The Elkhart County Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization seeking to further interest in genealogy in the Michiana area, to contribute to the preservation of genealogical and historical records of the Michiana area, to stress the importance of accuracy in research through careful documentation, and to publish a quarterly journal containing records of the area and other genealogical information of importance to society members. The Elkhart County Genealogy Society publishes The Michiana Searcher four times a year which is sent free to members. Meetings are usually held on the fourth Thursday of each month.
Guests are always welcome.
The Elkhart County Genealogical Society Library in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church on Beardsley St., Elkhart, is open every Thursday from one to six. A volunteer is there to assist anyone who needs help. The first burial in Rice Cemetery was in 1913. There have been over 25,000 burials since that time. Due to the size of the cemetery, burials will be published in two volumes.