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@augustmoondesign.comIndex to Biographies in Atlas of Hendricks County, Indiana (1878)
A searchable index to the biographical entries in a county atlas published by J.H. Beers & Co. in 1878. A transcription of the biographical entry is included.
The History of Hendricks County (1885)
Biographical entries (some with illustrations) from a county history published by Interstate Publishing Co. in 1885.
A Portrait and Biographical Record of Hendricks County (1895)
Biographical entries (some with photos) from a county history published by A.C. Bowen & Co. in 1895.
The History of Hendricks County (1914)
Biographical entries (some with photos) from a county history published by B.F. Bowen & Co. in 1914.
Miscellaneous Biographies
Assorted biographies with a Hendricks County connection that have been submitted to the site.
Index to Delayed Birth Records Issued in Hendricks County (1941-1979)
An index to a book of delayed birth records that were issued in Hendricks County from 5 July 1941 to 31 July 1979. Those people who did not have a birth certificate and who needed to have an official record of their date and place of birth (for example, to apply for Social Security, or to get a marriage license) could petition the Hendricks County circuit court. The applicant did not have to have been born in Hendricks County--they just needed to be a resident of Hendricks County at the time of their application. Women's applications may be under their married name. This index contains the applicant's name, their date of birth, the page number, and a link to the abstract of the delayed birth record that was issued.
WPA Index to Births in Hendricks County, Indiana (1882-1920)
A searchable version of the index to Hendricks County births that was compiled by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939.
Hendricks County, Indiana Genealogy Blog (Not stored on this site)
A blog with research tips and news items about Hendricks County genealogy.
Hendricks County, Indiana Cemeteries Index (Not stored on this site)
A searchable index of Hendricks County cemeteries, as maintained by Plainfield Public Library.
Hendricks County Cemetery Locations (Not stored on this site)
Contains information on the locations of all the cemeteries in the county, as maintained by Plainfield Public Library.
Hendricks County Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (Not stored on this site)
Contains the locations and photos of all the cemeteries in the county, as maintained by Jessica Felix.
Photos of Tombstones in Hendricks County
Assorted photos of tombstones in Hendricks County that have been submitted to the site.
1830 census for Hendricks County, Indiana (Not stored on this site)
A transcription of the 1830 census for Hendricks County.
1840 census for Hendricks County, Indiana (Not stored on this site)
A transcription of the 1840 census for Hendricks County.
1850 census for Hendricks County, Indiana (Not stored on this site)
A transcription of the 1850 census for Hendricks County.
Index of 1853 census for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index to a special census that was done in 1853 of white males over the age of 21. The census only asked for the male's first and last name.
Index of 1860 census for Hendricks County, Indiana [in progress]
A searchable index to the 1860 Hendricks County census. This index includes: all those who are the head of the household; all those in the household with a different surname than the head of household; and anyone in the household age 18 and above. NOTE: this index is in progress--more entries will be added over time.
1870 census for Hendricks County, Indiana (Not stored on this site)
A transcription of the 1870 census for Hendricks County.
Index of 1880 census for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index to the 1880 Hendricks County census. This index includes: all those who are the head of the household; all those in the household with a different surname than the head of household; and anyone in the household age 18 and above.
Index of 1900 census for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index to the 1900 Hendricks County census. This index includes: all those who are the head of the household; all those in the household with a different surname than the head of household; and anyone in the household age 18 and above.
Index of 1920 census for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index to the 1920 Hendricks County census. This index includes: all those who are the head of the household; all those in the household with a different surname than the head of household; and anyone in the household age 18 and above.
Index of 1930 census for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index to the 1930 Hendricks County census. This index includes: all those who are the head of the household; all those in the household with a different surname than the head of household; and anyone in the household age 18 and above.
Hendricks County Students Attending Indiana Colleges (1944-1946; 1955-1961) 
30 August 2010
A searchable index to the students from Hendricks County who were either enrolled at or graduating from various Indiana colleges, as published in Hendricks County newspapers. Additional years will be added to the index as time permits.
Graduates of Central Normal College, Danville, Indiana (1935-1946) 
16 August 2010
A searchable index to the school's graduates, as published in Danville newspapers each year.
Students of Central Normal College, Danville, Indiana (1877-1934)
A searchable index to the students who were included in the school's annual catalog, for the years 1877 through 1934. NOTE: No catalogs could be found for the years 1924 or 1933.
WPA Index to Deaths in Hendricks County, Indiana (1882-1920)
A searchable version of the index to Hendricks County deaths that was compiled by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939.
Directory of Businesses in Hendricks County, Indiana (1858)
A searchable version of the listing of Hendricks County businesses that were included in a directory that was published by George W. Hawes in 1858.
