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Genealogy Gems: News from the Allen County Public Library at Fort Wayne
No. 255, May 31, 2025
In this issue:
*Two Great Opportunities
*Townland Atlas of Ulster, A Review
*DNA Educational Opportunities
*PERSI Gems: Petrified
*Preservation Tips: Preserving & Scanning Photographic Negatives
*History Tidbits: Ships of the Desert--The Remarkable Story of the U.S. Army Camel Corps
*Genealogy Center’s June 2025 Programs
*Genealogy Center Bits-o’-News
*Staying Informed about Genealogy Center Programming
*Genealogy Center Social Media
*Driving Directions to the Library
*Parking at the Library
*Genealogy Center Queries
*Publishing Note
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Two Great Opportunities
by Curt B. Witcher
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Many of you have heard me say the following--my colleagues certainly have. As genealogists, as family historians, we live in the very best of times! And I so firmly believe that on many levels. The cumulative work libraries, archives, and so many historical organizations as well as commercial and non-profit companies have done over decades collecting, preserving and presenting historical data has created enormous databases and image repositories. These repositories continue to grow at an amazing rate. It easily can feel like if we spent twenty of the twenty-four hours in a day searching for information to document our families’ stories, we would still fall behind, way behind. On top of that we’d have no time to analyze our findings and compile verified data into shareable documents, publications, websites, and stories.
I believe one of the consequential ways of dealing with this legitimate sense of feeling overwhelmed is to network with other individuals who share our passion for family stories and avail ourselves of opportunities to engage with both experts in the family history field as well as expects in the various countries, time periods, and historical records of interest. A good place to do both of those activities is at national conferences; and there are two absolutely great opportunities to do just that happening right here in Fort Wayne, Indiana less than one year apart.
The first opportunity for networking and learning is the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies (IAJGS) conference less than seventy days from now, August 10-14, 2025. The conference sessions themselves will be headquartered at the Grand Wayne Convention Center (GWCC), literally across the street from the Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center. Many exciting activities will also be taking place at the Main Library of the Allen County Public Library (ACPL) including computer labs, one of the translation assistance areas, special tours of the Genealogy Center and the Rolland Center for Lincoln Research, a film festival, and smaller special interest group meetings. Three modern hotels are right next to the GWCC so there is plenty of convenient lodging with many more lodging facilities within easy traveling distance to the core of this All America City.
One can find so much information about this more than four-day event on the conference’s website. https://iajgs2025.org/ There are a couple of extremely informative videos specifically made for this conference that can be viewed. A list of exhibitors signed up as of this date is provided on the site. An overview of the program and schedule can be found at: https://iajgs2025.org/program_schedule.cfm. This conference offers an extremely rich program. While specifically addressing the research of those with Jewish ancestors, the sources and methodology presented by the expert speakers offer worthwhile strategies for eastern and western European research. One won’t find a better offering of experts in one place, nor will one find a bigger and more engaged network of attendees.
An additional benefit to a family history conference in Fort Wayne we haven’t yet mentioned is that complementing a robust and high-impact program are the immense resources of the Genealogy Center at your fingertips--literally right in the middle of the conference. With more than 1.2 million physical items, dozens of licensed and free databases, and an expert staff committed to your research success you will be amazed at all the discoveries you will make. Register for the conference today; the early-bird registration deadline is mid-June.
At the recent National Genealogical Society (NGS) Conference in Louisville, KY it was announced that the 2026 NGS conference will be held in Fort Wayne at those same two amazing facilities--the GWCC and the ACPL. The conference theme is “America at 250” and will be held May 27-30, 2026. This is a must-mark on your genealogical calendar.
Not often do millions of genealogists have two conferences within twelve months that are within easy driving distance. Treat yourself to these excellent experiences and a research boon.
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Townland Atlas of Ulster, A Review
by John D. Beatty, CG
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The gold standard for tracing an Irish-American family to Ireland itself is knowing its original residential location as precisely as possible. Ireland is divided into descending geographical divisions: provinces, counties, baronies, parishes, and its smallest unit, townlands, which are specifically-named fields or areas within parishes. Ancient and Gaelic in origin, they cover typically between 100 and 500 acres and can be spelled in a variety of ways on historical documents. Knowing the specific townland from which an Irish emigrant originated (a clue seldom preserved in American records) can prove an important key to discovering his Irish family.
