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This is a map of the area dated 1864. Source: History of Jasper County, 1985.             Site updated June 10, 2023

Newton County was formed from Jasper County in 1860. There were five original Townships at that time, Lake (Twp. 31N, R9 & R10); Beaver Township, (Twp. 29N, R9 & R10); Washington Township, (Twp. 28N, R9 & 10); Jackson Township, (Twp. 29N, R8); Iroquois Township, (Twp. 28N, R8).  Other Townships formed: 1860, Jefferson (Twp. 27N. R9 & 10); 1862: McClellan, (Twp. 30N, R9 & R10); 1865: Grant, (Twp. 27N, R8);  1871: Colfax, (Twp. 30N, R8); 1872: Lincoln, (Twp. 31N & Twp. 32N, R8).

Earliest Settlement: 1831-33, the Brook Settlement. Towns platted: 1851, Morocco by John Murphey; 1860, Kentland by A. J. Kent; 1861, Goodland by William Foster; 1866, Brook by S. H. Benjamin; 1876, Lake Village by Richard Malone; 1882, Roselawn by Craig and Rose; 1882, Julian, by J. B. Julian; 1882, Foresman, by J. B. Foresman; 1905, Conrad by Jennie Conrad; 1906, Ade, by W. T. McCray; 1907, Enos by R. & L Bartlett; Sumava Resorts, 1927, Dvorack and others.

In March and April, 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. In addition, the databases would be 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. This site was first created by Bob Williamson in 1996, with the help of the INGENWEB® group. This site is dedicated to his devotion to the preservation of our heritage for future generations. Newton County Historical Society member Beth Bassett is the Newton County Coordinator, assuming the position in 2000 to present day, 2016. Please contact her if you would like to contribute to this database. If you would like to host a county or have questions or concerns regarding the Newton County site, contact the Indiana State Coordinator, Lena Harper or Assistant State Coordinator, Jim Cox  Assistant State Coordinator Karen Zach.

JUST ADDED ... Image links to the 1950-1966 Brook High School Yearbook and the 1967-1989 South Newton Regiment Yearbook.

Newton County Historical Society's Historical Mural at their Resource Center in  Kentland.
Search this site here!
site search by freefind advanced
- Many of the subjects on the page have their own SURNAME search. Please utilize those as well.
Site Index - Several Items that appeared on this page are now within the Newton County Historical Society Site - simply click link in index below for access.
Marriage and Death Records
From the courthouse records, transcribed in the 1980's by their staff.
Cemetery Records
New! Several cemeteries now have stone images.
Check it out!
Record of Contagious Diseases, 1908-1931
Record of Physician Licenses, 1885 to 1916
Census Records
1940 Census Indexes are posted
or awaiting transcription.
General Obituaries
You'll find contributed obits, as well as current, and name indexes to newspaper obits from a variety of years and publications.
Biographies
These are from published biographical
sketches from 1883 and 1916.
Family Histories
Web Sites/Blogs
Family History Surname Helper
Perhaps someone else is looking for the same Surname that you are! Check out those who are willing to share their information.
Landholders
1904 and more, taken from plat maps from the time.
Ladd Scrapbooks, 1919-1948; 1928-1948; 1904-1934; 1947-1969. Variety of obits, births, marriage clippings Newton County
Pioneer/Contributed Obituaries/Scrapbook of obits from 1900s
Newton County/Indiana Maps
Some are old, some are new.
High School Photo Gallery
Township Photo Pages
Contributed photographs, as well as 1955 arial photos.
Newton County Schools
Information regarding schools as they are contributed.
Newton County Historical Society
and their Resource Center Information
Here you will find additional county items such as a People Gallery, town/township histories, and more, plus Newton County Publications SCHEDULE A VISIT/TOUR OF THE CENTER CALL 219-474-6944
HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE - MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
newcomer
Society Newsletter - "The Newcomer"
Detailed historical articles are published quarterly  check the index or use CTRL F to access search box 
History of Newton County
Locations of Towns and Townships, and a bit of facts for you.
History of Lake Village by Dennis Boyd
Research and Resources For Newton County History/Genealogy
Available at the Newton County Historical Society Resource Center
Other Links
Additional Web Links
Historical Documentary:
Indiana Everglades
Resources to Obtain Vital Record Copies
Birth-Marriage-Death certificate copies? We don't have them, click here for contact information for these copies - form on line for requests.
Copyright Information
Military Information
New! Submit Your Family Military History Here
What we have is here - help us by adding your military information
Neighbors in Profile
1979 and 1980 Morocco Courier Feature Columns by then Editor Donna LaCosse, featuring the business owners and operators in the town of Morocco.
Morocco Business Profiles
1950s
People At Work
1948-1949 Newton County Enterprise Feature of Kentland businessmen and women at that time.
History of the Lake Village Round Barn
Submitted by Dennis Boyd




