Genealogy & Local History

	Ready to discover your ancestors? With over 8,600 databases, this is your gateway to online genealogy records. *only available within the library
	Use it now	Vital records, census, military, immigration, and so much more!
	Census records, digitized family histories, PERSI, the U.S. Serials set, Revolutionary War pensions and Freedman’s Bank records. *only available within the library
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	Access to family history records worldwide – including digitized newspapers, military, vital records, historical maps. *available from home with a valid Plainfield library card
	Use it now	Over 4.2 billion names in family history record collections worldwide!
Hendricks County Obituaries	Searchable database of Hendricks County, Indiana obituaries
	Use it now	Gleaned from county newspapers starting in 1847 to the present.
Hendricks County Photographs	Searchable database of Plainfield and Hendricks County, Indiana photographs
	Use it now	Adding digitized images to the database weekly!
Hendricks County Cemeteries	Searchable database of Hendricks County, Indiana cemeteries
	Use it now	Data gathered from cemetery lists and readings, obituaries and other records.
	Indiana’s Digital Library: a free collection of digitized primary sources from Indiana institutions
	Use it now	A collaboration of Indiana libraries, museums, archives and cultural organizations
	Writings about Indiana history and those who lived it.  This is a digital collection of Indiana history documents
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Archival Collection at the Plainfield-Guilford Twp. Public Library

• Guilford Township Historical Archives Collection  *in progress*

Cemetery Records

• Cemetery Search (by Surname or Cemetery)
• Cemetery Locations (Hendricks County, Indiana)

Coroner Inquests (Hendricks County)

• Hendricks County Coroner Inquests

Family Histories

• Alphabetical List of Surnames with Family Files in the Indiana Room

Hendricks County History Bulletin

• Hendricks County History Bulletin newsletters

Hendricks County, Indiana Government Records (off-site)

• Hendricks County, Indiana Government Digital Records
  • Hendricks County Ordinances (1970-2007)
  • Hendricks County Commissioners Books (1831-2006)
  • Historical Maps of Hendricks County, Indiana
  • Judicial Archive/Hendricks County Courts (starting in 1825)
  • Civil Order Books (1826 – 1870), Wills, Deeds
  • …plus much more!

The above link will redirect you to the Hendricks County Government website. The images were scanned and posted by the Hendricks County Government Computer Center.

Hendricks County, Indiana Records (from INGENWEB)

• Hendricks County Gen Web Free Data

Hendricks County/Plainfield Biography Index

• Hendricks County/Plainfield, IN Biography Index

Maps, Plats and Atlases (Hendricks County, Indiana)

• Hendricks County Assessor’s Plats (1886 – 1940 various)
• Hendricks County Atlases and Maps (1865 – 2000 various)

Marriage Certificates

These certificates are from a collection of records given to the Guilford Township Historical Collection. The certificates appear to be the “take-home” copies given to the bride and groom. There is no indication why these certificates were not taken at the time of the marriage. Currently, the list is in GROOM SURNAME order.  Dates range between the 1860s and 1919. The Collection is stored in DB 103-107 (for staff reference).

• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname A – B
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname C
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname D
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname E
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname F
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname G
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname H
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname I
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname J
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname K
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname L
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname MA – ME
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname MI – MZ
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname N
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname O
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname P
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname Q
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname R
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname S
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname T
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname U V
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname W
• Hendricks County, IN Marriage Certificates Groom Surname X Y Z

Marriage Records

• Hendricks County, Indiana Marriages (1850 – 1920)
• Hendricks County, Indiana Wedding Anniversaries (50th and higher)

Military Records

• Hendricks County, Indiana Township Enrollment Lists for Military Service
• World War 1 Veterans of Hendricks County, Indiana
• World War 1 Naval Veterans of Hendricks County, Indiana

Newspaper Microfilm Holdings

• Newspaper Microfilm holdings in the Plainfield Public Library

Obituaries

• Obituary Index Search (Hendricks County, Indiana)

Photograph Databases

• Photograph Collection Database      uploading images weekly!
• Plainfield High School Class Photos     *NEW*

Plainfield High School Alumni (deceased)

• List of Plainfield High School Alumni (deceased)

Yearbooks (Hendricks County) Database

• Yearbook Collection Database   *in progress*