If you know the Irish county of origin, you should study maps of it in as much detail as you can, noting the locations of parishes and other geographical features. Studying townlands and determining their boundaries and proximity within a parish adds a deeper layer of research. Such detailed maps can be difficult to find on a broader scale, though many readers will be familiar with the Ordnance Survey Maps, found both on microfiche and online, which depict townlands.
A most welcome new source is Andrew Kane’s “Townland Atlas of Ulster” (Belfast: Ulster Historical Foundation, 2024), GC 941.6 K13to. Its coverage is limited to those counties within the historical province of Ulster: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone, all in Northern Ireland, as well as Cavan, Donegal, and Monaghan in the Irish Republic. Ulster was the place of origin for many Scots-Irish immigrants who came to America in the eighteenth century, so many Americans have ancestral links to this part of Ireland.
The book opens with a general history of townlands and other Irish land units, supplemented with a few historical maps. Kane provides concise discussions of baronies, civil parishes, estates and manors, Church of Ireland (COI) and Roman Catholic (RC) dioceses, and Poor Law Unions. He also discusses Griffith’s Valuation, a compilation of Irish renters from 1847 to 1864 that is a familiar tool to Irish genealogists.
The main body of the book is arranged alphabetically by county and then by barony. There are full color maps at 1:50,000 scale, outlining all of the townlands in a barony. While they do not depict towns or roads, their value comes in the wide view they give of large groupings of townlands and their proximities. If one encounters a large group of persons of same surname in, say, an Irish parish register, and they have townland addresses, the maps can prove immensely helpful in platting out their general locations.
The book has several indexes. One lists all of the townlands alphabetically, together with the map number; county of location; the civil parish; Ordnance Survey map number; acreage; the landed estate that held the townland; the RC and COI parishes; and the landlord listed in Griffith’s Valuation. There are separate indexes to baronies, civil parishes; COI parishes with brief historical notes; and RC parishes with brief notes. The city of Belfast is complex enough to warrant a separate parish index of its own. Another separate index lists estates and is followed by historical notes about specific landlord families.
This atlas will help researchers gain a better understanding of Ulster. I would recommend using it in conjunction with William Roulston’s “Researching Scots-Irish Ancestors,” second edition, 2018, for more understanding of the church records and estate papers associated with these places.
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DNA Educational Opportunities
by Sara Allen
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If you are struggling to get your bearings with regard to genetic genealogy, you are not alone. Fortunately, there are many avenues for learning about DNA, such as books, online communities, webinars, conferences, and more. In this article we will cover some of the basic resources available to family historians.
A number of helpful books exist about using DNA in genealogical research. The best basic book for this purpose is “The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy” by Blaine Bettinger, 2nd ed. (our call number GC 929 B466FA). This book covers the basics of all the different types of tests and the different DNA companies. An advanced book on DNA can help the more seasoned researcher titled “Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies,” edited by Debbie Parker Wayne (GC 929 W36A). Those wanting to delve into the male-line test called the Y-DNA test should consult “The Genealogist's Guide to Y-DNA Testing for Genetic Genealogy,” 2nd ed. by David Vance (GC 929 V27GA). For those who wish to learn more about the Family Tree DNA testing company and the three types of tests they offer, I suggest the book, “The Complete Guide to FamilyTreeDNA: Y-DNA, Mitochondrial, Autosomal and X-DNA” by Roberta Estes (GC 929 Es85c). And finally, if you have Native American ancestry, check out the book, “DNA for Native American Genealogy” by Roberta Estes (GC 929 Es85d). Many genealogical periodicals include case studies and articles about using DNA in genealogical research, the National Genealogical Society Quarterly, being one the of the best and most respected. Search our PERSI genealogical index (https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/) to find articles that might interest you. You can order the articles directly from the publisher or from the Genealogy Center.
