Morgan county was formed in 1822 from the Wabash and Delaware New Purchases and named for General Daniel Morgan a Revolutionary War general. Its population in 2020 was 71,780. Martinsville is the county seat.
Morgan County
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Morgan county
Historical Overview
Morgan County Information
Townships
Adams, Ashland, Baker, Brown, Clay, Green, Gregg, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Ray, Washington
Towns
Brooklyn, Bethany, Lake Hart, Martinsville, Mooresville, Morgantown, Paragon
Surrounding Counties
Putnam, Hendricks, Marion, Johnson, Brown, Monroe, Owen
Morgan 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
Janice Kistler
Contact Information
jkistler@morgancountylibrary.info
Morgan County Research
Morgan County History and Genealogy Society
PO Box 1012
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-3451 (ask to speak to genealogy librarian)
https://sites.google.com/view/mchgai/home
Morgan County History Center and Museum
127 South Main Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-315-6982
https://morgancountyhistorymuseum.org/
PO Box 1012
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-3451 (ask to speak to genealogy librarian)
https://sites.google.com/view/mchgai/home
Morgan County History Center and Museum
127 South Main Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-315-6982
https://morgancountyhistorymuseum.org/
Morgan County Public Library
110 S Jefferson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-3451
https://morgancountylibrary.info
The Genealogy and Local History Room located in the Carnegie portion of the Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville has microfilm of birth and death record indexes from 1882 to 1920, marriage application records indexed from 1850 to 1941, and Justice of the Peace Dockets from 1874 to 1944.
Mooresville Public Library
220 W Harrison Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
765-831-7323
https://mooresvillelib.org/
110 S Jefferson Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-3451
https://morgancountylibrary.info
The Genealogy and Local History Room located in the Carnegie portion of the Morgan County Public Library in Martinsville has microfilm of birth and death record indexes from 1882 to 1920, marriage application records indexed from 1850 to 1941, and Justice of the Peace Dockets from 1874 to 1944.
Mooresville Public Library
220 W Harrison Street
Mooresville, IN 46158
765-831-7323
https://mooresvillelib.org/
Morgan County History Center and Museum
127 South Main Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-315-6982
https://morgancountyhistorymuseum.org/
127 South Main Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-315-6982
https://morgancountyhistorymuseum.org/
Birth and death records begin in 1882 and are housed at the Health Department in the County Administration Building.
Morgan County Health Department
180 S Main Street #1
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-6621
https://morgancounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=25
Morgan County Health Department
180 S Main Street #1
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-6621
https://morgancounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=25
Marriage records begin in April of 1822, but do not contain family information until 1882 or later.
Court, land, and probate record indexes begin in May 1822.
Morgan County Clerk’s Office
Court House
10 E. Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-1025
https://morgancounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=77
Court, land, and probate record indexes begin in May 1822.
Morgan County Clerk’s Office
Court House
10 E. Washington Street
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-342-1025
https://morgancounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=77
Morgan County Families
Opal Prather Voiles
Opal Prather Voiles birth: April 18, 1894 to Amos Riley Burla and Jarrett Prather death: December...
David Watson
David Watson birth: abt 1782 in Virginia death: May 1854 in Schuyler County, Missouri burial:...
Hiram Tabor Yount, Sr
Hiram Tabor Yount, Sr birth: 19 Jan 1847 in Morgan County, IN to Jacob Yount and Elizabeth...
John B Rinker
John B Rinker birth: 2 May 1825 in Washington County, IN to Levi Rinker (1790-1858) & Lucinda...
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