December 2025
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
“On the Record” TV Show Features Another Indy Landmark Wheeler Mission
Marion County Deputy Recorder J.R. Ryder visits and presents Wheeler Missions’ President Perry Hines with an Indy Landmark award. Wheeler Mission has served our community for over 132 years! Click to watch now. Tune into “On the Record” on Comcast on Channel 16 and Channel 28, or stream in HD at https://www.indy.gov/activity/tv2-schedule
Meet the Recorder Community Outreach
Marion County Recorder Faith Kimbrough continues her vision to educate one million Marion County residents about the services of the Recorder’s office during her term.
Billboards for Property Fraud Alert & Veterans Honors!
Located on 465 & 56th Street
Recorder’s Office Participates in a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway
Members from the Marion County Recorder’s Office participated in the Far Eastside Food Giveaway with Senator Lakeisha Jackson. Residents received turkeys, a large bag of potatoes, and a box of food. We’re making a difference by bringing a Thanksgiving dinner to underserved families in our city.
Take Recorder Kimbrough’s JINGLE Challenge
“Liens! Deeds! Mortgages & More!”
Send us your Jingle video to jr.ryder@indy.gov
GET AHEAD OF PROPERTY FRAUD!
Marion County Residents can sign up for our FREE Property Fraud Alert!
OFFICE NEWS
Recording Stats: 8,764 total documents were recorded in November 2025
7,948 eRecordings
816 Paper document recordings
Property Fraud Alert: 636 new signups in November 2025
WHAT ARE OUR CUSTOMERS SAYING ABOUT US?
Amelia - “Hi. I wanted to let you know about a wonderful employee you have working for you. I’m very sorry that I cannot pronounce/spell her name. She was Spanish-speaking (but spoke English to me). Her name was kind of long and started with an A. I really hope you can look it up based off an email she sent me.
About 8 weeks ago, I filed a transfer upon death deed. My wife and I came downtown, and we paid the fee, etc. We were told it would be emailed in about 3 days. We never received the email.
I finally called about it today and did not have high expectations. However, the wonderful lady I got on the phone was super nice and helpful. She found our request and emailed it to me immediately. She had me check my email to make sure I had it (which I did). What fantastic service.
Again, I’m very sorry I cannot spell her name but hopefully you can look me up and find who helped me. She exceeded my expectations with her friendliness and promptness.”
Historical records show that the first Christmas observed in Marion County, Indianapolis was in 1861. It was a unique event under a blue sky and leafless trees. Settlers gathered at the Billings home, a log house on the Cottonwood, where they celebrated with a balmy spring-like day, allowing men to work in shirt sleeves. They brought flower seeds and garden seeds, planting immediately upon their arrival in June. The families prepared their Christmas dinner using the harvest of wild elderberries, wild plums, and native black walnuts. The Christmas tree was decorated with popcorn balls, and gifts were hung on a clothesline. This early Christmas marked the beginning of a new life in the area, with settlers planting gardens and preparing for the coming year.
Sparks of Inspiration
“Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone."
—Charles M. Schulz