There are a plethora of webinars and in-person classes (some free, others for a registration fee) about DNA held around the world. The Genealogy Center here at the Allen County Public Library hosts two free webinars each week, with at least one per month being on the topic of DNA. To register for upcoming webinars, go to our website at genealogycenter.info and scroll down the page to “Events” and click the register button. Our Genealogy Center YouTube channel holds the free archive of the recorded webinars we have presented over the past few years about many topics, including DNA, see: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8AE558B5D8661B31 or go to YouTube and search for the Genealogy Center. Other places to find webinars include the Conference Keepers website, https://conferencekeeper.org/ - this site will direct you to a calendar showing all the webinars and in-person programs submitted to this site for each date of the month. Legacy Family Tree Webinars offers several webinars each week. These webinars are available live and to view for free for 1 week on their website before they are put behind a pay wall ($), see: https://familytreewebinars.com/. Depending on where you live, a local genealogy society in your city or state may offer in-person genealogy programs or webinars also. The Genealogy Center here in Fort Wayne offers an in-person DNA & Genealogy Group on the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Conferences and Institutes provide more educational opportunities for going in-depth with your DNA training. National and regional conferences such as National Genealogical Society Conference, East Coast Genetic Genealogy Conference, or the New England Regional Genealogy Conference offer DNA programs as part of their schedules. Week long institutes ($) such as Genealogical Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR), and Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG) provide DNA course offerings as well. Family History Academy (Australia) offers online seminars about DNA ($). The largest conference, Rootstech, hosts in-person and online classes every spring in Salt Lake City. Videoed sessions are available for free on the Rootstech website at: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/.
Online communities exist for further DNA learning. Facebook groups such as Genetic Genealogy Tips & Techniques (founded by Blaine Bettinger) and DNA Detectives (founded by CeCe Moore) exist to answer short specific questions about DNA results or solving genealogical problems using DNA. DNA Detectives is more oriented toward helping adoptees or those with unknown parents or grandparents. Those with Jewish questions may find helpful a Facebook group called Jewish DNA for Genetic Genealogy and Research. DNA expert Diahan Southard has a whole community of users that can join her website “Your DNA Guide” for free and participate in some free education and discussion, as well as attend other classes that have a registration fee. See: https://www.yourdnaguide.com/. Roberta Estes hosts a very active blog on her free website called DNAeXplained, https://dna-explained.com/. She posts about the latest DNA news, DNA reviews, how-tos, and explanation and analysis of her own DNA results.
I hope this overview of DNA educational sources is useful for you. Happy hunting.
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PERSI Gems: Petrified
by Adam Barrone and Mike Hudson
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When dissolved minerals infiltrate organic matter and harden, the resulting fossils preserve the shape of once-living organisms, sometimes for millions of years. These illusive bits of petrified evidence represent a small snapshot of prehistoric life. However few, these clues document the past in this place we call home.
As human family historians of today, we choose to preserve a much larger snapshot of our lives for subsequent generations. We desire to preserve not just images of our physical form, but also stories of our lives. We use language, tools, and media to add knowledge to the historical record. We choose what knowledge to preserve. We set words and images to paper, stone, disk, and film. We record audio and video with a variety of complex contraptions. We pass these records to our children with the hope they will treasure them and share them. We place them in physical and digital repositories, libraries, and archives so that they might be found and studied long after we are gone. In this way, we hope to petrify a bit of ourselves.
Much knowledge worth preserving has not yet been deposited in a library or archive. Be watchful. Like a fossil hunter, scan your surroundings and dig for historical gems. When you find something special, take measures to protect and preserve it. Your local librarian, genealogy society, or historical society stands ready to assist you.
The Periodical Source Index (PERSI) digs for historical gems within the ACPL Genealogy Center's impressive archive of newsletters and journals. We've dug up more than a few petrifications.
https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/
Abigail Mossman's corpse moved from Hazelwood Cemetery, found to be petrified, 1884-1893
Grave News (State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries, IA), Vol. 15, Issue 1 (Jan 2010)
Allie Justice Holliday aka Fat Granny needed a sled to move her, she petrified after death, d. 1894
Kentucky Explorer, Vol. 26, Issue 4 (Sep 2011)
Catfish record catch and petrified buffalo head notes, 1816-1858
Kentucky Explorer, Vol. 28, Issue 2 (Jun 2013)
Legend of the petrified cottonwood tree stump, G. E. Haskins discovery, 1880s+
Kanhistique, Vol. 9, Issue 12 (Apr 1984)
Major A. L. Green discovery of bed of petrified oysters note, n.d.
