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Wayne County has a rich history which has generated a great deal of interest in genealogy (family history). Many organizations can help you in your search. Wayne County Research Resources - valuable information on where to locate records, important dates and localities, by Arnold Dean. Wayne County Genealogical Society - a local club that promotes the preservation of genealogical information. They maintain a library of local resource material. Research is offered by mail for a fee. Wayne County GenWeb Project - local information from the INGenWeb project. Offers a mailing list. Morrisson-Reeves Library - Offers an excellent collection of local history and genealogical information. Morrisson-Reeves Library Newspaper Index - This index is a collection of local interest articles and obituaries from Richmond newspapers, focusing on the Wayne County area. It contains information as far back as 1822. Local papers such as The Palladium, The Richmond Item, The Richmond Sun Telegram, The Daily Sun, The Richmond Telegram, The Richmond Independent, The Broad Axe of Freedom, and The Grubbing Hoe of Truth are included, as well as many others. It should be noted that you will not be able to access the actual article online. You will be able to search by words (such as a surname) and then sort by date or publication. By highlighting an article, you will be able to access details about the article, such as the publication, date, and location within the publication. You can then take that information to the library and request the microfilm with that publication and date. Earlham Library - an excellent collection of Quaker materials. Many of the original settlers to the Wayne County area were Quakers - thus many trails lead here. Quakers (Society of Friends) in Richmond and Wayne County - learn about the beliefs of the Quakers, local Quaker history, and photos of local Quaker points of interest, including local meetinghouses. Wayne County Bibliography - a list of books pertinent to Wayne County History and genealogy research compiled by Katie Bond. Wayne County Government - Office hours and phone numbers may be obtained from this official site. Some early marriage records are available on-line. Wayne County Birth or Death Certificates - at the Wayne County Health Department. Wayne County Marriage License Database - This new database will allow searches by name and date range. So far, the records from 1811 through 1896 have been entered. If they haven't gotten to the era you're interested in yet, just check back in a few months. Wayne County Resources at the Indiana State Library Civil War Database - searchable database of the military service for individuals who enlisted in Wayne County, IN compiled from the Directory and Soldiers’ Register of Wayne County, Indiana (published 1865). Biographical History of Fayette, Franklin, Union and Wayne Counties, Indiana - originally published in 1899. Independent Genealogical Researchers - List maintained by Wayne County Government
Nettle Creek Valley Museum - in Hagerstown, has a library with significant Nettle Creek Valley genealogy information.
1895 Atlas Map of Wayne County - (Large graphic! 55K) 1865 Map of Wayne County - (VERY large graphic! 1,821K) Richmond Street Names - In January 1881, the city passed an ordinance changing the streets and avenues of Richmond. Main Street became the base for naming the streets running west to east. Its name was not changed. The Whitewater River became the base for the streets running north to south. Virtual Tour of North 10th Street, Starr District - gather information about some of Richmond's most prominent families during the late 1800's. Richmond and Wayne County, IN Veterans of World War II - a personal web site, not complete. Historical Text and Documents - Scanned by Morrisson-Reeves Library
Historical Text and Documents - Available via Google Library
Historical Photos - many with name notations Wayne County, Indiana Resources - by Kindred Trails
Allen County Public Library - Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana this nationally renowned genealogy collection contains more than 220,000 printed volumes and 251,000 items of microfilm and microfiche. Birth and Death Certificates - where to get copies in Indiana Darke County (Ohio) Genealogical Researchers Everton's Genealogy Helper - Sources in Indiana Family History CentersTM in Indiana - by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Henry County Genealogical Services Index of Indiana Marriages through 1850 - searchable database Index of Indiana Marriages 1993 - 2002 - searchable database Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project Indiana State Archives - Family History Center Indiana State Library - Databases Indiana State Library - Genealogy Section The Quaker Corner - the official repository for the QUAKER-ROOTS discussion group The Society of Indiana Pioneers
Ancestry.com - lots of online databases, some may be searched for free. Cyndi's List - the most comprehensive listing of genealogy links on the Internet. Family Search - by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Higginson Books - an online genealogy bookstore, offering local titles. How to Date Old Family Photos by the Costume RootsWeb - lots of free, searchable resources. U.S. Marriage Databases - links to state databases WorldConnect Project - over 35 million searchable GedCom's. If you are aware of any other links that would be helpful to others in their search within Wayne County, please notify the webmaster at waynet@waynet.org.
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