Whitley county was established in 1838 from parent counties Allen and Huntington. It was named for Colonel William Whitley who fought and was killed in Canada during the War of 1812. Population in 2020 was 34,191. The county seat is Columbia City.
Whitley County
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Whitley county
Historical Overview
Whitley County Information
Townships
Cleveland, Columbia, Etna, Jefferson, Richland, Thorncreek, Smith, Union, Washington
Towns
Columbia City, Churubusco, Larwill, South Whitley
Surrounding Counties
Noble, Allen, Huntington, Wabash, Kosciusko
Whitley 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
Charlotte Blair
Contact Information
csblair06@gmail.com
Whitley County Research
Whitley County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society Materials Center
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-6372
www.whitleymuseum.com
Cemetery readings, Early school locations; Marriage Indexes; Family Histories, Indiana County Histories, Newspaper files; and other genealogical records.
Churubusco Historical Museum
201 North Main Street
Churubusco, Indiana 46723
260-609-1895
http://churubusco.net/
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM M, Th, and Sat
Materials on the history of Churubusco and Smith Township
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-6372
www.whitleymuseum.com
Cemetery readings, Early school locations; Marriage Indexes; Family Histories, Indiana County Histories, Newspaper files; and other genealogical records.
Churubusco Historical Museum
201 North Main Street
Churubusco, Indiana 46723
260-609-1895
http://churubusco.net/
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM M, Th, and Sat
Materials on the history of Churubusco and Smith Township
Peabody Library
1160 E Highway 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-5541
ppl.lib.in.us
South Whitley Library
201 E Front Street
South Whitley, IN
260-723-5321
swhitley.libguides.com/home
Churubusco Library
116 North Mulberry Street
Churubusco, IN 46723
260-693-6466
buscolibrary.org
1160 E Highway 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-5541
ppl.lib.in.us
South Whitley Library
201 E Front Street
South Whitley, IN
260-723-5321
swhitley.libguides.com/home
Churubusco Library
116 North Mulberry Street
Churubusco, IN 46723
260-693-6466
buscolibrary.org
Whitley County Historical Museum and Genealogical Society Materials Center
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-6372
www.whitleymuseum.com
Cemetery readings, Early school locations; Marriage Indexes; Family Histories, Indiana County Histories, Newspaper files; and other genealogical records.
Churubusco Historical Museum
201 North Main Street
Churubusco, Indiana 46723
260-609-1895
http://churubusco.net/
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM M, Th, and Sat
Materials on the history of Churubusco and Smith Township
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-244-6372
www.whitleymuseum.com
Cemetery readings, Early school locations; Marriage Indexes; Family Histories, Indiana County Histories, Newspaper files; and other genealogical records.
Churubusco Historical Museum
201 North Main Street
Churubusco, Indiana 46723
260-609-1895
http://churubusco.net/
Hours: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM M, Th, and Sat
Materials on the history of Churubusco and Smith Township
Whitley County Health Department
220 W Van Buren St
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-248-3121
https://www.whitleycounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=16
Birth and death from 1882 (may be earlier notices in newspapers)
220 W Van Buren St
Columbia City, IN 46725
260-248-3121
https://www.whitleycounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=16
Birth and death from 1882 (may be earlier notices in newspapers)
Whitley County Government Center
220 W Van Buren Street
Columbia City, IN 46775
877-503-0428
https://www.whitleycounty.in.gov/government/
220 W Van Buren Street
Columbia City, IN 46775
877-503-0428
https://www.whitleycounty.in.gov/government/
Whitley County Families
Maria Elizabeth Sutherland
Maria Elizabeth Sutherland b. 21 October 1857, Logansport, Cass County, Indiana, to Zera and Maria...
John B Strouse
John B Strouse b. 15 January 1863, Albion, Noble County, Indiana, to David W. and Mathilda...
Edwin Thomas Dooley
Edwin Thomas Dooley b. 30 October 1857, Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana, to John and...
Western Ackley Dickinson
Western Ackley Dickinson b. 10 August 1832, Richland, Oswego County, New York, to Samuel and...
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