Disclaimer: This page was created to fulfill the requirements of a graduate course at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. The
resources listed are authentic and, I believe, reputable; however, the project described is fictitious. It was designed to illustrate the potential
electronic resources bring to an endeavor such as this. The community organizations listed suggest actual organizations. No organizations
sponsor this class project.
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Historical Society
Cemetery
Association
Public
Library
Citizens for
Historic Preservation
Welcome
to the Franklin County, Indiana,
Pioneer Cemetery Preservation Pathfinder!
Sponsored by the community organizations listed at the top of this
page, this pathfinder is designed to aide Junior Historical Society members
from the local high school as they fulfill their cemetery preservation project.
Intended to serve as a resource for information related to general cemetery
preservation as well as issues relating to specific Franklin County
cemeteries, the public is invited to utilize these resources as well.
The Cemetery Association was appointed by the Franklin County
Commissioners to address the deteriorating and neglected cemeteries
within the County. Responding to local newspaper coverage, Junior
Historical Society members volunteered to help preserve these cemeteries
as a community service project. Soon a coalition formed: the Junior
Historical Society, the Historical Society, the Cemetery Association, the
Public Library, and Citizens for Historic Preservation joined forces to
preserve Franklin County cemeteries.
The preservation efforts are diverse, but seem to fall within four
distinct categories:
Tombstone & Cemetery Preservation
Members of this group work on physical repair by clearing trees
and brush, mending fences, and repairing stones. Click on the
tombstone icon to access resources related to this work.
Data Collection
This group is preserving the historic data the stones contain by
transcribing the inscriptions and recording locations via Global
Positioning Satellite (GPS). Click on the notebook icon to access
resources related to this work.
Research: Who Were These People?
The current project is researching individuals buried in the
cemetery at the Old Brick Church. With the assistance of
the high school drama club, they will then bring these
individuals to life during a cemetery walk scheduled for fall
2003. Click on the profile icon to access resources related
to this work.
Legalities
This group is researching often-asked and all-important
questions: Who owns a pioneer cemetery? Does the
public have access? What laws protect the cemetery?
These students are developing a PowerPoint © presentation
to take into the community through presentations before
local organizations.
The results of all these efforts are being compiled and added to
previously existing data. Students will be creating new web pages to
update and expand the information presented here. Click on the
Cemetery Association icon to find information on specific Franklin
County Cemeteries.
Cemetery Association
Tombstone & Cemetery Preservation Resources
Books:
If there are call numbers (the combination of letters and numbers that
are designed to tell you and librarians where to find the book on the
shelf) in bold above the title, the book is in the library. If there is no
call number, we are hoping to get the book soon. For now, we can
borrow it from another library.
Strangstad, Lynette. A Graveyard Preservation Primer. New York: Altamira,
1995.
“This slender volume encapsulates more information on graveyard preservation
than any other restoration guidebook available. Packed with effective methods of
maintenance and repair, "A Graveyard Preservation Primer" will help you restore
and prolong the life of the stones in your care. Numerous photos and illustrations
further clarify and demonstrate different problems and remedies for the beginning
preservationist. Strangstad . . . provides a step-by-step guidebook that is an
indispensable reference tool for anyone interested in graveyard preservation.”
Read more reviews from Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0761991301/qid=1054744229/sr=11/ref=sr_1_1/002-4327560-3481604?v=glance&s=books
Websites:
Saving Graves
http://www.savinggraves.org/about/sitemap.htm
This site lists numerous topics related to the preservation of tombstones and
cemeteries. This link is to their site map which provides the quickest access.
Look under the “Online Library” heading.
Genealogy Today
http://www.genealogytoday.com/genealogy/review/preserve.html
Provides an annotated list of links to cemetery preservation associations. In
other words, you can see what other folks are doing and how they are doing it.
INDIANA PIONEER CEMETERIES RESTORATION PROJECT (INPCRP)
http://www.rootsweb.com/~inpcrp/
Features state-wide cemetery preservation activities and how-to links. This site
is frequently linked from other sites and seems to be a well-respected resource.
In addition, it is centered on INDIANA.
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Data Collection
Websites:
Saving Graves
http://www.savinggraves.org/about/sitemap.htm
This site lists numerous topics related to reading and interpreting inscriptions.
This link is to their site map, which provides the quickest access. Look under the
“Online Library” heading.
“HOW TO DO GRAVESTONE RUBBINGS”
http://members.aol.com/TombView/rubbings.html
Detailed procedures, including “do’s and don’ts” are listed.
