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Beyond Clips and Fasteners: Unpinning Porter County’s Past
By Cheryl Wilcox | October 2, 2026 Grommets, Ribbons, and Pretty Pins Here at the Porter County Clerk Archives, the archives staff processes historical documents dating back to 1836, when the county was first established. Preparing the older court records for indexing and digitization takes patience as clerks face tiny challenges that come in all…
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If the Land Could Speak: Remembering the Torch Bearer Chief Weesaw
The discovered land deed for “Township 36,” signed by Chief Weesaw, marked one of the final transactions before the Potawatomi’s forced relocation. This vital six-by-six-mile border tract across northern Porter County became the focal point of a tribal land loss, signed just days before the tragic 1838 “Trail of Death” march began.
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From Pioneers to Preservation: Cheryl Wilcox Joins the Clerk Archives Team
History is woven directly into the DNA of Cheryl Wilcox, a proud descendant of Indiana’s early pioneers. Cheryl has transitioned from volunteer to becoming a deputy archives clerk with the Porter County Clerk Archives department.
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Mae R. London: Breaking Glass Ceilings
Written by Victoria Vasquez | March 9, 2026 The first women to settle in Porter County were remarkable in their own rights. The most prominent female figures were those of the Bailly family, who arrived in the region in the early 1830’s. Marie LeFevre Bailly was the matriarch of the homestead. She was of métis…
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New Member Joins Archives Team
Written by Victoria Vasquez | December 11, 2025 A Welcome Return The Porter County Clerk Archives team is proud to welcome a new addition to its staff. Pete Bryant is a former Porter County IT Specialist. He recently filled the vacancy in the Clerk Archives department, which was left earlier this year by Linda Novotny.…
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Centier Bank Supports Clerk Archives with $750 Grant for Digitization Project
The Porter County Clerk Archives department is proud to receive a $750 micro-grant from Centier Bank to support their records digitization project.
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The Clerk Archives Discovery Zone
With a multitude of court records to explore, the Porter County Clerk Archives offers a glimpse back in time to learn about the people, places and things of Porter County.
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When Johnny Comes Marching Home
More than 200,000 Hoosier men served in the military during the Civil War (1861-1865). When President Abraham Lincoln called for 75,000 soldiers to stop the rebellion, Indiana did not make haste to provide its required 7,500 volunteers.
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Christmas Wedding Bells Are Ringing!
Written by Victoria Vasquez | December 17, 2024 Love is in the Air Porter County welcomed many settlers to its newly established borders between 1836-1838. Homesteaders frequently gathered to celebrate the weddings of those who wished to plant their roots here. The Christmas season was no exception. George W. Turner, the first Clerk of the…
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