Jennings County was formed in 1817 from parent counties Jefferson and Jackson. The county was named for Jonathan Jennings who was the first governor of Indiana. In 2020 the population was 27,613. Vernon serves as the county seat. The county suffered minor record loss when the basement flooded due to a water leak.
Jennings County
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Jennings county
Historical Overview
Jennings County Information
Townships
Bigger, Campbell, Center, Columbia, Geneva, Lovett, Marion, Montgomery, Sand Creek, Spencer, Vernon
Towns
Vernon, North Vernon
Surrounding Counties
Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jefferson, Ripley, Scott
Jennings County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Sheila Kell
Contact Information
kfurballkell@aol.com
Jennings County Research
Jennings County Historical Society
134 E. Brown Street
Vernon, IN 47282
812-346-8989
jenninghistoricalsociety@gmail.com
134 E. Brown Street
Vernon, IN 47282
812-346-8989
jenninghistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Jennings County Public Library
2375 N. State Hwy. 3
North Vernon, IN 47265
Local History & Genealogy
812-346-2019 ext. 1224
ed.kellar@jenningslib.org
Has Newspapers on Microfilm from 1859 to present.
Large Genealogy Room
2375 N. State Hwy. 3
North Vernon, IN 47265
Local History & Genealogy
812-346-2019 ext. 1224
ed.kellar@jenningslib.org
Has Newspapers on Microfilm from 1859 to present.
Large Genealogy Room
Hayden Historical Museum
6715 W County Rd. 20 S. North Vernon, IN
P. O. Box 36, Hayden, IN 47265
812-592-8445
haydenmuseum@gmail.com
6715 W County Rd. 20 S. North Vernon, IN
P. O. Box 36, Hayden, IN 47265
812-592-8445
haydenmuseum@gmail.com
Birth and death records begin in 1880 and are housed at the Health Department
Jennings County Health Department
245 Norris Avenue
North Vernon, IN 47265
812-352-3024
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/jenningscounty/
Jennings County Health Department
245 Norris Avenue
North Vernon, IN 47265
812-352-3024
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/jenningscounty/
Marriage records begin in 1817, but do not contain family information until 1882.
Wills, Probate, Civil Court Records, Naturalizations, 1817 – Current
Jennings County Clerk
In The County Courthouse
P.O. Box 385
24 N. Pike Street
Vernon, IN 47282
812-352-3070
athompson@jenningscounty-in.gov
Jennings County Recorder has Deeds, Plat Maps and Land Records beginning in 1817.
Jennings County Recorder
P.O. Box 397
Vernon, IN 47282
In The Courthouse Annex
200 East Brown Street
Vernon, Indiana
812-352-3053
recorder@jenningscounty-in.gov
Wills, Probate, Civil Court Records, Naturalizations, 1817 – Current
Jennings County Clerk
In The County Courthouse
P.O. Box 385
24 N. Pike Street
Vernon, IN 47282
812-352-3070
athompson@jenningscounty-in.gov
Jennings County Recorder has Deeds, Plat Maps and Land Records beginning in 1817.
Jennings County Recorder
P.O. Box 397
Vernon, IN 47282
In The Courthouse Annex
200 East Brown Street
Vernon, Indiana
812-352-3053
recorder@jenningscounty-in.gov
Jennings County Families
Michael Powers
Michael Powers birth: 1881 in Jennings County, Indiana to Jacob Powers and Mary Jane Cruser death:...
David Zener
David Zener birth: May 16, 1797 in Virginia to Mathias Zener and Garringer death: January 5, 1877...
John Ayers
John Ayers birth: 1789 New Jersey Jedediah Ayers - Experience Unknown death: July 24, 1871,...
Alva C. “Bud” Spillman
Alva C. "Bud" Spillman birth: 2 Aug 1920 at Seymour, Jackson Co., IN to Chester Spillman Sr and...
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