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Ripley County, Indiana
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Ripley County, Indiana Facts
When was Ripley County, IN Created?
Ripley County was established on April 10, 1818 from Dearborn County and Jefferson County. This county was named for Gen. Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, hero of the War of 1812.
What is the County Seat of Ripley County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Versailles also, the county government website is www.ripleycounty.com/ .
What counties are adjacent to Ripley County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Franklin County, Dearborn County, Ohio County, Switzerland County, Jefferson County, Jennings County, Decatur County.
What cities and towns are in Ripley County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Batesville, Holton, Milan, Napoleon, Osgood, Sunman, Versailles.
What Townships are in Ripley County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Adams, Brown, Center, Delaware, Franklin, Jackson, Johnson, Laughery, Otter Creek, Shelby, Washington.
Ripley County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Ripley County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Ripley 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 Ripley 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 Ripley County Department of Health, 102 W. 1st N St., Ste 106, Versailles, IN 47042-0423 ; Phone: 812-689-5751 ; 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
Ripley County, IN Census Records
What Ripley 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.
Ripley Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Ripley Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Ripley 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
Ripley County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Ripley County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Ripley 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.
- Ripley County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 115 N Main Street, Versailles 47042
- Ripley 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.
- Address: ?
- Phone: (812) 689-6115
- Marriage Records: 1818
- Probate Records: 1818
- Court Records: 1818
- Ripley 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: 812-689-5808
- Land Records: 1818
- Ripley 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
Ripley County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Ripley County, IN?
A list of Ripley County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Ripley County Historian, Michael Stratton, 4300 W. U.S. Highway 50, Holton, IN 47023-9172; Home Phone: (812) 689-7190
- Ripley County Historical Society, P.O. Box 525, Versailles, IN 47042-0525; Phone: (812) 689-3031
- Batesville Area Historical Society, 15 W. George St., Batesville, IN 47006; Phone: (812) 932-0999
- 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 Ripley County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Ripley County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Ripley County
- Ripley County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Ripley County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Ripley 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.
Ripley Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Ripley County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Ripley County Map (livgenmi.com)
Ripley 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)
- Ripley County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Ripley County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Ripley County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Ripley County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Ripley Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Ripley Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Ripley County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Ripley Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Ripley Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Ripley County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Ripley 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)
Ripley Co. IN General and History Websites
- Ripley County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Abstracts of Ripley County, Indiana wills, December 1931 to November 1944 (search.ancestry.com)
- Ripley County, Indiana abstracts of wills 1909-1922 (search.ancestry.com)
- Abstracts of wills, Ripley County, Indiana, miscellaneous dates, Oct. 1857 to Sept. 1924 (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Ripley County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Ripley Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Ripley County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Ripley Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Ripley County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Ripley (cyndislist.com)
- Ripley County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Ripley Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Ripley County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Ripley Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Ripley 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 Ripley County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.