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Indiana Genealogical Society Names Morgan County Genealogist

Last updated on Wednesday, June 20, 2018

(MORGAN CO.) - The Indiana Genealogical Society announces that Janice Kistler has been appointed Morgan County genealogist. Kistler is currently the reference and genealogy librarian at the Morgan County Public Library and is active in the Indiana Genealogical Society and the Morgan County History and Genealogy Association.

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In addition to assisting others in genealogical research, Kistler has developed various programs and workshops, as well as educational talks on various subjects dealing with genealogy and history. Currently, she is working to digitize certain records and photos within the county, which will aid in day-to-day research.

Formed in 1989, the Indiana Genealogical Society strives to help preserve and publish materials relating to the people who settled the state. IGS has been at the forefront of efforts to make lndiana's historical records more accessible to the public. IGS currently has 2,143 databases, with at least nine databases for each of Indiana's 92 counties.

Kistler may be reached via email.

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