Where can I get a copy of Newton County Birth, Death, Marriage and other records?
Please contact the following county offices for documentation, and information. When writing for information, please include a money order for up to $5.00 for postage and copies, depending upon how many copies are needed and weight of mailing.
Birth and Death Records - Held at the Newton County Health Department
4117 S 240 W Suite 500 Morocco Indiana 47963 Phone (219) 285-2052 E-mail newtoncofd-vr@localhealth.in.gov Records include some 1882 - present. Even though the State of Indiana states that all birth records should be available beginning in 1907 and death records in 1902, this may not necessarily be accurate. Please contact this office for more information. They may be able to fax information to you. Please submit appropriate form with inquiries. Click here Death Certificate form.  Click here for Birth Certificate form.
Marriage Records - Held at the Newton County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 49, Kentland, Indiana 47951, Phone 219-474-6081; Records include 1860 to present; Probate (wills, estates, guardianships) - 1860 to present; Civil Cases (divorces, lawsuits) - 1860 to present; Election Records - 1904 or 06 to present.
Land Transfers and Deeds - Held at the Newton County Recorder's Office
201 N. 3rd Street, Kentland, Indiana 47951, Phone 219-474-6081; Records include: 1860 to present; Some Cemetery Deeds and Surveys.
Road Petitions and Records - Held at the Newton County Recorder's Office
 201 N. 3rd Street, Kentland, Indiana 47951, Phone 219-474-6081;
Records include: requests to improve roads in early days; Commissioner's Minutes - 1860 to present.

Click here to view phone numbers and more information on all Newton County Government Offices.
The Township Trustees are in charge of the cemeteries in their township, their information is included on page two of the pdf.

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Click here for the Newton County Family History Helper 

If you are willing to share your Newton County family surname research with others, please send your family SURNAMES and your email address to the Newton County Coordinator. 

Newton County Family Histories

If you would like to contribute to this list, please send your family history in PDF or in a text document to the Newton County Coordinator
Please include your contact information for future researchers within your document. If you have several for one family, we will break them into a seperate list with a heading on this site. 

Permission for use of material contained within those sites/blogs must be obtained from the webmaster/owner of that particular site.

Web Sites/Blogs 

Dr. R. S. and Gladys Yegerlehner, Kentland Physician 1940-1960: World War II letters posted by grandaughter Deborah Sweeney at www.genealogylady.net

Family Histories on File at the Newton County Historical Society

These family histories are in hard copy form only, and are multiple pages. It may be difficult to obtain copies, but every effort will be made to help with your research. Please contact the Newton County Coordinator.

The family histories that are accessible here are highlighted in blue.  Boyd, Christenson, Graefnitz Merchant, Sorenson families submitted by Dennis Boyd.