Nebraska History, Vol. 14, Issue 1 (Jan 1933)
Petrified pavement found in mound, 1893
Wise County (TX) Historical Commission & Historical Society Newsletter, Jul 2006
Pig partially petrified, yet moves and eats, news note, 1885
History Notes (Downingtown Area Historical Society), Vol. 1, Issue 6 (Mar 2018)
Sol White discovered petrified potato in elm tree, Crawfordsville Imprint excerpt, Jan. 1895
Washington County Genealogical Society Newsletter, Vol. 31, Issue 3 (Fal 2013)
Walter Ream petrified body interred at Graceland Cemetery, shot by irate father, 1869
Marion County Iowa Genealogical Society News, Fal 2012
Willard Tyler discovered screw-shaped formation in petrified clay, 1894
Pastfinder (Ashland County Chapter, Ohio Genealogical Society), Vol. 25, Issue 3 (Aug 2006)
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Preservation Tips: Preserving & Scanning Photographic Negatives
by Christina Clary
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Scattered among your family photographs, you may find some old negatives. Preserving them ensures that another copy of a photograph can be made if the original is ever damaged or lost. You may also discover new photographs for which a physical print no longer exists. Most of them will probably be on filmstrips, but there may be glass ones as well. Older negatives, dating from around 1860 to 1900, are typically glass negatives and are larger than those on film. Photographs printed from glass negatives are the same size as the negative, so an 8x10 photograph would be made from an 8x10 negative.
Glass negatives should be wrapped in archival tissue paper and put into four flap enclosures. Store them vertically in an archival quality box. Ensure that they are not stacked or leaning against each other by including some type of support to keep them upright. Be sure to pad the box so they do not slide around in it. Film negatives should also be stored vertically, preferably in individual envelopes or sleeves. Many companies produce archival boxes specifically designed for storing negatives and slides, and may include individual enclosures with them.
You may also find photographic slides in your collection. Slides are negatives mounted between pieces of glass and framed, usually with cardboard. If you come across slides with metal frames, they are most likely from the Davidson Star-D Company, a popular manufacturer of photographic equipment for both film studios and commercial use. These metal frames often bear the name “Davidson,” along with a star and a “D.” Slides with these frames measure 2¼ x 2¼ inches, slightly larger than the standard size. All slides should be stored in the same manner as glass negatives but be sure to pad any sharp metal corners to prevent damage to their enclosures.
There are several options for digitizing old negatives and slides. Many modern flatbed scanners come with attachments for scanning items such as negatives. Once the attachment is in place, the scanner’s software settings can be adjusted specifically for scanning negatives. If you already have a scanner, check the software to see if it will scan negatives. Placing the negatives directly onto the scanner and using standard settings will not work. Doing so will scan the negative itself, not the image it contains. These scanners can be pricy, usually costing several hundred dollars. A flatbed scanner would be a good investment if you are planning on digitizing both the negatives and the photographs or are working on a long-term digitization process.
Film scanners are another digitization option. These smaller devices are dedicated exclusively to scanning slides and negatives. Additionally, several companies offer digitization services, usually charging per negative or slide. Digitizing the negative is important, even if the physical photograph has already been scanned, as the negative can produce a higher-quality print than a scan of the photo.
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History Tidbits: Ships of the Desert--The Remarkable Story of the U.S. Army Camel Corps
by Logan Knight
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The American Southwest conjures up images of arid deserts, tumbleweeds, and camels. Camels? Yes. Camel sightings occurred well into the early years of the 20th century. Of course, camels are not indigenous to the Americas, so how was this possible? Read on to discover the strange but true history of one of the military’s most colorful experiments: The United States Army Camel Corps.
