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Miami County, Indiana

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Miami County was created on March 1, 1834 and was formed from Cass County and Unorganized Land. The County was named for the Miami, a Native American people.

The County Seat is Peru. Peru wasn't always the County Seat. The first County Seat was at Miamisport. This town was laid out in 1828 and was on the same section of land that is now occupied by Peru, a section originally set aside as a reservation for Miami Indian Chief John B. Richardville who sold the east half to William N. Hood and the western half to Joseph Holman. The two men laid out the town of Miamisport, however, they failed to agree and Hood outbid Holman and secured the location east of Miamisport where Peru now stands. The growth of Peru, laid out in 1825 by Judge Hood, was such that Miamisport wasn't taken within its limits and it was ordered vacated June 1841, Peru formally becoming the County Seat by an act of the Legislature on December 26, 1843. By 1849 it contained six churches, one each for the Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Catholics, Old School and New School Presbyterians, over 200 houses and about 1,500 inhabitants. The first Courthouse was burned down March 16, 1843, destroying all the county records but those of the County Commissioner.

Counties adjacent to Miami County are Fulton County (north), Wabash County (east), Grant County, Howard County (south), Cass County (west).

Miami County is divided into 14 Civil Townships as follows: Allen, Butler, Clay, Deer Creek, Erie, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Peru, Pipe Creek, Richland, Union and Washington. Cities, Towns and Communities include Amboy, Bennetts, Bunker Hill, Chili, Converse, Denver, Loree, Macy, McGrawsville, Mexico, Miami, North Grove, Peru, Ridge View and Santa Fe.

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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. Courthouse destroyed by Fire in Mar. 1843, All records destroyed--deeds from 1828 survived. See also the Miami County Courthouse History

Miami County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1843 , Probate Records from 1843 and Court Records from 1843 and is located at Courthouse, 25 N. Broadway Room 208, Peru, IN 46970; Phone: 765-472-3901x256, Fax: 765-472-1778

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.

Miami County Recorder has Land Records from 1836 and is located at Courthouse, 25 N. Broadway Room 205, Peru, IN 46970; Phone: 765-472-3901x223, Fax: 765-472-8585.

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.

Miami County Health Department has Birth / Death Records from 1882 and is located at Courthouse, Room 110, Peru, IN 46970; (765) 472-3901 Ext 15, 20, 28

Below is a list of online resources for Miami County Court Records. Email us with websites containing Miami 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 Miami County Vital Records. Email us with websites containing Miami 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 Miami County, Indiana are 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your Family Tree in Miami 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 Miami County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Miami County Tombstone Transcription Project.

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County Church & Bible Records

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Family Trees & Genealogy Tidbits

 

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