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


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|organized= January 8, 1857<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/IA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Iowa Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by [https://www.newberry.org/ Newberry Library]; accessed 6/15/2021.</ref>
|county seat= Webster City
|parent county= [[Webster County, Iowa Genealogy|Webster]]<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>
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|county1= [[Boone County, Iowa Genealogy|Boone]]
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|county3= [[Hardin County, Iowa Genealogy|Hardin]]
|county4= [[Story County, Iowa Genealogy|Story]]
|county5= [[Webster County, Iowa Genealogy|Webster]]
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== County Information ==


=== Description ===
{{Infobox U.S. County
Hamilton County was named for [https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=5&personID=5730 William W. Hamilton] and is located in central Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Hamilton, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_County,_Iowa."</ref>
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| founded year = 1857
| founded date = January 8
| seat = Webster City
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=== County Courthouse ===
== County Courthouse ==
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Hamilton}}
'''Hamilton County Courthouse'''<br>
2300 Superior Street<br>
Webster City, IA  50595<br>
Phone: 515-832-9600 <br>
[https://www.hamiltoncounty.iowa.gov/ Hamilton County Website]<br><br>


=== Hamilton County, Iowa Record Dates ===
== History ==
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Hamilton}}
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| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <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" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| 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 ===
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


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==== Parent County ====
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Hamilton}}
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*'''1857--'''Hamilton County was created 8 January 1857 from [[Webster County, Iowa Genealogy|Webster]] County.<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>
*'''County seat:''' Webster City<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 ===
'''1857--'''Hamilton County was created 8 January 1857 from [[Webster County, Iowa|Webster]] County. '''County seat:&nbsp;''' Webster City <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Hamilton}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,079,c,hamilton.cfmN HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Hamilton County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_County,_Iowa, accessed 8 September 2019.</ref>
==== Boundary Changes ====


{{Populated places
==== Record Loss  ====
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamrar,_Iowa Kamrar]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanhope,_Iowa Stanhope]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stratford,_Iowa Stratford]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_City,_Iowa Webster City]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams,_Iowa Williams]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blairsburg_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Blairsburg]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Cass]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clear_Lake_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Clear Lake]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellsworth_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Ellsworth]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Freedom]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremont_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Fremont]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Hamilton]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independence_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Independence]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Liberty]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Lincoln]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Marion]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Grove_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Rose Grove]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Scott]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_Township,_Hamilton_County,_Iowa Webster]
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=== History Timeline ===
== Places/Localities  ==
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Hamilton}}
'''Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog'''
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Blairsburg|place|disp=Blairsburg}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Blairsburg Township|place|disp=Blairsburg Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Cass Township|place|disp=Cass Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Clear Lake Township|place|disp=Clear Lake Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Ellsworth|place|disp=Ellsworth}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Ellsworth Township|place|disp=Ellsworth Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Hamilton Township|place|disp=Hamilton Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Homer|place|disp=Homer}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Hook's Point|place|disp=Hook's Point}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Jewel|place|disp=Jewel}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Jewell|place|disp=Jewell}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Jewell Junction|place|disp=Jewell Junction}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Kamrar|place|disp=Kamrar}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Liberty Township|place|disp=Liberty Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Lincoln Township|place|disp=Lincoln Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Marion Township|place|disp=Marion Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Randall|place|disp=Randall}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Scott Township|place|disp=Scott Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Stanhope|place|disp=Stanhope}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Stratford|place|disp=Stratford}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Webster City|place|disp=Webster City}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Webster Township|place|disp=Webster Township}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Williams|place|disp=Williams}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton, Williams Township|place|disp=Williams Township}}


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


=== Bible Records ===
==== Neighboring Counties  ====
{{IA Bible Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Biographies  ===
[[Boone County, Iowa|Boone]]{{•}}
{{IA Biographies Intro|Hamilton}}
[[Franklin County, Iowa|Franklin]]{{•}}
[[Hardin County, Iowa|Hardin]]{{•}}
[[Story County, Iowa|Story]]{{•}}
[[Webster County, Iowa|Webster]]{{•}}
[[Wright County, Iowa|Wright]]


