1864 History of Jay County – $15.00
1887 Jay County History – $30.00
1901 Biographical Memoirs of Jay County, Indiana $60
1922 History of Jay County – $25.00
1982 Jay County History – $15.00
There is a separate index included with Marcus Whitman Montgomery’s book. This is a reprint of the earliest known history of the county. It was written when Montgomery was a young newspaper editor here. An 1864 map, showing the major communities begins the book. Stories are told of the first settlers, organization of the county, college histories, and townships. It concludes with Civil War events.
To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
This is a reprint of the Jay County portion of the original book published by the Lewis Publishing Company as 1887 History of Jay and Blackford Counties. Divisions include general history, settlement, county government, professional, the press, natural gas, the Civil War, communities, and indexed biographical sketches.
To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
This is a typed copy, which was done by the Jay County Genealogy Society, of the biographical section only. It is taken from the original book published by the Bowen Publishing Company as Biographical Memoirs of Jay County. There is an index. It comes in two volumes.
To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
This book was edited by Dr. Milton T. Jay, M. D. His book had an index Only biographical material from Vol. II was reprinted. This is the PART IV section of the original book. Many portraits are included with approximately 300 biographies.
To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
This book is a collection of historical sketches and family histories compiled by members and friends of the Jay County Historical Society, Inc., Portland, Indiana.
To purchase materials contact the Jay County Historical Society at 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN 47371. You may call 1-260-726-7168 or e-mail research@jaycountyhistory.org .