Video Clip:
Information that can be gleaned from Tombstones
http://www.pbs.org/kbyu/ancestors/video/real/cemetery2_low.ram
Tim Bingaman, from PBS’s series “Ancestors,” discusses the important clues
tombstones may contain. The things he mentions are things you will want to
include in your notes.
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Research: Who Were These People?
Census Records
(In Book, CD Rom Formats, Microfilm, and on the Web)
The government does its best to count each and every one of us
every ten years. These records provide important information.
Spend some time looking at each of these. They are all slightly
different. To start with, each census asked different questions—what a
way to make life more interesting for us! In the books, don’t forget to look
for indexes.
If there is a call number (the combination of letters and numbers, for
example “REF 317.3 HEI,” that tells you and/or a librarian where to find the
book on the shelf) in bold above the author and title, the book is in the
library. If there is no call number, we can get the book by borrowing it from
another library.
1800
REF CEN CD
Census Index : United States 1800. CD-ROM. Heritage Quest, 2000.
Note: This is an index for the entire United States.
1807
Fraustein, Rebah M., ed. Census of Indiana Territory for 1807. 1980.
Indianapolis : Indiana Historical Society, 1990.
This contains copies of the original handwritten census records. Contains
good information, but you have to get used to the handwriting.
1820
REF 317.3 HEI
Heiss, Willard, comp. 1820 Federal Census for Indiana. 1966. Indianapolis,
IN: Indiana Historical Society, 1975.
Contains alphabetized full entries.
1830
Alig, Leona Tobey, comp. Index, 1830 Federal Population Census for
Indiana. 1981. __________ : Indiana Historical Society, 1991.
Note: this is only an index.
1840
Compiled by
Index, 1840
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Genealogy Division, Indiana State Library, Comp.
Federal Population Census, Indiana. 1975.
: Indiana Historical Society, 1991.
Index to the 1840 Federal Census.
1870
REF CEN CD
Census Index: Indiana 1870. CD-ROM. Heritage Quest, 1999.
Note: It is an index.
1910
REF CEN CD
Census Index: U.S. Federal. CD-ROM. Heritage Quest, 2001.
Note: It is an index for the entire United States.
Census Records on the Web:
Census Online
http://www.census-online.com/links/IN/Franklin/
Here are indexes for several censuses, but it is not complete. It is
specific to Franklin County though.
Census Records on Microfilm:
The microfilm copies tend to be the most complete. They are located in the
genealogy room. Don’t let the unfamiliar machinery scare you. Just ask a
librarian. They will be more than glad to help.
General Books:
Genealogists spend a lot of time researching their ancestors. Some
are even paid to research other people’s ancestors. Use these books to
learn the tricks of the trade. Generally, you won’t want to read them coverto-cover. Use the indexes and headings to get the info you need. These
are “how-to” books and are arranged here by call number. If there are no
bold numbers and letters above the book listing (the call number), we are
working on getting the book but can borrow it from another library for now.
Carmack, Sharon Debartolo. Your Guide to Cemetery Research. New York :
Betterway, 2002.
“Carmack, . . .addresses a specialized area of genealogical research that can
yield a wealth of historical and ancestral information. To locate an ancestor's final
resting place, . . . the author outlines the often less-than-straightforward process
of locating elusive cemeteries and individual graves. Also included are a
discussion of American burial customs and an analysis of cemetery artwork and
epitaphs. Margaret Flanagan
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Accessed through
Amazon .com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558705899/qid
929.1 MCC
McClure, Rhonda R. Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Genealogy. 2002.
929.1 PFE
Pfeiffer, Laura Szucs. Hidden Sources: Family History in Unlikely Places. 2000.
NF 929 EAK
Eakle, Arlene H. The Source: A Guidebook of American Genealogy. 1984
REF 929 HEI
Heiss, Willard. Indiana Source Book. Indianapolis, IN: Indiana Historical Society. 1977
Includes info from the Indiana Historical Society’s Hoosier Genealogist
magazine.
NF929 HEL
Helm, Matthew. Genealogy Online for Dummies. 1999.
REF 929.1 WAL
Walden, Blanche Lea. Pioneer Families of the Midwest. 1939.
REF 929.102 CRO
and
929.102 CRO
Crowe, Elizabeth Powell. Genealogy Online: Researching Your Roots. New York:
McGraw-Hill, 1998.
REF 929.3 WAT
Waters, Margaret R. Indiana Land Entries. 1948.
