Indiana Genealogical Society
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Indiana genealogy enthusiast. Explore your Hoosier heritage. Let’s uncover our roots together!
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The 2025 IGS Annual Conference is coming to Fort Wayne, IN, on April 11–12, 2025! 🎉 Join us in person at the Allen County Public Library or remotely on Zoom for two days of genealogy sessions. 👀 What topics or speakers are you hoping to see this year? Let us know in the comments!
10 months ago
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Happy holiday season from the Indiana Genealogical Society ❄️ Whether your Hoosier roots run deep or you’re just getting started, we’re grateful to be part of your family history journey.
#Indiana
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
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🪦💡 Watch our past event when Joy Neighbors sheds light on the secrets of headstone markers! Discover the materials used in their creation, the types of damage they face, and learn the best practices for their cleaning and repair. https://f.mtr.cool/qpxtgxobta
#Headstones
#Tombstones
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4 days ago
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This Thanksgiving, we honor those who came before us and the stories that shaped our tables.🕯️ Comment with one ancestor you’re especially thankful for today.
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#Thanksgiving2025
#FamilyHeritage
#AncestorStories
4 days ago
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If you could join one Thanksgiving table in history, which would you choose? Tell us who’d be sitting beside you.
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#ThanksgivingHistory
#FamilyConnections
5 days ago
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Every great story begins with someone who said “I’ll help.” Our society’s next chapter needs new voices! Join one of our open committees—Nomination & Elections, Lineage Society, or Publications—and be part of the story. 📖
#GenealogyCommunity
#MakeADifference
#VolunteerSpirit
6 days ago
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Gratitude deepens connection. Share three reasons you’re thankful for your genealogy journey this year. 💭 Post yours in the comments and inspire others to reflect.
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#ThankfulHeart
#FamilyHistory
#GratitudeChallenge
7 days ago
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You have the power to make a difference! We’re seeking members to help lead the way on key committees: Nomination & Elections, Lineage Society, and Publications. Step into a role that shapes our society’s future. 💪
#Volunteer
#Leadership
#GenealogySociety
9 days ago
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Before the weekend slips by, reach out to an elder relative. Ask about their favorite childhood memory, record it, and share one line here. 🗣️ Let’s keep those voices alive.
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#FamilyStories
#WeekendChallenge
#OralHistory
10 days ago
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📸✨ TBT to our Feb 2023 IGS Live with Joe Bott, the visionary behind DeadFred.com! With over 330,000 identified photos, DeadFred.com offers a unique window into our ancestors' lives. https://f.mtr.cool/bwxsbngzga
#DeadFred
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11 days ago
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Recipes are edible time capsules. What’s one dish passed down through generations in your family? Post a photo or tell us the story behind it. 🍲 Let’s trade family flavors!
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#FamilyRecipes
#CulturalHeritage
#FamilyTraditions
12 days ago
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Explore how your ancestors became citizens in “Pathways to Belonging” with The Genealogy Center 🗂️ Free virtual program • Nov 18, 2:30 PM ET • LEU for Indiana librarians. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oHhA7_KHSQG4xwcFUhtW6w
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14 days ago
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In a past IGS Live, we were thrilled to chat with Jennifer Alford. Jennifer brought to life the essence of Hoosier heritage and family history, offering unique insights and tips on how the blog can aid in discovering the stories of your Indiana ancestors.
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18 days ago
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Have a love for history and community? We have three open committee roles waiting for your ideas and energy! You don’t need to be a board member—just someone who cares about our shared story. ✨
#FamilyHistory
#CommunityMatters
#Genealogy
19 days ago
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Gratitude grows when shared. Tag a genealogist, society, or friend who’s helped or inspired your journey this year. Let’s fill our feeds with appreciation. 🙌 Spread some genealogy love in the comments!
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#GenealogyCommunity
#ThankfulFriday
#FamilyHistory
24 days ago
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🚂🌄 Step back in time with us in our Jan 2023 IGS Live, where Kaye Ford illuminated the trails of early migration to Indiana before the railroad era.
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25 days ago
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Our love for family history often starts with someone special. Which generation sparked your curiosity? Vote in the poll below 👇 and share why in the comments!
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#FamilyTree
#GenerationalWisdom
26 days ago
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Our society thrives because of members like you! We’re looking for passionate volunteers to fill roles on our Nomination & Elections, Lineage Society, and Publications Committees. Every contribution helps us grow stronger together. 🌳
#GenealogyCommunity
#Volunteer
#JoinUs
27 days ago
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Gratitude connects us to the generations before us. This November, let’s celebrate the stories, lessons, and lives that shaped us. Who’s one ancestor you’re most thankful for discovering? Share their name below. 👉 Tell us who you’re honoring this month.
