Civil War History Event

Here's an event next week that some history buffs might want to attend.

 

Finding New IHS Material

New Marion County genealogy resources are happening all the time,

 but finding items is often a chore.

The Indiana Historical Society features a full page of new acquisitions 

in the back of their periodical INPerspective. 

If you are an IHS member, you get this magazine regularly. 

If you are not a member, many Indiana public libraries are subscribers.

Here are four Marion County resources from a recent issue.

 

 

George Tompkins Marker Dedicated

Some evil events can never be corrected, but they can be remembered to alter the future.

A group of local citizens dedicated a marker this month to George Tompkins, a 1922 lynching victim.

Local folks can read the marker in the Municipal Gardens Park on the westside. 

For the full story Google the Indiana Remembrance Coalition.

 

Cemeteries=251/225,200

The Marion County Cemetery Module on our website is one of our best features. 

We now have 251 cemeteries listed that contain 225,200 burials. 

We added two new cemeteries in the last year and increased our burials by several thousand. 

The best part is that researchers can search all of these at one time.

Go to the following area at the top of the main Cemetery screen, 

fill in your search name where it says "Search for Surname," 

and click on the small magnifying glass. 

Go for it! [With the compliments of our volunteers]

 

Bob Alloway, RIP

The members of the Genealogical Society of Marion County were sad 

to find out that Marion County genealogist Bob Alloway died. 

Bob was a long time member of GSMC and specialized in cemetery restorations.

So long, Bob; see you on the other side.

 

IGS Conference April 11-12

Now's your chance: Attend a great Indiana Genealogical Society conference 

and research at the Allen County Library.

 

Free DNA Program

 “Introduction to Genetic Genealogy”

Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm

The Glendale Library

3660 E 62nd St, Indianapolis

Join genetic genealogist Kate Penney Howard  as she gives us an overview of genetic genealogy, how it works, and how you can use it to advance your own genealogical work. Kate will provide several case studies including an Italian one to share some tips and tricks to help you along your journey.

Presented by the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana

and

Carol Faenzi, President (317) 275-4410

 No RSVP required; free and open to the public

Q&A will follow the lecture

Light refreshments will be served.

We look forward to seeing you!