Genealogical Society of Whitley County
Post Office Box 224
Columbia City, IN 46725-0224

Current Officers:

President Charlotte Blair
CSBlair@embarqmail.com

Vice President Kay Craig
KCraig57@msn.com

Recording Secretary Susan Richey
SHRichey@yahoo.com

Treasurer
Corresponding Secretary Beverly Henley
15 North Firestone Court
Columbia City, IN 46725

Editor Kay Craig
I-eaviation.com

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Genealogical Society of Whitley County

The purpose of the Genealogical Society of Whitley County is to collect and preserve the ancestry of Whitley County families, to stimulate and instruct all persons who may be interested in genealogy, to develop and record historical and vital facts of Whitley County and the people who originated, developed and helped build the communities within the county, and to encourage the development and maintenance of genealogical files.

Membership in the Genealogical Society of Whitley County is open to anyone who is interested in Genealogy. The Cost of Membership is $15.00 single --- $20.00 family (one mailing address) per year. Membership year is July 1st - June 30th. Membership includes the quarterly newsletter: Whitley County Roots. (Index to surnames in the Whitley County Roots)

Queries and Written Correspondence should be sent to the: Genealogical Society of Whitley County, P.O. Box 224, Columbia City, IN 46725-0224.

Card Index of Ancestors and queries maintained. Please send all correspondence to: Genealogical Society of Whitley County, P.O. Box 224, Columbia City, IN 46725-0224.

Publications: Check the GSWC Pricelist for GSWC Books in print.

Research Policy: It is the policy of the Genealogical Society of Whitley County that we do not do volunteer research for individuals. The only free service offered is a check of the Society's surname file. The person interested in any research service may wish to place a query in our newsletter for a fee to be determined by the membership. On request to the Corresponding Secretary, the person may be provided with a list of members who will research for hire. The Society does not assume responsibility for their work or for the members of the Society.

First Families of Whitley County

Pioneer Families of Whitley County

The Genealogical Society of Whitley County, Indiana announces two new programs honoring early settlers of Whitley County. Direct descendants of early settlers are eligible to become a member of First Families of Whitley County and/or Pioneer Families of Whitley County.

The First Families of Whitley County program honors the settlers who resided within the present-day boundaries of Whitley County, Indiana on or before December 31, 1850.

Those who settled in Whitley County between December 31, 1850 and December 31, 1870 will be recognized through the Pioneer Families of Whitley County" program.

Applicants must prove that their ancestor lived within the boundaries of present-day Whitley County, Indiana within the designated time period AND that they are direct descendants of the said ancestor. If approved, applicants will be issued a certificate suitable for framing. Applicants who submit the necessary documentation by July 1, 2002 will be issued "Charter Member" certificates upon approval.

The application form includes complete instructions as well as guidelines for acceptable evidence and can be obtained at the GSWC website or from the GSWC at PO Box 224, Columbia City, IN 46725. Applications will also be available at the monthly meeting, which is held at the Peabody Public Library at 6:30 pm on the third Thursday of each month.

Whitley County Marriage Applications
Books 1-4, 1905-1913
Excellent alternative source for the 1890 census.
Discover the maiden names of the Bride &; Grooms mother!
Place of birth and residence of the parents.
Check the indexes online:
Book #1 - Book #2 - Book #3 - Book #4
Soft cover, spiral bound, every name index.

Check Pricelist for ordering information.

GSWC Member Ancestor Charts
Index to the Member Ancestor Charts

178 Charts, Soft cover, spiral bound, indexed

Check Pricelist for ordering information.

Go to Whitley County Marriage ApplicationsBook #1 Index

Go to Whitley County Marriage Applications Book #2 Index

Go to Whitley County Marriage Applications Book #3 Index

Go to Whitley County Marriage Applications Book #4 Index

Whitley County Reference Works
E-Mail or Queries or further Links are highlighted
Internet Links or addresses are for books still in print.
Check GSWC Pricelist for GSWC Books in print.



