I hope you are doing well and utilizing your time at home to work on your family history research. You will find several online events happening this month as libraries adjust to a virtual vs. in-person presence. I hope I will “see” you there! 4 Jun – Virtual Genealogy Discussion Group (St. Joseph County Public Library)… Continue reading June 2020 Area Genealogy Events Go Virtual!
In conjunction with One Book, One Michiana the St. Joseph County Public Library in downtown South Bend will be holding the following programs: 9 April – 6:00pm – The Genealogist’s Guide to Research Trips. This class offers tips for visiting libraries, and cemeteries near or far. 18 April – 6:00pm – Researching the History of… Continue reading April Genealogy Programs – St. Joseph County Public Library
Join us on Saturday, March 9 at the St. Joseph County Public Library, 304 S. Main Street, South Bend for our 21st Annual Spring Conference! Our featured speaker is James Beidler who will present two sessions on using newspapers in your family research. Letterpress to Digital: Using Historical Newspapers in Print, Microfilm, Online Learn the… Continue reading 21st Annual Spring Conference
We are starting 2019 off with two terrific programs for genealogy and history enthusiasts in the South Bend area! On Monday, February 25, 2019 – Travis Childs, Director of Education at The History Museum & St. Joseph County Historian will present a program on the “Fur Trade in Northern Indiana” Program will take place at Saint Michael… Continue reading 2019 Genealogy Programs for You!
It is that time of year when we all sit down to list our resolutions for the New Year. This year in addition to my yearly goal of losing 10 lbs. I will be concentrating on my genealogy research! Here are my 5 New Year’s resolutions for my genealogy research in 2019. Resolution #1: Organize… Continue reading 5 Genealogy Resolutions for 2019
Our South Bend Area Genealogical Society per protocol does not generally publish members obituaries but we make this exception to honor the life of one of our most respected and valued members, Irvin L (Irv) Morse, who died June 15, 2018, in Mishawaka. Irv’s over 36 years of volunteer work with our Society, both local… Continue reading A Tribute to Irv Morse
Have you had your DNA tested and are wondering “what do I do now?” Or are you considering dipping your toe into the DNA testing world? Either way, join us at our 20th Annual Spring Conference on Saturday, March 3 to get your questions answered! Richard Hill, author of “Finding Family: My Search for Roots… Continue reading Spring Conference – Finding Family with DNA Testing
This week’s photo is not actually a photo, but a photocopy which was donated to the Mishawaka Penn Harris Public Library. Notice that the original had been cropped before donation cutting off the right side and leaving us to make an educated guess on the size of the original. It is most likely either a… Continue reading C.P. Hendershot: School Records and Copies
Dear Nominating Committee: I have worked at the St. Joseph County – City of South Bend Archives and Records Center for twenty years starting in 1996. The last sixteen years as the Archivist and Director. It has been my pleasure to work with Irv Morse for all those years. I remember hearing stories about the… Continue reading Congratulations to Irv Morse!
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