Jasper County was formed in 1838 and was created from parent county Newton. Jasper takes its name from Sgt. William Jasper who was a Revolutionary War Scout. Population in 2020 was 32,918. Rensselaer serves as the county seat.
Jasper County
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Jasper county
Historical Overview
Jasper County Information
Townships
Barkley, Carpenter, Gillam, Hanging Grove, Jordon, Kankakee, Keener, Marion, Milroy, Newton, Union, Walker, Wheatfield
Towns
Rensselaer, DeMotte, Wheatfield, Remington
Surrounding Counties
Benton, White, Pulaski, Porter, Lake, Newton
Jasper 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
Sue Caldwell
Contact Information
suecald1@icloudmailusa.com
Jasper County Research
Jasper County Historical Society and the Helenor Alter Davisson Interpretive Center
479 N Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-863-3508
JCHSmuseum@gmail.com
Extensive Genealogical Collection including a rare 1917 & 1918
Council of National Defense Registration of Women cards
DeMotte Historical Society
112 Carnation St. SE
DeMotte, IN 46310
Limited Genealogical Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeMotteHistoricalSociety
479 N Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-863-3508
JCHSmuseum@gmail.com
Extensive Genealogical Collection including a rare 1917 & 1918
Council of National Defense Registration of Women cards
DeMotte Historical Society
112 Carnation St. SE
DeMotte, IN 46310
Limited Genealogical Resources
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeMotteHistoricalSociety
Jasper Co. Public Library-Rensselaer
208 W. Susan Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-987-2221
Myjcpl.org Extensive Genealogical Collection
https://www.myjcpl.org/
Jasper Co. Public Library-DeMotte
901 Birch Street SW
DeMotte, IN 46310
219-987-2221 Indiana Room Genealogical Collection
https://www.myjcpl.org/locations/demotte
Jasper Co. Public Library-Wheatfield
350 S. Bierma Street
Wheatfield, IN 46392
219-956-3774 Limited Genealogical Resources
https://www.myjcpl.org/locations/wheatfield
208 W. Susan Street
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-987-2221
Myjcpl.org Extensive Genealogical Collection
https://www.myjcpl.org/
Jasper Co. Public Library-DeMotte
901 Birch Street SW
DeMotte, IN 46310
219-987-2221 Indiana Room Genealogical Collection
https://www.myjcpl.org/locations/demotte
Jasper Co. Public Library-Wheatfield
350 S. Bierma Street
Wheatfield, IN 46392
219-956-3774 Limited Genealogical Resources
https://www.myjcpl.org/locations/wheatfield
Jasper County Historical Society and the Helenor Alter Davisson Interpretive Center
479 N Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-863-3508
JCHSmuseum@gmail.com
Extensive Genealogical Collection including a rare 1917 & 1918
Council of National Defense Registration of Women cards
479 N Van Rensselaer St.
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-863-3508
JCHSmuseum@gmail.com
Extensive Genealogical Collection including a rare 1917 & 1918
Council of National Defense Registration of Women cards
Jasper County Health Department
910 S. Sparling Avenue
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-866-4917
Official birth and death certificates
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/jaspercounty/vital-records/
910 S. Sparling Avenue
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-866-4917
Official birth and death certificates
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/jaspercounty/vital-records/
Jasper County Courthouse
115 W Washington St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-866-4941 Extensive Genealogical Resources
219-866-5297 or 4925: microfilm/records or marriage records
Mycase.IN.GOV research cases
https://www.jaspercountyin.gov/
115 W Washington St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
219-866-4941 Extensive Genealogical Resources
219-866-5297 or 4925: microfilm/records or marriage records
Mycase.IN.GOV research cases
https://www.jaspercountyin.gov/
Jasper County Families
John Martin Schnekenburger
John Martin Schnekenburger birth: 29 Dec 1827 in Oberbaldingen, Baden, Germany to Anna Barbara...
Amos Neier
Amos Neier birth: 25 February 1860 at Owen County, Indiana, to Samuel and Margaret...
Sylvanus Everett Huber
Sylvanus Everett Huber birth: 22 May 1855, probably in Fayette Co., Indiana to Levi Reed and Eliza...
Clair Malcolm Rice
Clair Malcolm Rice birth: 3 June 1879, Hebron, Porter County, Indiana to James V. Rice and...
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