* ''A Biographical Record of Hamilton County, Iowa''.  Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Company, 1902. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/495607-a-biographical-record-of-hamilton-county-iowa?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28267 Ancestry] ($).
<center>{{IAHamilton County, Iowa Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
* ''Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Hamilton and Wright Counties, Iowa.''  Chicago, IL: Lewis Biographical Publishing, 1889. '''''Online at:'''''  [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/81330-biographical-record-and-portrait-album-of-hamilton-and-wright-counties-iowa-containing-portraits-of-all-the-presidents-of-the-united-states?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo1.ark:/13960/t96691j25&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 Hathitrust].
* ''Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Webster and Hamilton Counties, Iowa.''  Chicago, IL: Lewis Publishing Company, 1888. '''''Online at:''''' [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89072939507&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 Hathitrust], [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7626/ Ancestry] ($).
* ''History of Hamilton County, Iowa''. By Jesse W. Lee. Chicago, IL: S.J. Publishing Company, 1912. 2 volumes. '''''Online at:'''''  Vol. I  - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/64547-history-of-hamilton-county-iowa-v-1?offset=5 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto01leej Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081920393&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 Hathitrust]; Vol. II -  [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/65656-history-of-hamilton-county-iowa-v-2?offset=7 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto02leej Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081920385&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 Hathitrust]. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.
* ''Reminiscences of Newcastle, Iowa, 1848; a History of the Founding of Webster City, Iowa''. By Sarah Brewer Bonebright. Des Moines, IA: Historical Department of Iowa, 1921. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/181688-reminiscences-of-newcastle-iowa-1848-a-history-of-the-founding-of-webster-city-iowa?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [https://archive.org/details/reminiscencesofn00clos Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89064492580&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 Hathitrust].


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


=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
==== Cemeteries  ====
{{IA Business Records Intro|Hamilton}}
* [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20287/iowa-state-employees?s=275764761 Iowa, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


=== Cemeteries ===
[http://billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=33455 Cass Center Cemetery, Webster City] BillionGraves. Google shows this one as 'Cass Creek Cemetery'.
{{IA Cemeteries Intro|Hamilton}}


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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Hamilton 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=Hamilton&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Hamilton%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_586 Find a Grave]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/iowa/hamilton.html IA Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://iagenweb.org/hamilton/cem/cem_index.html IAGenWeb]
* [http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=40 Iowa Gravestone Photo Project]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/hamilton/cemetery.html USGenWeb Archives]
* [https://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=40 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, Hamilton - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=14757232|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Hamilton+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.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395349&reqParentsLabel=Hamilton%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Hamilton%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_586 Find a Grave]
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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 ===
{{IA Church Intro}}  
{{IA Census Intro|Hamilton}}


{{Historical populations
===== Lutheran  =====
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |1699
|1870 |6055
|1880 |11252
|1890 |15319
|1900 |19514
|1910 |19242
|1920 |19531
|1930 |20978
|1940 |19922
|1950 |19660
|1960 |20032
|1970 |18383
|1980 |17862
|1990 |16071
|2000 |16438
|2010 |15673
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'''''State Census'''''<br>
'''Bethesda'''  
* '''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 ===
*Records of the Bethesda Lutheran Church, Hamilton County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Church Intro|Hamilton}}


*'''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>
'''Elim Lutheran Church, Randall'''  
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395349&reqParentsLabel=Hamilton%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
*Records of the Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
*'''1781-1969'''  [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60722/?clickref=1011ldrarFJZ&o_lid=01100l4xJr&o_sch=Affiliate%2BExternal&o_xid=01100l4xJr U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


=== Court Records ===
'''Stanhope'''
{{IA Court Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Directories ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Stanhope, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Directories Intro|Hamilton}}
* '''1886''' {{FSC|35365|item|disp=Directory of Webster City and Hamilton County}}(*) 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 ===
==== Court ====
{{IA Emigration Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
==== Land ====
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{IA Land Intro}}
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Hamilton}}


*[https://www.bomanfh.com/ Boman Funeral Home] in Webster City<br>
==== Local Histories&nbsp; ====
*[https://www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com/ Foster Funeral and Cremation Center] in Webster City<br>
*[https://www.schroederfuneral.com/ Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home and Cremation Services] in Stratford<br>
*[https://www.adamssoderstrum.com/ Soderstrum-Reimers Funeral Home] in Jewell<br>
*[https://www.surls.com/ Surls Funeral Home and Sietsema Funeral Home] in Williams  <br>


