Every family history journey starts with a spark. This May, what inspires your research most? Vote in our poll and share your “why” in the comments.

#IndianaRoots #FamilyHistory #IndianaHeritage

Who in your family stood for liberty—served, fought, or supported the cause?

Drop their name or story below. Let’s remember them together.
#IGS #MilitaryGenealogy #IndianaRoots #FamilyHistory #FreedomInOurRoots

W is for Wills, Warrick County, Wayne County, WWI Draft Cards
💬 Has a will revealed hidden family relationships in your tree? Comment your “W” story.
#WillsAndProbate #GenealogyResearch #IndianaRoots

I is for Immigration, Indiana State Archives, Indianapolis, Irish Ancestors
Indiana has welcomed generations of immigrants who built communities.
💬 What’s your “I” word—and where did your Indiana immigrants come from?
#ImmigrantHeritage #IndianaRoots #FamilyHistoryMonth

🧳 How did your family first arrive in Indiana?

Train, wagon, or word of opportunity—every story matters.

Drop the journey + first town below!
#IGS #IndianaRoots #FamilyHistory #HoosierHeritage

B is for Birth Records, Bloomington, Boone County, Branches of your tree
Some of the most exciting breakthroughs start with a birth certificate or a branch you didn’t know existed.
💬 What’s YOUR “B” word—and how has it helped your Indiana research?
#GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #IndianaRoots

Z is for Zion Church Records, Zionsville, ZIP Maps
💬 What small Indiana town (Z or not!) has shaped your family story? Drop it below.
#Zionsville #FamilyHistoryMonth #IndianaRoots

U is for Union Soldiers, Universities, Underground Railroad
💬 Add your “U” word in the comments!
#CivilWarHistory #UndergroundRailroad #IndianaRoots

R is for Repositories, Railroads, Rush County, Revolutionary War Veterans
💬 Which Indiana repository has been most helpful in your research? Comment your “R” word!
#GenealogyRepositories #IndianaRoots #FamilyHistory

O is for Obituaries, Ohio River Migration, Orange County, Oral Histories
💬 Share an obituary or oral history that changed how you saw your family. What’s your “O” word?
#Obituaries #OralHistory #IndianaRoots

E is for Estate Records, Elkhart County, Early Settlers, Evangelical Churches
Probate and estate records can reveal heirs, land, and long-lost connections.
💬 Have you found an “E” record that reshaped your family tree? Drop it below!
#EstateRecords #GenealogyResearch #IndianaRoots

🏙️ Which Indiana town shows up most in your family tree?

Vote in the poll + drop the town (and a memory!) in the replies!
#IGS #IndianaRoots #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #HometownStories

🌍 From distant shores to the Crossroads of America…

Do you know your ancestor’s immigration path to Indiana?

Drop their origin + destination—we’d love to trace the journey with you.
#IGS #FamilyHistory #IndianaRoots #ImmigrationStories #Genealogy