#GratitudeAndGenerations
#FamilyHistory
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28 days ago
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#TBT
to our May 2022 IGS Live! Join us in revisiting our fascinating journey into the history of Indiana's poor farms with Judy Baker. Judy's deep understanding brings to life the stories and genealogy behind these important institutions. https://f.mtr.cool/wzawzcpuem
#PoorFarms
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about 1 month ago
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A DNA test. A hidden story. A life forever changed. 🧬 Join The Genealogy Center’s FREE virtual program Oct 30 @ 6:30 p.m. ET and follow Dr. Nicole Price’s journey of discovery and identity. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/14504401
#Genealogy
#GeneticGenealogy
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Join The Genealogy Center on Oct 28 at 2:30 p.m. ET for a free virtual program exploring how words reveal family history. Register now 👉 https://acpl.libnet.info/event/14503801
#GermanGenealogy
#FamilyHistory
#GenealogyCommunity
#DiscoverYourRoots
about 1 month ago
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Want to get more involved? We’re looking for dedicated members to join key committees—Nomination & Elections, Lineage Society, and Publications. You don’t need to be on the board to make a big difference! ❤️ 💌 Reach out to
[email protected]
if you’d like to learn more.
#GenealogyCommunity
about 1 month ago
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Z is for Zion Church Records, Zionsville, ZIP Maps 💬 What small Indiana town (Z or not!) has shaped your family story? Drop it below.
#Zionsville
#FamilyHistoryMonth
#IndianaRoots
about 1 month ago
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Y is for Yearbooks, Yoder, Youth Genealogy Programs 💬 Have you used Indiana yearbooks in research? Share your “Y” finds!
#YearbookResearch
#AncestorStories
#IndianaGenealogy
about 1 month ago
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X is for eXtra Clues, eXhibits, Xeroxed Records 💬 What’s the most unexpected extra clue you’ve found in an Indiana record?
#FamilyHistoryFun
#GenealogyChallenge
#IndianaHistory
about 1 month ago
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🗺️🔍 Throwback to our March 2022 IGS Live with Diana Brumfield! Dive into the world of lineage research as Diana shares her expertise on using land records for tracing family histories. https://f.mtr.cool/ooqjquclgb
#GenealogyResearch
#LandRecords
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about 1 month ago
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W is for Wills, Warrick County, Wayne County, WWI Draft Cards 💬 Has a will revealed hidden family relationships in your tree? Comment your “W” story.
#WillsAndProbate
#GenealogyResearch
#IndianaRoots
about 1 month ago
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V is for Vital Records, Vigo County, Veterans 💬 What’s the most useful Indiana vital record you’ve found? Share your “V” word.
#VitalRecords
#FamilyHistoryMonth
#IndianaGenealogy
about 1 month ago
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U is for Union Soldiers, Universities, Underground Railroad 💬 Add your “U” word in the comments!
#CivilWarHistory
#UndergroundRailroad
#IndianaRoots
about 1 month ago
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T is for Tax Records, Terre Haute, Tippecanoe County, Timelines 💬 Which tax list or Terre Haute story helped your research? Drop your “T” word below!
#TaxRecords
#AncestorTimelines
#IndianaGenealogy
about 1 month ago
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S is for State Library, St. Joseph County, Slovak Heritage, Soldiers & Sailors Home 💬 Have you used Indiana State Library resources? Share your “S” success story!
#IndianaStateLibrary
#FamilyHistoryMonth
#IndianaGenealogy
about 1 month ago
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R is for Repositories, Railroads, Rush County, Revolutionary War Veterans 💬 Which Indiana repository has been most helpful in your research? Comment your “R” word!
#GenealogyRepositories
#IndianaRoots
#FamilyHistory
about 1 month ago
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Q is for Quakers, Queries, Quick Guides Indiana Quaker records are rich sources for family ties. 💬 Who’s tracing Quaker ancestors? Drop your surnames below!
#QuakerHistory
#GenealogyCommunity
#IndianaHistory
about 2 months ago
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#Throwback
to our Feb 2022 IGS Live! Join us in revisiting an insightful talk with genealogist Diane Steproe. We delved into the history and genealogy of Indiana orphanages, uncovering their profound impact on our social history. 🏠📚https://f.mtr.cool/htqlmasryv
#OrphanageHistory
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about 2 months ago
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P is for Pensions, Probate, Parke County, Polish Heritage 💬 Have you uncovered Indiana ancestors through a pension file? Share your “P” discovery!