A F K
Kenoyer - several different generations
Kessler
Kessler-Goddard
Kindig
P
Padgett
Pruett
U
Ulyat
B
Bowman
Bridgeman-Roberts
Boezeman
Boyd
Bridgeman
G
Geesa
Graefnitz
L
Light
Lowe
Lyons (on CD)
Q V
C
Christensons
Christenson, Ervy
H
Hiner
Hoffman
M
McCormick
Madison
Merchant
Montgomery-Lyons-McCabe
Murphy (Murphey)
R
Rainford
Robbins, Ed
W
Williamson
Wolfe-Gerrick
D
Dart
DeWees
I N S
Sorenson
Spitler
Spitler, John
Steward
X
E J
James
O T
Troup
Y-Z

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County History - Our County Townships - and Our Neighboring Counties

The Formation of Jasper County up to 1838-1860
The Formation of Newton County, 1860 (formed from at that time, Jasper County)

The History of Lake Village
 Submitted by Dennis Boyd. The history originally appeared in the March 10, 1949 Brook Reporter. Dennis has supplemented the article with several old pictures from his family files and the Facebook Old Picture Page.

Local History Books in Library at the Resource Center in Kentland, Indiana.
All County History:
1883 History of Benton, Warren, Newton and Jasper Counties, Index
1916 Jasper and Newton County History, also Index
1860-1911 Newton County by John Ade, also Index
Newton County, 1985, General History by Township
1916 Atlas of Newton County, Indiana
History of the Schools of Newton County
The First 100 Years of Newton County
History of Newton County, J. Fletcher
Newton County, Indiana by Drury 1955 Aerial photos

Township/Town Histories
2006 – Roselawn, Shelby and Thayer Resources (Lincoln Towhship and Shelby-Lake County, Indiana)
Roselawn, Shelby and Thayer, The First 100 Years: 1882-1992  ( Towns of Roselawn and Thayer, Lincoln Township and Shelby-Lake County, Indiana)
Brook, Iroquois and Washington Townships, 1856-2006 (Town of Brook, Iroquois and Washington Township)
Morocco Centennial, 1851-1951 (Town of Morocco located in Beaver Township)
The Morocco Sesquicentennial Collection, 2002 (Town of Morocco and Beaver Township)
And They Named Her Brook, John Connell  (Town of Brook located Iroquois Township)
History of the Jasper-Newton County, Indiana Amish Settlement and the Miller/Amish Cemetery, by Sharon Julia Leichty (Mt. Ayr, Pilot Grove, Jackson Township; Jasper County, Indiana)
The Amish in America, 1840-1960 (Mt. Ayr Settlement, Jackson Township)
Kentland Centennial, 1960, (Town of Kentland in Jefferson Township)
Kentland Sesquicentennial, 2006 (Town of Kentland, Jefferson Township)
100 Years of Good Life in Goodland, Centennial Edition (Town of Goodland located in Grant Township)
 
Other Items in the Library
The Kankakee, River of History, Isaacs
Kentland’s WWII Scrapbook, Carlson – Index Available
Quasqui Collections, - An Anthology by John Yost
A Second Helping – Quasqui Collection – by John Yost
Miscellaneous County Articles (copies of newspaper articles)
Kentland and Family Notes from the 1886 Gazette
Early Photos of Lake Village, Lawbaugh Family Collection
The Settling of the Grand Marsh on the Kankakee River

Vertical files include Family Information, County Information, Township/Town Information; Veteren Service Records (Pension Requests); Service Discharge Records (Not Complete)
Scroll down for Microfilm and Newspaper Collections.

We also have a good collection of other Indiana County Histories

Bound Copies of Local Newspapers Available at the Newton County Historical Society Resource Center in Kentland, Indiana.

