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Hendricks County, Indiana
Genealogy, History & Facts
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Hendricks County, Indiana Facts
When was Hendricks County, IN Created?
Hendricks County was established on December 28, 1823 from Delaware New Purchase and Wabash New Purchase. This county was named for Governor of Indiana William Hendricks.
What is the County Seat of Hendricks County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Danville also, the county government website is www.co.hendricks.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Hendricks County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Boone County, Marion County, Morgan County, Putnam County, Montgomery County.
What cities and towns are in Hendricks County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Coatesville, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville.
What Townships are in Hendricks County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Brown, Center, Clay, Eel River, Franklin, Guilford, Liberty, Lincoln, Marion, Middle, Union, Washington.
Hendricks County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Hendricks County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Hendricks 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 Hendricks 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 Hendricks County Department of Health, 355 S. Washington St., Ste 211, Danville, IN 46122 ; Phone: 317-745-9222 ; 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
Hendricks County, IN Census Records
What Hendricks 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.
Hendricks Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hendricks Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hendricks 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
Hendricks County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Hendricks County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Hendricks 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.
- Hendricks County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: One Courthouse Square, 51 W. Main St., Danville, IN 46122
- Hendricks 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: (317) 745-9231
- Marriage Records: 1824
- Probate Records: 1822
- Court Records: 1824
- Hendricks 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: 355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
- Phone: (317) 745-9224
- Land Records: 1823
- Hendricks 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
Hendricks County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Hendricks County, IN?
A list of Hendricks County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Hendricks County Historian, John O. Parsons, 5676 S. 200 E., Clayton, IN 46118; Home Phone: (317) 539-6680
- Hendricks County Historical Museum, P.O. Box 226, Danville, IN 46122-0026; Phone: (317) 718-6158
- Seat Genealogical Society, 1784 S. CR 225 E, Danville, IN 46122-8577
- 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 Hendricks County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Hendricks County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Hendricks County
- Hendricks County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Hendricks County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Hendricks 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.
Hendricks Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Hendricks County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Hendricks County Map (livgenmi.com)
Hendricks 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)
- Hendricks County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Hendricks County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Hendricks County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Hendricks County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Hendricks Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Hendricks Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Hendricks County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Hendricks Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Hendricks Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Hendricks County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Hendricks 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)
Hendricks Co. IN General and History Websites
- Hendricks County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Hendricks County, Indiana : her people, industries and institutions (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Hendricks County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Hendricks Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Hendricks County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Hendricks Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Hendricks County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Hendricks (cyndislist.com)
- Hendricks County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Hendricks Co. INGenweb (hendcogen.org)
- Hendricks County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Hendricks Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Hendricks 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 Hendricks County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.