 🚨 Join us at 6:30 PM EST on our YouTube channel for a timely discussion on Genealogy Scams You Need to Watch Out For. Protect your research. Protect your family history. 🎥 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@indgensoc Bring your questions.
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Indiana Genealogical Society, Inc.
The Indiana Genealogical Society is proud to host the IGS Facebook Live events, which are normally held on the first Tuesday of every month. For updates on our upcoming events, please visit our Facebook page at @indianagensoc. And if you have ancestors from Indiana, be sure to check out our website...
https://www.youtube.com/@indgensoc
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🌳 Roots of a Nation begin here! Registration is OPEN for the 2026 IGS Annual Conference, April 17–18 in Plainfield & online. AI tools, archives updates, immigration research & more. 🎟 Save your seat: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3babyvf
#IGS2026
#IndianaGenealogy
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☘️ Do you have Irish roots in your family tree? Did your ancestors journey from Ireland to Indiana — or stop somewhere along the way? Drop their surname in the comments if Ireland is part of your story! Let’s celebrate the paths that led our families to the Hoosier State. 🌳
#IrishRoots
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Do you know someone researching Indiana ancestors? Tag them below 👇 Or better yet — share this post and invite them to join you at the 2026 IGS Annual Conference.
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Who is one ancestor you feel especially connected to right now? Maybe it’s someone you’re researching, someone whose story inspires you, or someone whose name you’ve just discovered. Share their name or story below—honoring them keeps their legacy alive.
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The future of IGS is built by members who step forward. Our Call for Nominations is coming soon, and we encourage you to consider leadership roles including President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, and District Directors. Join us in guiding IGS forward.
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📚 IGS members — we need 3 volunteers to judge our upcoming Genealogy Writing Award! You’ll read submitted articles and use a provided rubric to help select this year’s winner. Interested? Email
[email protected]
to volunteer. Help us celebrate and preserve Indiana’s stories!
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Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
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Share this with someone who might need to hear this.
#familyhistory
#genealogy
#roots
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🌳 Roots of a Nation begin here! Registration is OPEN for the 2026 IGS Annual Conference — April 17–18 in Plainfield & virtual. AI for genealogists, archives updates, immigration research & more. Your Indiana story awaits. 🎟 Register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/3babyvf
#IGS2026
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Great stories begin when researchers come together. The IGS Annual Conference is coming this April—save the date and stay tuned for more details soon.
9 days ago
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Did you know? ✨ Bounty land records were rewards for military service and hold powerful clues for family historians. Your gift to the Veterans Bounty Land Campaign helps preserve these stories, and IGS matches every dollar up to $10K. 👉 Donate:
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11 days ago
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Brickwall Roll Call 🧱 What ancestor has you stuck right now? Share a name, time period, or place in the comments. You never know who might have a clue, a record, or a fresh perspective to help break through that brick wall—together, we solve history’s mysteries.
11 days ago
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The National Genealogical Society’s 48th Annual Family History Conference, America at 250, is coming to Fort Wayne May 27–30, 2026! Extended hours at The Genealogy Center + nearly 200 already registered. Help us spread the word! 🔗
https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org
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Join this FREE virtual program on Feb 19 at 6:30 p.m. ET. Follow a German family’s journey to Russia as one branch comes to the U.S. and another endures the Soviet regime. Discover the records that tell their story. 👉 https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15525898
#Genealogy
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Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
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Presidents Day reminds us that our ancestors lived through these presidencies—working, serving, voting, and building communities. Family history helps us see the presidency through their lives.
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This day in history (Feb. 16, 1852): Henry and Clement Studebaker opened a blacksmith shop in South Bend—launching what became the Studebaker legacy. From wagons to automobiles, a family story that shaped Indiana history.
15 days ago
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IGS Volunteers Needed 📣 IGS is seeking members to serve on several committees, including County Genealogists, Lineage Societies, Membership, Nominations & Elections, and Publications. Get involved and help shape Indiana genealogy!
16 days ago
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IGS is matching every donation to the Veterans Bounty Land Campaign dollar-for-dollar up to $10K. 💛 Your gift doubles its impact as we preserve Indiana’s veterans’ records. We’re already at $3,250. Let’s keep it going. 👉 Donate: https://f.mtr.cool/vxvzexhgln
#BountyLandCampaign
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🧠 Family History Trivia Which U.S. Census was the first to list every household member by name? 👇 No cheating! Comment below.
18 days ago
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92 counties. One goal. $23,000. IGS is supporting the Veterans Bounty Land Records Campaign by asking each Indiana county to raise $250 in honor of America at 250. Together, we’re preserving records that matter.
20 days ago
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Indiana women didn’t disappear from history. We were trained to search in the wrong places. Look past land deeds and military files. Check church minutes, school records, club rosters, and letters. Which Indiana woman in your tree needs a second look?