  • The Morocco Courier – 1915-1988
  • Newton County Chronotype, 1861-1864
  • Newton County Union/Gazette 1862-1867
  • Newton County Democrat 1868-1873; Kentland Gazette 1867-1892
  • Newton County Enterprise 1892-1990
  • 2003-present; Newton County Farm News
  • Newsletter of the Newton County Farm Bureau-Loose copies – 1959 to January 1965
  • The Student Prints – Mt. Ayr High School Newspaper – various editions
Newspaper on Microfilm Available at the Newton County Historical Society Resource Center in Kentland, Indiana.
  • The Morocco Courier – 1914-1928; 1929-2007
  • The Goodland Herald on microfilm only 1904-1954
  • The Lake Village Villager on microfilm only 1965-1975
  • The Newton County Enterprise 1860-1992
  • The Rensselaer Union on microfilm only 1868-1877
  • The Rensselaer Republican on microfilm only 1886-1892
  • The Old Gold and Black – Morocco High School Newsletter; few loose issues
  • The Newton Gazette – John J. Yost Editor 1978-1979
Newton County Townships
Jasper County Townships
Lake County Townships
Benton County Townships
Tippecanoe County Townships

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Land Records

Newton County Landowners, 1904 - Transcribed by Janet Miller from a map of Newton County, 1904, landowners are listed in each Township, also view individual Township maps with sections. This record originally appeared as a feature in the Newton County Historical Society's newsletter, "The Newcomer," beginning in 2002 through 2005. The records were transcribed by society member Janet Miller. These are in PDF format, and may be searched through your reader software.

Maps of the County - 1876-1916-2008

1895 Map of Newton County - Click here:  http://www.livgenmi.com/1895/IN/County/newton.htm to view the Atlas of 1895, Newton County. Check the site out for other Indiana and US Atlas Maps. Thanks to Pam Reitsch for downloading and providing this link for us.

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Marriage and Death Records and Other Links

Newton County Vital Records: Death Index 1800-1941 - These records were extracted from the World Projects Administration (WPA) in 1941. Information includes: Surname, Given Name, Sex, Color, Age, Death Month, Death Day, Death Year, County, Book, Page, Fiche. These are in PDF format, and may be searched through your reader software.

Newton County Vital Records: Marriages May 5,1880-June 13,1971. Searchable by Groom and Bride Names

Newton County Marriages 1867-1879  From a Newton County Enterprise article dated April 30, 1891

Executions in the United States, 1608-2002
The following link is to a website that has indexes for Executions in the States that did them: There are three indexes - sorted by Name, Year & State. All are searchable pdf's and can be downloaded.
Interesting information and a good time frame: 1608 - 2002. http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/executions-us-1608-2002-espy-file

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Cemetery Records of Newton County
Click here for Cemetery Records of Newton County listed here.
The walking and recording of these cemeteries was accomplished in 1997 by members of the Newton County Historical Society.

The majority of these records utilize a surname search found on the main page. The following cemetery files are in PDF format, and may be searched by utilizing the search tool in your pdf reader. Washington Township: Doran; Jefferson Township: Pleasant Grove; McClellan: Betz/Skinner/McClellan and Morgan/Tracy. There re no cemeteries in Colfax Township.

1959 Fairlawn and St. Joseph Cemetery Burials, Kentland
Click on township name below for 2011 township map:
Lake Township:
Lake Village Cemetery
Lincoln Township:
Roselawn Cemetery
McClellan Township:
Betz Cemetery, Morgan-Tracy Cemetery and Skinner or McClellan Cemetery
Beaver Township: Murphey Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, Bell Cemetery and Smith-Holley Cemetery Jackson Township: North Star Cemetery, Kennedy Cemetery, Ames Cemetery, Amish Cemetery Washington Township: Buswell Cemetery, Doran Cemetery, Prairie Vine Cemetery, Porter Cemetery, Sell Cemetery, Shelter Cemetery
Iroquois Township: Riverside Cemetery Jefferson Township: Pleasant Grove Cemetery,
Fairlawn Cemetery, St. Joseph Cemetery
Grant Township: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Goodland Cemetery

Directory of Cemeteries - locations and addresses. Contributed by Susie Hall


Additional Cemetery Information

Powell/Strong Cemetery - A Jasper County cemetery, with many Newton County burials.

