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Jefferson County, Indiana
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Jefferson County, Indiana Facts
When was Jefferson County, IN Created?
Jefferson County was established on November 23, 1810 from Clark County and Dearborn County. This county was named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson.
What is the County Seat of Jefferson County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Madison also, the county government website is jeffersoncounty.in.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Jefferson County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Ripley County, Switzerland County, Carroll County, Kentucky, Trimble County, Kentucky, Clark County, Scott County, Jennings County.
What cities and towns are in Jefferson County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Brooksburg, Dupont, Hanover, Madison.
What Townships are in Jefferson County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Graham, Hanover, Lancaster, Madison, Milton, Monroe, Republican, Saluda, Shelby, Smyrna.
Jefferson County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Jefferson County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Department of Health, 715 Green Rd., Madison, IN 47250-2143 ; Phone: 812-273-1942 ; 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
Jefferson County, IN Census Records
What Jefferson 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 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Jefferson Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jefferson Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Jefferson 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
Jefferson County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Jefferson County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Jefferson 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.
- Jefferson County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 300 E Main St, Madison 47250
- Jefferson 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: 812.265.8924
- Marriage Records: 1811
- Probate Records: 1811
- Court Records: 1811
- Jefferson 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: 812-265-8900
- Land Records: 1811
- Jefferson 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
Jefferson County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Jefferson County, IN?
A list of Jefferson County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Jefferson County Historian, Janice Barnes, 326 W. State St., Madison, IN 47250-2831; Home Phone: (812) 265-6500
- Jefferson County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 651, Madison, IN 47250
- Jefferson County Historical Society Museum, 615 W. 1st St., Madison, IN 47250-3731; Phone: (812) 265-2335
- 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 Jefferson County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Jefferson County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Jefferson County
- Jefferson County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Jefferson County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Jefferson 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.
Jefferson Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Jefferson County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Jefferson County Map (livgenmi.com)
Jefferson 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)
- Jefferson County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Jefferson County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Jefferson County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Jefferson County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Jefferson Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Jefferson Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Jefferson County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Jefferson Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Jefferson Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Jefferson County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Jefferson 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)
Jefferson Co. IN General and History Websites
- Jefferson County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Jefferson County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Jefferson Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Jefferson County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Jefferson Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Jefferson County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Jefferson (cyndislist.com)
- Jefferson County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Jefferson Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Jefferson County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Jefferson Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.