Two recent items, the first available only in hard copy and the second only on line:
(1) Fern Eddy Schultz, "Painless Opium Antidote: Invention of 'Dr.' Samuel B. Collins," The Oldletter (La Porte County Historical Society), December 2011, pp. 2-3. Collins (1835-1893) went from brick mason to physician to spiritualist, and from Darke County, Ohio, to La Porte and later to Chicago during his lifetime. The article gives fascinating glimpses of his life, sometimes just one step ahead of the law. The original block naming his building is on display at the Historical Society museum on US 35 south of La Porte.
(2) Rachel Popma, "Hanna High School (La Porte County) Class of 1923 Class Roll and School Photograph," Indiana Genealogist 22(4) (December 2011):166-7. From her great-grandmother Myrtle Hazel Hammerback's papers. Many of the people in the photograph have yet to be identified. (IG is published quarterly on-line as a benefit of membership in the Indiana Genealogical Society.)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
December meeting -- dinner!
If you never quite get enough time to catch up with genealogy-minded friends, then the La Porte County Genealogical Society's annual dinner party on Tuesday, December 13, is just for you. The catered event will begin at 6 pm at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte (weather permitting) and will not be followed by any business meeting. The second annual Genealogist of the Year award will be presented.
Advance paid reservations are required before December 6 -- $8 for members, $9.50 for non-members. Send to the society at 904 Indiana, La Porte IN 46350.
The society meets there on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. Membership dues for 2012 are now due as well -- $10 individual, $12 family.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Advance paid reservations are required before December 6 -- $8 for members, $9.50 for non-members. Send to the society at 904 Indiana, La Porte IN 46350.
The society meets there on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. The public is welcome at all meetings. Membership dues for 2012 are now due as well -- $10 individual, $12 family.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
November meeting recap
On November 8 La Porte County Genealogical Society members and guests heard Dr. Barbara Backer's fascinating account of the Everts family. They were prominent in early La Porte County, including the first judge and several of the first doctors. Dr. Orpheus Everts (1826-1903) graduated from La Porte University, the first medical school in Indiana. The school later moved to Illinois and then Iowa in a tangled tale. Orpheus served as surgeon of the 20th Indiana Infantry in the Civil War and wrote a letter from Gettysburg describing the horrible carnage of that battle. In later life he superintended Central State Hospital in Indianapolis and an asylum in Cincinnati. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis. Dr. Backer began learning about this large and multi-talented family in 1976. Her documentation will be placed on file at the county historical society and museum.
Also at the meeting the current officers were renominated and re-elected for a second two-year term: Alan Zeller, president; Lester Chadwick, vice-president; Harold Henderson, secretary; Dorothy Palmer, treasurer. Fern Eddy Schultz continues as historian-genealogist and ex-officio board member until there is a vacancy.
The society's annual dinner meeting will be held December 13, weather permitting. Reservations are $8 for members, $9.50 for non-members, and are due by December 6. Contact Fern Eddy Schultz through the society web site (listed below), or mail in your reservations to the society at 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte 46350.
Next year's programs will include "show and tell" by members in January, a program on the 1940 census in March, and a program on families at Bailly and Chellberg Farm in April. The annual bus trip to Allen County Public Library will be Wednesday, April 18.
The society meets at 7:15 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ has information for those who believe they have La Porte County ancestors (and can prove it!). There's information on how to apply for First Families of La Porte (before December 1840), Pioneer Families (1841-1860), Settler Families (1861-1880), and Civil War Families (1861-1865).
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Also at the meeting the current officers were renominated and re-elected for a second two-year term: Alan Zeller, president; Lester Chadwick, vice-president; Harold Henderson, secretary; Dorothy Palmer, treasurer. Fern Eddy Schultz continues as historian-genealogist and ex-officio board member until there is a vacancy.
The society's annual dinner meeting will be held December 13, weather permitting. Reservations are $8 for members, $9.50 for non-members, and are due by December 6. Contact Fern Eddy Schultz through the society web site (listed below), or mail in your reservations to the society at 904 Indiana Avenue, La Porte 46350.