We would like to thank Gary Clifton for his contribution of these databases, Enlistment records for Company B, 51st Indiana Infantry, the largest group of soldiers from Newton County, and the cemetery records for the Strong or Powell Cemetery which is just inside Jasper County but includes mostly people from Newton County.

His Newton County Roots still run deep, and over the years, many people have contacted him personally about their kin when they became aware that he had these lists. Please contact him at clifton@gbis.com regarding any questions. These are in PDF format, and may be searched through your reader software.

Riverside/Brook Cemetery Obituary Project

Members of the Iroquois Washington Township Preservation Committee (IWPC) are seeking obituaries for the burials at Riverside Cemetery for publication in the near future. They are seeking obituaries of those on this list. Please contact kidclerk@aol.com with your information or any questions.These now appear as a web page.

Newton County Cemetery Stone Restoration Projects

Click on this site under Projects,/Completed to see the cemetery listings: 
Stonehugger Cemetery Restoration, Inc. Indiana based, full-service cemetery restoration company specializing in repair and renovation of pioneer cemeteries; owner Helen Wildermuth. Helen and her partner Mark Davis spent many hours restoring Newton County cemeteries.

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Newton County Obituraires

Index to Obituary Files
General Current Obituaries
Newton County Newspaper Online Obituary Indexes
Bound Copies Available at Newton County Historical Society's Resource Center
Family Contributed Obits/Blogs
Miscellaneous Newton County Obituaries - Covers a variety of years - Alphabetically Index
Pioneer/Contributed Obituaries/Scrapbook of obits from 1900s
If you would like to submit your obituary for this listing contact the Newton County Coordinator and send a text or doc file or pasted within your email message.
 Photos are also welcome with links to email address for genealogy purposes. Please attach the photos as a separate file to the email. 

Miscellaneous Newton County Obituaries - More Current
We can thank Susie Hall for transcribing and submitting these obituaries for our web site. These cover a variety of years, and are listed in alphabetical order.

Index  | Complete Obits

General/Current Newton County Obituaries

Pioneer and Contributed Obituaries- Extractions

Scrapbook From Early 1900’s Provides Over 100 Newton County Obituaries 

Alphabetical Index and viewable jpg files from this Newton County Historical Society document. 

Ladd Scrapbooks, 1919-1948; 1928-1948; 1904-1934; 1947-1969.

These scrapbooks carry many obituaries, births and marriage announcements in the more current times. An index is provided at the site.

Contributed Family Obituaries

Newton County Obituaries pertaining to the following families
Brown, Brownfield, Cox, David, Ellsworth, Gibbons, Mott, Newell, Page, Sallee, Snow, Vayette

Fagan Family

Waling Family

Riverside/Brook Cemetery Obituary Project

Members of the Iroquois Washington Township Preservation Committee (IWPC) are seeking obituaries for the burials at Riverside Cemetery for publication in the near future. They are seeking obituaries of those on this list. Please contact kidclerk@aol.com with your information or any questions.These now appear as a web page.



Goodland Herald Obiturary Index, 1904-1935    Goodland Herald No Name/Survivor Index

Mike Holder recently completed an index of obituaries from the Goodland Herald from 1904-1935. It contains a data base of almost 2,800 death notices and obituaries. Mike has worked on this project for the past ten years, and wanted to make his research availble to the public. We thank Mike for all of his efforts in this project. One index is a complete listing of all obituaries, another is an index of  "No Name" death notices, where only the local survivor's name was mentioned.Copies of these obitiuaries can be obtained by contacting the Newton County Coordinator. The Newton County Historical Society's Resource Center, located at 310 E. Seymour Street, Kentland, Indiana, have all of the microfilms of the Goodland Herald. A microfilm reader/printer is available for public use. When requesting a copy via email/regular mail (send c/o Newton County Historical Society, PO Box 303, Kentland, IN 47951) , please be sure to include the date listed in the index. 
The Goodland Herald was a weekly newspaper located in the town of Goodland, Grant Township. It was published from 1904-1935.
  
