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For those using checks or money-orders: Note that the postage listed below (i.e., "s&h") is for a single publication. If your order includes more than one Society Publication, pay the postage for the highest s&h price and divide the postage in half for the remaining Society Publications. Prices on older items may change from time to time reflecting increased cost of reproduction. Indiana residents add sales tax of 6% [new] to all prices.


Cemetery & Death Records

County Cemeteries of Monroe: Death Index c.1830-1998.  1998.  586p.  Alphabetical listing of individuals buried in over 299 Monroe County cemeteries, excluding Rose Hill and Valhalla, including a listing of cemeteries and general locations.  $55.00  $4.00 S & H

Deceased Monroe County Veterans.1997.  286p.  Lists veterans buried, cemeteries with locations, Veterans that served in various wars and also lists war casualties.  $22.00  $3.00 S & H

Hill Monument Inscriptions 1851 to 1971. 1989. 80p. Lists dates and/or names engraved on monuments, or individuals purchasing the monument.  Locations are included.  $ 6.50  $2.50 S & H

Pioneer Cemeteries in Bloomington Township, Monroe County. 1990. 26p.  132 early settlers born between 1767 – 1900, died between 1815 – 1947 and buried in 27 different small cemeteries.  $3.50  $1.50 S & H

Rose Hill Cemetery 1821-1976. 1976.  343p. Over 8000 names, includes supplement to Rose Hill.  $35.00  $4.00 S & H

Rose Hill Cemetery Addendum 1976-1996.  1997.  46p.  Individuals buried from 1976-1996 with veterans identified.  $6.50  $2.00 S & H

Valhalla Memory Gardens 1927-1996. 1997.  253p.  More than 9000 names. Veterans are identified.  $26.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County Coroners’ Inquests 1888-1973.  2001.  169p.  Includes last name, given name, age, date of death and nature of death.  $14.00  $2.50 S & H

Census & Tax Records
 

Monroe County Indiana, 1850 Census. 2004.  313p.  Divided into two sections.  First section is listed by township and household number. Second section is listed by alphabetized surnames. Over 10,000 names with ages are listed.

$42.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana, 1860 Census. 1994.  368p.  Divided into two sections.  First section is listed by township household number, second is listed by alphabetized surnames.  Over 11,500 names listed.  $38.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana 1870 Census.  2003.  415p.  Households are presented by township in numerical order by page number as shown on original census.  An alphabetical listing of individuals is included.  $45.00  $4.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana, 1880 Census.. 458p. First section is listed by township household number, second is listed by alphabetized surnames.  Over 14,000 names listed.  $38.00  $4.00 S & H

Monroe County, Tax Duplicates 1890.  (Census substitute)2001. 132 p.  Index of tax duplicates by surname, first name, township and section number.  $18.00  $2.50 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana, 1900 Census Abstract.  1983.  634p.  Arrangement is alphabetical by surnames.  Information includes township, dwelling number, given name, age, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and in some instances relationship to head of family is given.  $45.00  $4.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana, 1910 Census. 2000. 543p. Divided into two sections. First section is listed by township, household number, and surname.  Second is by surname, township, and household number.  $40.00  $4.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana, 1920 Census.  1998.  630p.  Divided into two sections.  First section is by township, household number, and surname.  Second section is   by alphabetized surnames.  Over 25,000 names listed.  $50.00  $4.00 S & H

Naturalization Records

United States of America, State of Indiana, Monroe County, Naturalization Records, 1854-1918. 1996. 374p.  Covers age, where embarked, date and port of arrival, nationality, occupation, and where resides.  $28.00  $3.00 S & H

Miscellaneous Histories

History and Biography, Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana, 1884.  Hard cover 800 p. plus 102 p. (index). Reproduction of the 1884 publication. Includes historical information for the three counties plus biographical sketches. Includes index of names.  $60.00  $5.00 S & H.

Index to History and Biography, Counties of Morgan, Monroe, and Brown, Indiana, 1884.  1979.  178p.  Index only, 19,000 entries.  $8.00  $2.50 S & H

Historic Treasures.  True Tales of Deeds with Interesting Data in the Life of Bloomington, Indiana Univ. and Monroe County.  1922.  182p.  $9.00  $2.50 S & H

Index to Historic Treasures.  1980.  55p.  Recommended to be ordered with Historic Treasures listed above.  $6.00  $2.00 S & H

Monroe County Courthouse Sketch, 1826.  Mat paper 9" x 12" Pencil sketch reproduction, includes history of courthouse.  Suitable for framing.  $3.00  $1.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana Family Heritage.1987. 325p and hard cover. Historical accounts of the county and histories of families who have lived in Monroe County.  Every name indexed; illustrated family photos,; 15,500 names; more than 500 families.  $45.00  $5.00 S & H

A Brief History of Monroe Co., Indiana.  9 pg.  $1.00  $1.00 S & H

Underground Railroad in Monroe County.  1961. 12p.  1845-1860 Reprint of article from 1917 issue of Indiana Magazine of History.  $1.00  $1.00 S & H

