Welcome to Grant County, established in 1831 and named in honor of Moses and Samuel Grant. Grant county was formed from Delaware County. The current population of Grant county is just over 66,000. The county seat, Marion, hosts a population of 28,000 and was named after General Francis Marion. Explore Grant County’s vibrant history and diverse towns as you navigate through this welcoming corner of Indiana.
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Grant county
Historical Overview
Grant County Information
Townships
Center, Fairmount, Franklin, Green, Jefferson, Liberty, Mill, Monroe, Pleasant, Richland, Sims, and Van Buren.
Towns
Marion, Gas City, Van Buren, Upland, Matthews, Fowlerton, Swayzee, Sweetser, Converse (shared with Miami county)
Surrounding Counties
Huntington, Wells, Blackford, Delaware, Madison, Tipton, Howard, Miami, Wabash
Grant 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
Rhonda Stoffer
Contact Information
icg-grant@indygenes.org
Grant County Research
Grant County Historical Society
PO Box 1951
Marion, IN 46952
gc.hs@hotmail.com
765-668-2900 x1154
www.grantcountyinhistory.org
Gas City Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 192
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-1892
www.gascitymuseum.com
Fairmount Historical Society & James Dean Museum
203 E Washington Street
PO Box 92
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-4555
info@thejamesdeanmuseum.com
www.thejamesdeanmuseum.com
Matthews Historical Society
816 S Wisconsin Street
Matthews, IN 46957
765-997-1542
www.townofmatthews.com/historical-museum/
PO Box 1951
Marion, IN 46952
gc.hs@hotmail.com
765-668-2900 x1154
www.grantcountyinhistory.org
Gas City Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 192
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-1892
www.gascitymuseum.com
Fairmount Historical Society & James Dean Museum
203 E Washington Street
PO Box 92
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-4555
info@thejamesdeanmuseum.com
www.thejamesdeanmuseum.com
Matthews Historical Society
816 S Wisconsin Street
Matthews, IN 46957
765-997-1542
www.townofmatthews.com/historical-museum/
Marion Public Library and Museum
Indiana Room
600 S Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
765-668-2900 x1154
mplih@marion.lib.in.us
www.marion.lib.in.us
Converse-Jackson Public Library
108 S Jefferson Street
Converse, IN 46919
765-395-3344
www.converselib.org
Gas City - Mill Township Public Library
135 E Main Street
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-4718
www.gcmtpl.lib.in.us
Jonesboro Public Library
124 E 4th Street
Jonesboro, IN 46938
765-677-9080
jonesborolibrary56@yahoo.com
Fairmount Public Library
217 S Main Street
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-3177
www.fairmountlibrary.net
Swayzee Public Library
301 S Washington Street
Swayzee, IN 46986
765-922-7526
www.swayzeepubliclibrary.com
Upland - Barton Rees Pogue Public Library
29 W Washington Street
PO Box 488
Upland, IN 46989
765-998-2971
www.upland.lib.in.us
Van Buren Public Library
115 S 1st Street
Van Buren, IN 46991
765-934-2171
www.vbpl.lib.in.us
Indiana Room
600 S Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
765-668-2900 x1154
mplih@marion.lib.in.us
www.marion.lib.in.us
Converse-Jackson Public Library
108 S Jefferson Street
Converse, IN 46919
765-395-3344
www.converselib.org
Gas City - Mill Township Public Library
135 E Main Street
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-4718
www.gcmtpl.lib.in.us
Jonesboro Public Library
124 E 4th Street
Jonesboro, IN 46938
765-677-9080
jonesborolibrary56@yahoo.com
Fairmount Public Library
217 S Main Street
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-3177
www.fairmountlibrary.net
Swayzee Public Library
301 S Washington Street
Swayzee, IN 46986
765-922-7526
www.swayzeepubliclibrary.com
Upland - Barton Rees Pogue Public Library
29 W Washington Street
PO Box 488
Upland, IN 46989
765-998-2971
www.upland.lib.in.us
Van Buren Public Library
115 S 1st Street
Van Buren, IN 46991
765-934-2171
www.vbpl.lib.in.us
Marion Public Library and Museum
The History Center
600 S Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
765-668-2900 x1154
museum@marion.lib.in.us
www.marion.lib.in.us
Jonesboro Historical Museum
114 N Main Street
Jonesboro, IN 46938
765-674-3959
Gas City Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 192
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-1892
www.gascitymuseum.com
Fairmount Historical Society & James Dean Museum
203 E Washington Street
PO Box 92
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-4555
info@thejamesdeanmuseum.com
www.thejamesdeanmuseum.com
The History Center
600 S Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
765-668-2900 x1154
museum@marion.lib.in.us
www.marion.lib.in.us
Jonesboro Historical Museum
114 N Main Street
Jonesboro, IN 46938
765-674-3959
Gas City Historical Society and Museum
PO Box 192
Gas City, IN 46933
765-674-1892
www.gascitymuseum.com
Fairmount Historical Society & James Dean Museum
203 E Washington Street
PO Box 92
Fairmount, IN 46928
765-948-4555
info@thejamesdeanmuseum.com
www.thejamesdeanmuseum.com
Birth and death records begin in 1882 and are housed at the Health Department in the County Annex.
Census: all available except 1890. The Indiana Room at Marion Public Library has microfilm of birth and death records from 1882 to 1980, marriage records from 1831 to 2012, and some court records.
Grant County Health Department
401 S Adams Street
Marion, IN 46952
www.grantcounty.net
765-651-2401
Census: all available except 1890. The Indiana Room at Marion Public Library has microfilm of birth and death records from 1882 to 1980, marriage records from 1831 to 2012, and some court records.
Grant County Health Department
401 S Adams Street
Marion, IN 46952
www.grantcounty.net
765-651-2401
Marriage records begin in 1831, but do not contain family information until 1882. Court, land, and probate records begin in 1831. The Indiana Room at Marion Public Library has microfilm of marriage records from 1831 to 2012.
Grant County Clerk’s Office
101 E 4th Street
Marion, IN 46952
www.grantcounty.net
765-668-8121
Grant County Clerk’s Office
101 E 4th Street
Marion, IN 46952
www.grantcounty.net
765-668-8121
Grant County Families
Matilda Sabin
Matilda Sabin birth: 5 April 1799 in Pawling, Dutchess County, New York to Zebulon Sabin and...
Rollie Emerson
Rollie Emersonbirth: 15 Dec 1917 in Marion, IN to Etta Thompsondeath: 31 Aug 1994 in Chicago, IL...
Rebecca Genevieve Smith
Rebecca Genevieve Smith (went by "Genevieve") birth: 8 Jan 1907 at Matthews, Grant Co., IN to...
Harry J. Smith
Harry J. Smith birth: 17 Nov 1869, probably in Randolph Co., IN to Stephen Alvaro and Suzannah...
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