The Howard County Genealogical Society was founded in 1972 as the Genealogy and Local History Club of Howard County. Among its stated goals are to preserve and disseminate genealogical materials for Howard County, as well as to provide a community in which researchers can expand their knowledge of genealogy and research techniques. HCGS Constitution and Bylaws (revised May 2005)
For over 30 years, the Society has held and attended numerous workshops, made field trips to Ft. Wayne and Salt Lake City, as well as produced several publications (see below for more information).
Society members assist genealogists researching their roots in Howard County by answering queries, volunteering in the library and by publishing materials to make them available to the larger genealogical community.
The society's most recent project is Crown Point Cemetery Interments 1868-2005, published Spring 2006. This softcover, comb-bound, 600-page book contains an index to all known burials in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Indiana. This index is arranged alphabetically and includes date of birth (if known), date of death, date of burial, age (if known) whether the individual has a headstone, as well as the section and lot numbers. Also included is a history of Crown Point Cemetery, plat maps of the Cemetery, information on cemetery art and symbols, color photographs of some of the more interesting monuments and a listing of all the Civil War veterans buried in the cemetery. It is available for $30.00 at the Main Branch of the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library (200 N Union Street, Kokomo IN, 46901) or via US mail for an additional $5.00 shipping and handling. Send a check or money order to the Society address above to order.
The Society has grown to over 100 members throughout the United States with an average monthly meeting attendance of 15-20 members. Visitors are always welcome! A yearly membership is available for $15.00, which includes the quarterly newsletter. You do not need to have roots in Howard County to join. The society can be contacted at:
The Howard County Genealogical Society occasionally plans trips to the Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne Indiana, or the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. Members usually carpool and share gas and parking costs. Check the 2008 Calendar for upcoming trips.
Meetings usually are held on the first Monday of the month (September = second Monday) April through October, and the first Saturday of the month November through March. Unless otherwise noted, the meetings are held in the Community Room at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, Kokomo IN. Reminder postcards are sent to local members about a week before the meeting.
Visitors are always welcome!
August 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
September 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
October 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
November 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
December 2006 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
January 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
February 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
March 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
April 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
May 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
June 2007 Meeting Minutes (PDF file)
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