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  • Gibson County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 1, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Knox County.
    Established:  01-Apr-1813
    County Seat:  Princeton, Indiana

    County history - Gibson County is named in honor of John Gibson (May 23, 1740  10 April 1822) was a veteran of the French and Indian War, Lord Dunmore's War, the American Revolutionary War, Tecumseh's War, and the War of 1812. A delegate to the first Pennsylvania constitutional convention in 1790, and a merchant, he earned a reputation as a frontier leader and had good relations with many Native American in the region. At age sixty he was appointed the Secretary of the Indiana Territory where he was responsible for organization the territorial government. He served twice as acting governor of the territory, including a one year period during the War of 1812 in which he mobilized and led the territorial militia to relieve besieged Fort Harrison.



    Gibson Courthouse
    GHLL Gibson County Package:
    1. American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Cemetery Listings - may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    3. Cities/Towns/Townships - compiled by Wikipedia
    4. Genealogy Forum - Gibson County, IN Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
    5. Society/Museum/Assn - (Gibson County Historical Society / Princeton, IN)
    6. Society/Museum/Assn - (Haubstadt Historical Society / Haubstadt, IN)
    7. US/INGenWeb site - Gibson County Archives
    8. US/INGenWeb - Gibson County Genealogy & History
    9. Vital Records - Gibson County Health Dept., Courthouse Annex, Rm 25, 800 S. Prince Street, Princeton, IN 47670.
    Additional Local History/Genealogy:
        Adjacent counties (GHLL listings):
             Edwards County, Illinois (west of panhandle or "tail" at single point), White County, Illinois
             (west of panhandle or "tail" of Gibson County), Wabash County, Illinois (northwest &
             west), Knox County (north & northwest), Pike County (east & northeast), Warrick County
             (southeast & east), Vanderburgh County (south), Posey County (southwest & west).

    Census Information:
        1860 Census (I) and (T) - Federal Census, Gibson County, partial (Index: 4 pages / Text: 7 pages).


  • Greene County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 1, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Sullivan County.
    Established:  05-Jan-1821
    County Seat:  Bloomfield, Indiana

    County history - Greene County is named in honor of Nathanael Greene (August 7, 1742  June 19, 1786) was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. When the war began, Greene was a militia private, the lowest rank possible; he emerged from the war with a reputation as George Washington's most gifted and dependable officer. Many places in the United States are named for him.

    Greene Courthouse
    1. Greene County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Greene County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Greene County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Greene County Historical Society / Bloomfield, IN)
    4. Greene County - US/INGenWeb site (Archives) (None found online at the time of this update.)
    5. Greene County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    6. Greene County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    7. Greene County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    8. Greene County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    9. Greene County Vital Records - Greene County Health Dept., 217 East Spring Street, Suite 1, Bloomfield, IN 47424.


  • Harrison County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 17, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Clark and Knox Counties.
    Established:  01-Dec-1808
    County Seat:  Corydon, Indiana

    County history - Harrison County is named in honor of William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 - April 4, 1841), the ninth President of the United States, an American military officer and politician, and the first president to die in office. The oldest president elected until Ronald Reagan in 1980, and last President to be born before the United States Declaration of Independence, Harrison died on his thirty-second day in office[1] of complications from a cold  the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. His death sparked a brief constitutional crisis, but that crisis ultimately resolved many questions about presidential succession left unanswered by the Constitution until passage of the 25th Amendment.



    Harrison Courthouse
    1. Harrison County - American History & Genealogy Project
    2. Harrison County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Harrison County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
          Harrison County Historical Society
          117 W. Beaver Street
          Corydon, IN 47112-1101
    4. Harrison County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Harrison County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Harrison County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Harrison County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Harrison County Vital Records - Harrison County Health Dept., 245 Atwood Street, North Wing, Corydon, IN 47112-1333.


  • Hendricks County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Feb 16, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of unorganized territory and Putnam County.
    Established:  04-xxx-1824
    County Seat:  Danville, Indiana

    County history - Hendricks County is named in honor of Indiana Governor William Hendricks, who was serving at the time the County was formed.

