The Allen County Public Library (ACPL) shares that John D. Beatty, Senior Genealogy Librarian at its Genealogy Center, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists.

According to the library, the honor is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the field of genealogy and is conferred only to 50 leaders worldwide who have made significant contributions to genealogical research.

“Being elected a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists is the capstone of my career,” said Beatty. “I have dedicated my career to advancing the field of family history research, and this honor is a point of distinction that leaves me humbled and deeply grateful.”

Beatty has served at the ACPL Genealogy Center since 1984.

The library says he is widely known for his service, expertise, and published works and has been instrumental in building the Genealogy Center’s robust collections at ACPL.

For more information about the ACPL Genealogy Center, visit https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy.