Jay County was formed in 1836 from parent counties Delaware and Randolph. Named for John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States, its population in 2020 was 20,478. Portland is the county seat.
Jay County
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Jay county
Historical Overview
Jay County Information
Townships
Bearcreek, Greene, Jackson, Jefferson, Knox, Madison, Noble, Penn, Pike, Richland, Wabash, Wayne
Towns
Bryant, Dunkirk, Pennville, Portland, Redkey, Salamonia, Antioch, Antiville, Balbec, Bellfountain, Blaine, Bloomfield, Bluff Point, Boundary City, Brice Center, College Corner, Collett, Como, Corkwell, Fiat, Greene, Jay City, Kitt, Liber, New Corydon, New Mount Pleasant, Noble, Pleasant Ridge, Poling, Pony, Powers, Ridertown, Salem, Trinity, West Liberty, Westchester
Surrounding Counties
Adams, Randolph, Delaware, Blackford, Wells in Indiana, and Mercer and Darke counties in Ohio
Jay 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
Janice Stucky
Contact Information
research@jaycountyhistory.org
Jay County Research
Jay County Historical Society
903 E Main St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Website: https://jaycountyhistory.org/index.php
903 E Main St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Website: https://jaycountyhistory.org/index.php
Jay County Public Library
315 N Ship St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-7890
Website: https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/
Dunkirk Public Library
127 W Washington St
Dunkirk, IN 47336
Phone: (765) 768-6872
Website: http://www.dunkirk.lib.in.us/
Penn Township Public Library
195 Union
Pennville, IN 47369
Phone: (260) 731-3333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennTownshipLibrary/
315 N Ship St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-7890
Website: https://www.jaycpl.lib.in.us/
Dunkirk Public Library
127 W Washington St
Dunkirk, IN 47336
Phone: (765) 768-6872
Website: http://www.dunkirk.lib.in.us/
Penn Township Public Library
195 Union
Pennville, IN 47369
Phone: (260) 731-3333
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PennTownshipLibrary/
Jay County Historical Society
903 E Main St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Website: https://jaycountyhistory.org/index.php
Museum of the Soldier, Inc.
510 E Arch St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-2967
Website: http://museumofthesoldier.info/
Dunkirk Glass Museum
309 S Franklin St
Dunkirk, IN 47336
Phone: (765) 768-6872
Website: http://www.dunkirk.lib.in.us/the-glass-museum.php
903 E Main St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: 260-726-7168
Email: research@jaycountyhistory.org
Website: https://jaycountyhistory.org/index.php
Museum of the Soldier, Inc.
510 E Arch St
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-2967
Website: http://museumofthesoldier.info/
Dunkirk Glass Museum
309 S Franklin St
Dunkirk, IN 47336
Phone: (765) 768-6872
Website: http://www.dunkirk.lib.in.us/the-glass-museum.php
Jay County Health Department (Vital Records)
504 West Arch Street
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-8080
Fax: (260) 726-2220
Website: https://www.jaycountyhealthdept.org/
504 West Arch Street
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-8080
Fax: (260) 726-2220
Website: https://www.jaycountyhealthdept.org/
Jay County Courthouse
120 North Court Street #2
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-7575
Website: https://jaycounty.net/index.php
120 North Court Street #2
Portland, IN 47371
Phone: (260) 726-7575
Website: https://jaycounty.net/index.php
Jay County Families
James Ivan Dye
James Ivan Dye birth: 4 Sep 1849, Jay Co., IN to John and Mariah Jane (Harritt) Dye death: 5 Oct...
William Oliver Richison
William Oliver Richison b. 13 May 1887, Jackson Township, Jay County, Indiana, to Frank Albert and...
Berley Oral Richison
Berley Oral Richison b. 29 September 1889, Indiana, to Frank Albert and Sarah Jane (Davis)...
Guy Eli Richison
Guy Eli Richison b. 4 January 1895, Geneva, Adams County, Indiana, to Frank Albert and Sarah Jane...
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