Category Archives: Wayne County

Wayne County Probate Order Book Index 1848-1853

Wayne County, Indiana probate order books detail the day to day proceedings of the probate court. Entries may include the appointment of administrators, executors, and guardians; the names of heirs; land sales and partitions; claims against an estate; and much more. Entries vary in level of detail. Additional estate records may be found in the probate complete record books, will books, and probate packets. See the Wayne County Probate Records page for more details.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, and insanity cases from:

  • Probate Order Book E, 1848-1851
  • Probate Order Book F, 1851-1853

Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

See the Wayne County Probate Order Books Guide for details about each volume.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Probate Order Book Index 1838-1848

Wayne County, Indiana probate order books detail the day to day proceedings of the probate court. Entries may include the appointment of administrators, executors, and guardians; the names of heirs; land sales and partitions; claims against an estate; and much more. Entries vary in level of detail. Additional estate records may be found in the probate complete record books, will books, and probate packets. See the Wayne County Probate Records page for more details.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, and insanity cases from:

  • Probate Order Book C, 1838-1845
  • Probate Order Book D, 1845-1848

Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

See the Wayne County Probate Order Books Guide for details about each volume.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Probate Order Book Index 1818-1838

Wayne County, Indiana probate order books detail the day to day proceedings of the probate court. Entries may include the appointment of administrators, executors, and guardians; the names of heirs; land sales and partitions; claims against an estate; and much more. Entries vary in level of detail. Additional estate records may be found in the probate complete record books, will books, and probate packets. See the Wayne County Probate Records page for more details.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, and insanity cases from:

  • Probate Order Book A, 1818-1830
  • Probate Order Book B, 1830-1838

Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

See the Wayne County Probate Order Books Guide for details about each volume.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Complete Probate Record Index 1873-1902

Complete Probate Record Books for Wayne County, Indiana compile every action made by the court pertaining to a certain estate. Since the estates were recorded only after the estate was closed, each book covers a variety of years. Not every estate is included. Additional estate records may be found in the probate order books, will books, and probate packets. See Wayne County Probate Records for more details.

This index includes Complete Probate Record Books 1 to 9, covering 1873 to 1902.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, insanity cases, partitions, and real estate sales. Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

See the Wayne County Complete Probate Record Books Guide for details about each volume and additional indexes.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Complete Probate Record Index 1853-1873

Complete Probate Record Books for Wayne County, Indiana compile every action made by the court pertaining to a certain estate. Since the estates were recorded only after the estate was closed, each book covers a variety of years. Not every estate is included. Additional estate records may be found in the probate order books, will books, and probate packets. See Wayne County Probate Records for more details.

This index includes Complete Probate Record Books K to V, covering 1853 to 1873. There is no Book J.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, insanity cases, partitions, and real estate sales. Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

See the Wayne County Complete Probate Record Books Guide for details about each volume and additional indexes.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Complete Probate Record Index 1829-1853

Complete Probate Record Books for Wayne County, Indiana compile every action made by the court pertaining to a certain estate. Since the estates were recorded only after the estate was closed, each book covers a variety of years. Not every estate is included. Additional estate records may be found in the probate order books, will books, and probate packets. See Wayne County Probate Records for more details.

This index includes Complete Probate Record Books A to F, covering 1829 to 1853.

The following index contains estates, guardianships, insanity cases, partitions, and real estate sales. Only the main subject(s) of each record have been indexed. Additional names and details can be found by viewing the original records.

Note: These volumes use a roll number to identify a record instead of page numbers.

See the Wayne County Complete Probate Record Books Guide for details about each volume and additional indexes.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Will Index, 1899-1923

Wayne County, Indiana Will Books contain transcribed wills that have been accepted into probate. Additional details about the estate may be found in the probate order books, complete record books, and probate packets. See the Wayne County Probate Records page to learn more.

See the Wayne County Will Books guide for details about each volume.