As the young republic began expanding into the dry wilderness, supply and travel became extremely pressing problems. To keep the vast new territory that had been claimed after the war with Mexico, the U.S. Army needed a way to transport goods and move soldiers throughout this vast new region. Horses and mules were of limited utility, due to their need for large quantities of water. What to do?
The new Secretary of War, Jefferson Davis (later president of the Confederacy) was not the first to come up with the idea. He was able to persuade Congress to support the plan. Army officers were sent to the Middle East to procure the beasts and by the beginning of 1857, a herd of seventy camels had arrived for service.
Along with the camels came the camel drivers. These men and their families were vital if the enterprise was to work, since no American had experience with handling such exotic animals. The leader of this small group of men was one Hadji Ali, which the Americans transmuted into “Hi Jolly.” Ali had been born Philip Tedesco, a Greek, in Smyrna, before converting to Islam and adopting the name Ali. Making a pilgrimage to Mecca gave him the right to add the honorific “Hadji” to his name. Ali (who would revert back to Philip Tedesco) became a legend of the Wild West after the corps folded. He often worked as a scout for the government, including helping General Crook track down Geronimo during the Apache Wars. His tomb in Quartzsite, Arizona is a small pyramid topped with a camel.
The Camel Corps experiment truly began on March 25, 1859, when the corps was ordered to explore and map the new land acquisitions between the Rio Grande and the Pecos River. Everything went swimmingly during the trek, which stretched for hundreds of miles. The camels could negotiate very tough terrain and did not need to be watered nearly as much as horses. To their handler’s delight, it was found that the Arabian Camels could subsist off a creosote bush, which is practically inedible by any other animal. They would be used a number of times over the following years as pack animals for mapping expeditions in the far West. Some would even help transport supplies to an expedition laying a path between Fort Defiance and the Colorado River.
Despite all the success, camels obviously did not become a widely-used beast of burden here in the United States. Why? Well, the camels often had a very unpleasant effect on horses and mules. This often led to these other animals pitching fits and becoming uncooperative. It simply was not worthwhile to keep the camels around at the expense of the other animals. The outbreak of the Civil War also ensured that the experiment came to an end.
Most of the remaining camels ended up being auctioned off, working in other occupations. Many labored in the western mines. Others ended up in various zoos and circuses. Quite a few, however, managed to escape and took up a wild lifestyle, roaming the desert. For decades afterwards, camel sightings became quite common throughout the Southwest. Eventually, the small population of camels began to decline. The last recorded sighting of a wild camel herd came from a group of prospectors in 1905. By popular tradition, the last descendent of the imported camels passed away at the Griffith Park Zoo in Los Angeles in 1934. Thus, ended the story of the U.S. Army Camel Corps.
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Genealogy Center’s June 2025 Programs
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Learning and networking abound through the Genealogy Center! Join us for another month of free, virtual and in-person programs!
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET “Researching in the Wyoming State Archives” with Robin Everett - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13726299
Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET “In-Person DNA & Genealogy Interest Group” with Sara Allen - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13725850
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET “Building a Family Medical History When Adoption Obscures the Truth with Kate Penney Howard - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13725941
Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET “Proving a Maternal Third Great Grandmother with DNA” with Laurel Haas - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13725991
Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET “In-Person Walking Tour: Cemeteries Are Not Just for Ghosts at Lindenwood Cemetery” with Allison DePrey Singleton - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/12979380
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET “Settling Ohio: First Peoples and Beyond” with Dr. Timothy G. Anderson - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13726860
Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET “Metes & Bounds, Township & Range: Land Platting and Graphing” with Amy Carpenter - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13726016
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. ET “Creating an Irish Research Plan” with Colleen Murray - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13726097
Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET “Journey of the Seabird Rose Family and Their Ohio Legacy” with Aimee Rose-Haynes - https://acpl.libnet.info/event/13726177
Please register in advance for these engaging programs.
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Staying Informed about Genealogy Center Programming
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Do you want to know what we have planned? Are you interested in one of our events, but forget? We offer email updates for The Genealogy Center’s programming schedule. Don’t miss out! Sign up at http://goo.gl/forms/THcV0wAabB.
