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Kosciusko County, Indiana
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Kosciusko County, Indiana Facts
When was Kosciusko County, IN Created?
Kosciusko County was established on June 1, 1837 from Unorganized Land. This county was named for Tadeusz Kościuszko, Polish-born hero of the American Revolutionary War and leader of a Polish nationalistic revolt against Russia .
What is the County Seat of Kosciusko County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Warsaw also, the county government website is www.kcgov.com/ .
What counties are adjacent to Kosciusko County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Elkhart County, Noble County, Whitley County, Wabash County, Fulton County, Marshall County..
What cities and towns are in Kosciusko County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Atwood, Burket, Claypool, Etna Green, Leesburg, Mentone, Milford, North Webster, Pierceton, Sidney, Silver Lake, Syracuse, Warsaw, Winona Lake.
What Townships are in Kosciusko County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Clay, Etna, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Lake, Monroe, Plain, Prairie, Scott, Seward, Tippecanoe, Turkey Creek, Van Buren, Washington, Wayne.
Kosciusko County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Kosciusko County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko County Department of Health, 100 W. Center St., 3rd Floor, Warsaw, IN 46580-2877 ; Phone: 574-372-2349 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Marriage records of Kosciusko County, Indiana
- 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
Kosciusko County, IN Census Records
What Kosciusko 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.
Kosciusko Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Kosciusko Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Kosciusko 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
Kosciusko County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Kosciusko County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Kosciusko 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.
- Kosciusko County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 100 W Center St, Warsaw 46580
- Kosciusko 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: 121 North Lake Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
- Phone: 574-372-2331
- Marriage Records: 1830
- Probate Records: 1836
- Court Records: 1836
- Kosciusko 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: 574-372-2360
- Land Records: 1834
- Kosciusko 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
Kosciusko County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Kosciusko County, IN?
A list of Kosciusko County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Kosciusko County Historian, Dan Coplen, 2212 E. 225 S., Warsaw, IN 46580; Home Phone: (574) 269-2825
- Kosciusko County Historical Society, P.O. Box 1071, Warsaw, IN 46581-1071; Phone: (574) 269-1078
- 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 Kosciusko County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Kosciusko County
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Kosciusko County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Kosciusko 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.
Kosciusko Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Kosciusko County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Kosciusko County Map (livgenmi.com)
Kosciusko 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)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Kosciusko County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Kosciusko County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Kosciusko County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Kosciusko Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Kosciusko Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Kosciusko County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Kosciusko Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Kosciusko Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Kosciusko 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)
Kosciusko Co. IN General and History Websites
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Biographical and Historical Record (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Kosciusko County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Kosciusko Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Kosciusko Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Kosciusko County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Kosciusko (cyndislist.com)
- Kosciusko County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Kosciusko Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Kosciusko County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Kosciusko Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Kosciusko 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 Kosciusko County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.