See Wayne County Will Index, 1812-1898 for earlier wills.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County Will Index, 1812-1898

Wayne County, Indiana Will Books contain transcribed wills that have been accepted into probate. Additional details about the estate may be found in the probate order books, complete record books, and probate packets. See the Wayne County Probate Records page to learn more.

See the Wayne County Will Books guide for details about each volume.

See Will County Will Index, 1899-1923 for later wills.

Note: Will Book 1 also includes letters of administration.

Digital copies may be requested from the Records Request page.

Wayne County – 1876 Indiana Atlas Patrons

Wayne County, Indiana Patrons from:
Andreas, A. T. Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago : Baskin, Forster and Company, 1876.

Wayne County – 1876 Indiana Atlas Business Directory

Wayne County, Indiana Business Directory from:
Andreas, A. T. Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago : Baskin, Forster and Company, 1876.

WAYNE COUNTY.

RICHMOND.

  • H. C. FOX, Attorney at Law.
  • CHAS H. BURCHENAL, Attorney at Law.
  • S. A. FORKNER, Attorney at Law.
  • JOHN YARYAN & SON, Attorney at Law.
  • JAMES PERRY, Attorney at Law.
  • ROBT. W. CARTER, Attorney at Law.
  • HOLLAND & BINKLEY, Attorneys at Law.
  • H. B. PAYNE, Attorney at Law and United State Commissioner.
  • JOHN A. HASECOSTER, Architect and Superintendent.
  • J. ELDER, Bookseller, Stationer, etc.
  • C. F. COFFIN, Banker, President Richmond National Bank.
  • RICHMOND SAVINGS BANK. Exclusively a Savings Bank. TRUSTEES: Mark E. Reeves, John H. Moormann, John W. Grubbs, Daniel B. Crawford, Joseph C. Ratliff, Americus L. Pogue, Isaac P. Evans. OFFICERS: President, Mark E. Reeves, Vice Presidents, Daniel B. Crawford, John W. Grubbs; Cashier, Wm. W. Dudley. Dividends computed from first of each month. Dividend days, Jan. and July 1st each year. All assets personally examined by Examining Committee at least twice each year. Reports made to the Auditor of State as required by law. Dividend declared Jan. 1st, 1876, eight per cent per annum. No. 53 N. Fifth st.
  • A. F. SCOTT, Banker, President Second National Bank.
  • ZELLER & CO., Bakery, Wholesale.
  • NICHOLSON & BRO., Booksellers, Stationers and Book Binders, Odd Fellows’ Buildings.
  • H. OGBORN, Bed Manufacturer.
  • IRETON, WATTSON & Co., Barrels, Manufacturers of.
  • OLIVER BUTLER, City Civil Engineer.
  • S. S. STRATTAN, Carriages, Manufacturer of, 158 and 160 Ft. Wayne av.
  • J. F. HANER, Cigar Manufacturer.
  • WM. H. HEWITT, Dentistry.
  • J. W. JAY, Dentist.
  • GAAR, SCOTT & CO., Engines, etc. Manufacturers of Portable Engines, Steam Threshers, Horse-Power Threshers, Saw-mills, Stationary Engines, Mill Machinery, etc., etc.
  • J. M. GAAR, Foundry and Machines.
  • LANCASTER, THOMPSON & CO., Furniture, Manufacturers of Church Furniture. H. C. Wright, President.
  • FORKNER, SCOTT & ELMER, Grocers, Wholesale.
  • N. W. BRIGGS, Grain and Agricultural Merchant.
  • SAMUEL D. MEREDITH, Hotel, “Avenue House.”
  • GEO. W. BENTON, Hardware.
  • E. B. DUNHAM & CO., Lumber Dealers, Wholesale.
  • JOHN HENLEY, Lumber, etc. Dealer in Lath, Shingles, Posts, Flooring, Siding and Dressed Lumber.
  • WM. H. BENNETT, Livery, Sale and Exchange Stable and Farming.
  • JAMES SMITH, Manufacturer. Secretary and Treasurer of the Ezra Smith & Co.’s Manufacturing Association.
  • ADDISON H. NORDYKE, Manufacturer. President of Richmond Mill Furnishing Works, Manufacturers of Mill Stones, Portable Mills and Mill Machinery.
  • DANIEL W. MARMON, Manufacturer. Secretary of Richmond Mill Furnishing Works.
  • RICHMOND PRINTING CO., Publishers Daily and Weekly Free Press.
  • PETER RITTER, Marble Dealer.
  • FRED MAAG, Publisher Daily and Weekly Independent.
  • BENJ. W. DAVIS, Publisher Richmond Palladium.
  • TELEGRAM PRINTING CO., Publishers Richmond Telegram.
  • J. EMMONS, M. D., Physician, Homoeopathist.
  • H. CADWALLADER & CO., Planing-mill and Pump Factory.
  • J. HOWELLS, M. D., Physician, Homoeopathist.
  • MARY F. THOMAS, M. D., Physician.
  • NIXON & BRO., Paper Manufacturers.
  • JAS. F. HIBBERD, Physician.
  • O. P. BAER, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, Homoeopathist.
  • T. HENRY DAVIS, Physician.
  • R. E. HAUGHTON, M. D., Physician and Surgeon, and Professor Phys. And Phys. Anat., College Phys. And Surg., Indianapolis.
  • SIMEON B. HARRIMAN, Physician, 16 N. Pearl st.
  • L. L. LAWRENCE, President Richmond Agricultural Co., also Dealer in fine Horses.
  • WILLIAM E. BELL, Real Estate, Insurance, Loan Agent and Broker.
  • I. M. WATSON, Real Estate Agent, No. 20 Sixth st.
  • JOSEPH DICKINSON & CO., Real Estate and Loan Agency.
  • RICHMOND AGRICULTURAL WORKS, Manufacturers of Reapers, Mowers, Indiana Cultivators, Wheat and Corn Drills, Scales, &c.
  • J. B. HUNT & CO., Solicitors of Patents; also Patented Articles Manufactured for inventors.
  • R. C. SHUTE, Surveyor, County and Civil Engineer.
  • J. R. WEIST, M. D., Surgeon.
  • PETERSON & BENTON, Richmond Stove and Variety Iron Works, Nos. 12, 14 and 16 North Washington st.

