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Guide to '''Story County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Story County Iowa genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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|county seat= Nevada
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|county1= [[Boone County, Iowa Genealogy|Boone]]
|county2= [[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy|Hamilton]]
|county3= [[Hardin County, Iowa Genealogy|Hardin]]
|county4= [[Jasper County, Iowa Genealogy|Jasper]]
|county5= [[Marshall County, Iowa Genealogy|Marshall]]
|county6= [[Polk County, Iowa Genealogy|Polk]]</br><center>[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
{{Infobox U.S. County
Story County was named for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Story Joseph Story] and is located in central Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Story, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa."</ref>
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| state = Iowa
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| founded year = 1846
| founded date = January 13
| seat = Nevada
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=== County Courthouse ===
== County Courthouses  ==
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Story}}


'''Story County Courthouse'''<br>
== History ==
1315 South B Avenue<br>
Nevada, IA 50201<br>
Phone:  515-382-7410<br>
[https://www.storycountyiowa.gov Story County Website]<br><br>


=== Story County, Iowa Record Dates ===
==== Parent County  ====
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Story}}
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
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| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1853
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1847
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| colspan="7"| <center>* Statewide registration started for births in July 1880 and for deaths January 1891. General compliance by 1924.</center>
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=== Record Loss ===
'''1846--'''Story County was created 13 January 1846&nbsp;from unorganized territory. It was attached to Boone, Polk, and Linn&nbsp;Counties prior to organization 1June 1853. '''County seat:''' Nevada <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
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'''1864''' Fire burned the courthouse on January 1.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County_Courthouse_(Iowa)</ref>


{{Fire+}}
==== Boundary Changes  ====
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=== Boundary Changes ===
==== Record Loss  ====
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Story}}
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*'''1846--'''Story County was created 13 January 1846 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Boone, Polk, and Linn Counties prior to organization 4 April 1853.''
*'''County seat:''' Nevada<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/IA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Iowa Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#IA Iowa Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Iowa county boundary changes
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=== Populated Places ===
'''January 1, 1864''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Story}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,169,c,story.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Story County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa, accessed 31 October 2019.</ref>
For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:  


{{Populated places
*[[Burned Counties Research|Burned Counties Research in FamilySearch Wiki]]  
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*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 Michael John Neill, ''Burned Counties'' in Family History Circle]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ames,_Iowa Ames]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge,_Iowa Cambridge]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins,_Iowa Collins]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colo,_Iowa Colo]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert,_Iowa Gilbert]
</div>
| cities-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huxley,_Iowa Huxley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelley,_Iowa Kelley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell,_Iowa Maxwell]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCallsburg,_Iowa McCallsburg]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada,_Iowa Nevada]
</div>
| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland,_Iowa Roland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldahl,_Iowa Sheldahl]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slater,_Iowa Slater]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_City,_Iowa Story City]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zearing,_Iowa Zearing]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernald,_Iowa Fernald]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Collins]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Franklin]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Grant]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Howard]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Creek_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Indian Creek]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Lafayette]
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| townships-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Lincoln]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milford_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Milford]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Nevada]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Albany_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa New Albany]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Palestine]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richland_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Richland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Sherman]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Union]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Warren]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Washington]
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=== History Timeline ===
== Places/Localities  ==
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Story}}


== Resources ==
==== Populated Places  ====
{{IA Resources Intro|Story}}


=== Bible Records ===
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
{{IA Bible Intro|Story}}
* [https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ingrant/biboling.htm Jacob Olinger and Barbary Downey Bible Record] at RootsWeb.com


=== Biographies  ===
[[Boone County, Iowa|Boone]] | [[Hamilton County, Iowa|Hamilton]] | [[Hardin County, Iowa|Hardin]] | [[Jasper County, Iowa|Jasper]] | [[Marshall County, Iowa|Marshall]] | [[Polk County, Iowa|Polk]]
{{IA Biographies Intro|Story}}


* ''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Story County, Iowa''  Chicago, IL: Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1890. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/241513/?offset=&return=1#page=9&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/biogra1 Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112049820027&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
== Resources  ==


