Lawrence County was named for Captain James Lawrence who was mortally wounded during the War of 1812 and is known for his immortal words, “Don’t give up the ship.” Located in the south central part of Indiana, Lawrence County was formed from Orange County in 1818. The population in 2020 was 45,011. Bedford serves as the county seat.
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Lawrence county
Historical Overview
Lawrence County Information
Townships
Bono, Guthrie, Indian Creek, Marion, Marshall, Perry, Pleasant Run, Shawswick, Spice Valley
Towns
Oolitic, two census designated areas, Avoca, and Williams, one town which has ceased to exist, Palestine, and forty-two unincorporated areas.
Surrounding Counties
Monroe, Jackson, Washington, Orange, Martin, Greene
Lawrence 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
Austin Stroud
Contact Information
icg-lawrence@indygenes.org
Lawrence County Research
Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society
Lawrence County Museum of History and the Edward L. Hutton Research Library
929 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-278-8575
Email: ichgs@lcmuseum.org
Website: http://lawrencecountyhistory.org/about-the-library/
Lawrence County Museum of History and the Edward L. Hutton Research Library
929 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-278-8575
Email: ichgs@lcmuseum.org
Website: http://lawrencecountyhistory.org/about-the-library/
Bedford Public Library
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-4471
Website: https://www.bedlib.org/
Mitchell Community Public Library
804 Main Street
Mitchell, IN 47446
Phone: 812-849-2412
Email: info@mitchell.lib.in.us
Website: https://mitchellcommunitylibrary.com/
1323 K Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-4471
Website: https://www.bedlib.org/
Mitchell Community Public Library
804 Main Street
Mitchell, IN 47446
Phone: 812-849-2412
Email: info@mitchell.lib.in.us
Website: https://mitchellcommunitylibrary.com/
Lawrence County Historical and Genealogical Society
Lawrence County Museum of History and the Edward L. Hutton Research Library
929 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-278-8575
Email: ichgs@lcmuseum.org
Website: http://lawrencecountyhistory.org/about-the-library/
Lawrence County Museum of History and the Edward L. Hutton Research Library
929 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-278-8575
Email: ichgs@lcmuseum.org
Website: http://lawrencecountyhistory.org/about-the-library/
Lawrence County Health Department
2419 Mitchell Road
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-3234
Email: pedwards@lawrencecounty.in.gov
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/government/health-department
Birth – online at http://usgwarchives.net/in/lawrence/birth.html
Lawrence County Health Department
2419 Mitchell Road
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-3234
Email: pedwards@lawrencecounty.in.gov
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/government/health-department
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
2419 Mitchell Road
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-3234
Email: pedwards@lawrencecounty.in.gov
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/government/health-department
Birth – online at http://usgwarchives.net/in/lawrence/birth.html
Lawrence County Health Department
2419 Mitchell Road
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-3234
Email: pedwards@lawrencecounty.in.gov
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/government/health-department
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Lawrence County Courthouse
916 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-7543
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at http://usgwarchives.net/in/lawrence/marriages.html, http://genealogytrails.com/ind/lawrence/marriage_index.html., Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
916 15th Street
Bedford, IN 47421
Phone: 812-275-7543
Website: https://lawrencecounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at http://usgwarchives.net/in/lawrence/marriages.html, http://genealogytrails.com/ind/lawrence/marriage_index.html., Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Lawrence County Families
Bailey Bridwell
Bailey Bridwell birth: 1774 in Virginia to Simon and Elizabeth death: 1850, Greene County, Indiana...
Richard Reynolds Jr.
Richard Reynolds Jr. birth: 5 Sept 1803 in North Carolina to Richard Reynolds Sr. and Mary Anna...
Nancy Reynolds
Nancy Reynolds birth: 17 March 1827 in Lawrence County, IN to Richard Reynolds Jr. and Martha...
William Aaron Clark
William Aaron Clark birth: 4 May 1791 in Wilkes, NC to David McKenzie Clark and Louisa Norfleet...
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