Next year's programs will include "show and tell" by members in January, a program on the 1940 census in March, and a program on families at Bailly and Chellberg Farm in April. The annual bus trip to Allen County Public Library will be Wednesday, April 18.
The society meets at 7:15 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
November meeting -- Dr. Sylvanus Everts
Dr. Barbara Backer will offer glimpses into local history, medical history, and family history in the story of Dr. Sylvanus Everts when the La Porte County Genealogical Society meets on Tuesday, November 8.
The society's business meeting will begin at 7:15 pm, followed by the program -- all at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte. The society meets there on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ has information for those who believe they have La Porte County ancestors (and can prove it!). There's information on how to apply for First Families of La Porte (before December 1840), Pioneer Families (1841-1860), Settler Families (1861-1880), and Civil War Families (1861-1865).
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
The society's business meeting will begin at 7:15 pm, followed by the program -- all at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte. The society meets there on the second Tuesday of each month, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 2011 meeting recap
Fall is a busy time for genealogists too! The La Porte County Genealogical Society's October meeting began with mentions of activity in nearby counties: an open house at the St. Joseph County Archives on Saturday and a workshop with Dick Eastman at Elkhart on November 5. In the society's own business:
* Members deplored the random incompleteness of the Herald-Argus coverage of last month's residency certificate ceremony.
* Abstraction of wills and probates is continuing now that the format for the finished book is agreed upon.
* The society will again sponsor its annual bus trip to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in April 2012.
* A nominating committee will report a slate of proposed officers to the November meeting.
* A publications policy committee will meet to discuss a formal policy on society publications.
* The December annual dinner plans are proceeding.
* Fern Eddy Schultz will give a talk Saturday 1 pm at the county historical museum on genealogy research in La Porte County -- information applicable to research in other places as well. Reservations are requested ahead of time.
* Pat Harris mentioned new information about the 1940 census (to be made public next spring) and on-line information about veterans who stayed in the various US veterans homes in times past.
* Pat Harris and Harold Henderson presented a program on immigration and naturalization. They're part of our national DNA, even though for 250 years those immigrants who were already here have tended to look down on the newcomers. The laws have changed frequently with the main divide being the federal law passed in 1906. After that date it is likely that more information will be found in the records than was given before. But inconsistencies and mangled spellings are very common. It's a never-ending challenge!
* In the November program, Dr. Barbara Backer will discuss the work of Dr. Sylvanus Everts and his family.
The society meets at 7:15 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte., weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ has information for those who believe they have La Porte County ancestors (and can prove it!). There's information on how to apply for First Families of La Porte (before December 1840), Pioneer Families (1841-1860), Settler Families (1861-1880), and Civil War Families (1861-1865).
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
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* Members deplored the random incompleteness of the Herald-Argus coverage of last month's residency certificate ceremony.
* Abstraction of wills and probates is continuing now that the format for the finished book is agreed upon.
* The society will again sponsor its annual bus trip to the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center in April 2012.
* A nominating committee will report a slate of proposed officers to the November meeting.
* A publications policy committee will meet to discuss a formal policy on society publications.
* The December annual dinner plans are proceeding.
* Fern Eddy Schultz will give a talk Saturday 1 pm at the county historical museum on genealogy research in La Porte County -- information applicable to research in other places as well. Reservations are requested ahead of time.
* Pat Harris mentioned new information about the 1940 census (to be made public next spring) and on-line information about veterans who stayed in the various US veterans homes in times past.
* Pat Harris and Harold Henderson presented a program on immigration and naturalization. They're part of our national DNA, even though for 250 years those immigrants who were already here have tended to look down on the newcomers. The laws have changed frequently with the main divide being the federal law passed in 1906. After that date it is likely that more information will be found in the records than was given before. But inconsistencies and mangled spellings are very common. It's a never-ending challenge!
* In the November program, Dr. Barbara Backer will discuss the work of Dr. Sylvanus Everts and his family.
