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Clinton County, Indiana
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Clinton County, Indiana Facts
When was Clinton County, IN Created?
Clinton County was established on March 1, 1830 from Adams New Purchase and Wabash New Purchase. This county was named for DeWitt Clinton, Governor of New York.
What is the County Seat of Clinton County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Frankfort also, the county government website is www.clintonco.com/ .
What counties are adjacent to Clinton County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Carroll County, Howard County, Tipton County, Hamilton County, Boone County, Montgomery County, Tippecanoe County..
What cities and towns are in Clinton County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Colfax, Frankfort, Kirklin, Michigantown, Mulberry, Rossville.
What Townships are in Clinton County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Center, Forest, Jackson, Johnson, Kirklin, Madison, Michigan, Owen, Perry, Ross, Sugar Creek, Union, Warren, Washington.
Clinton County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Clinton County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Clinton County vital records can be found at the Indiana Office of Vital Records which has copies of birth and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Indiana for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Clinton County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Indiana Birth Certificate or Death Certificate Applications to mail.
Vital Records can also be found in the Clinton County Department of Health, 400 E Clinton St, Frankfort IN 46041; Phone: (765) 659-6385; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Clinton County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1882-1920, Volume I-II
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Indiana Marriage Project
- Indiana, Births and Christenings, 1773-1933
- Indiana Births, 1880-1920
- Indiana Marriage Records, Various Sources 1919 – 2001
- Indiana Marriages to 1850
- Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850
- Genealogy Database: Marriages: 1993-2004
- Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992
- Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
- Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959
- Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892
- Indiana, Death Index, 1882-1920
- Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920
Clinton County, IN Census Records
What Clinton County, IN census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Adams County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Clinton Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Clinton Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Clinton Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Indiana Census Records Research Guide
Clinton County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Clinton County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Clinton County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Indiana Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research.
- Clinton County Clerk responsiblities include administering Court Records of all Court Cases, prepares the Court’s permanent historical record, performs marriage ceremonies, process marriage applications and issue marriage licenses, processes and distributes documents for court cases, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings. The County Clerk’s Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. The documents are available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. The staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.
- Address: 265 Courthouse Square, Frankfort IN 46041
- Phone: (765) 659-6335
- Marriage Records: 1830
- Probate Records: 1830
- Court Records: 1829
- Clinton County Recorder maintains, preserves and Records Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Releases, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate Contracts, Annexations, Trustee Elections, Affidavits, Final Decrees, Surveys, Federal Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, Military Discharges, Articles of Incorporation, Cemetery Deeds, Bonds, Plats, Condominiums, Firms Doing Business Under Assumed Names, Delinquent Sewer Liens, and Miscellaneous Instruments.
- Address: 270 Courthouse Square, Frankfort, IN 46041
- Phone: (765) 659-6320
- Land Records: 1832
- Clinton County Treasurer’s Office is responsible for collecting taxes. The treasurer also receives distributions of local income and other taxes that are collected by the state such as real estate tax, personal property tax, mobile home tax, state assessed tax, and the following miscellaneous taxes: auto excise tax, inheritance tax, and innkeeper’s tax.
- BLM Land Records
Clinton County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Clinton County, IN?
A list of Clinton County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Clinton County Historian, James Miller, P.O. Box 182, Rossville, IN 46065-0182; Home Phone: (765) 379-3970
- Clinton Genealogical Society, 208 West Clinton Street, Frankfort, IN 46041; Phone: (765) 654-8746
- Clinton County Historical Society and Museum, 301 E. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041-1908; Phone: (765) 659-2030
- Indiana State Archives, 6440 E. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 591-5222
- Indiana State Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
- Indiana Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10507, Fort Wayne IN 46852
- Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis,IN 46202
Where can I connect with other Clinton County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Clinton County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Clinton County
- Clinton County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Clinton County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Clinton County. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a cost. This is simply a collection that has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
Clinton Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Clinton County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Clinton County Map (livgenmi.com)
Clinton Co. IN Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Indiana Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Indiana historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Indiana (1817 – 1930) (genealogybank.com)
- Clinton County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Clinton County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Clinton County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Clinton County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Clinton Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Clinton Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Clinton County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Clinton Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Clinton Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Clinton County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Clinton Co. IN Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
- The Indiana Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Clinton Co. IN General and History Websites
- Clinton County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Clinton County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Clinton Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Clinton County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Clinton Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Clinton County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Clinton (cyndislist.com)
- Clinton County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Clinton Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Clinton County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Clinton Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Clinton Co. IN Military Records
- Indiana Military Records Research Guide
- Indiana Military Records (fold3.com) offers easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the Indiana both women and men which served. Perfect for Clinton County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.