Page County, Iowa Genealogy
Guide to Page County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information
Description
Page County was named for Capt. John Page and is located in southwestern Iowa.[3]
County Courthouse
Page County Courthouse
112 East Main Street / P.O. Box 263
Clarinda, IA 51632
Phone: 712-542-3214
Page County Website
Page County, Iowa Record Dates
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1880 | 1852 | 1880 | 1870 | 1854 | 1857 | 1847 |
Record Loss
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1858 The courthouse and the records were destroyed by fire. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes
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Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[8]
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| Unincorporated communities | ||
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History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Page County. To find more resources, go to the Iowa Bible Records page.
Biographies
- Biographical History of Page County, Iowa: With Personal Histories of Many of the Early Settlers and leading Families. 1890. Chicago, IL: Lewis & Dunbar Publishers. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, HathiTrust, Ancestry ($).
- History of Page County, Iowa: also Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County. 2 volumes. By W.L. Kershaw. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1909. Online at: Vol. II - FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, HathiTrust. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.
- Family Biographies from The History of Page County. n.p.: Iowa Historical Company, 1880. Online at: My Genealogy Hound.
- Page County, Iowa Biographies Project at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- Iowa, State Employees at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
Cemeteries
Census Records
Iowa recorded not only federal, but state censuses for several in-between years as well. For more information, see the very informative Iowa Census article.
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1850 | 551 | — |
| 1860 | 4,419 | 702.0% |
| 1870 | 9,975 | 125.7% |
| 1880 | 19,667 | 97.2% |
| 1890 | 21,341 | 8.5% |
| 1900 | 24,187 | 13.3% |
| 1910 | 24,002 | −0.8% |
| 1920 | 24,137 | 0.6% |
| 1930 | 25,904 | 7.3% |
| 1940 | 24,887 | −3.9% |
| 1950 | 23,921 | −3.9% |
| 1960 | 21,023 | −12.1% |
| 1970 | 18,537 | −11.8% |
| 1980 | 19,063 | 2.8% |
| 1990 | 16,870 | −11.5% |
| 2000 | 16,976 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 15,932 | −6.1% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- An article about the Federal and State Census Records that exist for Iowa. Iowa Census
- 1885 Iowa State Census, 1885 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1895 Iowa State Census, 1895 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1905 Iowa State Census, 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images (individual cards, not family context)
- 1915 Iowa State Census, 1915 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1925 Iowa State Census, 1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Church Records
Most church records are held by individual churches. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Iowa Church Records.
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
- FamilySearch Places
Court Records
Directories
- 1880 History of Page County, Iowa : Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, etc.; a Biographical Directory, War Record, History of Iowa(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
African American
African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Phone: 319-862-2101
Website
Funeral Homes
- Hackett Livingston Funeral Home in Shenandoah
- Nishna Valley Funeral and Cremation Service in Shenandoah
- Ritchie Funeral Home in Clarinda
- Walker-Merrick-Billings Funeral Chapel in Clarinda
Genealogies
Guardianship
Land and Property Records
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. They include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Iowa Land and Property for information about early Iowa land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, transactions were usually recorded and housed at the county courthouse.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- 1832-1929 Deed records, 1832-1929 at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
- 1839-1875 1839 - 1875 Land Abstracts Andreas Plat Book 1900 at USGenWeb Archives Project
- 1853-1858 Original land entries, 1853-1858 at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1853-1858 Tract book land patents, 1853-1858 at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1866-1981 Land transfer books, 1866-1981 at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
- 1871-1905 Miscellaneous records, 1871-1905 at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Page County, which may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Iowa Local Histories.
- Biographical History of Page County, Iowa: containing concise history of the county, the cities, and townships. Chicago, IL: Lewis & Dunbar Publishers, 1890. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, HathiTrust, Ancestry ($).
- History of Page County, Iowa: also Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent Citizens of the County. 2 volumes. By W.L. Kershaw. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1909. Online at: Vol. I - Internet Archive, HathiTrust. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.
- History of Page County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, its Cities, Towns, etc. Des Moines, IA: Historical Company, 1880. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive, HathiTrust.
