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Randolph County, Indiana
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Randolph County, Indiana Facts
When was Randolph County, IN Created?
Randolph County was established on August 10, 1818 from Wayne County. This county was named for Randolph County, North Carolina, which is itself named for first President of the Continental Congress Peyton Randolph.
What is the County Seat of Randolph County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Winchester also, the county government website is www.randolphcounty.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Randolph County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Jay County, Darke County, Ohio, Wayne County, Henry County, Delaware County.
What cities and towns are in Randolph County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Farmland, Losantville, Lynn, Modoc, Parker City, Ridgeville, Saratoga, Union City, Winchester.
What Townships are in Randolph County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Franklin, Green, Greensfork, Jackson, Monroe, Stoney Creek, Union, Ward, Washington, Wayne, White River.
Randolph County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Randolph County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph County Department of Health, 211 S. Main St., Winchester, IN 47394-1824 ; Phone: 765-584-1155 ; 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
Randolph County, IN Census Records
What Randolph 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.
Randolph Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Randolph Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Randolph 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
Randolph County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Randolph County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Randolph 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.
- Randolph County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 123 W Franklin Street, Winchester IN 47394
- Randolph 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: 765-584-7207
- Marriage Records: 1819
- Probate Records: 1819
- Court Records: ?
- Randolph 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: 765-584-7300
- Land Records: 1820
- Randolph 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
Randolph County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Randolph County, IN?
A list of Randolph County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Randolph County Historian, Gregory P. Hinshaw, 6094 W. 300 N., Farmland, IN 47340-9280; Home Phone: (765) 468-9616
- Randolph County Historical & Genealogical Society, 416 S. Meridian St., Winchester, IN 47394-2028; Phone: (765) 584-1334
- 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 Randolph County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Randolph County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Randolph County
- Randolph County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Randolph County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Randolph 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.
Randolph Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Randolph County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Randolph County Map (livgenmi.com)
Randolph 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)
- Randolph County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Randolph County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Randolph County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Randolph County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Randolph Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Randolph Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Randolph County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Randolph Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Randolph Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Randolph County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Randolph 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)
Randolph Co. IN General and History Websites
- Randolph County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Randolph County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Randolph Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Randolph County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Randolph Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Randolph County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Randolph (cyndislist.com)
- Randolph County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Randolph Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Randolph County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Randolph Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Randolph 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 Randolph County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.