    Hendricks Courthouse
    1. Hendricks County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Hendricks County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Hendricks County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
    4. Hendricks County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Hendricks County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Hendricks County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Hendricks County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Hendricks County Vital Records - Hendricks County Clerk, Government Center, Courthouse, Danville, IN 46122.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.
    9. Genealogy Research - Multiple Listings for Hendricks County.
    10. Local History Network - Hendricks County
      Census Information:
    11. 1830 Census (I) and (T) - Entire county (of the day).
    12. 1850 Census (I) and (T) - Townships of:  Liberty, Franklin, Clay, Center, Middle, Eel River, Marion, Washington.


  • Henry County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 9, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of a large tract of land known as The Delaware New Purchase, 31-Dec-1821.
    Established:  01-Apr-1827
    County Seat:  New Castle, Indiana

    County history - Henry County is named in honor of Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799), served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia from 1776 to 1779 and subsequently, from 1784 to 1786. A prominent figure in the American Revolution, Henry is known and remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech, and as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

    Henry Courthouse
    1. Henry County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Henry County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Henry County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Henry County Historical Society / New Castle, IN)
    4. Henry County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Henry County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Henry County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Henry County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Henry County Vital Records - Henry County Health Dept., Vital Records Division, 208 South 12th Street, New Castle, IN 47362.
    9. Henry County - Genealogical Services "(...an alternative to costly genealogical research)" - web site quote.
      Census Information:
    10. 1830 Census (T) - Federal Census, Henry County (Text: 2 pages).


  • Howard County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Feb 6, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of unorganized land as Richardville County - renamed in 1844.
    Established:  xx-xxx-1844
    County Seat:  Kokomo, Indiana

    County history - Howard County, originally named Richardville County, it was rechristened in 1844 to commemorate General Tilghman Ashurst Howard.

    Howard Courthouse
    1. Howard County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Howard County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Howard County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Howard County Genealogical Society / Kokomo, IN)
    4. Howard County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Howard County Historical Society / Kokomo, IN)
    5. Howard County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    6. Howard County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    7. Howard County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    8. Howard County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    9. Howard County Vital Records - Howard County Health Dept., Attn: Vital Records, Rm #209 120 East Mulberry Street, Kokomo, IN 46901.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.
    10. Howard County - Settlers Certificate Program


  • Huntington County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 17, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of "Adams New Purchase" and un-organized territory.
    Established:  02-Feb-1832
    County Seat:  Huntington, Indiana

    County history - Huntington County is named in honor of Samuel Huntington (July 16, 1731 - January 5, 1796), a jurist, statesman, and Patriot in the American Revolution from Connecticut. As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he signed the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He also served as President of the Continental Congress from 1779 to 1781, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court from 1784 to 1785, and the 3rd Governor of Connecticut from 1786 until his death.


    Huntington Courthouse
    1. Huntington County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Huntington County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Huntington County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
          Huntington County Genealogical Society
          c/o Huntington City-Township Public Library
          200 W. Market Street
          Huntington, IN 46750-2655
      		    Huntington County Historical Society
         315 Court Street
         Huntington, IN 46750
    4. Huntington County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Huntington County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Huntington County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Huntington County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Huntington County Vital Records - Huntington County Health Department, 354 N. Jefferson St., Suite 201, Huntington, IN 46750.
    9. Huntington County - 1920 Yearbook Huntington High School, Huntington
    10. Society/Museum/Assn - (Huntington County Historical Museum / Huntington, IN)


  • Jackson County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Aug 8, 2011
    • Formed from:  portions of Clark, Jefferson and Washington Counties.
    Established:  01-Jan-1816
    County Seat:  Brownstown, Indiana

    County history - Jackson County is named in honor of Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 - June 8, 1845) was the seventh President of the United States (1829-1837). Based in frontier Tennessee, Jackson was a politician and army general who defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans (1815) and the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814). A polarizing figure who dominated the Second Party System in the 1820s and 1830s, he destroyed the national bank and relocated most Indian tribes to the west. His enthusiastic followers created the modern Democratic Party, and the 1830-1850 period later became known as the era of Jacksonian democracy.

