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Miami County, Indiana
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Miami County, Indiana Facts
When was Miami County, IN Created?
Miami County was established on March 1, 1834 from Cass County and Unorganized Land. This county was named for Miami Native American people .
What is the County Seat of Miami County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Peru also, the county government website is www.miamicountyin.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Miami County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Fulton County, Wabash County, Grant County, Howard County, Cass County.
What cities and towns are in Miami County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Amboy, Bunker Hill, Converse, Denver, Macy, Mexico, Peru.
What Townships are in Miami County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Allen, Butler, Clay, Deer Creek, Erie, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Peru, Pipe Creek, Richland, Union, Washington.
Miami County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Miami County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Miami 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 Miami 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 Miami County Department of Health, Courthouse, Rm 110, Peru, IN 46970-2245 ; Phone: 765-472-3901 ; 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
Miami County, IN Census Records
What Miami 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.
Miami Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Miami Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Miami 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
Miami County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Miami County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Miami 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 Mar. 1843, All records destroyed–deeds from 1828 survived.
- Miami County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 25 N. Broadway, Peru, IN 46970
- Miami 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: 765-472-3901×256
- Marriage Records: 1843
- Probate Records: 1843
- Court Records: ?
- Miami 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: 765-472-3901×224
- Land Records: 1836
- Miami 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
Miami County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Miami County, IN?
A list of Miami County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Miami County Historian, Kreig Adkins, P.O. Box 414, Peru, IN 46970-0414; Home Phone: (765) 472-3987
- Miami Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 542, Peru, IN 46970
- Miami County Historical Society, 51 N. Broadway, Peru, IN 46970-2237; Phone: (765) 473-9183
- Miami Nation of Indians of the State of Indiana, 80 W. 6th St., Peru, IN 46970; Phone (765) 473-9631
- 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 Miami County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Miami County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Miami County
- Miami County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Miami County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Miami 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.
Miami Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Miami County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Miami County Map (livgenmi.com)
Miami 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)
- Miami County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Miami County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Miami County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Miami County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Miami Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Miami Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Miami County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Miami Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Miami Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Miami County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Miami 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)
Miami Co. IN General and History Websites
- Miami County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Miami County, Indiana : a narrative account of its historical progress, its people and its principal interests (search.ancestry.com)
- History of Miami County : illustrated (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Miami County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Miami Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Miami County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Miami Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Miami County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Miami (cyndislist.com)
- Miami County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Miami Co. INGenweb (inmiami.org)
- Miami County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Miami Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Miami 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 Miami County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.