
Indiana, known as the Hoosier State, offers a rich collection of family history books that chronicle its diverse past. These publications trace the state's evolution from Native American lands and early frontier settlements to its development as a vibrant agricultural and industrial hub. Genealogical records, pioneer diaries, census data, and local histories provide insight into life across rural communities and urban centers like Indianapolis. The stories of early settlers, waves of immigrants, and influential local families weave together to form Indiana’s broader historical tapestry. For anyone conducting family research, these texts serve as indispensable resources, connecting personal ancestral journeys with the unique legacy of Indiana.
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Histories, Memories & Biographies
Family Histories
- Portrait And Biographical Record of Delaware And Randolph Counties, Indiana 1,453 records
- Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent And Representative Men of Indianapolis 1,370 records
- Biographical and Genealogical History of Wayne, Fayette, Union and Franklin Counties, Indiana 1,224 records
- Portrait And Biographical Record of Boone And Clinton Counties, Indiana (1895) 890 records
- Encyclopedia of Genealogy And Biography of Lake County, Indiana (1904) 876 records
- Encyclopedia of Genealogy And Biography of Lake County, Indiana, With a Compendium of History, 1834-1904 (1974) 866 records
- Pictorial And Biographical Memoirs of Elkhart And St. Joseph Counties, Indiana 781 records
- Portrait And Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke And Fountain Counties, Indiana 724 records
- Biographical Memoirs of Wells County, Indiana 722 records
- Lawrence County Indiana: Records 716 records
- Diary of William Owen, November 10, 1824 - April 20, 1825 657 records
- Men of Progress, Indiana 650 records
- Biographical And Genealogical History of Wayne, Fayette, Union And Franklin Counties, Indiana, Volume 1 612 records
- Biographical And Historical Souvenir For the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, And Washington, Indiana (1889) 604 records
- Biographical Memoirs of Greene County, Indiana, Volume 2 (1908) 510 records
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