Click here to read a note from Mike regarding the project.

Newton County Newspaper Obituary Files

- Contact the Newton County Coordinator for copies of indexed obituaries. In the early years of the county we found very few mentions of deaths in the area. When "news from the area" began appearing in the publications a mention could have been placed in the local news column, seldom did you find a full obituary. Some of the indexed names were found in such columns without any further obituary appearing. We have included these in the indexes to provide researchers with at least of date of approximate death of their ancestor. The majority of these indexes were compiled by NCHS volunteer Bruce Herriman. 

Morocco Courier 1918 Date/Name Index    

Morocco Courier 1929-1930 Extracted Obits    Morocco Courier 1931 - Date/Name Index    Morocco Courier 1932 - Date/Name Index          Morocco Courier 1933 - Date/Name Index    

 Morocco Courier 1937 Date/Name Index     Morocco Courier 1938 - Date/Name Index 

Morocco Courier 1940 Date/Name Index     Morocco Courier 1941 - Date/Name Index 

Morocco Courier 1950- Date/Name Index  Morocco Courier 1951 - Date/Name Index  Morocco Courier 1952 - Date/Name Index 

Morocco Courier 1953 - Date/Name Index   Morocco Courier 1954 - Date/Name Index   Morocco Courier 1955 - Date/Name Index   Morocco Courier 1956 - Date/Name Index   Morocco Courier 1957 - Date/Name Index 

Morocco Courier 1958 - Date/Name Index   Morocco Courier 1959 - Date/Name Index 

 Morocco Courier 1984-1989 Index of Obits - Now available - Complete Copies of Obituaries for earch year.


1874 Kentland Gazette - Date/Name Index                      1875 Kentland Gazette - Date/Name Index          1876 Kentland Gazette - Date/Name Index 

Dec 1, 1881, 1882 - March 1, 1883 Newton County News- Date/Name Index 

1881 Kentland Gazette - Extractions                                 1885 Kentland Gazette - Date/Name Index    1886 Kentland Gazette - Date/Name Index 


The Brook Reporter is available online at Newspapers.com. If burial was made at Riverside Cemetery, check the Cemetery index, there may be digital copies of the obit available.

1934  Brook Reporter - Date/Name Index  

1935  Brook Reporter - Date/Name Index  


1900 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  

1905 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1909 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index1910 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1914 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Index 

1915 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index      1916 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  

1917 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1918 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1919 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  


1920 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index     1921 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 

1922 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index     1923 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1924 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1925 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1926 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1927 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1928 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1929 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index


1930 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1931 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1933 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1938 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1939 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index


1940 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  1941 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  1942 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1943 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1944 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1945 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index1946 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1947 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 

1948 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1949 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index


1950 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  1951 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1952 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1953 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1954 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1955 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  1956 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1957 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index  1958 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 1959 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1959 Fairlawn and St. Joseph Cemetery Burials, Kentland - Date/Name Index


1960 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1961 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1962 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1963 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1964 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1965 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1966 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index         1967 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1968 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1969 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index


1970 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index     1971 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1972 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1973 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index     1974 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1975 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1976 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index      1977 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1978 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1979 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index


1980 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1981 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index      1982 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1984 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1985 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1986  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index

1987  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index        1988  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1989  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    


   

1990  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index    1991  Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index       


1999-2000 Newton County Enterprise - Index

2004 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 2005 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index 2006 Newton County Enterprise - Date/Name Index



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Biographies
Newton County Biographies - Extractions

Visit the Newton County Historical Society People Gallery.

Newton County Biographies Project - We want your family biographies E-mail them to the Newton County Coordinator.