* [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~iabiog/story/story.html Story County, Iowa Biographies Project] at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories<br>
==== Cemeteries  ====


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=143320 Palestine Cemetery, Huxley] BillionGraves
{{IA Business Records Intro|Story}}
* [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20287/iowa-state-employees?s=275764761 Iowa, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Cemeteries ===
==== Church  ====
{{IA Cemeteries Intro|Story}}


{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;  "
{{IA Church Intro}}  
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Story County, Iowa''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://billiongraves.com/search/results?cemetery_country=United%20States&cemetery_state=Iowa&cemetery_county=Story&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Story%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_631  Find a Grave]
*[http://iagenweb.org/story/cemetery.htm IAGenWeb]
*[http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=85 Iowa Gravestones]
* [https://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=85 WPA 1930's Graves Registration Survey]
*{{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths (cemetery records)}}, incomplete
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' [[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |(Often more complete)]]</center>
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*{{FSC|United States, Iowa, Story - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=2142665787|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Story+Iowa&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Story%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_631 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Iowa Cemeteries|Iowa Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
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=== Census Records ===
===== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  =====
{{IA Census Intro|Story}}


{{Historical populations
LDS Ward and Branch&nbsp;Records
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |4051
|1870 |11651
|1880 |16906
|1890 |18127
|1900 |23159
|1910 |24083
|1920 |26185
|1930 |31141
|1940 |33434
|1950 |44294
|1960 |49327
|1970 |62783
|1980 |72326
|1990 |74252
|2000 |79981
|2010 |89542
}}


'''''State Census'''''<br>
*Ames
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1803643|Iowa State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1895''' {{RecordSearch|1803957|Iowa State Census, 1895}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|2126961|Iowa State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images (individual cards, not family context)
* '''1915''' {{RecordSearch|2240483|Iowa State Census, 1915}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1915 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1925''' {{RecordSearch|2224537|Iowa State Census, 1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1925 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


=== Church Records ===
===== Lutheran  =====
{{IA Church Intro|Story}}


*'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>
'''Ames'''  
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*Joint Registers of the Lutheran and Reformed Congregations, Frederick S. Weiser {{FSC|221197|title-id|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
*Pastor's Record, 1839-1873 (Rev. Jacob Ziegler) {{FSC|16080|title-id|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}


'''''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'''''<br>
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Ames, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
Ward and Branch Records
*Ames
'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
* '''1781-1969''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/?clickref=1011ldrarFJZ&o_lid=01100l4xJr&o_sch=Affiliate%2BExternal&o_xid=01100l4xJr U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)  
**Trinity Lutheran {{FSC|217545|title-id|disp=}}


'''''Reformed Church'''''<br>
'''Bethania'''  
*Reformed Church
**Arendt's Church - see Zion Reformed Church
**Bender's Reformed Church 1780-1902 (the church merged with Biglerville Reformed Church in 1926) {{FSC|318102|title-id|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
**Zion Reformed Church {{FSC|318109|title-id|disp=}}


=== Court Records ===
*Records of the Bethania (Bethany) Lutheran Church, Kelley, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Court Intro|Story}}
* '''1876-1925''' {{FSC|380432|item|disp=Miscellaneous Record, 1876-1937 ; Index, 1876-1925}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


=== Directories ===
'''Gilbert'''  
{{IA Directories Intro|Story}}
* '''1902''' {{FSC|38165|item|disp=Atlas of Story County, Iowa : Containing Maps of Cities, Villages and Townships of the County; Farmer's Directory, Business Directory}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary


=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Gilbert, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Emigration Intro|Story}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
'''Roland'''
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Story}}


=== Funeral Homes  ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Roland, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Story}}


*[https://www.adamssoderstrum.com/ Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service] in Ames<br>
'''Slater'''
*[https://www.fredregillfunerals.com/ Fredregill Funeral and Cremation Care] in Zearing<br>
*[https://www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com/ Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care] in Ames<br>
*[https://www.rasmussonfh.com/ Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory] in Maxwell and Nevada<br>
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ames-ia/stevens-memorial-chapel/2710 Stevens Memorial Chapel] in Ames<br>


=== Genealogies  ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Slater, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Story}}


=== Guardianship ===
'''Story City'''
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Story}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Story City, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Land Intro|Story}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
'''Story County'''  
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Story County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).


