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Fulton County, Indiana
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Fulton County, Indiana Facts
When was Fulton County, IN Created?
Fulton County was established on Feb. 7, 1835 (effective April 1, 1836) from Unorganized Land. This county was named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.
What is the County Seat of Fulton County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Rochester also, the county government website is www.co.fulton.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Fulton County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Marshall County, Kosciusko County, Wabash County, Miami County, Cass County, Pulaski County, Starke County.
What cities and towns are in Fulton County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Akron, Delong, Fulton, Kewanna, Leiters Ford, Rochester.
What Townships are in Fulton County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Aubbeenaubbee, Henry, Liberty, Newcastle, Richland, Rochester, Union, Wayne.
Fulton County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Fulton County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County Department of Health, 125 E. Ninth St., Rochester, IN 46975 ; Phone: 574-223-2881 ; 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
Fulton County, IN Census Records
What Fulton 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 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Fulton Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fulton Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fulton 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
Fulton County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Fulton County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Fulton 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.
- Fulton 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.
- Address:815 North Main Street Rochester, IN 46975
- Phone: (574) 223 4824
- Marriage Records: 1836
- Probate Records: 1837
- Court Records: 1836
- Fulton 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: 125 E. 9th St. Rochester 47670
- Phone: 574-223-2914
- Land Records: 1836
- Fulton 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
Fulton County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Fulton County, IN?
A list of Fulton County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Fulton County Historian, Shirley Willard, 3063 S. 425 E., Rochester, IN 46975-8233, Home Phone: (574) 223-2352
- Fulton County Historical Society, 37 E. 375 North, Rochester, IN 46975-4436; Phone (574) 223-4436
- Potawatomi Trail of Death Assn, a branch of Fulton Historical Society
- 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 Fulton County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Fulton County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Fulton County
- Fulton County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Fulton County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Fulton 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.
Fulton Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Fulton County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Fulton County Map (livgenmi.com)
Fulton 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)
- Fulton County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Fulton County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Fulton County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Fulton County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Fulton Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Fulton Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Fulton County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Fulton Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Fulton Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Fulton County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Fulton 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)
Fulton Co. IN General and History Websites
- Fulton County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Fulton County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Fulton Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Fulton County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Fulton Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Fulton County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Fulton (cyndislist.com)
- Fulton County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Fulton Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Fulton County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Fulton Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Fulton 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 Fulton County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.