Indiana genealogy records are becoming more sought after than ever. Today, people are looking for details about their family's history and makeup because they want to know where they came from. You can build these records in numerous ways. The best option is to take the time to visit various resources, look for data on your known family and build your family tree outward from there. It takes time but the process can be exciting and the prospects of finding someone that you didn't know about can be invigorating. If you need to create these searches, it pays to start with the basics.

The first step in creating Indiana genealogy records will be to look to state records and files. In Indiana, the state did require that individual counties and towns report the births, deaths and marriages of individuals to the state offices. However, this was not done that long ago. If you are looking for birth or death records for those living in the area prior to 1882, you will need to look to the actual counties for more information. The counties provide this information readily though older searches take time. Counties began recording marriage data in 1800.

If you are looking for vital records from 1907 onward, you can find these at the state's department of health. The agency does allow for record searches, but the process can take some time. You can visit or write to the address below to find additional information.

Indiana State Department of Health

Vital Records Division

2 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, Indiana 46204

While this could be your first stop in creating Indiana genealogy records, it should not be your option. Various other steps are available you can take to fill out this information. Interestingly, one of the best resources for complete family information is the cemeteries. These often kept records not only of those buried but also of their family members. Here are some recommendations:

·         In Hendricks County, visit the Cartersburg, Daubenspeck and Miles Family cemeteries.

·         In Marion County, visit the Old Battleground and the Huffman Cemetery.

These records can prove to be very vitally important to your search. The state also participated in the 1910 Census. This was a large documentation of people from all over the US. The records from this census are often on file with the county though you can get them through a search by the state as well.

Yet another way of fleshing out the Indiana genealogy records is to look to old newspapers from the area. The Indiana newspapers including the Indianapolis Newspaper, Logasnport Newspaper and the New Albaman Newspapers all have indexes you can search. Use these to help you to learn more about those who lived and died in the area. In addition, turn to the churches here. Numerous large churches were established hundreds of years ago. Their records may in fact be the most thorough as they recorded every aspect of the individual's life. Take this information and build on it.

 

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