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Cass County, Indiana
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Cass County, Indiana Facts
When was Cass County, IN Created?
Cass County was established on April 13, 1829 from Unorganized Land. This county was named for Gen. Lewis Cass, Governor of Michigan Territory and U.S. Secretary of State.
What is the County Seat of Cass County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Logansport also, the county government website is www.co.cass.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Cass County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Fulton County, Miami County, Howard County, Carroll County, White County, Pulaski County.
What cities and towns are in Cass County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Galveston, Logansport, Onward, Royal Center, Walton.
What Townships are in Cass County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Adams, Bethlehem, Boone, Clay, Clinton, Deer Creek, Eel, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Miami, Noble, Tipton, Washington.
Cass County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Cass County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Cass 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 Cass 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 Cass County Department of Health, 512 High Street, Logansport, IN 46947; Phone: (574) 753-7760 ; 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
Cass County, IN Census Records
What Cass 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.
Cass Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Cass Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Cass 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
Cass County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Cass County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Cass 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.
- Cass County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 200 Court Park, Logansport IN, 46947
- Cass 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: (574) 753-7740
- Marriage Records: 1830
- Probate Records: 1829
- Court Records: 1829
- Cass 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: (574) 753-7810
- Land Records: 1829
- Cass 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
Cass County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Cass County, IN?
A list of Cass County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Cass County Historian, Richard B. Copeland, 723 Wheatland Ave., Logansport, IN 46947-2923; Home Phone: (574) 732-1875
- Cass Indiana Genealogy Society, P.O. Box 373, Logansport IN 46947
- Cass Historical Society, 1004 E. Market St., Logansport, IN 46947; Phone (574) 753-3866
- 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 Cass County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Cass County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Cass County
- Cass County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Cass County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Cass 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.
Cass Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Cass County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Cass County Map (livgenmi.com)
Cass 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)
- Logansport Newspaper Index, 1848-1855 (isl.lib.in.us)
- Logansport Pharos Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Logansport Pharos-Reporter (Logansport, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Logansport Daily Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Logansport Morning Press (Logansport, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Logansport Journal-Tribune (Logansport, Indiana) (search.ancestry.com)
- Cass County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Cass County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Cass County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Cass County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Cass Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Cass Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Cass County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Cass Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Cass Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Cass County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Cass 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)
Cass Co. IN General and History Websites
- Cass County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Cass County, Indiana : from its earliest settlement to the present time, with biographical sketches and reference to (search.ancestry.com)
- History of Cass County, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present (search.ancestry.com)
- Pastime sketches : scenes and events at “The Mouth of Eel” on the historic Wabash : with papers read before the Cass County, In (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Cass County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Cass Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Cass County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Cass Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Cass County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Cass (cyndislist.com)
- Cass County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Cass Co. INGenweb (incass-inmiami.org)
- Cass County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Cass Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Cass Co. IN Military Records
- Indiana Military Records Research Guide
- Lest we forget, the record of Chautauqua County’s own (search.ancestry.com)
- 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 Cass County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.