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


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|county4= [[Howard County, Iowa Genealogy|Howard]]
|county5= [[Worth County, Iowa Genealogy|Worth]]
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== County Information ==
 
=== Description ===
Mitchell County was named for John Mitchell and is located in northeastern Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Mitchel, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_County,_Iowa."</ref>
 
=== County Courthouse ===
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Mitchell}}


'''Mitchell County Courthouse'''<br>
{{Infobox U.S. County
212 S 5th Street<br>
| county = Mitchell County  
Osage, IA 50461-1908<br>
| county_map = Iowa Mitchell Map.png
Phone: 641-732 3726<br>
| state = Iowa
[https://mitchellcounty.iowa.gov/departments/clerk-of-court/ Mitchell County Courthouse]<br><br>
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| founded year = 1851
| founded date = January 15
| seat = Osage
| building image = Mitchell County Iowa Courthouse.jpg
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=== County Information ===
==== Mitchell County, Iowa Record Dates  ====


=== Mitchell County, Iowa Record Dates  ===
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Mitchell}}
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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" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="100%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="6" | <center>'''Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 225-231. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992</ref></center>
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
|-
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Vital_Records|Birth]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1871
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Vital_Records|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Vital_Records|Death]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Census|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | [[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Land|'''Land''']]
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="16.6%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate|Probate]]'''
| 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>
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1880
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1855
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1880
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1840
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1854
| width="16.6%" align="center" | 1855?
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=== Record Loss ===
=== County Courthouse  ===
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=== Quick Facts  ===
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Mitchell}}
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*'''Parent Counties:''' Created from Non-County Area 6, January 15, 1851.<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 Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.</ref> 
*'''Organized Date:''' October 2, 1854<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 Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.</ref>
*'''County seat:''' Osage<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 ===
==== Parent County  ====
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Mitchell}}


For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,131,c,mitchell.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Mitchell County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_County,_Iowa, accessed 16 October 2019.</ref>
'''1851''' Mitchell County was created 15 January 1851 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Chickasaw and Fayette Counties prior to organization 2 October 1854. '''County seat:''' Osage <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  


{{Populated places
==== Boundary Changes  ====
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpenter,_Iowa Carpenter]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McIntire,_Iowa McIntire]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell,_Iowa Mitchell]
</div>
| cities-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchard,_Iowa Orchard]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage,_Iowa Osage]


</div>
For animated maps illustrating Iowa County boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ "Rotating Formation Iowa County Boundary Maps"] (1816-1872) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.  
| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ansgar,_Iowa St. Ansgar]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacyville,_Iowa Stacyville]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Cedar,_Iowa Little Cedar]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meyer,_Iowa Meyer]
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| census-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mona,_Iowa Mona]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Iowa New Haven]
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| census-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto,_Iowa Otranto]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toeterville,_Iowa Toeterville]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burr_Oak_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Burr Oak]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Cedar]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Douglas]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Lincoln_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa East Lincoln]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenkins_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Jenkins]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Liberty]
</div>
| townships-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Mitchell]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newburg_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Newburg]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osage_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Osage]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otranto_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Otranto]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Rock]
</div>
| townships-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Ansgar_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa St. Ansgar]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stacyville_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Stacyville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Union]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa Wayne]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Lincoln_Township,_Mitchell_County,_Iowa West Lincoln]
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}}


=== History Timeline ===
==== Record Loss  ====
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Mitchell}}


== Resources ==
For a list of record loss in Iowa Counties see: [http://www.genealogyinc.com/iowa/ia-counties/#courthouse Iowa Counties with Burned Courthouses]
{{IA Resources Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Bible Records ===
=== Places/Localities  ===
{{IA Bible Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Biographies  ===
'''Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog'''
{{IA Biographies Intro|Mitchell}}


