Jefferson County was formed in 1811 from parent counties Dearborn, Clark, and Knox. The county was named for President Thomas Jefferson and in 2020 its population was 33,147. Madison serves as the county seat.
Jefferson County
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Jefferson county
Historical Overview
Jefferson County Information
Townships
Graham, Hanover, Lancaster, Madison, Milton, Monroe, Republican, Saluda, Shelby, Smyrna
Towns
Brooksburg, Canaan, Deputy, Dupont, Hanover, Madison
Surrounding Counties
Clark, Jennings, Ripley, Scott, Switzerland
Jefferson 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
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Jefferson
Jefferson County Research
Jefferson County Historical Society.
Website: https://www.jchshc.org/
615 West First Street,
Madison, IN 47250
812-265-2335
Jefferson County Genealogical Society.
Website: https://www.jcgsociety.com/
Does not appear to be active but website has some useful links.
Website: https://www.jchshc.org/
615 West First Street,
Madison, IN 47250
812-265-2335
Jefferson County Genealogical Society.
Website: https://www.jcgsociety.com/
Does not appear to be active but website has some useful links.
Jefferson County Public Library – Main Branch, Madison
420 West Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Website: https://www.mjcpl.org/
Phone: 812-265-2744
Email: contact@mjcpl.org
420 West Main Street
Madison, IN 47250
Website: https://www.mjcpl.org/
Phone: 812-265-2744
Email: contact@mjcpl.org
Jefferson County Historical Society.
615 West First Street
Madison, IN 47250
812-265-2335
Website: https://www.jchshc.org/
615 West First Street
Madison, IN 47250
812-265-2335
Website: https://www.jchshc.org/
Birth and death records begin in 1882.
Jefferson County Health Department
715 Green Road,
Madison, IN 47250
Phone (812) 273-1955.
Website: https://jeffersoncounty.in.gov/159/Health-Department
Jefferson County Health Department
715 Green Road,
Madison, IN 47250
Phone (812) 273-1955.
Website: https://jeffersoncounty.in.gov/159/Health-Department
Marriage, Court, Land and Probate records beginning in 1811
Jefferson County Courthouse
300 East Main St.,
Madison, IN 47250
Clerk’s Office – Marriage, Will & Estate Records, Divorce, Naturalization & Civil Court Records, Room # 203 at Courthouse address above.
Phone (812) 265-8924,
Website: https://jeffersoncounty.in.gov/158/Clerk
Jefferson County Courthouse
300 East Main St.,
Madison, IN 47250
Clerk’s Office – Marriage, Will & Estate Records, Divorce, Naturalization & Civil Court Records, Room # 203 at Courthouse address above.
Phone (812) 265-8924,
Website: https://jeffersoncounty.in.gov/158/Clerk
Jefferson County Families
David Litson
David Litson birth: August 22, 1837 in Jefferson County, Indiana to John and Ann Litson death:...
John Ayers
John Ayers birth: 1789 New Jersey Jedediah Ayers - Experience Unknown death: July 24, 1871,...
Thomas Gilchrist
Thomas Gilchrist birth: 14 Apr 1839 - Jefferson County, IN to James Gilchrist & Mary Anderson...
James Gilchrist
James Gilchrist birth: 04 Nov. 1798/99 - Scotland death: 13 Oct. 1876 - Rochester, Fulton County,...
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