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Marshall County Genealogist wins Indiana Genealogical Society Writing Award for third consecutive year

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM

By Kathy Bottorff

Marshall County Genealogist Anita Watts Kopetski has once again been honored with the Indiana Genealogical Society's annual Genealogy Writing Award — also known as the Elaine Spires Smith Family History Writing Award — making it three consecutive years she has taken home the statewide recognition.

The Indiana Genealogical Society presents the award annually to authors of outstanding feature articles about Indiana-related genealogy published the previous year. Kopetski's third straight win is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the quality and consistency of her work in the field. In addition to her award-winning articles, she also contributes regularly to the Marshall County Historical Society's blog.

Kopetski is available for genealogy research assistance at the Marshall County Historical Society & Museum, located at 123 N. Michigan Street in Plymouth, most Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Those interested in scheduling an appointment or learning more can call the Historical Society at 574-936-2306.