Local History & Genealogy Databases
(Hendricks County, Indiana)

Research Requests

There is no set fee for our local history/genealogy services. Donations to the Library's Gift Fund are gratefully received and will be used to buy additional materials for the collection. Checks may be made out to: Plainfield Public Library.


  1. Mail requests to:
    Plainfield - Guilford Township Public Library
    Attn: Local History & Genealogy Department
    1120 Stafford Road Plainfield, IN 46168

  2. A self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage must accompany the request.

  3. Requests will be filled as time allows.

 

Subscription Databases (in library use only)

Cemetery Records

Family Histories

Hendricks County, Indiana Government Records (off-site)

Hendricks County, Indiana Government Archive Scans

  • 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)
  • ...plus many 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, IN Records (off-site from INGENWEB)

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.  The list is in GROOM SURNAME order.  Dates range between 1860s and 1919. These are certificates and not the official marriage record. The Collection is stored in DB 103-111 (for staff reference).

Marriage Records

Hendricks County/Plainfield Biography Index

Military Records

Obituaries