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Delaware County, Indiana
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Delaware County, Indiana Facts
When was Delaware County, IN Created?
Delaware County was established on April 1, 1827 from Delaware New Purchase. This county was named for Delaware Native American people .
What is the County Seat of Delaware County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Muncie also, the county government website is www.co.delaware.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Delaware County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Blackford County, Jay County, Randolph County, Henry County, Madison County, Grant County.
What cities and towns are in Delaware County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Albany, Daleville, Eaton, Gaston, Muncie, Selma, Yorktown.
What Townships are in Delaware County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Center, Delaware, Hamilton, Harrison, Liberty, Monroe, Mount Pleasant, Niles, Perry, Salem, Union, Washington.
Delaware County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Delaware County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware County Department of Health; Phone: 765-747-7721 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- 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
Delaware County, IN Census Records
What Delaware 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.
Delaware Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Delaware Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Delaware 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
Delaware County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Delaware County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Delaware 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.
- Delaware County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 100 W. Main Street, Muncie, IN 47305
- Delaware 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.
- Phone: (765) 747-7726
- Marriage Records: 1827
- Probate Records: 1830
- Court Records: 1828
- Delaware 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.
- Phone: 765-747-7804
- Land Records: 1829
- Delaware 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
Delaware County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Delaware County, IN?
A list of Delaware County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Decatur County Historian, Russell Wilhoit, 1024 E. Lakeshore Drive, Greensburg, IN 47240-2323; Home Phone: (812) 663-8290
- Historical Society of Decatur County, P.O. Box 163, Greensburg, IN 47240-0163; Phone: (812) 663-2764
- Delaware Historical Alliance, P.O. Box 1266, Muncie, IN 47308; (765) 282-1550
- Local History and Genealogy Department, Muncie Public Library, 221 East Jackson St , Muncie, IN 47305 ; 765-747-8208
- 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 Delaware County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Delaware County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Delaware County
- Delaware County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Delaware County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Delaware 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.
Delaware Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Delaware County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Delaware County Map (livgenmi.com)
Delaware 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)
- Delaware County Daily Times (Chester, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Delaware County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Delaware County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Delaware County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Delaware County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Delaware Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Delaware Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Delaware County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Delaware Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Delaware Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Delaware County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Delaware 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)
Delaware Co. IN General and History Websites
- Delaware County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Our county : its history and early settlement by townships : entry of public lands, present owners, reminiscences of pioneer li (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Delaware County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Delaware Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Delaware County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Delaware Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Delaware County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Delaware (cyndislist.com)
- Delaware County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Delaware Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Delaware County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Delaware Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Delaware 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 Delaware County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
Delaware Co. IN Schools & Directories
- Muncie, Indiana Directory, 1893 (search.ancestry.com)