CAMBRIDGE CITY.

  • SAMUEL C WHITESELL, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Collections made with promptness. Reference, First National Bank.
  • W. F. MEDSKER, Attorney and Counselor at Law.
  • WM. DONEY, Cigar Manufacturer.
  • MAJOR T. ALTE, Carpenter and Joiner.
  • G. B. JONES, Druggist.
  • J. HAYS, Grocery.
  • UNDERWOOD & ALLEN, Hardware, Iron, Nails, Springs, Axles, &c.
  • GEO. G. GERDLE, Harness Maker.
  • WM. P. A. STAHR, Hotel. Central Hotel and Restaurant. Good Sample Room and Stabling.
  • JOHN I. UNDERWOOD, Insurance and Real Estate.
  • LITTLER & GIDDINGS, Liquor Dealers. Dealers in Pure Whiskies, Wines, Brandies, Gins and Cordials.
  • H. C. GATES, Music Agent.
  • HARDING, McCAIN & TALBOT, Publishers Cambridge City Tribune.
  • J. T. BAILEY, Produce, &c.
  • CHARLES GRADY, Painter, House, Sign and Ornamental.
  • HENRY RARESHEID, Saloon and Billiard Hall, Main st.
  • GEO. F. SMALLEY, Wines, Liquors and Cigars, Dealer in.
  • CALVIN BRANDENBURG, Wagon and Smith Shop.

DUBLIN.

  • JAMES HATFIELD, Carriage Maker.
  • REV. J. T. KIGGINS, General Agent and Lecturer of the Indiana Anti-Secrecy Association.
  • J. B. W. GIBBS, Printer, Job.
  • CHARLES S. McNICHOLS, Printer.

CENTREVILLE.

  • R. J. STRICKLAND, Publisher Wayne County Chronicle.