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Whitley Co, IN. Named for Col. William Whitley, who was killed in the War of 1812. Named for: William Chapman Whitley. More Information: County page on Our Family Tree. Sources:
A second two story jail was built in 1855 costing $5,244 at the site of the present City Hall. This jail and sheriff's residence was erected in 1875 and occupied in 1876 at a cost of $34,486. At that time, it was considered one of the best jails in Indiana and a credit to Whitley County.
The second record pertaining to Whitley county is in Huntington county. In 1834, Whitley county was, by the legislature, defined and described as nine congressional townships, and was attached to Huntington county for judicial purposes.
Regional Sources and Stories. Whitley County, Early History in More Family Papers, 1836–1892. M. Teresa Baer. The More Family Papers in the Indiana Historical Society’s William Henry Smith Memorial. Library hold a variety of interesting and useful documents.1 Among them are correspondence,
Explore the fascinating history of Whitley County through our county museum. Discover local history, genealogy, and shop for unique historical items.
2 sie 2024 · Guide to Whitley County, Indiana ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
County Officials: The county has other officers elected to four-year terms, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.
