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Fayette County, Indiana
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Fayette County, Indiana Facts
When was Fayette County, IN Created?
Fayette County was established on December 28, 1818 from Franklin County and Wayne County. This county was named for Marquis de la Fayette, French noble who trained colonial soldiers in the American Revolutionary War.
What is the County Seat of Fayette County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Connersville also, the county government website is www.co.fayette.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Fayette County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Henry County, Wayne County, Union County, Franklin County, Rush County.
What cities and towns are in Fayette County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Connersville, Glenwood, Bentonville, Everton, Harrisburg.
What Townships are in Fayette County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Columbia, Connersville, Fairview, Harrison, Jackson, Jennings, Orange, Posey, Waterloo.
Fayette County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Fayette County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Fayette 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 Fayette 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 Fayette County Department of Health, 401 North Central Ave., Connersville, IN 47331-1903 ; Phone: 765-825-4013; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1883 / 1829.
- 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
Fayette County, IN Census Records
What Fayette 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.
Fayette Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fayette Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fayette 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
Fayette County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Fayette County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Fayette 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.
- Fayette County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 401 Central Ave., Connersville, IN 47331
- Fayette 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) 825-1813
- Marriage Records: 1819
- Probate Records: 1819
- Court Records: 1819
- Fayette 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: 765-825-3051
- Land Records: 1816
- Fayette 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
Fayette County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Fayette County, IN?
A list of Fayette County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Fayette County Historian, Patricia Summan, 6439 W. 400 N., Connersville, IN 47331; Home Phone: (765) 679-5767
- Historic Connersville, P.O. Box 197, Connersville, IN 47331-0197; Phone: (765) 825-1281
- Whitewater Valley Genealogical Association, PO Box 941, Connersville, IN 47331
- 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 Fayette County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Fayette County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Fayette County
- Fayette County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Fayette County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Fayette 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.
Fayette Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Fayette County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Fayette County Map (livgenmi.com)
Fayette 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)
- Fayette County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Fayette County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Fayette County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Fayette County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Fayette Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Fayette Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Fayette County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Fayette Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Fayette Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Fayette County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Fayette 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)
Fayette Co. IN General and History Websites
- Fayette County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Fayette County, Indiana : her people, industries and institutions (search.ancestry.com)
- Biographical and genealogical history of Wayne, Fayette, Union and Franklin Counties, Indiana (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Fayette County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Fayette Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Fayette County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Fayette Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Fayette County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Fayette (cyndislist.com)
- Fayette County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Fayette Co. INGenweb (rootsquest.com)
- Fayette County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Fayette Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Fayette 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 Fayette County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.