    Jackson Courthouse
    GHLL Jackson County Package:
    1. American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Cemetery Listings - may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    3. Cities/Towns/Townships - compiled by Wikipedia
    4. Genealogy Forum - Jackson County, IN Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
    5. Society/Museum/Assn - (Genealogical Library / Brownstown, IN)
    6. Society/Museum/Assn - (Jackson County History Center / Brownstown, IN)
    7. US/INGenWeb site - Jackson County Archives
    8. US/INGenWeb - Jackson County Genealogy & History
    9. Vital Records - Jackson County Recorder, 111 South Main Street, Brownstown, IN 47220.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.
    Additional Local History/Genealogy:
        Adjacent counties (GHLL listings):
             Brown County (north-northwest), Bartholomew County (north-northeast), Jennings County
             (east), Scott County (southeast), Washington County (south), Lawrence County (west),
             Monroe County (northwest).

        Trails to the Past - Jackson County



  • Jay County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Feb 6, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of the Adams New Purchase: Begun in 1827 - [Delaware and Randolph Counties].
    Established:  01-Mar-1836
    County Seat:  Portland, Indiana

    County history - Jay County is named in honor of John Jay, co-author of the Federalist Papers, Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Articles of Confederation, and first Chief Justice of the United States.

    Jay Courthouse
    1. Jay County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Jay County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Jay County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Jay County Genealogy Society / Portland, IN)
    4. Jay County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Jay County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Jay County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Jay County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Jay County Vital Records - Jay County Health Dept., County Annex, 504 West Arch St., Portland, IN 47371.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.


  • Jennings County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Feb 13, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Jackson and Jefferson Counties.
    Established:  27-Dec-1816
    County Seat:  Vernon, Indiana

    County history - Jennings County is named in honor of Jonathan Jennings, the first Governor of Indiana.

    Jennings Courthouse
    1. Jennings County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Jennings County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Jennings County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
    4. Jennings County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Jennings County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Jennings County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Jennings County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Jennings County Vital Records - Jennings County Health Dept., Government Center, 200 East Brown Street, P.O. Box 323, Vernon, IN 47282.


  • Knox County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Nov 9, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of lands of the "Northwest Territory" [original county].
    Established:  06-Jun-1790
    County Seat:  Vincennes, Indiana

    County history - Knox County is named in honor of U.S. Secretary of War, Henry Knox.

    Knox Courthouse
    1. Knox County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Knox County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Knox County - Genealogical/Historical Society (None found online at the time of this update.)
    4. Knox County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Knox County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Knox County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Knox County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Knox County Vital Records - Knox County Health Dept., 624 Broadway Street, Vincennes, IN 47591-5338.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.
    9. Knox County - Indiana Trails Genealogy and History


  • Kosciusko County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Nov 9, 2009
    • Formed from:  portions of unorganized lands.
    Established:  xx-Apr-1836
    County Seat:  Warsaw, Indiana

    County history - Kosciusko County is named in honor of Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish Noble who fought with George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He was born in Warsaw, Poland, thus suggesting the name Warsaw for the county seat.

    Kosciusko Courthouse
    1. Kosciusko County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Kosciusko County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Kosciusko County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Kosciusko County Historical Society / Warsaw, IN)
    4. Kosciusko County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Kosciusko County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Kosciusko County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Kosciusko County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Kosciusko County Vital Records - Kosciusko County Health Dept., 100 West Center Street, Warsaw, IN 46580.
               Note:  For birth and death certificates, write to the Health Officer in the city or county where the event occurred. Marriage licenses and divorce decrees are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the license was issued or divorce was granted.
    9. Township of Clunette - Crossroads on the Prairie
      Census Information:
    10. 1840 Census (T) - Kosciusko County, Indiana 1840 Census (single page)


  • LaGrange County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 1, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Elkhart County.
    Established:  02-Feb-1832
    County Seat:  LaGrange, Indiana

    County history - LaGrange County is named in honor of the Marquis de la Fayette's home outside of Paris, France. Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (6 September 1757 - 20 May 1834), or Lafayette. He was a general in the American Revolutionary War and served in the Continental Army under George Washington.

