I have a Ripley map that shows the land call for my ancestor. He owned 40 acres; SENE in section 19 Twn. 6 N. Range 10 E in 1837 Ripley County, Ind.
Why are sections 19,30 & 31 of Township 6 Range 10east in Jennings County instead of Ripley County in this current plat map? Were there changes in Jennings Co. and Ripley Co. after 1837? I am in need of help in understanding just where my ancestor's land was located. Thanks for any help. ER

I do not show changes after 1837, here is a link to an interactive map that shows County boundaries from the formation of the state.

http://www.familyhistory101.com/maps/in_cf.html

I do know from doing research in the area people moved back and forth across county lines, and the county lines moved around so it is good to research in neighboring counties.

Sheila Kell
Jennings County INGenWeb Coordinator