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DeKalb County Genealogy Society Information

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote genealogy and educational work of a professional nature, to locate, preserve and index public and private genealogical records, and to make such records available to members and the general public. To encourage and instruct members in genealogical research through careful documentation, and to maintain quality genealogical standards. 

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MEETINGS
The DeKalb County Indiana Genealogy Society meetings are usually held the second Monday of each month. An informal refreshment and sharing time begins at 6:00 p.m. with the regular meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
DCIGS meetings are usually held at the Eckhart Public Library, 603 S. Jackson Street, Auburn, IN. Other times, locations, and meetings that vary from this will be announced.

Upcoming D.C.I.G.S. Meetings

Mon. July 13, 2009

Ridge Cemetery Tour

Presented by Roselyn & James Wells
Ridge Cemetery, East of Waterloo

Directions: You take CR28/Walnut St. about 2 1/2 miles east of Waterloo to CR43.  Turn south on CR43 and this small cemetery will be on the east side of the road

Join us for this interesting tour of an early DeKalb Cemetery.  The DeKalb County Genealogy Society is working in conjunction with the Grant Township Trustees in straightening and repairing the stones. We will be talking about the repairs and techniques used along with stories about some of the people buried there. Bring mosquito spray or umbrella if there is slight rain. If is there is heavy rain or thunderstorms, the raindate will be July 14th.

 

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MEMBERSHIPS
Membership in the Society is open to anyone who is interested in genealogy.
The cost of membership is $10.00 for an individual and $15.00 for a family membership (January to December). Life memberships are available for individuals at $200.00 and family life memberships at $250.00. A quarterly newsletter, DeKalb Diggings, which you will receive, is sent by April 15, July 15 and October 15 and January 15.

Click Here for
Membership Form

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RESEARCH
Only brief queries will be researched. Cost will be for copies. As a member you may place a free query in our newsletter.
Send queries to: DeKalb County Genealogy Society, c/o Query Editor, P.O. Box 6085, Auburn, Indiana 46706

Queries may also be sent to the following email.
Roselyn Wells rozwells at sbcglobal.net

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CURRENT PROJECTS

DeKalb County Church Records Project
Past and present churches in the county. A history and records of the churches before 1930. If you know of old DeKalb County church records that are not located at a church please let us know.

Pioneer Settlers
This ongoing project is chaired by Patricia Dyson.
More Information below.

Will Index


Will Index Information (Books 1-6)   Will Index (Books 1-6)

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PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE

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PIONEER CERTIFICATE
Our DeKalb County ancestors made it happen.
Some traveled many rough miles to get here while others were born in DeKalb County. They cleared the land, built roads and houses, planted and harvested the first crops.
If your direct descendant lived in DeKalb County prior to December 31, 1850, you may apply for a Pioneer Certificate.
Pioneer Settlers Application