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Indiana genealogy enthusiast. Explore your Hoosier heritage. Let’s uncover our roots together!

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · Jan 22

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!

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 4h

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 1d

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

Register in advance:

Documenting Your Sources: The Key to Credible Genealogy

Join us for a FREE virtual program on October 16 at 6:30 p.m. ET!

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 1d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 2d

✍️ 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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 2d

N is for Newspapers, Naturalization, Noble County, Native American Records
💬 What’s your “N” word? Share below!
#NewspaperResearch #IndianaHistory #Genealogy

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 3d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 4d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 5d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 6d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 6d

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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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 8d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 9d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 10d

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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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 10d

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

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 11d

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

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 12d

D is for Death Certificates, Diaries, Delaware County, DAR
Sometimes the details that matter most come from the saddest records.
💬 Share a “D” word—and tell us a detail from a death record or diary that surprised you.
#FamilyStories #AncestorDiscovery #IndianaHistory

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 13d

C is for Census, Court Records, Carroll County, Cemeteries 💬 Tell us your “C” word in the comments, too!
#CensusRecords #CourtRecords #IndianaGenealogy

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 13d

Explore the rich genealogy resources at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library with Amy Russell! From obituaries to wills, probate records, and the unique Bullinger's Postal Guide—there's so much history to uncover! https://f.mtr.cool/tttecazqkl #IndianaHistory #Hoosiers

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 14d

B is for Birth Records, Bloomington, Boone County, Branches of your tree
Some of the most exciting breakthroughs start with a birth certificate or a branch you didn’t know existed.
💬 What’s YOUR “B” word—and how has it helped your Indiana research?
#GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #IndianaRoots

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 15d

🔤 A is for Ancestor, Archives, Anderson, Allen County Public Library
This month we’re playing the Genealogy Alphabet Game! Drop a genealogy or Indiana word that starts with “A.”
💬 Comment your “A” word below—bonus points if you share a story tied to it!
#FamilyHistoryMonth #GenealogyCommunity

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 18d

Today we honor Gold Star Mothers and Families who have lost loved ones in military service. 💛 Your sacrifice and their memory will never be forgotten.

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#GoldStarFamilies #HonorTheFallen #MilitaryHistory #HoosierHeritage

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 20d

On Native American Day, we honor Indigenous histories and contributions. 🌿 Researching Native ancestry? Approach tribal records with care and respect.

#NativeAmericanDay #IndigenousHistory #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #HoosierHeritage

Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 20d

🎥✨ We had the privilege of hosting Ron Darrah, an expert on the Society of Civil War Families of Indiana.📜 In this enlightening session, Ron shared invaluable insights about the Society's mission to honor and how to become a member. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/kugijfbuuj #CivilWarHistory

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Indiana Genealogical Society @indianagensoc.bsky.social · 23d

Today is National Voter Registration Day! 🗳️ Have you discovered ancestors who fought for or celebrated new voting rights? Share their stories below!

#VoterRegistrationDay #VotingRights #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HoosierHeritage