Discover the echoes of history in Bartholomew County. Organized in 1821 from the Delaware New Purchase and Jackson County, Bartholomew County invites you to explore its rich heritage. Lt. Col. Joseph Bartholomew, wounded at the Battle of Tippecanoe, lends his name to this county, a testament to the sacrifices of those who shaped Indiana’s early history. Bartholomew County was created from the Delaware New Purchase and Jackson County. The selection of the county seat on February 15, 1821, was a pivotal moment, guided by a team of commissioners who initially proposed the name “Tiptona” in honor of John Tipton. However, the town’s identity transformed on March 20, 1821, when it was officially named Columbus. This shift marked not only a change in nomenclature but also heralded the beginning of a thriving community.
Bartholomew County
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Bartholomew county
Historical Overview
Bartholomew County Information
Townships
Clay, Clifty, Columbus, Flat Rock, German, Harrison, Haw Creek, Jackson, Ohio, Rock Creek, Sand Creek, and Wayne
Towns
Columbus, Clifford, Edinburgh, Elizabethtown, Hartsville, Hope, Jonesville
Surrounding Counties
Johnson, Shelby, Decatur, Jennings, Jackson, and Brown
Bartholomew 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
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Bartholomew County Research
Bartholomew County Genealogical Society
PO Box 2455
Columbus, IN 47202-2455
Email: revmdspeer@hotmail.com
Website
Bartholomew County Historical Society
524 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-372-3541
Email: info@bartholomewhistory.org
https://bartholomewhistory.org/
Bartholomew County Genealogical Society
PO Box 2455
Columbus, IN 47202-2455
Email: revmdspeer@hotmail.com
Website
Bartholomew County Historian
1130 Franklin Street
Columbus, IN 47201-5710
Phone: 812-376-8826
PO Box 2455
Columbus, IN 47202-2455
Email: revmdspeer@hotmail.com
Website
Bartholomew County Historical Society
524 Third Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-372-3541
Email: info@bartholomewhistory.org
https://bartholomewhistory.org/
Bartholomew County Genealogical Society
PO Box 2455
Columbus, IN 47202-2455
Email: revmdspeer@hotmail.com
Website
Bartholomew County Historian
1130 Franklin Street
Columbus, IN 47201-5710
Phone: 812-376-8826
Bartholomew County Public Library
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1255
https://www.mybcpl.org/
Bartholomew County Archives Department
234 Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1503
https://bartholomew.in.gov/archives.html
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1255
https://www.mybcpl.org/
Bartholomew County Archives Department
234 Washington Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-379-1503
https://bartholomew.in.gov/archives.html
Birth and death records begin in 1882.
Bartholomew County Health Department
440 Third Street, Suite 303
Columbus, IN, 47201
Phone Number: 812-379-1550
Fax: 812-379-1040
https://bartholomew.in.gov/health-department.html#about-us
Bartholomew County Health Department
440 Third Street, Suite 303
Columbus, IN, 47201
Phone Number: 812-379-1550
Fax: 812-379-1040
https://bartholomew.in.gov/health-department.html#about-us
Marriage records begin in 1821 but do not contain family information until 1882. Court and probate records begin in 1821. Land records begin in 1821.
Bartholomew County Courthouse
440 3rd St; PO Box 924
Columbus, IN 47202-0924
Phone: 812-379-1600
https://www.bartholomew.in.gov/
Bartholomew County Courthouse
440 3rd St; PO Box 924
Columbus, IN 47202-0924
Phone: 812-379-1600
https://www.bartholomew.in.gov/
Bartholomew County Families
George Gundrum
George Gundrum birth: 1835 in Pennsylvania to Samuel & Catherine Bugh Gundrum death: Aug 18...
John Dobbs
John Dobbs birth: June 9, 1780 in Donegal Ireland to Aungier Dobbs & Jane (Aly)Alley death:...
Chapman J. Kneisley
Chapman J. Kneisley birth: 11 May 1822 in Virginia to Jacob and Barbara [unknown] Kneisley death:...
James Morton Stafford
James Morton Stafford birth: 25 Nov 1876 in Daviess Co., IN to Mahlon James Stafford (1849-1908)...
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