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When was Daviess County, IN Created?
Daviess County was established on February 15, 1817 from Knox County. This county was named for Col. Joseph H. Daviess, hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe.
What is the County Seat of Daviess County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Washington also, the county government website is unkown .
What counties are adjacent to Daviess County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Greene County, Martin County, Dubois County, Pike County, Knox County.
What cities and towns are in Daviess County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Alfordsville, Cannelburg, Elnora, Montgomery, Odon, Plainville, Washington.
What Townships are in Daviess County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Barr, Bogard, Elmore, Harrison, Madison, Reeve, Steele, Van Buren, Veale, Washington.
Where can find Daviess County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Daviess 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 Daviess 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 Daviess County Department of Health, 303 East Hefron Street, Washington, Indiana 47501; Phone: (812) 254-8666; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
What Daviess 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 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Daviess Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Daviess Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Daviess 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
What genealogical records can I find in the Daviess County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Daviess 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. Courthouse destroyed by Fire in 1879, Marriage records and index to probate and deed records were not destroyed.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Daviess County, IN?
A list of Daviess County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Daviess County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Daviess County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Daviess 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.