The society meets at 7:15 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte., weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
October meeting -- immigration and naturalization
Pat Harris and Harold Henderson will discuss immigration and naturalization records and research at the October 11 meeting of the La Porte County Genealogical Society, including illustrations of fantastic misspellings, why you shouldn't focus only on Ellis Island, how naturalization laws and forms changed over time, and other pitfalls and potentials of this important part of genealogy research. Bring your questions!
The society's business meeting will begin at 7:15 pm, followed by the immigration and naturalization program -- all at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte. The society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~inlcigs/ has information for those who believe they have La Porte County ancestors (and can prove it!). There's information on how to apply for First Families of La Porte (before December 1840), Pioneer Families (1841-1860), Settler Families (1861-1880), and Civil War Families (1861-1865).
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
The society's business meeting will begin at 7:15 pm, followed by the immigration and naturalization program -- all at the Swanson Center for Older Adults, 910 State Street, La Porte. The society meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Swanson Center, weather permitting. The public is welcome at all meetings.
It's not too early to apply for one or more residency certificates for 2012. Our web site at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.
You can also read or search back issues of the society's newsletter, December 2005 through December 2009, including genealogical and historical information from members' research and abstracting work in local records, on our blog at http://lpcgs.blogspot.com.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
September meeting -- ancestor certificates awarded
At the September 13 meeting of the La Porte County Genealogical Society, fifteen people received a total of 27 residency certificates for proving eight different early La Porte County ancestors. The surnames of ancestors honored were Crosier, Freeman, Garwood, Gordon, Hay, Palmer, and Wilhelm. Different certificates are available depending on how early the ancestor is known to have lived in the county.
Those receiving First Family Certificates for documenting their ancestors, Ebenezer and Frances "Fanny" (Crosier) Palmer, in 1835 were Christina Germaine Palmer, Georgeann Elaine (Palmer) Quealy, Aidan Victoria Quealy, Kiera Palmer Quealy, Kevin Victor Palmer, Daniel Joseph Palmer, and Luke Joseph Palmer.
Cynthia Lee Blicher received First Family Certificates for documenting her ancestors, Avery D. Freeman (1839) and John Garwood (1838).
Those receiving First Family Certificates for documenting their ancestor, James Gordon (1834), were Patricia K. Gordon Kubik, Cecilia F. Gordon Granzo, Douglas Gordon, and Lucy A. Gordon Barden. They also received Civil War Families certificates for proving that their ancestor Jacob James Gordon resided here 1861-1865 and served in the Civil War (Co. B, 9th Indiana Volunteers).
Gene R. Hay and David L. Hay received Pioneer Certificates for documenting their ancestor, Daniel Nelson Hay (1855).
Connie Wilhelm Garrison received a Pioneer Certificate for documenting her ancestor, Ludwig Wilhelm (1852).
The Residency Committee of the Genealogical Society consists of Fern Eddy Schultz (chair), Gloria Arndt, and Dottisue Gansemer. They reviewed all materials submitted with the applications and made the presentations. They encourage others to apply before July 31, 2012 for the next annual presentation at the society's meeting September 11, 2012. Documentation is required, and it can take many forms, such as birth, death, and marriage certificates; obituaries; property deeds; and other original documents. Successful past applications are indexed and on file at the La Porte County Historical Society library. It's never too early to start!
The society meets the second Tuesday of every month, weather permitting, at 7:15 pm at the Senior Citizens Activity Center, 910 State Street, La Porte. Everyone is welcome. More information is available on our web site and our blog. Next month's meeting will feature immigration and naturalization research.
Photo captions, left to right:
Top photo: Kiera Quealy, Georgeann Palmer Quealy, Daniel Palmer and Victor Palmer. In front, Luke Palmer.
Bottom photo: Back row, Connie Wilhelm Garrison, Patricia Kay Gordon Kubik, Douglas Gordon, and Cynthia Lee Blicher. Front row, Cecilia F. Gordon Granzo and Lucy A. Gordon Barden.
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