Veteran's Records Enrollments Monroe County, Indiana, 1886. 1994.  283p. This book includes veterans from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, War with Mexico, and the Civil War.  $28.00  $3.00 S & H

Veteran's Records Enrollments Monroe County, Indiana, 1894.  1995.  165p.  This book includes veterans from the War of 1812, War with Mexico, and the Civil War.  $15.00  $3.00 S & H

Company "G", Monroe County's Contribution to the Civil War, 1861-1865.  1994.  32p.  Written by Bennett P. Reed, synopsis of Company G Volunteers formation, Aug 23, 1861 through muster out Dec 8, 1865.  $10.00  $2.00 S & H

Maps

1939 / 1940 Maps of Monroe County Cemeteries.  1995.  169p.  These maps detail each cemetery by name, layout, and location.  169 maps, 258 cemeteries.  $32.00  $4.00 S & H

Atlas of Monroe County, Indiana 1856.  1975.  52p.   Lists more than 1,950 landowners.  Index by townships. $10.00  $2.00 S & H

Marriage Records

Monroe County Marriage Records, August 1818 - November 1881.  1995.  280p.  This book includes the groom and bride’s maiden name, marriage date, book & page number of original marriage application.  $32.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County Marriage Records, 1882-1920.  1997.  443p.  Includes bride, groom, father and mother’s (maiden) name.  Also, marriage and birth dates of bride and groom.  $38.00  $4.00 S & H

Monroe County Marriage Records, 1921-1946.  1990.  403p.  Lists more than 51,000 names.  Includes bride, groom, father and mother’s (maiden) name.  Includes 25,000 marriage dates and birth dates of bride and groom.  $36.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County Marriage Records, 1947-1960.  1992.  352p.  Lists more than 40,500 names.  Includes bride, groom, father and mother’s (maiden) name.  Also includes marriage dates and birth dates of bride and groom.  $32.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County Marriage Records, 1961-1970. 1996.  328p.  Includes bride, groom, father and mother’s (maiden) name.  Also includes marriage dates and birth dates of bride and groom.  $32.00  $3.00 S & H

Personal Narratives

1864 Diary of Lt. Col. Jefferson K. Scott, 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry.  1962.  54p.  Civil War Diary, native of Martinsville, Indiana  $6.00  $2.00 S & H

J. Knight Diary, 1893 through 1898. 115p.  Mentions about 250 neighbors and friends of Salt Creek Township, Monroe County.  $10.00  $2.50 S & H

Civil War Diary of Asberry C. Stephen.  1973.  50p.  Written in Andersonville Prison, June 1864 to April 1865.  Unusual diary, 100 names.  $6.00  $2.00 S & H

Civil War Diary of James H. Hougland Company "G",1st Indiana Cavalry 1862.  1974.  46p.  Covers campaigns in Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, and a personal record of every day experiences.  $6.00  $2.00 S & H

Pvt. Henry F. Dillman Company G 31st Indiana Volunteer Infantry.  1962.  11p.  Diary written during Civil War.   $3.00  $1.00 S & H

Life & Letters of Pvt. Samuel Thomas Smith, Fifteenth Indiana Regiment, Volunteers, Civil War.  1976.  100p. A collection of Civil War letters. $8.00 plus $2.50 S & H

The Personal Letters of Capt. Joseph Willis Young: 97th Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, 4th Div. 15th A.C., Army of the United States, Civil War.  1962.  50p.  Covers campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. $6.00  $2.00 S & H

Under the Chinquapin Tree.  1984.  126p.  Remembrances of Pioneer Life in Central Indiana.  Rev. Isaac Harvey Hazel (1866-1941) was the "Teller of the Tales."  Hazel's pioneer parables are amusing and true (and some not so true) stories of his parents and neighbors during the mid-1800's in Indiana.  $15.00  $3.00 S & H

Will & Probate Records

Abstracts of Probate Records, Monroe County, Indiana, 1818-1872.  1997. 280p.  Abstracts of probates (estate, heirs, guardianship, death dates, administrator, etc.)  $32.00  $3.00 S & H

Monroe County Will Book I (1818-1841).  2002.  52p.  A transcription of Wills and a few related documents recorded from Will Book 1 from the County Clerk’s Office.  Includes alphabetical name index.  $10.00  $2.00 S & H

Monroe County, Indiana Will Book 1 (1818-1841). 2002.  52 p.  Transcription of wills and related documents with an all-name index. From Will Book 1, Monroe County Clerk's Office. $10.00   $2.00 S & H

General Reference

Records in Monroe County, Indiana: What They Are & Where to Find Them.  2003.  52p.  A review of repositories and genealogical records held at various locations.  Emphasis on uniquely held resources.  (Not presently available - under revision - 11-28-05)

Early Glimpses of Monroe County, Indiana from Newspapers and the Christian Record (On CD using Microsoft Word). 2003.  More than 1,000 pages and more than 5,000 news items ranging in date from 1824 to 1931.  $25.00  $2.00 S & H

Monroe County History Center
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Society Office: 812 332-2517 Genealogy Library: 812 355-5588 Fax: 812 355-5593

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