19,583
edits
no edit summary
Janaeelizan7 (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
|||
| Line 14: | Line 14: | ||
== Online Resources == | == Online Resources == | ||
*'''1856''' Delinquent Tax list for | *'''1856''' - Delinquent Tax list for Miami Co., Indiana [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/386419-the-genealogist-r-bakehorn-v-1-no-8-dec-1971?viewer=1&offset=0#page=1&viewer=picture&o=info&n=0&q= Delinqunt Tax list page 2 and 12 ] | ||
*'''1862-1874''' {{RecordSearch|2075263|U.S., Internal Revenue Assessment Lists, 1862-1874}} Images only. | *'''1862-1874''' - {{RecordSearch|2075263|U.S., Internal Revenue Assessment Lists, 1862-1874}} Images only. | ||
*'''1862-1866''' [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/636046?availability=Family%20History%20Library Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana | *'''1862-1866''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/636046?availability=Family%20History%20Library Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana] The records are arranged by district, and then alphabetically by the first letter of the surname. There are 11 collection districts in Indiana, they are listed below under the State level, along with what County is under which District. | ||
== Why Use Tax Records == | == Why Use Tax Records == | ||
| Line 30: | Line 30: | ||
'''County Tax Lists'''. Some tax lists, from about 1843 to 1920, are on microfilm at the Family History Library. For example, the library has 57 rolls of Tippecanoe County tax records (1843–1876): | '''County Tax Lists'''. Some tax lists, from about 1843 to 1920, are on microfilm at the Family History Library. For example, the library has 57 rolls of Tippecanoe County tax records (1843–1876): | ||
*{{FHL|218426|title-id|disp=872149}}.) The lists are arranged by township, by year, then by first letter of the surname. The lists mention the persons assessed for poll tax, the number of acres owned, the location of the land, the worth of chattels, and the amount of the taxes. | *{{FHL|218426|title-id|disp=872149}}.) The lists are arranged by township, by year, then by first letter of the surname. The lists mention the persons assessed for poll tax, the number of acres owned, the location of the land, the worth of chattels, and the amount of the taxes. | ||
{{Tip| These records are free but must be viewed at a Family History center | {{Tip| These records are free but must be viewed at a Family History center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here]}} | ||
=== State Level === | === State Level === | ||
| Line 49: | Line 49: | ||
'''Printed Tax Lists'''. Some books have been published that include tax lists. For example: | '''Printed Tax Lists'''. Some books have been published that include tax lists. For example: | ||
'''Indiana Tax Lists | [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/403446?availability=Family%20History%20Library '''Indiana Tax Lists'''] by Jane Eaglesfield. Two Volumes. N.p.: J.E.Darlington, 1990. (Family History Library book {{FHL|403446|title-id|disp=977.2 R4d}}.) These volumes have tax lists from about 20 counties, from 1820 to the 1840s. See the FamilySearch Catalog description of this book for a listing of the counties. Each volume is indexed. (Worldcat has other locations listed for this book besides the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/indiana-tax-lists/oclc/28988989 Worldcat]) | ||
'''1886, 1890, and 1894''' '''Veterans Lists'''. County assessors used the tax lists of 1886, 1890, and 1894 to prepare lists of veterans. You can study the enrollment lists of those three years and see which veterans were on tax lists. There is a statewide index to the lists. See the War of 1812 portion of the [[Indiana Military Records]] for the ''Index to Indiana Enrollments of Soldiers, Their Widows and Orphans, 1886, 1890, and 1894.'' (short cut to page needed [http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/collections/War1812 Indiana Muster, Pay and Receipt Rolls, War of 1812] once there, click on the vol. # in the small gold box to the right, there are 4 vols.) | '''1886, 1890, and 1894''' - '''Veterans Lists'''. County assessors used the tax lists of 1886, 1890, and 1894 to prepare lists of veterans. You can study the enrollment lists of those three years and see which veterans were on tax lists. There is a statewide index to the lists. See the War of 1812 portion of the [[Indiana Military Records]] for the ''Index to Indiana Enrollments of Soldiers, Their Widows and Orphans, 1886, 1890, and 1894.'' (short cut to page needed [http://www.ulib.iupui.edu/collections/War1812 Indiana Muster, Pay and Receipt Rolls, War of 1812] once there, click on the vol. # in the small gold box to the right, there are 4 vols.) | ||
*'''1861-1866''' ''Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana | *'''1861-1866''' - [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/178400?availability=Family%20History%20Library ''Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana.''] National Archives Microfilm Publications, M765. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Service General Services Administration, 1971. (Family History Library book 977.2 A1 no.24.) This describes the county, collection district number, and roll number of lists. It includes annual, monthly, and special lists. | ||
[[Image:Tax money bag.jpg|right|200px|]] | [[Image:Tax money bag.jpg|right|200px|]] | ||