Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society

12/06/2025

We had a very good program today by Kathy Holte. She did a presentation on the Allen County Library and their vast collection of historical and genealogical information. Thanks Kathy! Their website is: https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/

11/21/2025

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11/17/2025

Hope to see you all at the December meeting.

11/13/2025

Not everyone descends from the Pilgrims but Thanksgiving is a time to remember all our ancestors with thankful hearts. The Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society wishes all our friends a wonderful Thanksgiving.

11/01/2025

We had only ten for our ethnic holiday dinner this year, but the food was delicious and the conversation wonderful. We dined on Swedish, German, Norwegian and English dishes.

10/28/2025

This is a good overview of homesteading and how to get copies of your ancestor's (complete) homestead file. It is somewhat lengthy but worth the watch.

This program gives a focused look on doing genealogical research with land records of those who settled in the United States under the Homestead Act. The Hom...

10/13/2025

Noon gathering in November

09/30/2025

Join us for the next meeting!

09/26/2025

Video clip from the KMOT News https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/lifestyle/genealogical-society-helps-discover-family-roots-at-h%C3%B8stfest/vi-AA1NjTfb?ocid=BingNewsVerp&t=1

The Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society is helping people connect with their ancestors and even long-lost relatives at this year's Høstfest.

09/25/2025

A few photos from our day at the Norsk Hostfest. I will add more later this week.

09/22/2025

Norsk Høstfest is North America's largest Scandinavian festival, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries. Our member Iris, spearheaded the plan to have the Mouse River Loop Genealogical Society as one of the booths this year. John and Shirley set up the tables today. We are excited to be a part of the Norsk Høstfest this year. Stop by our table and say "hello."

09/06/2025

Shirley McMillian gave an interesting presentation today on German traditions.