I hate to hear someone came to Morgan County and didn't find much. I think the Morgan
County Public Library has a very good genealogy department. Researchers may feel lost
because we only have a part-time employee in tha department. However, it doesn't take
too long to figure out what can be found where.
We are fortunate to have a head librarian, David Ross, who is a genealogist himself.
During his tenure the department has been improved and expanded. If you have an MCPL
library card, you can get HeritageQuest from home. This tool is supported in part by the
Morgan County History and Genealogy Association.
Almost all of Morgan County public records were filmed by the LDS, so Morgan County
research can begin anywhere you find an LDS FHC. Most Morgan county officials are very
helpful; where they are less welcoming, many county records were placed on microfilm.
These are available either at the MCPL or in the microfilm office in the basement of the
Court House.
In recent years MCHGA has worked with the MCPL to re-organize and re-shelve the reference
books to make research easier. One row of bookcases contains strictly Morgan County
resources. New Indiana and general references have been added to the collection. One
file drawer of microfilm contains family histories and information brought in when the LDS
was filming. That drawer is a treasure trove.
The Mooresville library is also available for persons looking for ancestors who lived in
mostly northern Morgan County. I see research in Morgan County as favorable, when
one's ancestors have left some public records to find. Of course we all have those
elusive ancestors who slipped into a county and left without leaving much evidence of
their having been there.
Sharon Mills, President
MCHGA
Issue 39
To: inmorgan(a)rootsweb.com
I don't live in Indiana but, I have made 3 trips to Johnson Co,
Morgan Co , Johnson and Jefferson Co.
I did not find much in Morgan Co. I would not
suggest to use your precious time in Morgan Co. I was told
the best place to do Indiana research is the Fort Wayne
library. Now, I haven't been there, They said it is second
best to FHC in Utah.
My next trip will I will make the long ride to Fort
Wayne. By the way I live in California. My family
was in Morgan, Johnson, Jefferson , Dearborn and Scott counties
starting in 1817.
MOM611(a)aol.com wrote:
I am reading these posts with great interest! James B.
Gregory, born 1785 NC,
died 1843 Yucatan is my 3rd great grandfather. I would really
like to
communicate with other descendants. Would love to share info.
If any of you live in Indiana now, I am planning a trip there
the week of
May 21. Any suggestions for research on the Gregory's would be
greatly
appreciated. Thanks............Anita
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