Genealogical Society of Marion County
The GSMC Research Library
9370 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46229
info@genealogyindy.org 
(317) 891-4762
Contact:  Barbara R. Cline Hutchinson,  president@genealogyindy.org 
 
 
 
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The Genealogical Society of Marion County (GSMC) welcomes everyone who has an interest in genealogical and historical research to join our Society. The Society promotes genealogical and historical research and aids in the publication, dissemination, and preservation of genealogical and historical material, especially in Marion County, Indiana.  We invite you to join us.
 
The GSMC Research Library is open on Wednesdays between 11 am and 3 pm Eastern Time and by appointment. Contact the librarian@genealogyindy.org to schedule an appointment.  We recommend that you must wear a mask to enter the library.
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

Upcoming Events
09/11/2021 - 1:00 pm
Central State Hospital Cemetery Project-Sarah M Halter
Sarah M Halter, Executive Director of the Indiana Medical History Museum, will discuss the Central State Hospital Cemetery Project in ...
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09/17/2021 - 5:15 pm
18th Annual Indiana African American Genealogy Conference
Four speakers during this two day virtual event: Denise Anderson-Decina on "Understanding Your DNA Results" at 9-17-2021 5:15 pm - ...
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10/09/2021 - 1:00 pm
Crispus Attucks: From the Beginning-Robert L Chester
Robert L. Chester, Museum Curator, will discuss Crispus Attucks: From the Beginning in a virtual presentation. Free Admission. Advance Registration ...
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Facts and Tips
The first settlements in an area were along the shoreline, rivers and lakes where they found good harbors for consumable needs and transportation.
[Migration]
An ancestor is a person from whom you are descended. A descendant is a person who is descended from an ancestor. A relative is someone with whom you share a common ancestor but who is not in your direct line.
[Basic Genealogy]
Use land records to separate two persons of the same name in the same community.
[Land Records]
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