The Genealogy Research Library
The Genealogy Research Library is located within a large room of the Old Jail Museum. It houses the archives for many Kosciusko County records including court records, wills, guardianship and estate books, school records, township records, county plats and statistical records, tax and assessment records, military books, a series of county health office records, and marriage application books.
There are indexes to birth, marriage and death records and also indexes to census records as well as many family histories. Early newspapers are available on microfilm.
Other holdings include G.A.R. Records, city directories, obituary files, county and town histories. Also, our vertical files include topics of local history interest: Business & industry, organizations and clubs, churches, townships, small histories, school histories, and local architecture.
In addition, our photo collection contains over 4,500 items indexed by name type, or donor. For a small fee copies can be made for personal use. We also house the “Boice films” from the late 1930’s to the 1960’s. Copies can be made for personal use.
In Regards to Covid-19
If you are in the area and wish to visit or use our genealogy library we ask that all patrons register upon entry. Laptops and cameras are welcome. Please be aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and bring a mask in case it is required. Furthermore, we would ask that you please call beforehand to assure that the library is not closed due to a covid-19 exposure and to confirm times.
Ask Us
For Help
We are more than happy to help you with your research. When corresponding with us please share exactly what questions or information you are seeking. Also provide detailed information of what you know in order to help us locate your relative. Limited phone queries are also possible.
Genealogy
Resources
Other Important Resource Links: (Deed Books download)
North Webster Cemetery Project
Cemetery Search
US GenWeb
Yesteryear in Print
Deed Book 1-10
Deed Book 11-20
Become a Member!
Memberships are available for the Kosciusko County Historical Society. We’d love to invite you to purchase a membership with us and learn about our history!