Obituaries and other news items of early settlers of Noble County Indiana as published in the
- - - - - - - ALBION NEW ERA by Frances Dingman Chapter DAR, 1948.
Obituaries from the South Whitley Area 1885-1930 by Marjorie J. Kite, Dr. Manasseh Cutler Chapter, DAR, 1978.
Original Land Entries of Whitley County Indiana by Karen and Stuart Harter, 1982.
Records of six cemeteries in Whitley County Indiana by Col. Augustin de la Balme Chapter, DAR, 1958.
Roberson Undertaker Records, Churubusco Indiana 1858-1932.
Sonday Funeral Home Records, Churubusco Indiana 1906-1932.
Sonday Funeral Home Records, Churubusco Indiana 1933-1950.
Thorncreek's Eternity Cities by Nellie M. Raber, reprinted 1993.
Whitley County Bibliography of Genealogical and Historical References by Stuart Harter, 1983.
Whitley County Cemetery Inscriptions by Wallace V. Williamson, 1982.
Whitley County Indiana Sources by Stuart A. Harter, 1987.
Whitley County Marriage Application Abstracts, Books 1-4, with everyname index.Whitley County Genealogical Society, 2000:
Whitley CountyMarriage Applications Book 1 Index
Whitley CountyMarriage Applications Book 2 Index.
Whitley CountyMarriage Applications Book 3 Index.
Whitley CountyMarriage Applications Book 4 Index.
Whitley County Marriage Records 1838-1860 by Velma Moeller of Col. Augustin de la Balme Chapter, DAR
Whitley County Naturalization Index by the Genealogical Society of Whitley County
Whitley County Obituary Record Published at Columbia City by Nellie M. Raber. reprinted 1979.
Whitley County Organization by Indiana Genealogical Records Committee, DAR, 1952.
Whitley County Tax Lists: 1844 Whitley County Tax List

The Whitley County Historical Society

The Whitley County Historical Museum
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
Telephone (260) 244-6372

The Bulletin is published by the Whitley County Historical Society, quarterly: March, June, September and December and is mailed to all Society members. The Bulletin is intended to bring to light and preserve stories, articles, anecdotes, account of personalities and events, and pictures, all relating to Whitley County and its history. Contributions are encouraged. Single copies of The Bulletin are available at the Whitley County Historical Museum or by mail for $4.00. The Bulletin prints an annual index of names and articles.

The Whitley County Historical Society

The Whitley County Historical Museum is located at 108 West Jefferson Street, Columbia City, Indiana 46725 in the former home of Vice President Thomas R. Marshall: "What this country needs is a good five cent cigar." A Curator and other staff members are available to assist you. The Curator's Report appears in each issue of The Bulletin.

Be sure to visit the Whitley County Historical Society Website

Whitley County Addresses

Let us know if you have found a Whitley County site we should link to

The Churubusco Public Library
116 North Mulberry Street
Churubusco, IN 46723
Telephone: (260) 693-6466

The Peabody Public Library
1160 East Hwy 205
Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone: 260-244-5541


The South Whitley Cleveland Twp. Public Library
201 East Front Street
South Whitley, IN 46787
Telephone: (260) 723-5321

The Whitley County Court House
101 West Van Buren Street
Columbia City, IN 46725
Phone: (260) 248-3102

Many records of interest to researchers are now at:
Whitley County Records Area Archives

Whitley County Recorder — (260) 248-3106
Wills available from recorder

Whitley County Auditor — (260) 248-3100

Whitley County Clerk — (260) 248-3102
Marriage licences and applications

The Whitley County Health Department
— Birth & Death Records —
220 West Van Buren Street, Suite 111
Columbia City, IN 46725-2056
Telephone: (260) 248-3121

The Whitley County Historical Museum
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
Telephone: (260) 244-6372

The Whitley County Historical Society
108 West Jefferson Street
Columbia City, Indiana 46725
Telephone: (260) 244-6372

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Whitley County Historical Museum
108 W. Jefferson St.
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6372

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