    LaGrange Courthouse
    1. LaGrange County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. LaGrange County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. LaGrange County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (LaGrange County Historical Society / Howe, IN)
    4. LaGrange County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. LaGrange County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. LaGrange County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. LaGrange County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. LaGrange County Vital Records - LaGrange County Health Dept., 114 West Michigan Street, LaGrange, IN 46761.
      Census Information:
    9. 1850 Census (T) - Federal Census LaGrange County, Divisions (Text: 18 pages).


  • Lake County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Apr 24, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Newton and Porter Counties.
    Established:  28-Jan-1836
    County Seat:  Crown Point, Indiana

    County history - Lake County is named due to its location on Lake Michigan.

    Lake Courthouse
    1. Lake County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Lake County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Lake County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Lake County Historical Society & Museum / Crown Point, IN)
    4. Lake County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Lake County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Lake County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Lake County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Lake County Vital Records - Lake County Health Dept., 2293 North Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307-1854.
    9. Society/Museum/Assn - (Lake County Societies & Museums / multiple listings, IN)
    10. Society/Museum/Assn - (Northwest Indiana Genealogical Society / Griffith, IN)
      Census Information:
    11. 1850 Census (I) and (T) - Federal Census Lake County (Index: 3 pages / Text: 7 pages).


  • LaPorte County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  Apr 24, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of St. Joseph County and un-organized lands.
    Established:  29-Jan-1832
    County Seat:  LaPorte, Indiana

    County history - LaPorte County:  La porte means "the door" (portal), in French. French travelers and explorers so named the area after discovering a natural opening in the dense forests that used to exist in this region, providing a gateway to lands further west.

    LaPorte Courthouse
    1. LaPorte County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. LaPorte County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. LaPorte County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (LaPorte County Genealogical Society / LaPorte, IN)
    4. LaPorte County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (LaPorte County Historical Society & Museum / LaPorte, IN)
    5. LaPorte County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    6. LaPorte County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    7. LaPorte County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    8. LaPorte County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    9. LaPorte County Vital Records - La Porte County Health Dept., County Complex, 4th Floor, Suite 401A, 809 State Street, La Porte, IN 46350.


  • Lawrence County, Indiana —
    Information Updated:  May 1, 2010
    • Formed from:  portions of Orange County.
    Established:  07-Jan-1818
    County Seat:  Bedford, Indiana

    County history - Lawrence County is named in honor of Capt. James Lawrence, a United States navy officer, commander of the Frigate "Chesapeake", whose trips to England failed to avert the War of 1812. Capt. Lawrence lost his life in the battle with the English frigate "Shannon".
             Palestine was the first County Seat which was later ruled "unhealthy" and the County Seat was then moved to Bedford.

    Lawrence Courthouse
    1. Lawrence County - American History & Genealogy Project (None found online at the time of this update.)
    2. Lawrence County - Cities/Towns/Townships:  From Wikipedia
    3. Lawrence County - Genealogical/Historical Society  (Lawrence Co. Hist. & Gen. Society & Museum / Bedford, IN)
    4. Lawrence County - US/INGenWeb site:  (Archives)
    5. Lawrence County - US/INGenWeb site:  Genealogy & History
    6. Lawrence County - Genealogy Forum (Genealogy.com)
      Additional Local History/Genealogy:
    7. Lawrence County Cemeteries - Listings (county & cemetery); may include photos, records, name lists, etc..
    8. Lawrence County Vital Records - Lawrence County Health Dept., Dunn Plaza, 2419 Mitchell Rd., Bedford, IN 47421.
      Census Information:
    9. 1820 Census (T) - Federal Census, Lawrence County (Text: 1 page).




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