=== Local Histories ===
==== Court  ====
{{IA Histories Intro|Story}}


* ''A History of Story County, Iowa: ... From the Earliest Settlement to the Present.''  By William G. Allen. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Printing Company, 1887. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/190670-a-history-of-story-county-iowa-carefully-compiled-from-the-earliest-settlement-to-the-present?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nnc2.ark:/13960/t43r64620&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
==== Land ====
* ''History of Story County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement.''  By W.O. Payne. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://archive.org/details/1911historyofstorycountypainecombined/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive]; Vol. II -  [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/231863/?offset=&return=1#page=7&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/historyofstoryco02payn/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921110&view=1up&seq=6&skin=2021 HathiTrust].


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{IA Land Intro}}
{{IA Maps Intro|Story}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Story County}}}}
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_story-iowa-usa_2808 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Story County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Story+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Story County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1886-1934''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Story+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Story County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1886 and 1934.
* {{FSC|38165|item|disp=Atlas of Story County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* IAGenWeb - [http://iagenweb.org/story/ Story County].
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Story%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Story County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* {{FSC|58430|item|disp=Souvenir Atlas of Story County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1329&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Story%22 Story County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Story+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Story County] at State Library of Iowa.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]].


=== Migration ===
==== Local Histories&nbsp; ====
{{IA Migration Intro|Story}}


=== Military Records ===
{{IA History}}
{{IA Military Intro|Story}}


'''''Multiple Wars'''''<br>
==== Maps ====
* '''1835-1998''' {{RecordSearch|2515886|Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index only
[[Image:Iastory.jpg|900px]]
* '''1862-1910''' {{RecordSearch|2821291|Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty, 1862-1910}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
'''''Civil  War'''''<br>
* '''1861-1949''' {{RecordSearch|2351982|Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images


Civil War service men in Story 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:
==== Military ====
===== Civil War =====
{{VAciv}}
:- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A
:- [[23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
==== Newspapers  ====
{{IA Naturalization Intro|Story}}


''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
{{wikipedia|List of online newspaper archives|List of online newspaper archives}}  
* '''1859-1990''' {{RecordSearch|3155890|United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Iowa Naturalization Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1863-1906''' {{FSC|282383|item|disp=Index to Naturalization Records, ca. 1863-1906}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index images
* '''1865-1917''' {{FSC|210154|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1865-1917}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images


=== Newspapers ===
*[http://rolandhistory.newspaperarchive.com/ Roland Historical Society Archives, Story County] (1895-1975)
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Story}}


*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50040/ Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*[http://altoonapl.newspaperarchive.com/ Altoona Public Library Archives, Polk County] (1876-2000)  
*'''1863-2014''' [http://nevada.advantage-preservation.com/ Nevada Newspapers, Story County]
*[http://johnstonhs.newspaperarchive.com Johnston Historical Society Archive, Polk County] (1970-2007)  
*'''1876-2000''' [http://altoonapl.newspaperarchive.com/ Altoona Public Library Archives, Polk County] (1876-2000)
*NewspaperArchive.com ($) has historical newspapers online including [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?cntry=7&st=39&ci=7363 Des Moines newspapers]. This database is free at some libraries.
*'''1877-2017''' [http://ames.advantage-preservation.com/ Ames Newspapers, Story County]
*'''1887-2013''' [http://berthabartlett.advantage-preservation.com/ Story City Newspapers, Story County] (1887-2013)
*'''1895-1975''' [http://rolandhistory.newspaperarchive.com/ Roland Historical Society Archives, Story County]
*'''1928-1929'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=51059 Ames Daily Tribune and Evening Times] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Ames, Iowa, United States Of America
*'''1944-45, 1948-51, and 1953-56''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6749 Ames Daily Tribune] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Ames, IA, USA
*'''1955'''    [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8462 Story City Herald]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Story City, IA, USA
* [https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/usa/iowa/story/ Story County Newspapers etc]
*'''1970-2007''' [http://johnstonhs.newspaperarchive.com Johnston Historical Society Archive, Polk County] (1970-2007)


