ACPL Genealogy Center Presenting Program Tomorrow

 

Learn with us from home!

Join us for a FREE virtual program on April 30th at 2:30 p.m. E.T!

Delve into the art of historical inquiry as we explore the intricacies of research methods and interpretation. From uncovering untold narratives to deciphering historical truths, this presentation offers insights into the dynamic process of doing history.

David G. Vanderstel, Ph.D. has been a practicing historian for over four decades, specializing in 19th century US history, Dutch immigration, Indiana and Indianapolis history, and public history. He has served as senior historian at Conner Prairie; senior research associate at The Polis Center at IUPUI; adjunct assistant professor in the IUPUI History Department; and worked as a consultant on numerous projects related to the teaching of history and historic preservation. 

Register in advance for this program! 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the program. 

[Thanks to GSMC member Barbara George for this heads up!]

Navy Ancestors In Revolution?

 

Need A Genealogy DNA Detective?

This group had a PR table at the Indiana Genealogical Society Conference 

in Fort Wayne last weekend.

We are not recommending them; just though some folks might be interested.

 

Marion County Vet In The Family?

Discharged military members from WW1 to the present were instructed to  

record their discharge information at their local county court to make it "secure and official."

These two ledgers below are in the Marion County Recorder's Office 

on the 7th floor of the City-County Building, just lying on top of some filing cabinets.

If your guy or gal is part of that group from 1925 to 1964, 

you may want to take a look in these to see if there are details you don't have.

 

State Library Lunch and Learn May 9

 

Limited seating available!  Bring your lunch and join us!

 

Presenter: Christopher Marshall, Digital Collections Coordinator for the Indiana Division

This session is an introduction to the Indiana State Library’s Digital Collections which include a vast range of gems such as historic state documents, rare manuscripts, and the vast collection of Indiana-related maps.

Where and when: Indiana State Library History Reference Room, May 9, 2024 12 p.m.-1 p.m.  Register here.  This lunch and learn will be eligible for 1 LEU. 

Parking validation will be available for attendees who park in the Senate Avenue parking garage directly across from the library and bring their ticket in for validation. Send questions to Stephanie Asberry at stasberry@library.in.gov.

New 1812 Roster Added To GSMC Library

This new resource for the War of 1812 is now on the shelves of our library. 

Marion County is not included in Volume One, but lots of other counties are.

We have other material for our county. Take a look.

 

Some New Ancestry Updates For You

Thanks to Dick Eastman for this info.

 

Public Library Starts Church Digitizations

GSMC is not the only group in the church records preservation business now. 

Keep your eye on IPL as they add to this project.

 

Preservation At ISL April 29

             Preserve Your Family Treasures’ 

          at the Indiana State Library

The Indiana State Library is celebrating Preservation Week this month by holding a conservation clinic and encouraging guests to stop in – and to bring their family heirlooms with them. A team of experienced conservators will be on hand at “Preserve Your Family Treasures: The Indiana State Library Public Conservation Clinic” to show individuals how to best care for antiques and artwork.

Conservators Seth Irwin of the Indiana State Library, Valinda Carroll of the Indiana Historical Society, Meghan Smith of the Indiana State Museum, Sharon Battista of S D Battista Paintings Conservation and Doug Sanders of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields will advise attendees on the best methods to store and preserve their documents, photographs, maps, textiles, paintings and small wood and metal pieces.

     “Preserve Your Family Treasures” will take place in the Indiana State Library’s History Reference Room on Monday, April 29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is free and parking will be validated for those who park in the Senate Avenue garage, directly across from the library. The Indiana State Library is located at 315 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. This event is designed to dispense advice on the preservation of objects. No monetary evaluations or appraisals will be conducted. Appointment and registration are encouraged, but not required.

The conservation clinic will also be available to attend online via Zoom. The in-person event is eligible for one LEU for Indiana library staff. The online version of the event is eligible for up to four LEUs for Indiana library staff based on the login attendance report. Click here to register for the in-person event and click here to register for the online event.

Bethel Decatur Online Upgrade

We have begun the extracting of genealogy items from the Bethel Relocation Report. 

Jenny Greene edited the burials list for the cemetery on Wednesday 

and we now have 264 well-documented burials for that site. 

You can view the entire report in our library today or any Wednesday. 

 

Indiana Going Genealogy Mainstream

 Help Wanted:                 

       Indiana State Police Accepting Applications

         for New Forensic Genealogist Position

     Genetic genealogy has grown in popularity over the past few years – so much so that the Indiana State Police are looking to pay someone a more than $65,000 salary for the work.

    ISP announced Thursday that they are now accepting applications for a forensic genealogist, a newly created position for the agency. The person hired for the job will have responsibilities in “routine forensic investigative genetic genealogy analysis with associated court presentation,” according to a release.

They will work in the Indiana State Police Laboratory Division at the Indianapolis Regional Laboratory.

 

Genealogy Session For Workers

 Saturday, April 13

Do you work Monday-Friday 9 to 5?
Do you have a hard time getting to a genealogy library for research?

 

"Worker Bee Workshop"  (GSMC Library)

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

In-person GSMC Library, 9370 E Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229

Come to our special library session for Worker Bees.

Enjoy free coffee, tea, and genealogy counseling.

 

NO appointment necessary! Visit at your convenience! See you there!

Hawthorne Neighborhood Ancestry?

This might be a good look at your family background area.

It's a free documentary at the Haughville Branch.

 

Bethel For Genealogists

 We have been customizing the massive 3000-page archaeology report 

on the Bethel Cemetery Relocation to meet the needs of Marion County genealogists.

First, we had to make all the maps and illustrations face the same direction. (Instead of three ways!)

Second, we had to print out the 35-page Table of Contents (To find specific Items) 

and to print out the new 11-page Burials List (To update our previous list)

And Third, to show everyone that this is the redacted public report 

with all the human remains photos pixilated out. 

(The public won't be seeing your ancestors.) 

[Stay tuned for further developments]