Fayette county is located in East Central Indiana and was created in 1818 from portions of Wayne and Franklin counties. Fayette was named for the Marquis de la Fayette, a Frenchman who fought in the American Revolution. In 2020 the population was 23,398. Connersville serves as the county seat.
Fayette County
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Fayette county
Historical Overview
Fayette County Information
Townships
Columbia, Connersville, Fairview, Harrison, Jackson, Jennings, Orange, Posey, Waterloo
Towns
Connersville, Glenwood
Surrounding Counties
Franklin, Rush, Henry, Wayne, Union
Fayette 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
Pat Summan
Contact Information
kpsumman@hotmail.com
Fayette County Research
Whitewater Valley Genealogical Association
PO Box 927
Connersville, IN 47331
Historic Connersville, Inc
200 W. 5th Street
Connersville, IN 47331
765-265-1807
PO Box 927
Connersville, IN 47331
Historic Connersville, Inc
200 W. 5th Street
Connersville, IN 47331
765-265-1807
Fayette County Public Library
825 N. Grand Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
765-825-0883
fcplibrary.lib.in.us
825 N. Grand Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
765-825-0883
fcplibrary.lib.in.us
Historic Connersville, Inc
200 W. 5th Street
Connersville, IN 47331
765-265-1807
200 W. 5th Street
Connersville, IN 47331
765-265-1807
Birth and death records begin in 1882.
Fayette County Health Department
Courthouse, Lower Level
401 Central Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-4013
health@co.fayette.in.us
Fayette County Health Department
Courthouse, Lower Level
401 Central Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-4013
health@co.fayette.in.us
Fayette County Clerk
Courthouse 2nd Floor, North End
401 Central Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-1813
clerk@co.fayette.in.us
Courthouse 2nd Floor, North End
401 Central Avenue
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-1813
clerk@co.fayette.in.us
Fayette County Families
Elizabeth “Betsy” Troxell
Elizabeth "Betsy" Troxell birth: 6 November 1820 in Montgomery, Ohio to Jacob and Mary Catherine...
Mary Catherine Rauk/Rauck/Ronk/Ranck
Mary Catherine Rauk/Rauck/Ronk/Ranck birth: 10 July 1798 in Somerset, Pennsylvania to John A....
Jacob Troxell
Jacob Troxell birth: Â 2 October 1797 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Abraham and Mary Rohrer Troxell...
John Anderson Long
John Anderson Long birth: 14 November 1813 in Morristown, Jefferson, Tennessee to George Mitchell...
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