Warren county was established in 1827 from parent county Wabash. The county was named for General Joseph Warre, a physician who died at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Population in 2020 was 8,440. The county seat is Williamsport.
Warren County
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Warren county
Historical Overview
Warren County Information
Townships
Adams, Jordan, Kent, Liberty, Medina, Mound, Pike, Pine, Prairie, Steuben, Warren, Washington
Towns
Williamsport, West Lebanon, State Line, Pine Village
Surrounding Counties
Benton, Fountain, Vermillion in Indiana, Vermilion County in Illinois
Warren 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
Terri Wargo
Contact Information
wargoterri@gmail.com
Warren County Research
Warren County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum
12 Midway St.
P.O. Box 175
Williamsport, IN 47993
wchsindiana@gmail.com
Open Fridays 10 am – 3 pm
Warren County Historical Database
catalog.wwtpl.lib.in.us:81
12 Midway St.
P.O. Box 175
Williamsport, IN 47993
wchsindiana@gmail.com
Open Fridays 10 am – 3 pm
Warren County Historical Database
catalog.wwtpl.lib.in.us:81
Williamsport-Washington Township Public Library
28 E. Second St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-6555
wwtpl.lib.in.us
cbrown@williamsportlibrary.in.gov
West Lebanon-Pike Township Public Library
200 N. High St.
P.O. Box 277
West Lebanon, IN 47991
765-893-4605
westlebanon.lib.in.us
westleblibrary@hotmail.com
28 E. Second St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-6555
wwtpl.lib.in.us
cbrown@williamsportlibrary.in.gov
West Lebanon-Pike Township Public Library
200 N. High St.
P.O. Box 277
West Lebanon, IN 47991
765-893-4605
westlebanon.lib.in.us
westleblibrary@hotmail.com
Warren County Historical & Genealogical Society Museum
12 Midway St.
P.O. Box 175
Williamsport, IN 47993
wchsindiana@gmail.com
Open Fridays 10 am – 3 pm
12 Midway St.
P.O. Box 175
Williamsport, IN 47993
wchsindiana@gmail.com
Open Fridays 10 am – 3 pm
Warren County Health Department
417 N. High St.
West Lebanon, IN 47991
765-764-5855
health.warrencounty.in.gov
vitalrecords@warrencounty.in.gov
Birth and death records begin in 1882 and are housed at the Warren County Health Department
417 N. High St.
West Lebanon, IN 47991
765-764-5855
health.warrencounty.in.gov
vitalrecords@warrencounty.in.gov
Birth and death records begin in 1882 and are housed at the Warren County Health Department
Warren County Clerk’s Office
125 N. Monroe St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-3510
Warren County Recorder’s Office
125 N. Monroe St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-3174
Marriage records begin in 1827. Prior to 1895, only the bride and groom’s names and date of marriage were collected.
Civil, Criminal & Common Pleas begin in 1827.
Wills, Probates & Guardianships begin in 1827.
Land records are in the Recorder’s office and begin in 1826.
Newspapers on microfilm are located in the Clerk’s office. Dec. 1854- Nov. 1861 & 1864 to present.
125 N. Monroe St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-3510
Warren County Recorder’s Office
125 N. Monroe St.
Williamsport, IN 47993
765-762-3174
Marriage records begin in 1827. Prior to 1895, only the bride and groom’s names and date of marriage were collected.
Civil, Criminal & Common Pleas begin in 1827.
Wills, Probates & Guardianships begin in 1827.
Land records are in the Recorder’s office and begin in 1826.
Newspapers on microfilm are located in the Clerk’s office. Dec. 1854- Nov. 1861 & 1864 to present.
Warren County Families
Sophia Esther Stevens
Sophia Esther Stevens b. 9 February 1896, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, to Leonard and Ida J....
Leonard C. Stevens
Leonard C. Stevens b. January 1869, Parke County, Indiana, to John Walter and Julia Ann (Life)...
Ida J. Hatt
Ida J. Hatt b. July 1871, Parke County, Indiana, to William Albert and Martha A. (Braden) Hatt d....
Rebecca M Cronkhite
Rebecca M Cronkhite b. 8 August 1824, Hamilton County, Ohio, to Elijah and Catherine (Ouderkirk)...
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