You’ve mined the Internet for all you can find on your ancestor. What should you do next? If possible, check local repositories in person, such as the courthouse, library, and historical society. Here’s a quick general checklist of county courthouse offices and what records they may hold: Clerk: Marriage, divorce, wills, probates, civil and criminal…
You’ve filled out a pedigree chart…now what? I suggest starting with the Internet if you’re comfortable doing simple searches. There are many free sites available and some you have to buy a subscription for. If you have a New Castle-Henry County Public Library card and PIN number, you can access HeritageQuest by going to nchcpl.org…
Our last drawer from last week: Did you know that October is Family History Month? Did you also know that the Henry County Historical Society and Museum has a stellar genealogy library containing much history on local citizens? Don’t know where to start researching your family history? Start with yourself! A pedigree chart is…
Come see us on Saturday, November 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and take a free tour or do some genealogy research!
Yesterday’s drawer and info: Today’s drawer:
Yesterday’s drawer and info: Today’s drawer:
Yesterday’s drawer and info: Today’s drawer:
Yesterday’s drawer and info: Today’s drawer:
The answer to last week’s trivia question was the Kahn-Heller Building. Before it became the Dollar General Store, it housed many different small businesses. This week, we’ll explore a little bit about the Thaddeus Coffin desk. If you haven’t been to the Museum to see it in person, make plans to visit! The pictures just…
The present Henry County courthouse cost $120,000 to build…construction began in 1865 and finished in 1869. What was the name of the building that housed the old Dollar General Store that was located on the southeast corner of Broad and 14th Streets? Here’s a clue: Answer on Monday!
