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== Web Sites ==
==== Websites ====


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/iowa/benton-county/ Benton County, IA History, Records, Facts and Genealogy]
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*[https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/110971683456785432231 Iowa Genealogy Network Community on Google+]
 
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/138731752868271/ Iowa Genealogy Network Group on Facebook]
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*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Benton/ Benton County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
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|width="30%"|[http://www.iowahistory.org/search.html?q=benton+county&btnG=Search+%C2%BB State Historical Society of Iowa]
|width="10%"|Free
|width="60%"|list and links to data and "hard copy" material - results of  "benton county" placed in search box
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|width="30%"|[http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=benton+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection]
|width="10%"|Free
|width="60%"|digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural insitutions - results of "benton county" in the search box
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|width="30%"|[http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=benton+county&_action_search=Search&_order=-byyear%2Fbytitle&basic_srchtype=ALL&_satisfyall=ALL State Library of Iowa]
|width="20%"|Free
|width="60%"|electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies - results of "benton county" in the search box
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| width="30%" | [http://iagenweb.org/benton// IAGenWeb Project]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://usgwarchives.net/ia/benton/benton.htm USGenWeb Archives]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1821206] [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2110820][https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1805551] FamilySearch
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| width="60%" | Births, 1880-1935; Deaths 1880-1992; Marriages, 1838-1934; all indexes
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| width="30%" | [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/IA/Benton// RootsWeb Resources]  
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
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| width="30%" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/benton/ Linkpendium]  
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
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| width="30%" | [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/benton/ CyndisList]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
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| width="30%" | [http://www.stateofus.com/iowa/benton-county/ StateofUS.com]  
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" |family history resources and government records
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| width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" colspan="2" | <center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of {{PAGENAME}}''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
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| width="30%" | {{FHL|United States, Iowa, Benton|place|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
| width="70%" | Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
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| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=benton+county+iowa&dblist=638&fq=s0%3A28000000&qt=facet_s0%3A WorldCat]
| width="70%" | To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see [[WorldCat Online Catalog]].
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| width="30%" | [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=benton+county%2C+iowa&image.x=0&image.y=0 Allen County Public Library] 
| located in Indiana  They are heavily involved in digitizing.
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|width="100%" colspan="2" | <center>'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Societies_and_Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Iowa Archives and Libraries]]</center>
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|width="30%"| [http://geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs/ GeneaBloggers]
|width="70%"|enter "Iowa" in search box to see list and links to Iowa blogs
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| width="30%" | [https://plus.google.com/s/iowa%20genealogy Google+]
| width="70%" | list of groups from "iowa genealogy" search
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| width="30" | [https://www.facebook.com/search/more/?q=iowa%20genealogy&sid=0.10269487418482515 Facebook]
| width="70%" | list of groups from "Iowa Genealogy" search
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|width="30%" | [http://genforum.genealogy.com/ia/benton/ genealogy.com]
|width="70%" | Benton County, IA Genealogy Forum
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|width="30%" | [http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.benton/mb.ashx ancestry.com]
|width="70%" | Benton County Message Board
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== References  ==
== References  ==

Revision as of 12:19, 8 July 2014

United States Gotoarrow.png Iowa Gotoarrow.png Benton County

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

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Benton County, Iowa
Map
Map of Iowa highlighting Benton County
Location in the state of Iowa
Map of the U.S. highlighting Iowa
Location of Iowa in the U.S.
Facts
Founded December 21, 1837
County Seat Vinton
Courthouse
Address Benton County Courthouse
111 E. 4th St.
P. O. Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349-1771
Phone: (319) 833-3012
Benton County Website


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Benton County Courthouse
111 E. 4th St.
P. O. Box 719
Vinton, IA 52349-1771

(319) 833-3012

Benton County

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1837--Benton County was created 21 December 1837 from Dubuque County. Benton County was attached to Jackson and Linn Counties prior to organization 1 March 1846. County seat: Vinton [1]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

For animated maps illustrating Iowa County boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Iowa County Boundary Maps" (1816-1872) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

Records Loss[edit | edit source]

1853 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged. For a list of record loss in Iowa Counties see: Iowa Counties with Burned Courthouses


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

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a list of cities and townships go to hometownlocator.com or wikipedia.org.

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Black Hawk • Buchanan • Iowa • Johnson • Linn • Poweshiek • Tama

Template:IABenton County, Iowa Clickable Neighbors

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Census[edit | edit source]

Iowa recorded not only the federal census but state census through out the years too. The state census contains very valuable genealogical information. Where the census information can be found, what years it was taken, mortality schedules, census substitutions and much more is discussed in the very informative Iowa Census article.

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.

Lutheran[edit | edit source]
  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, El Dorado, 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 Benton 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]

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

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


- 5th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
- 8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company D
- 13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
- 16th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I
- 18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company H
- 28th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies A and D
- 47th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company C
- 13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
:- 16th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I
:- 18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company H
:- 28th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A
:- 28th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company D
:- 47th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company C
:- 5th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
:- 8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company D

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]

See also a List of Iowa Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical & Genealogical Societies

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Websites[edit | edit source]

Check back often with websites. Local societies and libraries may know of other websites.

Sites with online indexes or images of records pertaining to Benton County, Iowa Genealogy
State Historical Society of Iowa Free list and links to data and "hard copy" material - results of "benton county" placed in search box
The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection Free digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural insitutions - results of "benton county" in the search box
State Library of Iowa Free electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies - results of "benton county" in the search box
IAGenWeb Project Free Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
USGenWeb Archives Free Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
[1] [2][3] FamilySearch Free Births, 1880-1935; Deaths 1880-1992; Marriages, 1838-1934; all indexes
Sites that search for links pertaining to Benton County, Iowa Genealogy
RootsWeb Resources Free Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
Linkpendium Free Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
CyndisList Free Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
StateofUS.com Free family history resources and government records
Major catalogs for hard copy collections of Benton County, Iowa Genealogy
Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records
FamilySearch Catalog Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
WorldCat To find nearby libraries that have specific items, see WorldCat Online Catalog.
Allen County Public Library located in Indiana They are heavily involved in digitizing.
See also local libraries and Iowa Archives and Libraries
Social networking sites pertaining to Benton County, Iowa Genealogy
GeneaBloggers enter "Iowa" in search box to see list and links to Iowa blogs
Google+ list of groups from "iowa genealogy" search
Facebook list of groups from "Iowa Genealogy" search
genealogy.com Benton County, IA Genealogy Forum
ancestry.com Benton County Message Board

References[edit | edit source]

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