In June 1996, a group of genealogists organized the Indiana Comprehensive Genealogy Database. The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in Indiana where collected databases would be stored. The databases were indexed and cross-linked so that even if an individual were found in more than one county they could be located in the index. At the same time, volunteers were found who were willing to coordinate the collection of databases and generally oversee the contents of the web page.

I am Gina Richardson the INGenWeb County Coordinator for Delaware County, Indiana.

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"A Bit of History"

Delaware County is located sixty miles northeast of Indianapolis and is bounded by Grant and Blackford Counties on the north, Jay and Randolph Counties on the east, Henry County on the south and Madison County on the west. Since its organization in 1827, Delaware County has grown from a small Indian village to an important manufacturing center.

Delaware County was named for the Delaware Indians, an Eastern tribe which was slowly pushed into Ohio and finally settled in east central Indiana during the 1770's. The Delaware Indians established several towns along the White River, among these Muncietown, near present day Muncie. In 1818, under the Treaty of St. Mary's Ohio the Delawares ceded their holdings in Indiana to the United States government and moved westward. In 1820, Delaware County was opened for settlement.

~For More Information~ 

Muncie & Delaware County Facts & Historical Background
Facts About Chief Muncie Memorial Statue

Delaware County Historical Society

   

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Visit Our Neighboring Counties

Blackford

Grant

Henry

Jay

Madison

Randolph

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In Memory Of Virginia Claire Brown Fyfe Delaware County Coordinator 2004 - January 18, 2006
Indiana Heritage Brown & Related Families

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