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Gibson county

Historical Overview

Gibson county was organized in 1813 from parent county Knox. Named after John Gibson who was an officer in the French and Indian War as well as the Revolutionary War. In 2020 the population was 33,011. Princeton serves as the county seat.

In 1935 the Gibson County Courthouse was destroyed by fire but no records were harmed.

Gibson County Information

Townships

Barton, Center, Columbia, Johnson, Montgomery, Patoka, Union, Wabash, Washington, White River

Towns

Oakland City, Princeton, Buckskin, Fort Branch, Francisco, Haubstadt, Hazleton, Mackey, Owensville, Patoka, Somerville

Surrounding Counties

Knox, Pike, Warrick, Vanderburgh, Posey

Gibson 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.

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County Genealogist

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Gibson County Research

Societies
Resources
Libraries
Resources
Museums
Resources
Records
Birth & Death
Records
Marriage & Court
Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
953 N County Road, 500 W
PO Box 1193
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: 812-385-2534
Email: chairman@lylesstation.org
https://lylesstation.org/
Princeton Public Library
124 S Hart Street
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: 812-385-4464
Email: genealogy@princetonpl.lib.in.us
https://www.princetonpl.lib.in.us/
Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
953 N County Road, 500 W
PO Box 1193
Princeton, IN 47670
Phone: 812-385-2534
Email: chairman@lylesstation.org
https://lylesstation.org/
Birth records begin in 1882 and death records begin in 1880.

Gibson County Health Department
203 South Prince Street, Ste A
Princeton, IN, 47670
Health Officer: Bruce Brink Jr, DO
Phone Number: 812-385-3831
Fax: 812-386-8027
Email: dhornby@gibsoncounty-in.gov
Marriage records begin 1813, land records begin 1836, probate in 1820, court records in 1820

Gibson County Courthouse
101 N. Main St. Princeton, IN 47670,
812-386-8401
http://gibsoncounty-in.gov/SitePages/Home.aspx

Gibson County Families

Luta Lee Helton

Luta Lee Heltonbirth: 15 APR 1868 in Tuscola, Illinois to Absalom Peter Helton and Elizabeth V....
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Mark Shrum

Mark Shrum birth: 26 January1869 in Shoals, Martin County, Indiana to Frederick Orlando Shrum and...
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Jeanette Mathews Shrum

Jeanette Mathews Shrum birth: August 4, 1897 in Bloomington, Indiana to Mark Shrum and Luta Lee...
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Walter M. Crowe

Walter M. Crowe birth: 11 Mar 1862, Indiana (probably Owen Co.) to Jefferson and Amanda Ozena...
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