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Perry County, Indiana
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Perry County, Indiana Facts
When was Perry County, IN Created?
Perry County was established on November 1, 1814 from Gibson County and Warrick County. This county was named forCommodore Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the War of 1812 .
What is the County Seat of Perry County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Tell City also, the county government website is www.perrycountyin.org/ .
What counties are adjacent to Perry County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Crawford County, Meade County, Kentucky, Breckinridge County, Kentucky, Hancock County, Kentucky, Spencer County, Dubois County.
What cities and towns are in Perry County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Cannelton, Tell City, Troy.
What Townships are in Perry County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Anderson, Clark, Leopold, Oil, Tobin, Troy, Union.
Perry County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Perry County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County Department of Health, 8th Street, Courthouse Annex, Cannelton, IN 47520-1251 ; Phone: 812-547-2746 ; 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
Perry County, IN Census Records
What Perry 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.
Perry Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Perry Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Perry 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
Perry County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Perry County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Perry 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.
- Perry County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 2219 Payne Street, Tell City, IN 47586
- Perry 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) 547-3741
- Marriage Records: 1814
- Probate Records: 1813
- Court Records: 1815
- Perry 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: 812-354-6747
- Land Records: 1815
- Perry 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
Perry County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Perry County, IN?
A list of Perry County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Perry County Historian, Tony Collignon, P.O. Box 92, Tell City, IN 47586-0092; Home Phone: (812) 547-8903
- Perry County Historical Society, 538 11th St, Tell City 47586
- Tell City Historical Society, P.O. Box 728, Tell City, IN 47586-0728; Phone: (812) 547-9695
- Tell City – Perry Public Library Genealogy Department, 2328 Tell Street, Tell City IN 47586; 812-547-2661
- Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 665, New Albany, IN 47151-0665
- 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 Perry County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Perry County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Perry County
- Perry County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Perry County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Perry 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.
Perry Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Perry County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Perry County Map (livgenmi.com)
Perry 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)
- Tell City-Perry Public Library Obituary Finder (165.138.8.65)
- Perry County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Perry County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Perry County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Perry County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Perry Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Perry Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Perry County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Perry Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Perry Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Perry County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Perry 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)
Perry Co. IN General and History Websites
- Perry County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Perry County : a history (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Perry County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Perry Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Perry County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Perry Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Perry County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Perry (cyndislist.com)
- Perry County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Perry Co. INGenweb (theusgenweb.org)
- Perry County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Perry Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Perry 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 Perry County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.