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Ohio County, Indiana
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Ohio County, Indiana Facts
When was Ohio County, IN Created?
Ohio County was established on January 15, 1844 from Dearborn County (becoming effective March 1, 1844). This county was named for the Ohio River.
What is the County Seat of Ohio County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Rising Sun also, the county government website is unknown .
What counties are adjacent to Ohio County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Dearborn County, Boone County, Kentucky, Switzerland County, Ripley County.
What cities and towns are in Ohio County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Rising Sun.
What Townships are in Ohio County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Cass, Pike, Randolph and Union.
Ohio County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Ohio County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio County Department of Health, 117 Sixth St., Rising Sun, IN 47040 ; Phone: 812-438-2551 ; 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
Ohio County, IN Census Records
What Ohio 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 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Ohio Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Ohio Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Ohio 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
Ohio County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Ohio County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Ohio 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.
- Ohio County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 413 Main St, Rising Sun 47040
- Ohio 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) 438-2610
- Marriage Records: 1844
- Probate Records: 1844
- Court Records: 1844
- Ohio 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: 812-438-3369
- Land Records: 1844
- Ohio 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
Ohio County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Ohio County, IN?
A list of Ohio County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Ohio County Historian, Clifford Thies, 216 Second St., Rising Sun, IN 47040; Phone: (812) 551-5246
- Ohio County Historical Society, 212 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun, IN 47040-1142; Phone: (812) 438-4915
- 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 Ohio County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Ohio County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Ohio County
- Ohio County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Ohio County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Ohio 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.
Ohio Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Ohio County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Ohio County Map (livgenmi.com)
Ohio 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)
- Ohio County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Ohio County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Ohio County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Ohio County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Ohio Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Ohio Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Ohio County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Ohio Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Ohio Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Ohio County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Ohio 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)
Ohio Co. IN General and History Websites
- Ohio County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana : from their earliest settlement : containing a history of the counties, their c (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Ohio County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Ohio Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Ohio County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Ohio Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Ohio County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Ohio (cyndislist.com)
- Ohio County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Ohio Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Ohio County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Ohio Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Ohio 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 Ohio County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.