Rush County Genealogical Society, Indiana

11/03/2026

Are you related? A Family Reunion article is a good way to find relatives!

*****Source: Sarah Gordon and John McDaniel Family Reunion, Rushville Republican, Rushville, Indiana, Tuesday, August 23, 1938, page 6, columns 2 and 3, Newspapers.com.

My best guess on these family members? Feel free to comment!

Almanzer Gordon- son of John and Lucy Ann (McDaniel) Gordon
Pearl Walker
M&M Thomas Addison - wife Merle Frances Gordon
Irene Talbert - dau of Thomas and Merle (Gordon) Addison
Mrs. H. S. Joyner- possibly Myrtle May Gordon (Henry Shober)
M&M Marsh Long -James Marshall-s/o Jesse and Musetta Gordon
M&M Homer Moore -son of John R. Moore and Fannie McDaniel
M&M Omer Moore -son of John R. Moore and Fannie McDaniel
Mrs. Fannie Moore -dau. of John A. McDaneil and Mary Ida (Kay)
M&M Ozro McDaniel - son of Ora E. and Flora (Carmony) McD
Helen Joyner ?
Margaret Gordon - Margaret Drennen, married to Wm. Gordon
M&M Culver McDaniel - son of Chas. A and Melinda (Heflin) McD
M&M Herschell McDaniel-son of Chas. A and Melinda (Heflin) McD
Anna McDaniel ?
Pearl Norris -dau of Chas. A and Melinda (Heflin) McD, wife Wm J.
Shirley Gahimer -dau of Wm Henry & Malilssa (Drennen) McDaniel
M&M Richard Park -Opal -dau of Elzie & Alice May (Drennen) McD
Elmer McMichael -wife Julia Gahimer, the dau of Julius & Shirley
Ora and Carmony McDaniel - sons of Ora and Flora (Carmony) McD
Mary Levinsky -dau of Ora E. & Flora (Carmony) McDaniel
M&M Fletcher McDaniel -son of Ora E. & Flora (Carmony) McD
M&M Roy E. Hunt -Zelda -dau of Ora & Flora (Carmony) McDanile
Inez L. Wortman ?
M&M Sam Gardner - Iris Joyner, dau of Henry & Myrtle (Gordon)
M&M Harry Joyner - son of Henry & Myrtle (Gordon) Joyner
M&M Wilbur Keaton -Elisabeth Brown, dau Geo & Fannie McDaniel
Oscar Gordon - son of Wm & Margaret (Drennen) Gordon
E. C. Wortman ?
M&M Arthur Ritter- Maude, d/o James & Savanah (Addison) Moore
Leota, Marilyn and John A. Bogue - Leota Ritter and children
M&M Thomas Creek - Capitolia McDaniel, dau John & Mary Ritter
Florence & Roy Hensley - dau of John Albertine & Mary Ida Kay
M&M Eston Macy ? Leota Ritter -dau of Arthur and Maude Moore
M&M John A. Ritter -s/o Frank & Josephine (McDaniel) Ritter

10/22/2026

Reminder! Our next Rush County Genealogical Society meeting is November 18, 2026, 6:30 pm at the Love Community Center: Suzanne Young Brayer will be our Speaker.

Suzanne is an educator, historical researcher and avid genealogist. She graduated BA and MA in history and education from Arizona State University, and enjoyed a career in secondary education for 30 years. After retirement from public education, she became a professional genealogist.

She is a member of West Valley Genealogical Society, Arizona Genealogical Advisory Board, The Family History Society of Arizona, DAR, and numerous county societies in Indiana and North Carolina. She has taught genealogy classes and spoken to numerous groups throughout Arizona and the West. She is a lecturer, teacher and genealogist with over 35 years experience.

This will be our final meeting of the year and will include election of officers. It’s not too late to volunteer to help us continue the mission! Any interest in taking on an officer role may be directed to Katrina Cooper or myself.

A Zoom meeting invitation will be emailed in a few weeks to members. Please join us in Rushville on November 18th! If you area interested in joining us and are not a member, please send an email to [email protected] and request the Zoom information for the meeting at least 24 hours before the meeting time.

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Quaker presentation teaser:

The Religious Society of Friends, known as the Quakers, began arriving in American in the mid 1650s. In the early 1800s Quakers from North Carolina and Virginia were moving to Indiana, a free state, and leaving behind the moral issues of slavery and racism. Who were these people? Their emphasis on racial inclusion, education, social reform has left a lasting Hoosier legacy . Are they ancestors? Fortunately, they left wonderful records to help in our genealogy research. Join us to learn more about finding your Quaker ancestors

10/20/2026

Just enjoyed one of the Family HIstory Classes through Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Reminder: Beyond the Census: Uncovering Ancestor Stories presented bu Regan Richardson. I learned so much for where to look for records outside of the census records for more personal information on our ancestors.

Next Presentation: Wecnesday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Investigative Genetic Genealogy and on Oct. 27 at 2:30 p.m Family Search. The last one is on Salem Witchcraft Trials on Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

Come to RootsTech to see Jane and I’ll be there too! I’m speaking on Chinese American families.

10/04/2026

Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Information Sheet

10/04/2026

Picked up this flyer about Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center's October, 2026 Family HIstory Month. Lots of good classes that you can take remotely. How many classes interest you? I have already registered for mine!

10/03/2026

Carol Jones and Katrina Cooper were able to take a tour of the New Indiana Archives and Records Administration building hosted by The Sociey of Indiana Pioneers on Friday, October 2nd. It was such a nice tour. We began at the Glick History Center and walked over past the canal to the new building. They said it was the largest response to any activity they had ever had. They started preparing for 40 people and moved it up to 50, 60, 70, 80 and have 25 people on a wait list. We broke up into four groups so that they could show us around and have time for questions The building is designed with four floors of Stacks in the middle with offices, work space and common space surrounding them. We heard about some of their many collectiions, saw where they clean and prepare the documents for storage and the reading room where you would do your research. They encouraged everyone to email before you go there to give them time to pull records for you. They added that it is best to give as much detail as possible in your request to avoid you missing valuable information availbable there. Using their website to check the documents they might have will be an aid to you as well. Keep in mind that they house documents generated by the State of Indiana. [email protected]
317-591-5222

The Pictures:
Initial Greeting at Glick History Center. The lady on the left is Jill Weiss Simins, Historian of the Indiama Archives and Records Administration
Next 2: The Stacks: to give you and idea of the enormous amount of items stored in this new facility. There are four floors that have the same set up.

10/02/2026

Beyond Generations Genealogy podcast

Wiki Tree in FamilySearch.org
What exists
Where it’s at
How to find it

Go to location, find where to get birth, death, marriage records, look for maps, alternative resources, research facilities, etc.

Research tips found on
www.BeyondGenerationsGenealogy.com