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Marion County, Indiana

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Marion County was created on April 1, 1822 and was formed from Delaware New Purchase. The Delaware New Purchase: Set up in 1820, portions were set apart as the entire counties of Allen, Bartholomew, Hamilton, Henry, Johnson, Marion, Rush, and Shelby. Parts of the counties of Delaware, Hendricks, Madison, and Morgan also were located in the Delaware Purchase. In 1827, the name of the tract was changed to the Adams New Purchase. The County was named for Gen. Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolutionary War.

The County Seat is Indianapolis as well as the State Capitol. The original Courthouse, built in 1824, also served as the State Capitol until 1835. This building was often used as a public hall, and for many years was frequently used as a house of worship, until it was torn down in 1870 to make way for its replacement. McCormick's Rock, located on the east bank of the White River, at White River State Park, commemorates the site of John McCormick's cabin. He and two brothers with their families were the first European settlers of Indianapolis. He was one of the first three county commissioners of Marion County and it was in his home that Indianapolis was chosen State Capital. The engineer who laid out the plans for Indianapolis stayed with John Wesley McCormick, Jr. to do his work.

Counties adjacent to Marion County are Hamilton County (north), Hancock County (east), Shelby County, Johnson County (south), Morgan County (southwest), Hendricks County (west), Boone County (northwest).

Marion County is divided into 9 Civil Townships as follows: Center, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Perry, Pike, Warren, Washington and Wayne.

Cities, Towns and Communities include Indianapolis, Acton, Augusta, Allisonville, Avalon Hills, Beech Grove, Ben Davis, Brendonwood, Bridgeport, Broadmoor, Broad Ripple, Camby, Castleton, Chapel Hill, Cumberland, Drexel Gardens, Eagledale, Edgewood, Fairwood Hills, Five Points, Galader Station, Glenns Valley, Grandview, Highwoods, Irvington, Ivy Hills, Julietta, Keystone Manor, Lawrence, Legendary Hills, Lindenwood, Lynhurst, Mars Hill, Maywood, Millersville, Meridian Hills, New Augusta, Nora, Oaklandon, Ravenswood, Rocky Ripple, Snacks, Southport, Speedway, Sunshine Gardens, Traders Point, Tremont, Valley Mills, Wanamaker, Warren Hills, Warren Park, West Newton, Williams Creek and Wynnedale.

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County Court, Probate and Tax Records

See Also Indiana Land Records, Marriage Records, Court & Probate Records

NOTE: The date listed for each category of record is the earliest record known to exist in that county. It does not indicate that there are numerous records for that year and certainly does not indicate that all such events that year were actually registered. See also the Marion County Courthouse History

Marion County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1822 , Probate Records from 1822 and Court Records from 1822 and is located at City-County Bldg, Ste W122, 200 E. Washington Str, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 327-4740 (Office), (317) 327-3893 (Fax)  The Marion 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.   Some materials have been microfilmed and are available in the City Microfilm & Archives Division that is located in the sub-basement down the hall from Records.  Along with the Records Division, public access terminals are located in the Probate Division room 1741.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is a ministerial officer who is the custodian of the Clerk's record and seal, issues process, accepts filings of commencement of actions in litigation, enters judgments and orders of the court, receives money in his official capacity, makes certified copies of record, issues many miscellaneous licenses, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings.

Marion County Recorder has Land Records from 1822 and is located at 200 E. Washington St., City-County Building, Suite 721, Indianapolis, IN 46204; (317) 327-4020.

The county recorder's function is to maintain permanent public records involving a wide variety of instruments. These documents detail transactions involving real estate, mining, personal property, mortgages, liens, leases, subdivision plats, military discharges, personal bonds, etc. Generally, all of these instruments are recorded either for giving legal public notice of their existence or for safekeeping and future reference. The recorder maintains and preserves all legal documents affecting title to real property.

Records of county taxes were kept as early at 1842, although most were discarded. Remaining ones would be at the county courthouse. National Archives-Great Lakes Region has records of the Internal Revenue Service for Indiana for 1867 to 1873. These are tax assessment records, arranged by district and then chronologically.

Marion County Health Department has Birth / Death Records from 1882 and is located at 180 South Main St, Suite 252, Martinsville, IN 46151; (765) 342-6621

Below is a list of online resources for Marion County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Marion County Court Records by clicking the link below:

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County Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records

See Also Research In Vital Records or Birth, Marriage, Divorce and Death Records in Indiana

Indiana State Department of Health Vital Records office is located at 6 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204. The office is open for walk-in requests from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., E.S.T., Monday through Friday (excluding official State Holidays). They have the following records:

  • Birth Certificates: The Division of Vital Records and Statistics maintains birth records that occur in Indiana since Oct 1907 to the present. Prior to October 1907, records of birth are filed only with the local health department in the county where the birth actually occurred.
    • Cost: Initial search and one certified copy or certification of the record or No Record Statement is $10.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Make your check or money order payable to "Indiana State Department of Health". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
    • Processing Time: 5 weeks when ordered by MAIL. You can also order Order Electronically and get the certificates much quicker by ordering HERE.
  • Death Certificates: The Division of Vital Records and Statistics maintains death records that occur in Indiana since 1900 to the present. Prior to 1900, records of death are filed only with the local health department in the county where the death actually occurred. For deaths occurring from 1900 to 1917, the city and/or county of death is required in order to locate the record.
    • Cost: Initial search and one certified copy or certification of the record or No Record Statement is $8.00 and $4.00 for each additional copy. Make your check or money order payable to "Indiana State Department of Health". Enclose a business-size self-addressed envelope. If no record is found or no copy is made, state law requires that we keep check amount for a searching fee. Please do not send cash in the mail.
    • Processing Time: 5 weeks when ordered by MAIL. You can also order Order Electronically and get the certificates much quicker by ordering HERE.
  • Marriage Certificates: Certified copies of marriage certificates are not available from the State Health Department. They are available from the Clerks of the Circuit Court in the county where the marriage was granted. Fees vary.
  • Divorce Certificates: Certified copies of divorce certificates are not available from the State Health Department. They are available from the County Clerk in the county where the divorce was granted. Fees vary.
  • Ordering Vital Records Online- You can also order Order Electronically Online to obtain a certified copy of a birth, marriage, death or divorce record with a credit or debit card and get the certificates within 2-5 days by ordering from VitalChek Express Certificate Service

Below is a list of online resources for Marion County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Marion County Vital Records by clicking the link below:

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County Census Records

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Few, if any, records reveal as many details about individuals and families as do government census records. Substitute records can be used when the official census is unavailable

Countywide Records: Federal Population Schedules that exist for Marion County, Indiana are 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your Family Tree in Marion County, Indiana are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. There are free downloadable and printable Census forms to help with your research. These include U.S. Census Extraction Forms and U.K. Census Extraction Forms.

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County Maps & Atlases

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County Military Records

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County Genealogical Addresses

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County County Cemeteries & Graveyards

See Also Research In Cemetery Records or Cemetery Records in Indiana

There are many churches and cemeteries in Marion County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Marion County Tombstone Transcription Project.

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County Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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