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News from the Fort Wayne Library No. 5, July 31, 2004

In this issue:

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Your Family’s History

Nonpopulation Census Schedules

Don’t Forget the Microfilmed Soundex for Hard-to-Find Names

Hotel of the Month

Area Calendar of Events

Librarians on Tour

Driving Directions to the Library

Genealogy Department Queries

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

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August 20, 2004, the entire Allen County Public Library System will be closed for a staff in-service. Please make a note of this on your calendar as we would hate for you to make a genealogical research trip to Fort Wayne only to find our facilities closed. We will be open Monday through Thursday of that week from 9A to 9P (regular hours) and again on Saturday, August 21, 2004 from 9A to 6P. Repeating, we will be closed on Friday, August 20, 2004.

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Your Family’s History Curt Witcher

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As summer fades, many of us reflect on vacations and reunions. I hope your research brought success, and the days ahead offer more discoveries. With over half of 2004 behind us, remember our Historical Genealogy Department’s photocopying service for genealogical work. Send your unbound “master copy” to Steve Myers, Assistant Manager, Historical Genealogy Department, P.O. Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270. Include “Photocopy Exchange Program.” Your Indiana roots deserve attention—check the Friends of Allen County website for new obituaries, surname indexes, and more.

Nonpopulation Census Schedules

Timothy Dougherty

These schedules (1850-1880) include Agricultural, Manufacturing, and Mortality Records, offering insights into ancestors’ roles and communities. Mortality Schedules list deaths from June 1, 1849 to May 31, 1850 (for a 1850 census). Social Statistics (1850-1870) cover wealth, education, and crime data. DDD Schedules (1880) detail disabilities, incarceration, and poverty. These records aid in building family health trees and tracing lineage.

Don’t Forget the Microfilmed Soundex

John D. Beatty

Online censuses (Ancestry, Heritage Quest) provide access to federal records (1790-1930), but microfilm remains vital. Lost pages in digital versions can be recovered via original schedules. For example, a Fort Wayne resident missed in 1900 census may appear in Soundex. Always verify originals for accuracy.

HOTEL OF THE MONTH

Best Value Inn

1401 W Washington Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825

260-489-3588; toll-free 1-800-359-7366. Features: Microwave, fridge, free HBO/local calls, jacuzzi rooms. Rates: $35.95+ tax for king bed. Near IHOP, KFC, and Chinese food. ACPL is a 10-minute drive.

AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Allen County Public Library 3rd Floor Atrium Display Area Passages: Immigration (Sept 8, Dupont Library)

Computer Users Group (Sept 15, Aboite Library)

Daughters of the American Revolution (Monthly, Genealogy Dept)

Federation of Genealogical Societies (Sept 8-11, Austin)

Irish Genealogical Society (Sept 18, Minneapolis)

Research Academy (Oct 24-30, Salt Lake City)

Irish Research (Oct 24-30, Salt Lake City)

OGS Workshops (Waterloo, Oct 24-30)

National Institute (Oct 24-30, Salt Lake City)

Curt Witcher (Aug 27-28, St. Louis)

Driving Directions (200 E. Berry, Fort Wayne)

Parking (Lot, Garage, Center)

Genealogy Q&A

The Historical Genealogy Department answers general questions via phone (260-421-1225) or email (CWitcher@[SITEURL]). Subscriptions end here.

Publishing Note

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