Wells county was created in 1835 from parts of Adams New Purchase, it was fully organized and detached from Allen, Delaware, and Randolph counties in 1837. Named for Captain William Wells, son-in-law of Chief Little Turtle of the Miami, veteran of War of 1812 and casualty of the Battle of Fort Dearborn, its population in 2020 was 28,180. Bluffton is the county seat.
Wells County
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Wells county
Historical Overview
Wells County Information
Townships
Chester, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Lancaster, Liberty, Nottingham, Rockcreek, Union
Towns
Bluffton, Markle (part in Huntington Co), Ossian, Poneto, Uniondale, Vera Cruz, Zanesville
Surrounding Counties
Allen, Adams, Jay, Blackford, Grant, Huntington
Wells 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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Wells County Research
Wells County Historical Society and Museum
420 W. Market St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
https://wchs-museum.org
420 W. Market St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
https://wchs-museum.org
Wells County Public Library
200 W. Washington St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-1612
https://wellscolibrary.org
200 W. Washington St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-1612
https://wellscolibrary.org
Wells County Historical Society and Museum
420 W. Market St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
https://wchs-museum.org
420 W. Market St.
Bluffton, IN 46714
https://wchs-museum.org
Wells County Health Department (Vital Records)
223 W Washington St # 202
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-4824-6489
Fax: (260) 824-8803
https://wellscounty.org/health-department
Birth and death records from 1883
223 W Washington St # 202
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-4824-6489
Fax: (260) 824-8803
https://wellscounty.org/health-department
Birth and death records from 1883
Wells Courthouse
102 W Market St # 301,
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-6485
https://wellscounty.org
Land - 1838
Court - 1837
Marriage - 1837
Census - 1840
Probate - 1837
Wills - 1838
102 W Market St # 301,
Bluffton, IN 46714
260-824-6485
https://wellscounty.org
Land - 1838
Court - 1837
Marriage - 1837
Census - 1840
Probate - 1837
Wills - 1838
Wells County Families
John A. Lepper
John A. Lepper birth: 22 Aug 1808 in Amsterdam, Montgomery, New York to Jacob A. Lepper & Mary...
John Marshall Lepper
John Marshall Lepper birth: 1851 in Jefferson, Wells, Indiana to John A. Lepper & Louisa Sarah...
Adah Irene Lepper
Adah Irene Lepper birth: 15 Mar 1902 in Ossian, Wells, Indiana to John Marshall Lepper & Lucy...
Edna Chloe Mann Ormsby
Edna Chloe Mann Ormsby birth: 8 December 1914 in Darke Co, OH to William Harvey Mann & Sarah...
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