=== Genealogies  ===
{{IA History}}
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Hamilton}}
*''A Biographical record of Hamilton County, Iowa''. New York : S.J. Clarke, 1902.
**Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE91267 FamilySearch] (Free)
*Lee, Jesse W. ''History of Hamilton County, Iowa''. Chicago : S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1912.
**Vol 1 Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE923577 FamilySearch] (Free)
**Vol 2 Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE923483 FamilySearch] (Free)


=== Guardianship ===
==== Maps ====
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
==== Military ====
{{IA Land Intro|Hamilton}}
===== Civil War  =====


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
{{VAciv}}  
*'''1854-1871'''  {{FSC|73567|item|disp=Abstract of original entries, 1854-1871 ; Descriptive book of lands, book A, 1865-1868 ; Record of homesteads, book 1, 1857-1971}} at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1855-1945'''  {{FSC|125644|item|disp=Deed records, 1855-1945}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images and indexes
*'''1856-1936'''  {{FSC|202904|item|disp=Miscellaneous records, 1856-1936}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images and indexes
*'''1857-1932'''  {{FSC|164281|item|disp=Town lot deed record, 1857-1932}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images and indexes
*'''1857-1984'''  {{FSC|326336|item|disp=Land transfer records}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*[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]


=== Local Histories ===
{{IA Histories Intro|Hamilton}}
*''History of Randall, Iowa and adjoining area, 1673-1976''. By Mrs. Albert Holt. n.p., 1976. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/329865-history-of-randall-iowa-and-adjoining-area-1673-1976?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].
* ''History of Hamilton County, Iowa''. By Jesse W. Lee. Chicago, IL: S.J. Publishing Company, 1912. 2 volumes. '''''Online at:'''''  Vol. I  - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/64547-history-of-hamilton-county-iowa-v-1?offset=5 FamilySearch Digital Library]; [https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto01leej Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081920393&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 Hathitrust]; Vol. II -  [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/65656-history-of-hamilton-county-iowa-v-2?offset=7 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/historyofhamilto02leej Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081920385&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 Hathitrust]. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{IA Maps Intro|Hamilton}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Hamilton County}}}}
* '''1851-1897''' {{FSC|582323|item|disp=Old Hamilton County History and Maps, 1851-1897}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_hamilton-iowa-usa_1262 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Hamilton County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Hamilton+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Hamilton County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1885-1950''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Hamilton+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Hamilton County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1885 and 1950.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=2464&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Hamilton%22 Hamilton County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
* IAGenWeb - [http://iagenweb.org/hamilton/ Hamilton County].
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Hamilton%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Hamilton County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* {{FSC|39456|item|disp=Standard Atlas of Hamilton County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Hamilton+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Hamilton County] at State Library of Iowa.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395349&reqParentsLabel=Hamilton%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 ===
{{IA Migration Intro|Hamilton}}
=== Military Records ===
{{IA Military Intro|Hamilton}}
*{{FSC|351358|item|disp=Board of Supervisors, Military records, 1862-1919}}
'''''Multiple Wars'''''
* '''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
* '''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 Hamilton 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:
:- [[2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company F
:- [[2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company F
:- [[2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company F<br><br>


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


''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
* '''1871-1930''' {{FSC|341584|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1871-1930 ; Index to Naturalization Records, ca. 1868-1928}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images


=== Newspapers ===
NewspaperArchive.com ($) has a large collection of digitized [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?co=7&s=39 Iowa newspapers] online. This database is sometimes free at libraries.
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Hamilton}}


*'''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 ($)
==== Probate ====
* '''1957''' ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7031 Daily Freeman Journal.]'' Webster City, IA, USA. Online at Ancestry ($)


=== Obituaries ===
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Hamilton}}
=== Other Records ===
{{IA Other Records Intro|Hamilton}}
=== Periodicals ===
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Hamilton}}
=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Hamilton}}
{{IA Probate Intro|Hamilton}}


''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 ($)
*'''1865-1985'''  {{FSC|210394|item|disp=Probate Records, 1865-1934; Probate Index, 1884-1985}}(*); 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]