=== Obituaries ===
==== Probate ====
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Story}}


=== Other Records ===
{{IA Other Records Intro|Story}}
=== Periodicals ===
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Story}}
=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Story}}
{{IA Probate Intro|Story}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Taxation ====
* '''1758-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9064/ Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
* '''1855-1947'''  {{FSC|272720|item|disp=Probate Records, 1855-1947}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
 
 
=== School Records ===
{{IA Schools Intro|Story}}
 
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch — [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]].
*'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
 
=== Tax Records ===
{{IA Tax Intro|Story}}
 
''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1934-1958''' {{RecordSearch|2573700|Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
=== Vital Records ===
{{IA Vital Intro|Story}}
 
*
 
==== Birth ====
{{IA Birth Intro|Story}}
 
* '''1850-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2527591|Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Delayed Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1921-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary
 
==== Marriage ====
{{IA Marriage Intro|Story}}
 
*'''1518-1996''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=iowa%2cia Iowa, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
* '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
==== Death ====
{{IA Death Intro|Story}}
 
*'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>
* '''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30191/iowa-deaths-burials-1850-1990?s=275764761 MyHeritage]($)''
* '''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
*'''1888-1904''' {{RecordSearch|5000144|Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images, coverage may vary
*'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939?s=275764761 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
* '''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
 
==== Divorce ====
{{IA Divorce Intro|Story}}
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Story}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{IA Archives Intro|Story}}


=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{IA Tax Intro}}
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/ames/2524-hoover-avenue Ames Iowa FamilySearch Center]
==== Vital Records&nbsp; ====
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/west-des-moines/3301-ashworth-road Des Moines Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/marshalltown/703-south-12th-street Marshalltown Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/newton/1405-north-11th-avenue-east Newton Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/ Ames Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society Library] - an affiliate library


=== Libraries ===
{{IA Vital Intro}}
{{IA Libraries Intro|Story}}
'''Ames Public Library'''<br> 515 Douglas Avenue<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>(515) 239-5646<br>[https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/contact-us Contact Us]<br><br>
'''Nevada Public Library'''<br>631 K Avenue<br>Nevada, IA 50201<br>Phone: 515-382-2628<br>Email: [mailto:npl@nevada.lib.ia.us npl@nevada.lib.ia.us]<br>[https://www.nevada.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>
'''Maxwell Public Library'''<br>109 Main Street<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: 515-387-8780<br>[https://www.maxwell.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>
'''Roland Public Library'''<br>221 N Main Street<br>Roland, IA 50236<br>Phone: 515-388-4086<br>Email: [mailto:rolandlib@globalccs.net rolandlib@globalccs.net]<br>[https://www.roland.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>


=== Museums ===
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{IA Museums Intro|Story}}


'''Ames History Museum'''<br>416 Douglas Ave #101<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Phone: 515-232-2148<br>Email: [mailto:info@ameshistory.org info@ameshistory.org]<br>[http://www.ameshistory.org Website]<br>[[Ames Public Library|Research Wiki Article]]<br><br>
==== Family History Centers  ====
'''Iowa State University Museums'''<br>1805 Center Drive<br>Ames, IA 50011<br>Phone: 515-294-3342<br>[https://www.museums.iastate.edu Website]<br><br>
'''Maxwell Museum'''<br>c/o The Community Historical Society<br>City Hall<br>107 Main Street<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: 515-387-8655<br>[https://www.welcometomaxwell.com/museum Website]<br><br>
'''Museums of Story City'''<br>619 Grand Avenue<br>P.O. Box 104<br>Story City, IA 50248<br>Phone: 515-460-1749<br>Email: [mailto:storycityhistory@gmail.com storycityhistory@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.storycityhistory.org Website]<br><br>
'''Roland Museum'''<br>104 Poplar Street<br>Roland, IA 50236<br>Email: [mailto:rolandiowamuseum@gmail.com rolandiowamuseum@gmail.com]<br>[https://www.rolandmuseum.com Website]<br><br>


== Societies ==
*{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{IA Societies Intro|Story}}


