Hamilton County

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Hamilton county

Historical Overview

Hamilton county is located in central Indiana and was established in 1823 from parent county Marion and unorganized territory. Named after the first secretary of the treasury Alexander Hamilton. In 2020 the population was 347,467. Noblesville serves as the county seat.

Hamilton County Information

Townships

Adams, Clay, Delaware, Fall Creek, Jackson, Noblesville, Washington, Wayne, White River

Towns

Noblesville, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero, Sheridan, Aroma, Omega, Strawtown, Walnut Grove

Surrounding Counties

Tipton, Madison, Hancock, Marion, Boone, Clinton

Hamilton 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

Nancy A. Massey

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Contact Information

icg-hamilton@indygenes.org

Hamilton County Research

Societies
Resources
Libraries
Resources
Museums
Resources
Records
Birth & Death
Records
Marriage & Court
Carmel Clay Historical Society
211 1st Street Southwest
P. O. Box 4777
Carmel, IN 46032-2003
Phone: 317-846-7117
Email: info@carmelclayhistory.org
Website: https://carmelclayhistory.org/

Hamilton County Genealogical Society
111 Beechmont Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-846-5714
Email: kathyvena@att.net

Hamilton County Historical Society
810 Conner Street
P. O. Box 397
Noblesville, IN 46061-0397
Phone: 317-770-0775
Email: hamiltonco museum@att.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoncountyhistory/
Website: https://www.hamiltoncoinhs.com/

Sheridan Historical Society
315 South Main Street
Sheridan, IN 46069-1113
Phone: 317-758-5054
Email: Sheridanhistorical@att.net
Website: https://www.sheridanhistoricalsociety.net/

Westfield-Washington Historical Society
130 Penn Street
P. O. Box 103
Westfield, IN 46074-0103
Phone: 317-804-5365
Website: https://www.wwhs.us/


Hamilton East Public Library
One Library Plaza
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-770-3206
Website: https://heplindianaroom.org/newspaper

Hamilton North Public Library
209 W Brinton St
Cicero, IN 46034
Phone: (317) 984-5623
Website: hnpl.lib.in.us

Hamilton East Public Library -Fishers
5 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 579-0300
Website: hamiltoneastpl.org

Sheridan Public Library
103 W 1st St
Sheridan, IN 46069
(317) 758-5201
Website: sheridan.lib.in.us

Westfield Washington Public Library
333 W Hoover St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-9391
Website: wwpl.lib.in.us

Carmel Clay Public Library
425 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46031
(317) 814-3900
Website: carmelclaylibrary.org




Hamilton County Historical Society
810 Conner Street
P. O. Box 397
Noblesville, IN 46061-0397
Phone: 317-770-0775
Email: hamiltonco museum@att.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoncountyhistory/
Website: https://www.hamiltoncoinhs.com/

Sheridan Historical Society
315 South Main Street
Sheridan, IN 46069-1113
Phone: 317-758-5054
Email: Sheridanhistorical@att.net
Website: https://www.sheridanhistoricalsociety.net/

Conner Prairie
13400 Allisonville Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 776-6000
Website: connerprairie.org


Hamilton County Health Department
18030 Foundation Drive Ste. A
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-776-8500
Email: health@hamiltoncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/254/Health-Department

Birth - online at the Indiana Governor’s Library https://www.in.gov/library/collections-and-services/genealogy/indiana-county-research-guides/hamilton-county/)

Death –online at the Indiana Governor’s Library https://www.in.gov/library/collections-and-services/genealogy/indiana-county-research-guides/hamilton-county/), Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Hamilton County Courthouse
Public Square
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-76-9629
Website: https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/

Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com

Hamilton County Families

Mary Ellen (Rogers) Pickens

Mary Ellen (Rogers) Pickens birth: July 4, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA to Russell Cleal Evans and Mary...

Robert Bruce Pickens

Robert Bruce Pickens birth: May 20, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Joseph Abraham Pickens and Margaret...

John Wesley Osburn

John Wesley Osburnbirth: 29 Apr 1839, Rush County, Indiana to Harmon and Elizabeth "Eliza" Jane...

Mark Rudman

Mark Rudman birth: 19 Jan 1878, Sosice, Croatia, Austria-Hungary to Nick Rudman and Ana Hranilovic...

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