Directory of Businesses in Hendricks County, Indiana (1868)
A searchable version of the listing of Hendricks County businesses that were included in a directory that was published by H.C. Chandler & Co. in 1868.
Directory of Patrons in Standard Atlas of Hendricks County, Indiana (1904)
A searchable index to the patrons of an atlas published by George A. Ogle in 1904.
Directory of Rural Residents of Hendricks County, Indiana (1918)
A searchable index to a rural directory published in 1918.
The People's Guide: A Business, Political and Religious Directory of Hendricks County (1874)
A searchable version of the directory published by Cline & McHaffie in 1874.
Index to Hendricks County Divorce Cases in The Republican (1891-1961)
A searchable index to the Hendricks County divorce cases that were mentioned in the "Court Notes" section of The Republican (a weekly newspaper published in Danville, Indiana). Additional years will be added to the index as time permits.
Miscellaneous Divorce Notices
Notices of divorce suits filed in Hendricks County court, as published in local newspapers.
Reminiscences of Goldie Fancher by Connie Beeson
The Fancher family traces back to John J. Fancher (ca. 1832-1896), who moved from Hendricks County to Marion County sometime before the Civil War, where he served in the 19th Indiana Volunteers.
Thorp Family Reunion 1895-1972
The Tharp/Thorp family in Hendricks County can be traced back to John Samuel Tharp (1770-1853). This is information on their annual reunions, as compiled by Leota Gentry Held, as well as a descendancy chart for John Samuel Tharp, compiled by Bill McGee.
Index to Stock Marks Registered in Hendricks County (1824-1848)
A searchable index to a book that registered the marks farmers used on their livestock to indicate ownership.
Hendricks County Marriage License Books (1824-2003) (Not stored on this site)
Digital files of the Hendricks County marriage license books for 1824-2003, maintained by Hendricks County Government.
Marriages in Hendricks County before 1828 (Not stored on this site)
A list of marriage licenses issued in Hendricks County before January 1, 1828, as published in The History of Hendricks County (1885). Site maintained by www.everynameindex.com.
Index to Hendricks County Marriage Books (1824-1848; 1904-1966) 9 August 2010
A searchable index to Hendricks County's marriage books. This index contains their name, their spouse's name, the date of the marriage, and the volume and page numbers. Entries will be added as time allows.
WPA Index to Marriages in Hendricks County, Indiana (1824-1920)
A searchable version of the index to Hendricks County marriages that was compiled by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939.
NOTE: The WPA's index does not appear to contain any entries from Marriage Book Volume 1 1/2 (which covers the years 1831-1837).
WPA Index to Marriage Supplements in Hendricks County, Indiana (1882-1920)
A searchable version of the index for the supplemental information to some Hendricks County marriages that was compiled by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1939.
Gold Star Honor Roll (World War I)
Biographical entries and photos of soldiers from Hendricks County who died in World War I, as published by the Indiana Historical Commission in 1921.
Hendricks County Volunteers in Civil War (Not stored on this site)
A list of volunteers from Hendricks County who served in the Civil War, as published in The History of Hendricks County (1885). Site maintained by www.everynameindex.com.
Veterans Enumerated in Hendricks County (1886-1894)
A searchable index of veterans (or their widows and orphans) who were living in Hendricks County in 1886, 1890 and 1894. The index contains the veteran's first and last name, as well as some details of their military service.
World War I Draft List for Hendricks County, Indiana (1917)
A searchable index of the eligible men in Hendricks County who presented themselves to the draft board when the draft was first enacted in 1917, as published by a Hendricks County newspaper.
World War II Draft List for Hendricks County, Indiana (1940-1945)
A searchable index of the men who were called up by the Hendricks County draft board from November 1940 through December 1945, as published in Hendricks County newspapers.
Index to Hendricks County Declarations of Intent (1852-1906)
A surname index to a volume of Declarations of Intent for the years 1852 through 1906. A Declaration of Intent was the first step in the process to becoming naturalized, and contained the immigrant's age, native country, place of embarkation, and the date and place of arrival in the United States. This index contains the immigrant's name, the page number, the date their declaration was filed, and the link to the abstract of the declaration.
Index to Hendricks County Final Oaths (1856-1906)
A surname index to a volume of Final Oaths for the years 1856 through 1906. A Final Oath was the final step in the process to becoming naturalized. Final oaths did not have to be filed in the same court as the declaration of intent, and usually did not contain as much information as the declaration. This index contains the immigrant's name, the page number, the date their final oath was filed in Hendricks County Circuit Court, and a link to the abstract of the final oath.
Brownsburg Public Library Obituary Finder (Not stored on this site)
A searchable index of obituaries from Brownsburg newspapers, maintained by the Brownsburg Public Library.
