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When was Owen County, IN Created?
Owen County was established on January 1, 1819 from Daviess County and Sullivan County. This county was named for Abraham Owen, hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe.
What is the County Seat of Owen County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Spencer also, the county government website is www.owencounty.in.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Owen County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Putnam County, Morgan County, Monroe County, Greene County, Clay County.
What cities and towns are in Owen County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Gosport, Spencer.
What Townships are in Owen County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Clay, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lafayette, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Taylor, Washington, Wayne.
Where can find Owen County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Owen 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 Owen 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 Owen County Department of Health ; Phone: 812-829-5017 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
What Owen 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 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Owen Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Owen Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Owen 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
What genealogical records can I find in the Owen County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Owen 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.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Owen County, IN?
A list of Owen County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Owen County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Owen County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Owen 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.