College Students Database Updated

Entries from the 1946 school year have been added to the database Hendricks County Students Attending Indiana Colleges, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a listing of some of the students from Hendricks County who were either attending or graduating from various colleges in Indiana, as compiled from information sent by college officials to area newspapers. The list was comprised of the student's name, hometown and class, and sometimes included their major or the degree they were receiving.

The colleges that submitted information to the newspapers varied from year to year. Ball State University, Butler University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Indiana State University, Indiana University and Purdue University are among those who submitted information.

The database is an ongoing project--so far it covers the period of 1944-1946 and 1955-1961.

Probate Records Database Updated

The Indiana Genealogical Society has updated their database of Hendricks County probate records (1824-1930). The database is part of their project to preserve and digitize a collection of Hendricks County probate packets; there are 215 digital files online so far.

Plainfield Library To Host Genealogy After-Hours

The Local History/Genealogy Department of the Plainfield Public Library will hold a "Genealogy After Hours" on Friday, September 17 from 6:30 to 9 pm. You'll be able to use the library's resources (including access to genealogy databases), consult with genealogy staff, and meet fellow researchers.

Registration is required--register online or phone (317) 838-3800.

Teachers Database Updated

Entries from the 1950 school year have been added to the database Index to Teachers in Hendricks County Schools, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a list of all of the teachers in the county's schools, as published in area newspapers at the beginning of each school year by the county's schools superintendent. The list was comprised of the teacher's name and their location, and sometimes included the subjects they were teaching.

The database is in progress--it currently covers 1950-1963.

LOOKUPS: Hendricks County Churches Book

Gail Tharp has compiled a book, Churches of the Past, which includes information on over 2,3000 ministers and other people associated with some 530 former churches in Boone County, Hendricks County, Marion County, Montgomery County, Morgan County, Parke County and Putnanm County. She is willing to do lookups from the book - please contact her at Drgmtharp@aol.com

Central Normal College Database Added

A database of graduates of Central Normal College in Danville for 1935 to 1946 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This database was compiled from lists of the graduates that were published annually in Danville newspapers. These lists sometimes included the students' hometowns and what degrees they were receiving.

FOR SALE: 1830 & 1840 Census Records Book

S-K Publications is having an inventory sale for their 1 remaining book copy of the 1830 and 1840 Hendricks County censuses. The spiral-bound book normally sells for $25, but will go for $5 (including shipping) to the first person who orders it. Visa/Mastercard orders can be accepted at https://ssl5.pair.com/jschunk/genie/CensusOrder.html, or contact John Schunk (john@SKcensus.com) for more information.

Marriage Index Database Updated

Entries from Hendricks County Marriage Book Volume 28 (11 July 1964 - 21 February 1966) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Marriage Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index includes the names of the bride and groom, their date of marriage and the corresponding book and page number. It is an ongoing project--so far it covers the period of 1904-1966, as well as 1824-1848.

Probate Order Books Database Updated

Entries from Hendricks County Probate Order Book Volume 19 (6 January 1896 - 30 January 1897) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Probate Order Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index includes the subject of the probate case, the type of case (estate, guardianship, etc.), the case number (if given) and the corresponding book and page number.

It is an ongoing project--currently it covers the years 1825-1844 and 1896-1918.