Indian River County, Florida Genealogy

∣ Societies and Family History Resources ∣ Government Records ∣ Genealogy Links ∣ Publications ∣ Census Records ∣
∣ Court, Probate, Land and Tax Records ∣ Birth Records, Marriage Records, Divorce Records and Death Records ∣
∣ Cemeteries & Graveyards ∣ Church & Bible Records ∣ County History ∣ Military Records ∣ Schools & Directories ∣

Indian River County, Florida ancestry and genealogy research page. Uncover links to record collections, history, and genealogy sources to aid you find your Indian River Co., ancestors. Get started by building a Free Family Tree.

Indian River County Quick Facts

IndianRiver County
  • Government Website: www.ircgov.com/
  • Created Date / Origin:   May 30, 1925 from St. Lucie County
  • County Seat:  Vero Beach
  • Named After: The Indian River Lagoon, which flows through the county
  • Bordering Counties: Brevard County (north), St. Lucie County (south), Okeechobee County (southwest), Osceola County (west)
  • Incorporated Cities and Towns include: Fellsmere, Sebastian, Vero Beach, Indian River Shores, Orchid
  • Historical Events (published in 1944):
    • Pedro Menendez de Aviles and his soldiers marched through this area, November, 1565.
    • Jonathan Dickensen and others shipwrecked at Hobe Sound in September, 1696, passed through present Indian River County early in October, 1696.
    • This region was not really settled until after the Civil War. It is now a properous citrus and truck growing region and has great sub-tropic beauty.
    • McKee Jungle Gardens, in this county, attracts many out-of-state visitors.
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Indian River County Societies and Family History Resources

A list of Indian River County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Forums, Message Boards, Libraries, Archives.

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Indian River County Courthouse and Government Records

Researchers often fail to notice the importance of Indian River County court, probate, and land documents as a source of family history and genealogy information and facts. Hidden away in Florida courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the desires and worries of the many Florida residents.

The chances are great that your chosen ancestors have left a detailed record of at least a number of factors of their lives in the Indian River County court records. Even if your forefathers is not referred to in a Court case, take into consideration all of the other methods which could have lead to her or him to appear in court records.

Make sure you call the clerk's department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other details before visiting or inquiring about information because of in some cases changing contact details. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The records are available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. A lot of employees will assist individuals in obtaining the materials, but it is up to the person to undertake the researching.

The following indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Indian River county. The date listed for each category of record is usually the earliest registration filed. The earliest date does not indicate that there are numerous records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually registered.

Florida Historical Records - Databases include Court, Land, Wills & Financial Records; Birth, Marriage & Death Records; Voter Lists & Census Records; Immigration & Emigration Records; Obituary Records; Military Records; Family Tree Records; Pictures; Stories, Memories & Histories; Directories & Member Lists and much more....
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Indian River County Genealogy Links

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Indian River County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to submit your own preferred Indian River County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

Indian River Co. FL Books, Newspapers & Publications

Indian River Co. FL Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Indian River Co. FL Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Indian River Co. FL Census Records

Indian River Co. FL Cemeteries & Graveyards

Indian River Co. FL Church & Bible Records

Indian River Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Indian River Co. FL General and History Websites

Indian River Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization

Indian River Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Indian River Co. FL Military Records

  • See Also Statewide Military Links for Florida
  • Florida Military Records (fold3.com) will provide easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Florida women and men which served. Suitable for Indian River County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.

Indian River Co. FL Schools & Directories

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