Vertical Files at the Library

Are you looking for a particular surname in the Howard County area?  Check out the resources available in the Genealogy & Local History Department at the Kokomo & Howard County
Public Library.  We have 10 file cabinets filled with files of information on over 4430 names.  Files are continually being added.  As well as the Surname files, we have additional file cabinets filled with information on local business & industry, organizations, churches, schools, local architecture and more.  Our Vertical File collection is outstanding.  Come in and check it out or go to www.HowardCountyMemory.net to see a list of the surnames.

Howard County Genealogical Society Meeting

The Howard County Genealogical Society will meet Monday, July 9 from 6 to 8 pm in Meeting Rooms A & B at KHCPL Main.  Ron Tetrick will present a program on "The Life and Times of Lucy (French) Tetrick, 1768-1852".  The public is welcome and for more information call 765-626-0839.  Visit the Genealogy and Local History Department online at www.KHCPL.org.

Genealogy Humor

• Genealogists live in the past lane.
• "Life may change us, but we start and end with family" - Dove Chocolate.
• Families are like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts. 
• Don't take life too seriously, it isn't permanent.
• Fastest way to trace your family tree...run for public office.