'''Story County Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 692<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Email: [mailto:storygenes@gmail.com storygenes@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.storygenes.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/storygenes/ Facebook]<br><br>
*[[Ames Iowa Family History Center]] 2524 Hoover Ave., Ames, IA 50010 United States [https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=2524+Hoover+Ave.%2C+Ames%2C+IA+50010&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x87ee70f1a2681261%3A0x17eb3e927d5fa1e3!3m8!1m3!1d3675!2d-91.9204937!3d37.3579632!3m2!1i1350!2i890!4f13.1!4m2!3d42.0469891!4d-93.6298124 Location Map]
'''Nevada Community Historical Society'''<br>624 J Avenue<br>Nevada, IA 50201-0213<br>Phone: 515-382-6684<br>Email: [mailto:admin@nevadaiowahistory.org admin@nevadaiowahistory.org]<br>[http://www.nevadaiowahistory.org/home Website]<br><br>
'''Ames Historical Society'''<br>416 Douglas #101 <br>P.O. Box 821<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Email: [mailto:info@ameshistory.org info@ameshistory.org]<br>[http://www.ameshistory.org Website]<br><br>
'''Cambridge Historical Association'''<br>Cambridge, IA<br>Phone: 515-220-4478<br>Email: [mailto:cha@huxcomm.net cha@huxcomm.net]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Cambridge-Historical-Association-278330145632380 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Gilbert Historical Society'''<br>209 Main Street<br>P.O. Box 33<br>Gilbert, IA 50105<br>Email: [mailto:macpepsi_2000@yahoo.com macpepsi_2000@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Gilbert-Historical-Society-303724248967/?ref=page_internal Facebook]<br><br>
'''Slater Historical Association'''<br>318 First Avenue<br>Box 487<br>Slater, IA 50244<br>Phone: 515-228-3832 or 515-480-9789<br>Email: [mailto:slaterhist@huxcomm.net slaterhist@huxcomm.net]<br>[https://www.slaterhistory.org Website]<br><br>


== Websites ==
== Web Sites  ==
{{IA Websites Intro|Story}}


* [https://iowaculture.gov/history/research/collections State Historical Society of Iowa] —  select from research collection topics
*{{FHL|Iowa%2C+Story|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
* [http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=story+county&_action_search=Search&_order=-byyear%2Fbytitle&basic_srchtype=ALL&_satisfyall=ALL State Library of Iowa] —  electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Story/ Story County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Story/ Story County] at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
* [https://genealogytrails.com/iowa/story Story County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/story/ Story County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/story/story.htm Story County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/story/ Story County] at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
* [http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=story+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1329|Iowa|Story}} – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.


== Research Guides ==
== References  ==
{{IA Research Guides Intro|Story}}


== References ==
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Guide to Story County Iowa genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Story County, Iowa
Map
Map of Iowa highlighting Story County
Location in the state of Iowa
Map of the U.S. highlighting Iowa
Location of Iowa in the U.S.
Facts
Founded January 13, 1846
County Seat Nevada
Courthouse


County Courthouses[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1846--Story County was created 13 January 1846 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Boone, Polk, and Linn Counties prior to organization 1June 1853. County seat: Nevada [1]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

January 1, 1864 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Boone | Hamilton | Hardin | Jasper | Marshall | Polk

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Church[edit | edit source]

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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[edit | edit source]

LDS Ward and Branch Records

  • Ames
Lutheran[edit | edit source]

Ames

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Ames, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Bethania

  • Records of the Bethania (Bethany) Lutheran Church, Kelley, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Gilbert

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Gilbert, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Roland

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Roland, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Slater

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Slater, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Story City

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Story City, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Story County

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Story County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Court[edit | edit source]

Land[edit | edit source]

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.

Local Histories [edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Story County, Iowa Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the wiki page section Iowa Local Histories.


Maps[edit | edit source]

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Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Regiments. Service men in Story County, Iowa Genealogy 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 in Story County, Iowa Genealogy:

- 3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company E
- 13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company E
- 23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Wikipedia has more about this subject: List of online newspaper archives

Probate[edit | edit source]

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.

Taxation[edit | edit source]

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.

Vital Records [edit | edit source]

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.

Societies and Libraries[edit | edit source]

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Web Sites[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).