FamilySearch Affiliation
FamilySearch.org is a free genealogy website with billions of historical records. While most of its collection is accessible from home, some records can only be viewed at designated affiliate libraries or LDS Family History Centers.
As an affiliate library, JCPL patrons can access these library-only records — including millions of digitized images — for free on our computers during regular library hours. No appointment needed.
Note: A free FamilySearch.org account is required to access the library-only records. If you don't have one, staff can help you get set up.
Family Histories
Vertical Family Files are available in the Local History and Genealogy room at the Jefferson County Public Library.
Marriage Records
Additional records for Jefferson and other counties are available at the Library.
Brides
Grooms
Children’s Records
Church Records
The church records held at the Jefferson County Public Library include events that took place before governmental bodies kept records of birth, marriage, and death. Some also include membership records and christening dates. Further records are available in the Local History and Genealogy Room at JCPL. Catholic church and Jewish temple church information are available in the Churches and Church Records in Jefferson County, Indiana, compiled by Jackie Richards in 2006.
Naturalization Records
Search records of residents who became U.S. citizens. Each record includes the individual's name, country of origin, port and date of arrival, and date of naturalization.