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Greene County, Indiana
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Greene County, Indiana Facts
When was Greene County, IN Created?
Greene County was established on February 5, 1821 from Sullivan County and Unorganized Land. This county was named for Gen. Nathanael Greene, hero of the American Revolutionary War.
What is the County Seat of Greene County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Bloomfield also, the county government website is co.greene.in.us/info/ .
What counties are adjacent to Greene County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Clay County, Owen County, Monroe County, Lawrence County, Martin County, Daviess County, Knox County, Sullivan County.
What cities and towns are in Greene County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Bloomfield, Jasonville, Linton, Lyons, Solsberry, Newberry, Switz City, Worthington.
What Townships are in Greene County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Beech Creek, Cass, Center, Fairplay, Grant, Highland, Jackson, Jefferson, Richland, Smith, Stafford, Stockton, Taylor, Washington, Wright.
Greene County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Greene County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County Department of Health, 217 E. Spring St., Ste 1, Bloomfield, IN 47424-1469 ; Phone: 812-384-4496; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1885 / 1893.
- Greene County, Indiana Index to Birth Records, 1885-1920
- Greene County, Indiana Death Records Index, 1893-1920
- 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
Greene County, IN Census Records
What Greene 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.
Greene Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greene Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Greene 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
Greene County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Greene County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Greene 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.
- Greene County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: Courthouse Bloomfield, IN 47424
- Greene 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: (812) 384-8532
- Marriage Records: 1821
- Probate Records: 1823
- Court Records: 1831
- Greene 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: 812-384-2020
- Land Records: 1822
- Greene 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
Greene County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Greene County, IN?
A list of Greene County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Greene County Historian, Marsha A. Cline, 2825 S. Pleasant Grove Farms, Lyons, IN 47443-5009; Home Phone: (812) 659-2315
- Greene County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 164, Bloomfield, IN 47424-0164
- Greene County Historical Society, P.O. Box 301, Bloomfield, IN 47424-0301; Phone: (812) 384-8400
- Scotland Historical Society, P.O. Box 173, Scotland, IN 47457-0173
- Greene Resources
- 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 Greene County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Greene County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Greene County
- Greene County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Greene County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Greene 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.
Greene Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Greene County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Greene County Map (livgenmi.com)
Greene 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)
- Greene County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Greene County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Greene County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Greene County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Greene Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Greene Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Greene County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Greene Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Greene Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Greene County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Greene 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)
Greene Co. IN General and History Websites
- Greene County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Greene and Sullivan Counties, state of Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting bi (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Greene County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Greene Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Greene County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Greene Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Greene County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Greene (cyndislist.com)
- Greene County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Greene Co. INGenweb (pasttracker.com)
- Greene County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Greene Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Greene 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 Greene County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.