REF 973.3 DAU
DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition Part I A-F. 1994
DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition Part II G-O. 1994
DAR Patriot Index Centennial Edition Part III P-Z. 1994
The Genealogy Room:
This room is full of birth/death indexes, cemetery records, marriage records,
court record indexes, biographical histories, local newspapers on microfilm—going back
to 1824, Naturalization records, will indexes, tract books, etc. It is an amazing resource.
To use it well, you really need to ask the librarian on duty. It is easy to get lost in there,
but the librarian will get you back out. We promise!
Genealogy Databases:
There are thousands and thousands of genealogy websites including databases.
Some charge fees. The ones listed here are free and frequently recommended.
Franklin County, Indiana, Genealogy
http://www.rootsweb.com/~infrankl/
This site is devoted to genealogical resources about Franklin County. It may be
the best place to begin your search.
Ancestry.com
http://www.ancestry.com
Bills itself as the “largest collection of family history records on the web. It is big.
Has a prominent search feature for searching by name. A search for an ancestor
who served in the Civil War yielded 18,320—too many to sort through in my
opinion. I filled in fields asking for name, geographic location and date range. I
provided his birth and death years and had hoped for more accuracy. Easy to
use, but you will want to fill in as much information as possible
Family Treemaker
http://www.familytreemaker.com
There is a lot of good information here, but they are also trying to sell
memberships and other products. You have to ignore the advertising.
Family Search
http://www.familysearch.org
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors this site. Don’t worry.
They don’t use this site to gain members. Part of their religion requires that they
know who their ancestors are. As a result, they may have the largest collection
of records in existence. The search engine asks for the names of parents and
spouses, geographical location, plus any date range that might help. A search
for an ancestor who served in the Civil War yielded 25 hits, but few looked
promising. The fact that he had a very common last name (Miller) probably didn’t
help. Easy to use, but you will want to fill in as much information as possible.
RootsWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com
This site is sponsored by Ancestory.com. This site has a nice list of links to
other free sites and a simple search feature.
U.S. National Archives & Records Administration
http://www.nara.gov
This is a site for serious research. Fees are charged for some records.
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Legalities
Websites:
“INDIANA CEMETERY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS”
http://www.statelib.lib.in.us/www/ihb/cemeteries/cemfaq.html
Sponsored by the Indiana State Library, this site gives Indiana Department of
Natural Resources guidelines for legal responsibilities involving cemetery care
and preservation. Discusses ownership, maintenance, and cultural
considerations involved in cemetery care.
Software:
This group also takes on public relations tasks. Members will be
using PowerPoint© to create presentations and FrontPage© to update this
web site.
PowerPoint©
Some of you may have used this software before; others haven’t. It basically
creates a computer-generated slide show. Pictures, text, links, etc. can be
incorporated into the slides. It would be good to include the exact text of any law
so that the audience can interpret the law for themselves.
FrontPage©
This software is designed to make designing web pages quick and easy. If you
know HTML and prefer using HTML, that is fine. But those who are looking for
an easy alternative will be able to use FrontPage©.
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Cemetery Association
Information about Franklin County Indiana Cemeteries
arranged by Township:
Whitewater Township
Ottwell Cemetery
http://www.geocities.com/Eureka/Park/4811/otwell.html
The individuals involved in preserving this small cemetery created this web page.
Highlights their efforts and lists those buried there.
Created by Susan Knight 6/4/03
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MARC Record for PowerPoint©
LC Control Number:
2001562590
Type of Material:
Computer File
Uniform Title:
[Microsoft PowerPoint (Computer file)
Main Title:
Microsoft PowerPoint [computer file].
Portion of Title:
Microsoft Power point
PowerPoint
Edition Information:
Version 2002.
Published/Created:
Redmond, WA : Microsoft, c2001.
Related Names:
Microsoft Corporation.
Description:
1 computer optical disc ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 Discovering
Microsoft PowerPoint (vi, 37 p. ; 23 cm.)
Summary:
to
Presentation graphics program for Windows. Enables user
organize and format text and graphics for meetings,
presentations, or delivery over the Internet.
Notes:
Title from disc label.
System requirements: 133MHz Pentium PC; 32MB RAM (40MB
RAM
for Windows Me or Windows NT, or 72MB RAM for Windows
2000 Professional); Windows 98, Windows 98 second
edition, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6
or later, or Windows 2000 Professional; 230-280MB free
hard disk space; SVGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution
monitor with 256 colors; CD-ROM drive; Internet
connection at 14.4KB per second or faster.
Subjects:
Computer graphics--Software.
Business presentations--Graphic methods--Software.
LC Classification:
T385
Dewey Class No.:
006.6 13
Quality Code:
pcc
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