Marriage Index Updated

Entries from Hendricks County Marriage Book Volume 29 (21 February 1966 - 5 August 1967) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Marriage Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index includes the names of the bride and groom, their date of marriage and the corresponding book and page number. It is an ongoing project--so far it covers the period of 1904-1967, as well as 1824-1848.

Teachers Database Updated

Entries from the 1949 school year have been added to the database Index to Teachers in Hendricks County Schools, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a list of all of the teachers in the county's schools, as published in area newspapers at the beginning of each school year by the county's schools superintendent. The list was comprised of the teacher's name and their location, and sometimes included the subjects they were teaching.

The database is in progress--it currently covers 1949-1963.

Hendricks County Community Foundation Awards Grant For Probate Records Project

The Indiana Genealogical Society has been awarded a $750 grant from the Hendricks County Community Foundation for their project to preserve Hendricks County probate records. These court records date back to 1824 and contain fascinating details about the lives of early settlers. Project volunteers are taking digital photos of these fragile records and putting them online for the public to access – there are over 200 records online so far. The grant will enable the Indiana Genealogical Society to purchase an additional digital camera so more of the records can go online.

The Hendricks County Community Foundation has been working to improve the quality of life in our community since 1996. It manages a $7 million collection of funds that are created by individuals, families, businesses and organizations for charitable purposes. In 2009, the Hendricks County Community Foundation awarded over $320,000 in grants to local organizations and causes and scholarships to local students.

College Students Database Updated

Entries from the 1954 school year have been added to the database Hendricks County Students Attending Indiana Colleges, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a listing of some of the students from Hendricks County who were either attending or graduating from various colleges in Indiana, as compiled from information sent by college officials to area newspapers. The list was comprised of the student's name, hometown and class, and sometimes included their major or the degree they were receiving.

The colleges that submitted information to the newspapers varied from year to year. Ball State University, Butler University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Indiana State University, Indiana University and Purdue University are among those who submitted information.

The database is an ongoing project--so far it covers the period of 1944-1946 and 1954-1961.

Center Township Delinquent Tax List 1875

This 1876 newspaper clipping is a listing of landowners in Center Township, Hendricks County, Indiana who did not pay their property taxes in 1875. It was found in Hendricks County probate packets. [Click on the photo to enlarge]

Probate Order Books Database Updated

Entries from Hendricks County Probate Order Book Volume 18 (7 May 1894 - 24 December 1895) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Probate Order Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index includes the subject of the probate case, the type of case (estate, guardianship, etc.), the case number (if given) and the corresponding book and page number.

It is an ongoing project--currently it covers the years 1825-1844 and 1894-1918.