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Putnam County, Indiana
Genealogy, History & Facts
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Putnam County, Indiana Facts
When was Putnam County, IN Created?
Putnam County was established on April 1, 1822 from Owen County and Vigo County and Wabash New Purchase. This county was named for Gen. Israel Putnam, hero of the American Revolutionary War.
What is the County Seat of Putnam County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Greencastle also, the county government website is www.co.putnam.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Putnam County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Montgomery County, Hendricks County, Morgan County, Owen County, Clay County, Parke County.
What cities and towns are in Putnam County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Bainbridge, Cloverdale, Fillmore, Greencastle, Roachdale, Russellville.
What Townships are in Putnam County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Clinton, Cloverdale, Floyd, Franklin, Greencastle, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Marion, Monroe, Russell, Warren, Washington.
Putnam County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Putnam County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Department of Health, 209 W. Liberty St., Greencastle, IN 46135 ; Phone: 765-653-5210 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Orena V. Grant genealogical collection (marriages and cemetery records)
- 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
Putnam County, IN Census Records
What Putnam 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.
Putnam Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Putnam Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Putnam 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
Putnam County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Putnam County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Putnam 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.
- Putnam County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: One Courthouse Square, Greencastle, IN 46135
- Putnam 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) 653-2648
- Marriage Records: 1820
- Probate Records: 1825
- Court Records: ?
- Putnam 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: 1 W Washington St, Room 25 Greencastle 46135
- Phone: 765-653-5613
- Land Records: 1824
- Putnam 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
Putnam County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Putnam County, IN?
A list of Putnam County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Putnam County Historian, Larry Tippin, 10968 N. 650 E., Roachdale, IN 46172-9394; Home Phone: (765) 522-4156
- Putnam County Genealogical Club, RR 1, Box 28, Bainbridge 46105
- Putnam County Historical Society, P.O. Box 801, Greencastle, IN 46135-0801
- Putnam Public Library, Local History and Genealogy Dept., 103 East Poplar St., Greencastle, IN 46135
- Putnam County Museum, 1105 N. Jackson St., Greencastle, IN 46135-1072; Phone: (765) 653-8419
- 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 Putnam County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Putnam County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Putnam County
- Putnam County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Putnam County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Putnam 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.
Putnam Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Putnam County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Putnam County Map (livgenmi.com)
Putnam 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)
- Putnam County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Putnam County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Putnam County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Putnam County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Putnam Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Putnam Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Putnam County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Putnam Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Putnam Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Putnam County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Putnam 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)
Putnam Co. IN General and History Websites
- Putnam County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Weik’s history of Putnam County, Indiana (search.ancestry.com)
- Putnam County, Indiana Biographical and Historical Record (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Putnam County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Putnam Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Putnam County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Putnam Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Putnam County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Putnam (cyndislist.com)
- Putnam County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Putnam Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.us)
- Putnam County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Putnam Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Putnam 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 Putnam County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.