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Indiana Crossroads of America
If your family history has some Indiana roots, it’s possible
that they traveled through Kentucky to get to Indiana. In the NGS Research in the States
Guide: Indiana, author Dawne Slater reminds us, “The earliest settlers
[of Indiana Territory and state] were from the Upland South; they moved from
Virginia and North Carolina into Tennessee and Kentucky and then north into
southern Indiana….Many of these immigrants from the South followed Daniel
Boone’s trace from the Upper Tennessee Valley through the Cumberland Gap in to
Kentucky, and northward into Indiana.” (And you can learn more about these
types of migrations at the conference!)
I-65 will also take you to Indianapolis, which has three
exceptional repositories with valuable resources for anyone whose ancestors
lived in the state or earlier in the Northwest Territory—spanning most of
present-day Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
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The William Henry Smith
Memorial Library of the Indiana Historical
Society has expansive collections of material on Indiana and the Northwest
Territory. They also currently have several exhibits, including one on The
Electric Railway and its impact on developing the region at the turn of the
last century.
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The Indiana
State Archives houses records from the colonial period to today including
court, land, military, and naturalization records, the 1805 Clark County Slave
Register, and more.
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The Indiana
State Library maintains a genealogy collection of cemetery and county
records, court and church records, family histories, federal censuses,
passenger lists, and military pension files covering Indiana and bordering
states.
Fun and Friends in Louisville
Once you arrive in Louisville, you’ll enjoy meeting and
networking with genealogists from around the country who share your love for
family history. Join us at the historic Galt House in downtown Louisville from
23-26 May. We have an amazing program planned for you.
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Sign up for a pre-conference tour, workshop, or FOCUS workshops for
society delegates, volunteers, and leaders on Friday, 23 May.
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On Saturday and Sunday (24-25 May) attend your
choice of lectures on
genealogy research, luncheons, and other special events. And, don’t worry,
we know you won’t be able to attend all 50+ learning sessions in person.
Attendees can view them on Whova through 15 July.
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On Memorial
Day, spend the day at Cave Hill
Cemetery & Arboretum, exploring its gardens and historic monuments;
then join us for a ceremony at the National Cemetery section.
Renew your passion for family history research and treat
yourself to a truly special road trip.
Visit
the Conference Website and Register Now
Whether diving into archives in Indianapolis, enjoying some
quiet time on the road, or connecting with fellow genealogists at the
conference, your getaway to Louisville promises both discovery and good times
with good people. Come join us!