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Genealogy Center Bits-o’-News
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Have you recently visited the Allen County Public Library’s online merchandise store? More than ever you really need to check it out--we have added more merch offerings! There is a special Genealogy Center section of the store with some pretty cool items. http://acpl.dkmlogo.online/shop/category/4726261?c=4726261 Please remember that your purchases support the Friends of the Allen County Public Library, and they in turn support the Genealogy Center. More than ever, this support is so very important. Indeed, I would call this support vital.
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Genealogy Center Social Media
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenealogyCenter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genealogycenter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ACPLGenealogy
Blog: http://www.genealogycenter.org/Community/Blog.aspx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/askacpl
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Driving Directions to the Library
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Wondering how to get to the library? Our location is 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the block bordered on the south by Washington Boulevard, the west by Ewing Street, the north by Wayne Street, and the east by the Library Plaza, formerly Webster Street. We would enjoy having you visit the Genealogy Center.
To get directions from your exact location to 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana, visit this link at MapQuest:
>From the South
Exit Interstate 69 at exit 302. Drive east on Jefferson Boulevard into downtown. Turn left on Ewing Street. The Library is one block north, at Ewing Street and Washington Boulevard.
Using US 27:
US 27 turns into Lafayette Street. Drive north into downtown. Turn left at Washington Boulevard and go five blocks. The Library will be on the right.
>From the North
Exit Interstate 69 at exit 312. Drive south on Coldwater Road, which merges into Clinton Street. Continue south on Clinton to Washington Boulevard. Turn right on Washington and go three blocks. The Library will be on the right.
>From the West
Using US 30:
Drive into town on US 30. US 30 turns into Goshen Ave. which dead-ends at West State Blvd. Make an angled left turn onto West State Blvd. Turn right on Wells Street. Go south on Wells to Wayne Street. Turn left on Wayne Street. The Library will be in the second block on the right.
Using US 24:
After crossing under Interstate 69, follow the same directions as from the South.
>From the East
Follow US 30/then 930 into and through New Haven, under an overpass into downtown Fort Wayne. You will be on Washington Blvd. when you get into downtown. Library Plaza will be on the right.
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Parking at the Library
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At the Library, underground parking can be accessed from Wayne Street. Other library parking lots are at Washington and Webster, and Wayne and Webster. Hourly parking is $1 per hour with a $7 maximum. ACPL library card holders may use their cards to validate the parking ticket at the west end of the Great Hall of the Library. Out of county residents may purchase a subscription card with proof of identification and residence. The current fee for an Individual Subscription Card is $95.
Public lots are located at the corner of Ewing and Wayne Streets ($1 each for the first two half-hours, $1 per hour after, with a $4 per day maximum) and the corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Harrison Street ($3 per day).
Street (metered) parking on Ewing and Wayne Streets. On the street you plug the meters 8am – 5pm, weekdays only. The meters take credit cards and charge at a rate of $1/hour. Street parking is free after 5 p.m. and on the weekends.
Visitor center/Grand Wayne Center garage at Washington and Clinton Streets. This is the Hilton Hotel parking lot that also serves as a day parking garage. For hourly parking, 7am – 11 pm, charges are .50 for the first 45 minutes, then $1.00 per hour. There is a flat $2.00 fee between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
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Genealogy Center Queries
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The Genealogy Center hopes you find this newsletter interesting. Thank you for subscribing. We cannot, however, answer personal research emails written to the e-zine address. The department houses a Research Center that makes photocopies and conducts research for a fee.
If you have a general question about our collection, or are interested in the Research Center, please telephone the library and speak to a librarian who will be glad to answer your general questions or send you a research center form. Our telephone number is 260-421-1225. If you’d like to email a general information question about the department, please email: Genealogy [at] ACPL.Info.
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Publishing Note
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This electronic newsletter is published by the Allen County Public Library's Genealogy Center, and is intended to enlighten readers about genealogical research methods as well as inform them about the vast resources of the Allen County Public Library. We welcome the wide distribution of this newsletter and encourage readers to forward it to their friends and societies. All precautions have been made to avoid errors. However, the publisher does not assume any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, no matter the cause.
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