{{IA Tax Intro}}


=== School Records ===
==== Vital Records ====
{{IA Schools Intro|Hamilton}}


=== Social Security Records ===
{{IA Vital Intro}}
*'''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 ===
== Societies and Libraries  ==
{{IA Tax Intro|Hamilton}}


''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Family History Centers  ====
* '''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 ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}  
{{IA Vital Intro|Hamilton}}


*
*[[Logan Iowa Family History Center]]


==== Birth ====
==== Websites  ====
{{IA Birth Intro|Hamilton}}


* '''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
{{WA Websites Intro}}  
* '''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 ====
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
{{IA Marriage Intro|Hamilton}}
|-
| width="100%" bgcolor="#ADFF85" colspan="3" | <center>'''Sites with online indexes or images of records pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
|-
|width="30%"|[http://www.iowahistory.org/search.html?q=Hamilton+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  "hamilton county" placed in search box
|-
|width="30%"|[http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=hamilton+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection]
|width="10%"|Free
|width="60%"|digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions - results of "hamilton county" in the search box
|-
|width="30%"|[http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=hamilton+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 "hamilton county" in the search box
|-
| width="30%" | [http://iagenweb.org/hamilton/ IAGenWeb]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
|-l
| width="30%" | [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/hamilton/hamilton.htm USGenWeb Archives]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|-
|width="30%"|[http://genealogytrails.com/iowa/hamilton/ genealogytrails.com]
|width="10%"|Free
|width="60%"|Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
|-
| width="30%" | [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1821206] [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/2110820][https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1805551] FamilySearch
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Births, 1880-1935; Deaths 1880-1992; Marriages, 1838-1934; all indexes
|}


*'''1518-1996''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=iowa%2cia Iowa, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
*'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($)
|-
*'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($)
| width="100%" bgcolor="#94FFFF" colspan="3" | <center>'''Sites that search for links pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
* '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
|-
* '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
| width="30%" | [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/IA/Hamilton/ RootsWeb Resources]
* '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Hamilton/ Linkpendium]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/hamilton/ CyndisList]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
|width="30%"|[http://iowa-genealogy.com/Hamilton-County-Genealogy.htm iowa-genealogy.com]
|width="10%"|Free
|width="60%"|Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.genealogyinc.com/iowa/hamilton-county/ StateofUS.com]  
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" |family history resources and government records
|}


==== Death ====
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
{{IA Death Intro|Hamilton}}
|-
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FFFF66" colspan="2" | <center>'''Major catalogs for ''hard copy'' collections of {{PAGENAME}}''' <br>Books, microfilm, or manuscripts of genealogical records</center>
|-
| width="30%" | {{FHL|United States, Iowa, Hamilton|place|disp=FamilySearch Catalog}}
| width="70%" | Select topics. To select towns, add a comma to the search box.
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=hamilton+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]].
|-
| width="30%" | [http://smartcat.acpl.lib.in.us/?q=hamilton+county%2C+iowa&image.x=0&image.y=0 Allen County Public Library] 
| located in Indiana  They are heavily involved in digitizing.
|-
|width="100%" colspan="2" | <center>'''See also''' [[{{PAGENAME}}#Societies_and_Libraries|local libraries]] and [[Iowa Archives and Libraries]]</center>
|}


*'''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>
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
* '''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]($)''
|-
* '''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FAEBD7" colspan="3" | <center>'''Social networking sites pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
*'''1888-1904''' {{RecordSearch|5000144|Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images, coverage may vary
|-
*'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939?s=275764761 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage — index ($)
|width="30%"| [http://geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs/ GeneaBloggers]
* '''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
|width="70%"|enter "Iowa" in search box to see list and links to Iowa blogs
* '''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
|-
 
| width="30%" | [https://plus.google.com/s/iowa%20genealogy Google+]  
==== Divorce ====
| width="70%" | list of groups from "iowa genealogy" search
{{IA Divorce Intro|Hamilton}}
|-
 
| width="30" | [https://www.facebook.com/search/more/?q=iowa%20genealogy&sid=0.10269487418482515 Facebook]  
== Research Facilities ==
| width="70%" | list of groups from "Iowa Genealogy" search
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Hamilton}}
|-
 
|width="30%" | [http://genforum.genealogy.com/ia/hamilton/ genealogy.com]
=== Archives ===
|width="70%" | Hamilton County, IA Genealogy Forum
{{IA Archives Intro|Hamilton}}
|-
 
|width="30%" | [http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.hamilton/mb.ashx ancestry.com]
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
|width="70%" | Hamilton County Message Board
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
|}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/ames/2524-hoover-avenue Ames Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/ft-dodge/1426-n-32nd-st Fort Dodge Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/ Ames Public Library] - an affiliate library
 