#PensionRecords
#FamilyHistory
#IndianaGenealogy
about 2 months ago
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Learn how to simplify your genealogy source citations! Join The Genealogy Center for a FREE virtual program on Oct 16 at 6:30 PM ET with forensic genealogist Megan Ann Clark Young (MACY).
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#FreeWebinar
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Documenting Your Sources: The Key to Credible Genealogy
Join us for a FREE virtual program on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET!
https://acpl.libnet.info/event/14503230
about 2 months ago
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O is for Obituaries, Ohio River Migration, Orange County, Oral Histories 💬 Share an obituary or oral history that changed how you saw your family. What’s your “O” word?
#Obituaries
#OralHistory
#IndianaRoots
about 2 months ago
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✍️ Reminder! Join the IGS Writers SIG tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET on Zoom! We’re Writing Our Hoosier Roots… One Article at a Time. Bring your ideas, questions & stories you’d love to share! Hosted by the IGS Publications Committee.
#IndianaGenealogy
#IGSWritersSIG
#GenealogyCommunity
#FamilyHistory
about 2 months ago
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N is for Newspapers, Naturalization, Noble County, Native American Records 💬 What’s your “N” word? Share below!
#NewspaperResearch
#IndianaHistory
#Genealogy
about 2 months ago
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M is for Marriage Records, Migration, Morgan County, Mennonite Archives 💬 Where did your Indiana ancestors marry? Comment your “M” word and county!
#MarriageRecords
#FamilyConnections
#IndianaGenealogy
about 2 months ago
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L is for Land Records, Letters, LaPorte County, Lutheran Archives Deeds and plats can trace migration, wealth, and family ties. 💬 Drop your “L” word—and tell us one land or letter discovery you’ve made.
#LandRecords
#AncestorLetters
#IndianaHistory
about 2 months ago
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K is for Knox County, Kinship, Korean War Veterans 💬 Have you found an Indiana military record? Share the veteran’s name, unit, and branch if you’d like to honor them today.
#MilitaryHistory
#IndianaVeterans
#FamilyStories
about 2 months ago
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J is for Journals, Jasper County, Johnson County, Jewish Records Journals preserve the everyday voices of the past. 💬 What’s your “J” word—and have you found a journal or society record that helped?
#AncestorVoices
#IndianaGenealogy
#Research
about 2 months ago
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Discover the captivating story of 'Anna Taylor of Virginia and Indiana' and learn how Bradley cracked a multi-generational family mystery. This is a must-watch for anyone passionate about genealogy and solving ancestral puzzles! 🧩
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about 2 months ago
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I is for Immigration, Indiana State Archives, Indianapolis, Irish Ancestors Indiana has welcomed generations of immigrants who built communities. 💬 What’s your “I” word—and where did your Indiana immigrants come from?
#ImmigrantHeritage
#IndianaRoots
#FamilyHistoryMonth
about 2 months ago
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H is for Heritage, Hendricks County, Historical Societies, Hoosier Ancestors Local societies are the heart of genealogy. 💬 Share your “H” word—and tag a society that has helped you.
#HistoricalSociety
#GenealogyCommunity
#HoosierHistory
about 2 months ago
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G is for Genealogy, Greene County, German Heritage, Gazetteers Indiana is full of German heritage stories waiting to be uncovered. 💬 What’s your “G” word—and if it’s German, tell us a surname you’re tracing!
#GermanHeritage
#IndianaGenealogy
#FamilyHistory
about 2 months ago
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Unlock the past with AI! 🧠📜 Join The Genealogy Center on Oct 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET for a FREE virtual session on Transkribus: AI Tools for Genealogy and Historical Research. https://acpl.libnet.info/event/14502623
#Genealogy
#FamilyHistory
#AIinGenealogy
#Transkribus
#HistoricalResearch
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Join us for a FREE virtual program on October 7 at 2:30 p.m. ET!
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about 2 months ago
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F is for FamilySearch, Fort Wayne, Find A Grave, French Lick 💬 Comment your “F” word—we’d love to see your picks!
#FamilySearch
#FindAGrave
#GenealogyTips
about 2 months ago
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E is for Estate Records, Elkhart County, Early Settlers, Evangelical Churches Probate and estate records can reveal heirs, land, and long-lost connections. 💬 Have you found an “E” record that reshaped your family tree? Drop it below!
#EstateRecords
#GenealogyResearch
#IndianaRoots
about 2 months ago
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