Tipton county was formed in 1844 from Hamilton, Cass and Miami counties. It was named for General John Tipton, a former Indiana resident. Its population in 2020 was 15,359. Tipton is the county seat.
Tipton County
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Tipton county
Historical Overview
Tipton County Information
Townships
Cicero, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Prairie, Wildcat
Towns
Tipton, Kempton, Sharpsville, Windfall
Surrounding Counties
Clinton, Grant, Hamilton, Howard, Madison
Tipton 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
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Tipton County Research
Tipton County Historical Society
323 West South Street
Tipton, IN 765-675-5828
Email: tchs@tds.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiptonHistorical/
Website: https://tiptonhistorical.com/
323 West South Street
Tipton, IN 765-675-5828
Email: tchs@tds.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiptonHistorical/
Website: https://tiptonhistorical.com/
Tipton County Public Library
Tipton Branch
127 East Madison Street
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-8761
Email: tipton@tiptonpl.org
Windfall Branch
104 McClellan Street
P. O. Box 458
Windfall, IN 46076
Phone: 765-945-7655
Email: windfall@tiptonpl.org
Tipton Branch
127 East Madison Street
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-8761
Email: tipton@tiptonpl.org
Windfall Branch
104 McClellan Street
P. O. Box 458
Windfall, IN 46076
Phone: 765-945-7655
Email: windfall@tiptonpl.org
Tipton County Historical Society
323 West South Street
Tipton, IN 765-675-5828
Email: tchs@tds.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiptonHistorical/
Website: https://tiptonhistorical.com/
323 West South Street
Tipton, IN 765-675-5828
Email: tchs@tds.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiptonHistorical/
Website: https://tiptonhistorical.com/
Tipton County Health Department
101 East Jefferson
1st Floor
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-8741
Website: https://www.tiptongov.com/county/department/index.php?structureid=34
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
101 East Jefferson
1st Floor
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-8741
Website: https://www.tiptongov.com/county/department/index.php?structureid=34
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Tipton County Courthouse
101 East Jefferson
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-2795
Website: https://www.tiptongov.com/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com
101 East Jefferson
Tipton, IN 46072
Phone: 765-675-2795
Website: https://www.tiptongov.com/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com
Tipton County Families
Ernest Gaston Tidrow Jr
Ernest Gaston Tidrow Jr. birth: 11 Sep 1920 at New Castle, Henry Co., IN to Ernest Gaston Tidrow...
Arthur Emanuel Rarey
Arthur Emanuel Rarey birth: 9 Jul 1886, in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana to Emanuel Rarey and Alice...
Phillip M. Pickering
Phillip M. Pickering birth: 13 Jan 1842 in Green Co. Tennessee to Jonathan Pickering and Jane...
Charles R. Young
Charles R. Young birth: 20 Jan 1861 in Sand Creek, Jennings Co., Indiana to George G. Young and...
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