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Iowa newspapers have been published since 1836 and can provide valuable information for family historians. They publish notices of marriage, divorce, death, funerals and probate matters. Since about 1880 they may also publish birth notices. Notices include the names of the persons involved, dates, and places. Marriage and death notices may contain maiden names, names of parents, and names of other living relatives. There are also social columns that tell of local events and visiting persons. Also, they often tell about marriages and who attended them (especially for prominent families). There may be engagement announcements and notices of 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries. | Iowa newspapers have been published since 1836 and can provide valuable information for family historians. They publish notices of marriage, divorce, death, funerals and probate matters. Since about 1880 they may also publish birth notices. Notices include the names of the persons involved, dates, and places. Marriage and death notices may contain maiden names, names of parents, and names of other living relatives. There are also social columns that tell of local events and visiting persons. Also, they often tell about marriages and who attended them (especially for prominent families). There may be engagement announcements and notices of 25th and 50th wedding anniversaries. | ||
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[http://www.iowaoldpress.com/index.html | [http://www.iowaoldpress.com/index.html Iowa Old Press] internet site has transcriptions of old Iowa newspapers. The entries are arranged by county then by date. | ||
== Web Sites == | == Web Sites == | ||