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Tipton County, Indiana
Genealogy, History & Facts
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Tipton County, Indiana Facts
When was Tipton County, IN Created?
Tipton County was established on May 1, 1844 from Adams New Purchase and Unorganized Land. This county was named for John Tipton, U.S. Senator.
What is the County Seat of Tipton County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Tipton also, the county government website is www.tiptoncounty.in.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Tipton County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Howard County, Grant County, Madison County, Hamilton County, Clinton County.
What cities and towns are in Tipton County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Tipton, Kempton, Sharpsville, Windfall City, Elwood.
What Townships are in Tipton County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Cicero, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Prairie and Wildcat.
Tipton County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Tipton County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Tipton 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 Tipton 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 Tipton County Department of Health ; Phone: 765-675-8741 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Tipton County, Indiana Death Records Index, 1882-1896
- 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
Tipton County, IN Census Records
What Tipton 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.
Tipton Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tipton Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tipton 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
Tipton County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Tipton County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Tipton 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. Courthouse destroyed by Fire in 1857, Saved: records of genealogical interest.
- Tipton County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 101 E Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana 46072
- Tipton 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: 765-675-2795
- Marriage Records: 1844
- Probate Records: 1844
- Court Records: 1853
- Tipton 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: 765-675-4614
- Land Records: 1844
- Tipton 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
Tipton County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Tipton County, IN?
A list of Tipton County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Tipton County Historian, Helene F. Heath, 5246 E. 400 N., Windfall, IN 46076-9412; Home Phone: (765) 945-7475
- Tipton County Historical Society, 323 W. South St., Tipton, IN 46072-2068; Phone: (765) 675-5828
- 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 Tipton County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Tipton County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Tipton County
- Tipton County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Tipton County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Tipton 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.
Tipton Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Tipton County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Tipton County Map (livgenmi.com)
Tipton 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)
- Tipton County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Tipton County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Tipton County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Tipton County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Tipton Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Tipton Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Tipton County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Tipton Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Tipton Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Tipton County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Tipton 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)
Tipton Co. IN General and History Websites
- Tipton County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Counties of Howard and Tipton, Indiana : historical and biographical : illustrated (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Tipton County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Tipton Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Tipton County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Tipton Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Tipton County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Tipton (cyndislist.com)
- Tipton County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Tipton Co. INGenweb (tiptongenweb.org)
- Tipton County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Tipton Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Tipton 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 Tipton County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.