=== Libraries ===
{{IA Libraries Intro|Hamilton}}
 
'''Ellsworth Public Library'''<br>1549 Dewitt<br>P.O. Box 338<br>Ellsworth, IA 50075-0338<br>Phone: 515-836-4852<br>Email: [mailto:director@ellsworth.lib.ia.us director@ellsworth.lib.ia.us]<br>[https://www.ellsworth.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>
'''Kendall Young Library'''<br>1201 Willson Avenue<br>Webster City, IA 50595<br>Phone: 515-832-9100<br>Email: [mailto:info@kylib.org info@kylib.org]<br>[http://youseemore.com/kendallyoung/default.asp Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/kendallyounglibrary/ Facebook]<br><br>
 
=== Museums ===
{{IA Museums Intro|Hamilton}}
 
== Societies ==
{{IA Societies Intro|Hamilton}}
 
'''Hamilton Heritage Hunters Genealogical Society'''<br>2209 350th Street<br>Stanhope, IA 50246-7518<br>Email: [mailto:patiowagenie@gmail.com patiowagenie@gmail.com]<br>[http://iagenweb.org/hamilton/resources/HHH/HHH.html Website]<br><br>
'''Jewell Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 2<br>Jewell, IA 50130-0002<br>Phone: 515-310-0413<br>Email: [mailto:bm.johnson@globalccs.net bm.johnson@globalccs.net]<br>[http://jewelljunctionhistory.org Website]<br><br>
 
== Websites ==
{{IA Websites Intro|Hamilton}}
 
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Hamilton/ Hamilton 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/hamilton Hamilton County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/hamilton/ Hamilton County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/hamilton/hamilton.htm Hamilton County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
* [https://iowaculture.gov/history/research/collections State Historical Society of Iowa] —  select from research collection topics
* [http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=hamilton+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.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=hamilton+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2464|Iowa|Hamilton}} – 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|Hamilton}}


== References ==
<references /> {{Iowa|Iowa}}
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{{Iowa|Iowa}}
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[[Category:Hamilton County, Iowa]][[Category:Iowa Counties]]

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Guide to Hamilton County Iowa ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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Hamilton County, Iowa
Map
Map of Iowa highlighting Hamilton County
Location in the state of Iowa
Map of the U.S. highlighting Iowa
Location of Iowa in the U.S.
Facts
Founded January 8, 1857
County Seat Webster City
Courthouse


County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

History[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1857--Hamilton County was created 8 January 1857 from Webster County. County seat:  Webster City [1]

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

BooneFranklinHardinStoryWebsterWright

Template:IAHamilton County, Iowa Clickable Neighbors

Resources[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cass Center Cemetery, Webster City BillionGraves. Google shows this one as 'Cass Creek Cemetery'.

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]

Bethesda

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

Elim Lutheran Church, Randall

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

Stanhope

  • Records of the American Lutheran Church, Stanhope, 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 Hamilton 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.


  • A Biographical record of Hamilton County, Iowa. New York : S.J. Clarke, 1902.
  • Lee, Jesse W. History of Hamilton County, Iowa. Chicago : S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1912.

Maps[edit | edit source]

Military[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

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


- 2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company F
- 2nd Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company F

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

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

NewspaperArchive.com ($) has a large collection of digitized Iowa newspapers online. This database is sometimes free at libraries.

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]

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

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 Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy
State Historical Society of Iowa Free list and links to data and "hard copy" material - results of "hamilton county" placed in search box
The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection Free digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions - results of "hamilton 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 "hamilton county" in the search box
IAGenWeb Free Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
USGenWeb Archives Free Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
genealogytrails.com Free Data may be submitted by individuals or 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 Hamilton 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 ($)
CyndisList Free Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
iowa-genealogy.com 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IA Genealogy Forum
ancestry.com Hamilton County Message Board

References[edit | edit source]

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