#WomenInHistory
#FamilyHistory
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Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
21 days ago
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⏰ Reminder: Writers SIG meets Feb 10 at 6:30 PM ET (virtual). This session focuses on Women in History and writing about female ancestors with few records as we prepare for the March Indiana Genealogist issue. Which woman’s story will you tell?
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Tracing Rhode Island roots? Join this free virtual program on Feb 10, 2:30–3:30 PM ET, hosted by the Genealogy Center. Learn how to use RI State Archives records from home. Have RI ancestors, or is that branch still a mystery? 👉https://acpl.libnet.info/event/15525745
#rhodeisland
#genealogy
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February is a time to honor the stories that shape our shared history. Genealogy preserves resilience, family, and community. Share a resource or reflect on an ancestor you’re honoring this month.
#IndianaHistory
#FamilyHistory
#PreservingOurPast
22 days ago
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✨ Mark your calendar! The IGS Annual Conference returns this April. Save the date—more information will be shared soon.
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Did you know? ✨ Bounty land records are more than land claims. They’re windows into veterans’ lives and families. Supporting the Veterans Bounty Land Campaign helps preserve and share these stories. 💛 Donations are matched by IGS up to $10K. 👉 Donate:
https://f.mtr.cool/enngmksjyu
25 days ago
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This Black History Month, we’re honoring the many paths people take to discover and preserve African American history. Vote in our poll and help guide future content and resources we share.
#blackhistorymonth
#familyhistory
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IGS Volunteers Needed 📣 IGS is seeking members to serve on several committees, including County Genealogists, Lineage Societies, Membership, Nominations & Elections, and Publications. Get involved and help shape Indiana genealogy!
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Join us tonight! Explore African American genealogy in Southern Indiana with a focus on records, community, and historical context. This session offers guidance, clarity, and confidence for researching these vital stories. ▶️
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Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
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In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to share a resource or research tip that’s helped you explore your African American roots. Your knowledge could help someone else uncover their family’s story and preserve a powerful legacy. ⬇️ Share in the comments below.
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IGS is powered by dedicated members who care about Indiana genealogy. The Call for Nominations will be opening soon—please consider serving as President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, or a District Director and help lead IGS into the future.
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🎉 Research Wins Wanted! Did you make a breakthrough in your Indiana genealogy this past month? Maybe you found a long-lost record, confirmed a family connection, or broke through a brick wall. Share your research win in the comments—we’d love to celebrate your discoveries with you!
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Do you have an Indiana veteran in your family tree? 🇺🇸 Share their name, service, or what you hope to discover. These stories show why the Veterans Bounty Land Campaign matters. 💛 Donations are matched by IGS up to $10K. 👉 Donate + share:
https://f.mtr.cool/zvassmyiyx
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📺 Hoosier Roots Live | Feb. 3, 2026 Join us on YouTube from 6:30–7:30 PM ET for a program highlighting resources especially helpful for early Southern Indiana African American research. Save the date and join us live!
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🗳️ Genealogy Poll! Vote in the poll and tell us why in the comments—every approach has a story behind it!
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Ready to write your Hoosier ancestors’ stories? ✍️ Join the IGS Writers SIG, a supportive group for writers of all levels. Share ideas, get encouragement, and bring Indiana family history to life together. 📧 Email
[email protected]
to join.
#AncestorStories
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The National Genealogical Society’s 48th Annual Family History Conference, America at 250, is coming to Fort Wayne May 27–30, 2026! Extended hours at The Genealogy Center + nearly 200 already registered. Help us spread the word! 🔗
https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org
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📅 Save the Date! The IGS Annual Conference is coming this April. We’re looking forward to gathering, learning, and celebrating Indiana family history together. More details coming soon!
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The Indiana Genealogical Society is encouraging each of Indiana’s 92 counties to raise $250 for the Veterans Bounty Land Records Campaign—working toward a $23,000 goal to preserve veterans’ stories.
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IGS Volunteers Needed 📣 IGS is seeking members to serve on several committees, including County Genealogists, Lineage Societies, Membership, Nominations & Elections, and Publications. Get involved and help shape Indiana genealogy!
about 1 month ago
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Your support of the Veterans Bounty Land Campaign is helping preserve Indiana veterans’ records and honor their service. 🇺🇸 💛 Every dollar is matched by IGS, doubling the impact. Let’s keep the momentum going toward $10K. 👉 Donate or share:
https://f.mtr.cool/dhzlebrdgv
about 1 month ago
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Help shape the future of IGS! A Call for Nominations is coming soon. Consider serving as President, Vice President, Corresponding Secretary, or District Director.
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Member Spotlight 📚 Congratulations to IGS member Joy Neighbors on her new book, Crown Hill Cemetery: The City on a Hill (Indianapolis, Indiana). Explore the stories etched in stone at Indianapolis’s iconic cemetery—now available on Amazon.
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The Indiana State Archives is planning hours for its new downtown location and wants researcher input. Please take this quick 4-minute survey to help improve access: 👉
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