Deaths from The Republican's Year in Review (1892-2009)
A searchable index of the deaths that were mentioned in the The Republican's annual "Year in Review" issue. The Republican is a newspaper that is published weekly in Danville, Indiana. This index contains the person's first and last name and the date of the issue of The Republican that their death was mentioned in.
Hendricks County, Indiana Obituary Database (Not stored on this site)
A searchable index of obituaries from Hendricks County newspapers, maintained by the Plainfield Public Library.
Miscellaneous Obituaries
Assorted obituaries with a Hendricks County connection that have been submitted to the site.
Index to Miscellaneous Obituaries for Hendricks County, Indiana
A searchable index of assorted obituaries with a Hendricks County connection that have been submitted to the site.
Probate Records for Hendricks County, Indiana (1824-1930) [in progress] (Not stored on this site)
A searchable index and digital files of Hendricks County probate packets, maintained by the Indiana Genealogical Society. This database is in progress--entries will be added as time allows.
Hendricks County Probate Order Books (1825-1847) (Not stored on this site)
Digital files of the Hendricks County probate order books for 1825-1847, maintained by Hendricks County Government.
Index to Hendricks County Probate Order Books (1825-1844; 1896-1918)
A searchable index to the Hendricks County Probate Order Books. This index contains the name, the subject (e.g. guardianship, estate, etc.), and the volume and page numbers. Entries will be added as time allows.
Graduates of Danville High School (1880-1896)
A searchable index to the graduates of Danville High School for the years 1880 through 1896, as published in a Hendricks County newspaper.
Graduates of Hendricks County Common Schools (1896-1900; 1915; 1917)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the common schools in the county, as published various years in a Hendricks County newspaper. A common school went up to 8th grade.
Graduates of Hendricks County Common Schools (1903)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the common schools in the county for 1903, as written in a ledger book found on the Hendricks County School Document Archive. A common school went up to 8th grade.
Graduates of Hendricks County High Schools (1904-1907)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the high schools in the county for the years 1904 through 1907, as published in Hendricks County Schools 1906 - 1907- 1908, a manual written by the county's superintendent of schools.
Graduates of Hendricks County High Schools (1917)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the high schools in the county in 1917, as published in a Hendricks County newspaper.
Graduates of Hendricks County High Schools (1917-1921)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the high schools in the county for the years 1917 through 1921, as written in a ledger book found on the Hendricks County School Document Archive.
Graduates of Hendricks County High Schools (1923-1962)
A searchable index to the graduates from all of the high schools in the county for the years 1923 through 1962, as published annually in various Hendricks County newspapers.
Hendricks County School Document Archive (Not stored on this site)
Digital files of various early records of Hendricks County schools, maintained by Hendricks County Government.
Index to Hendricks County School Directories (1894-1964)
A searchable index to the county's annual school directory for the years 1894 through 1964, as found in copies at the Danville Public Library.
Index to Teachers in Hendricks County Schools (1950-1963) 23 August 2010
A searchable index to the teachers for all of the schools in the county, as published in Hendricks County newspapers at the beginning of each school year. More entries will be added as time allows.
Index to 1844 tax list for Hendricks County
An index to a tax list compiled in Hendricks County in 1844. The index contains the person's name, the name of the township they lived in, and (if included), the Section, Township, and Range numbers of their parcel of land.
Eligible Voters in Center Township and Washington Township (1867)
A searchable index of the eligible voters in 1867 in Center Township and Washington Township only, as published in a Hendricks County newspaper. The list contains the voter's first and last name and their township.
Voters in Liberty Township (1841)
A searchable index of the voters in Liberty Township for an election of Justice of the Peace held in Belleville in 1841, as found in Hendricks County probate records. The index contains only the voter's first and last name.
Index to Hendricks County Will Books (1822-1977)
A searchable index to the first 15 volumes of will books. The index contains the name, date of the will, and the volume and page numbers.
Article on George Brill - Mayme Gregg Nicholas marriage (1916)
Article on Taswell Keys murder trial (1916)
Index to Hendricks County Estray Book (1831-1839)
An index to a volume of estrays (livestock that strayed onto someone else's property) for Hendricks County, which covers the years 1831 through 1839. The estray book detailed the livestock's particular markings (as well as its appraised value), the date it was found, the date the estray was recorded, and the name of the person who found it. The index contains the person's first and last name, the date the estray was recorded, and the page number in the book.
Index to Hendricks County Indenture Records (1837-1849)
This is an index to a book of indenture records of apprentices and poor children, which covers the years 1837 to 1849. This index contains the indentured person's name, the name of the person they were being indentured to, the date, the page number, and a link to the abstract of the indenture record.