1899 Biographical History of Tippecanoe, White, Jasper, Newton, Benton, Warren and Pulaski Indexes

This book is available on line at https://archive.org/search.php?query=history%20of%20jasper%20county%2C%20indiana you can find your page in our index and download the information that you need.
Other county indexes can be found at this link, again contact the Newton County Coordinator if you wish a copy of bios. Tippecanoe, White, Jasper, Benton, Warren, Pulaski
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Census Records


Click on this link to view on-line census records:
http://www.mocavo.com/1790-1940-United-States-Census/126199?utm_source=Family_Tree_Magazine&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=free_census&utm_content=search&et_mid=754918&rid=250101297

Census on Microfilm
Available at the Newton County Historical Society Resource Center in Kentland, Indiana.
Newton County was formed from Jasper County in 1860. All census records prior to that time would be listed under Jasper County. Special thanks to Lori Strole-Myer who has transcribed the 1840 Jasper County Census records for our site. 

1840 Jasper County Census Records        1850 Jasper County Census Records

1860 Newton County Census Records       1870 Newton County Census Records

1880 Newton County Census Records      1900 Newton County Census Records                    1910 Newton County Census Records                                                                                                                                                                                                            

1940 Newton County Index of Households, Names, Relationship and Age

1930 Newton County Census Records
Please contact Newton County Historical Society for look ups. These records are on CD of actual records, please include the Township of Residence, or nearest town or village located to your surname search. Thank you. 

Look-Ups Available! For assistance from Wendy, e-mail her here.
Please provide as much information as possible - it will help her search the following records:
Newton Co, IN Census Records 1860-1930
Newton Co, IN Birth Records 1882-1920
Newton Co, IN death records 1882-1920
Please note that these are look up only - hard copies are not available. Thank You
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Military Information
New and Enhanced
Newton County and the Civil War: History, Rosters, Soldiers

On-Going Project! Newton County Civil War Vet Project - Newton County Historical Society Member Kyle Conrad is attempting to place a G.A.R. marker on the graves of all Newton County Civil War Vets buried in Newton County. He has identified many unknown veteran burials through this project, but still needs your help with many more. Click here to read the article that appeared in the Winter 2008 Newcomer, newsletter of the Newton County Historical Society.

Searching for a Civil War Vet? - Search the Sons of Union Veteran's graves registration database here:  http://www.suvcwdb.org/home/

Spanish American War - Roster for the State of Indiana - This link also contains other state rosters. Thanks to Pam Reitsch for providing this link.

War of 1812 - Link to the Digital Collections of IUPUI University Library - War of 1812 Collection

Submitted Family Military Histories
Vane "Speed" Harrison - Contributed by Dennis Boyd
Joe Padgett - Contributed by Dennis Boyd
Family Military info: Jackson, Graefnitz, Bridgeman, Lowe, Merchant, Boyd
Contributed by Dennis Boyd

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School Files

Early History of Newton County Schools

Newton County Schools, 1924

Newton County School Photo Gallery -
Check each school section for Gallery Photos.
Do you have photo or information to share with this site? Contact us - we welcome additions to the site!
When emailing, please attach the picture seperately from the document with your email. We cannot use images pasted into emails and text documents. Thanks!
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Morocco High School Graduates, 1905-1967

June, 2008, Dave DeKoker, webmaster for the MHS Alumni Site sent the most updated list to date. Thanks Dave for your help!

Morocco High School Alumni Site

Keep up to date with your class of MHS! Or, simply revisit the past! Don't pass this site up if you are of the Old Gold and Black!

Brook High School Alumni List

View Brook High School Photo Gallery

Goodland High School Alumni List 

View Goodland High School Photo Gallery
Kentland High School
View Kentland High School Photo Gallery
History of Lake Township Schools
Submitted by Dennis Boyd
Lake Village School Photos

View Lake Village School Photo Gallery



Here is a link to the National Register page of the State Historic Preservation Office.
This is a good place to go for questions about the National and State Registers.

Wanting to research  your home for it's history? Start by clicking here: Historic Landmark Foundation of Indiana

Other Indiana Links

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