- The History of Page County, Iowa: From the Earliest Settlement ... to ... 1876. By E. Miller. Clarinda, IA: Herald Book & Job Office, 1876. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- Page County History. Shenandoah, IA: Page County Genealogical Society, 1984. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- Page County History, Iowa. The Iowa Writers' Program of the Work Project Administration. Clarinda, IA: Page County Schools, 1942. Online at: Ancestry ($).
Maps and Gazetteers
County and state maps, historical and more current, are valuable research tools. For online maps and collections in libraries and societies, see Iowa Maps. Historical maps may be especially useful.
for more resources
- 1860-1918 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Page County at Ancestry ($) - index.
- 1875-2007 Page County 1875-2007 at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
- 1886-1914 Fire Insurance Maps for Page County, Iowa at Library of Congress - various years between 1886 and 1914.
- IAGenWeb - Page County.
- Iowa Digital Library, Page County at Iowa University Libraries.
- Map of 1905 Page County, Iowa at My Genealogy Hound.
- Page County Maps at FamilySearch Catalog.
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Page County at State Library of Iowa.
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places.
Migration
Military Records
Multiple Wars
- 1835-1998 Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only
- 1862-1910 Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty, 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Civil War
- 1861-1949 Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Civil War service men in Page County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:
- -1st Iowa Regiment Cavalry - USGenWeb Archives Project
- -4th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
- -23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
World War II
- WWII Honor Roll of Dead and Missing - USGenWeb Archives Project
Naturalization and Citizenship
Please see the Iowa Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1859-1990 United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1869-1937 Naturalization Records, 1869-1937(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index, images
Newspapers
- 1800s-Current Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Obituaries
- Page County Obituaries at USGenWeb Archives Project
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
In most counties in Iowa, probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. The records are available at the county courthouse.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1758-1997 Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1857-1937 Probate Records, 1857-1937(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
- 1868-1925 Will Records, 1868-1925(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- 1873-1900 Naturalization Record Index, Page County, Iowa(*); at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Iowa tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. Iowa's unique Old Age Assistance tax gives names, addresses and birth years. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see the wiki page Iowa Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- 1934-1958 Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by civil officials on registers, certificates, and other documents. Copies or extracts may be purchased from the Iowa Department of Public Health or the County Clerk's office. See also Iowa Vital Records.
Birth
- 1830-1950 Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830-1950 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images
- 1850-1939 Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1935 Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1942 Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1947 Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images, coverage may vary
Marriage
- 1518-1996 Iowa, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
- 1809-1992 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1809-1992 Iowa Marriages, 1809-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images
- 1836-1926 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1838-1934 Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1951 Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1941-1951 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Death
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
- 1850-1990 Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images; Also at: MyHeritage($)
- 1880-1992 Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1888-1904 Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images, coverage may vary
- 1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1904-1951 Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1920-1967 Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Divorce
- 1906-1988 Divorce Records, 1906-1988(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Page County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch Centers
FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries
- FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
- FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
- Council Bluffs Iowa FamilySearch Center
- Maryville Missouri FamilySearch Center
- Nebraska City Nebraska FamilySearch Center
- Shenandoah Iowa FamilySearch Center
- Omaha Public Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Page County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.
Lied Public Library
100 E. Garfield St.
Clarinda, IA 51632
Phone: 712-542-2416
Email: askliedlib@iowatelecom.net
Website
Facebook
Shenandoah Public Library
201 S. Elm Street
Shenandoah, IA 51601
Phone: 712-246-2315
Email: libraryq@shenandoahiowa.net
Website
Facebook
Museums
Nodaway Valley Historical Museum
1600 S. 16th Street
PO Box 393
Clarinda, IA 51632
Phone: 712-542-3073
Email: pagecountyhistory@yahoo.com
Website
Facebook
Greater Shenandoah Historical Society Museum
800 W. Sherican Ave
Shenandoah, IA 51601
Phone: 712-246-1669
Email: gshmuseum@hotmail.com
Facebook
Societies
Listed below are societies in Page County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Iowa Societies.
Greater Shenandoah Historical Society
800 W Sheridan Ave
PO Box 182
Shenandoah, IA 56101
Phone: 712-246-1669
Email: gshmuseum@hotmail.com
Website
Websites
- Page County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
- Page County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
- Page County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
- Page County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
- State Historical Society of Iowa — select from research collection topics
- State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides
References
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Page, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Page_County,_Iowa."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Page County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Page_County,_Iowa#Communities, accessed 21 October 2019.