* ''History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa.'' 2 volumes. J. F. Clyde and H. A. Dwelle, Eds. Chicago: S. J. Clarke, 1918. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/572285-history-of-mitchell-and-worth-counties-iowa-v-1?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232580&view=1up&seq=9&skin=2021 HathiTrust]; Vol. II - [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232598&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 HathiTrust]. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Carpenter|place|disp=Carpenter}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Meyer|place|disp=Meyer}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Orchard|place|disp=Orchard}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Osage|place|disp=Osage}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Riceville|place|disp=Riceville}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Stacyville|place|disp=Stacyville}}
*{{FHL|United States, Iowa, Mitchell, Stillwater|place|disp=Stillwater}}


*[http://iagenweb.org/boards/mitchell/biographies/ Mitchell County Bios, an IAGenWeb Project]
==== Populated Places  ====
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~iabiog/mitchell/mitchell.html Mitchell County, Iowa Biographies Project] at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories
*[http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/mitbiogr.htm Mitchell County IAGenWeb Biographies]<br>


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


=== Cemeteries ===
[[Cerro Gordo County, Iowa Genealogy|Cerro Gordo]]{{•}} [[Chickasaw County, Iowa Genealogy|Chickasaw]]{{•}} [[Floyd County, Iowa Genealogy|Floyd]]{{•}} [[Howard County, Iowa Genealogy|Howard]]{{•}} [[Worth County, Iowa Genealogy|Worth]]{{•}} [[Mower County, Minnesota Genealogy|Mower County, Minnesota]]
{{IA Cemeteries Intro|Mitchell}}
<center>{{IAMitchell County, Iowa Clickable Neighbors}}</center>
=== Resources  ===


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==== Cemeteries  ====
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Mitchell 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=Mitchell&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Mitchell%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_612 Find a Grave]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/iowa/mitchell.html IA Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/cemetery/index.html Mitchell County IAGenWeb Cemeteries]
* [http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=66 Iowa Gravestone Photo Project]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/mitchell/cemetery.html USGenWeb Archives]
* [http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=66 WPA 1930's Graves Registration Survey]
*{{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths (cemetery records)}}, incomplete
|-
| 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, Mitchell - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=870737540|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Mitchell+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=392443&reqParentsLabel=Mitchell%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Mitchell%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_612 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 ===
==== Church  ====
{{IA Census Intro|Mitchell}}


{{Historical populations
{{IA Church Intro}}  
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |3409
|1870 |9582
|1880 |14363
|1890 |13299
|1900 |14916
|1910 |13435
|1920 |13921
|1930 |14065
|1940 |14121
|1950 |13945
|1960 |14043
|1970 |13108
|1980 |12329
|1990 |10928
|2000 |10874
|2010 |10776
}}


'''''State Census'''''<br>
===== Lutheran  =====
* '''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 ===
'''Carpenter'''
{{IA Church Intro|Mitchell}}


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


*[http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/churches/churches.htm Mitchell County IAGenWeb Churches]
'''First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar'''  
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392443&reqParentsLabel=Mitchell%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
*Records of the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, 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 ===
'''Mitchell County'''
{{IA Court Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Directories ===
*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Mitchell County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Directories Intro|Mitchell}}
*'''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  ===
'''Rock Creek Lutheran Church'''
{{IA Emigration Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
*Records of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Mitchell County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Funeral Homes ===
==== Court ====
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Mitchell}}


*[https://schroederfuneralhomes.com/ Schroeder Funeral Home And Cremation Services] in St. Ansgar and Osage<br>
==== Land  ====


=== Genealogies  ===
{{IA Land Intro}}  
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Guardianship ===
==== History  ====
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Land and Property Records ===
{{IA History}}  
{{IA Land Intro|Mitchell}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*''History of Mitchell and Worth counties, Iowa.'' By J. F. Clyde and H. A. Dwelle. Chicago&nbsp;: S. J. Clarke, 1918. '''Vol. 1 Online at:''' {{FSbook|44303}}, [https://archive.org/details/historyofmitchel00unio Internet Archive], [http://books.google.com/books/about/History_of_Mitchell_and_Worth_Counties_I.html?id=SaEyAQAAMAAJ Google Books]; {{WorldCat|3791975|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}.
*'''1835-1900'''  {{FSC|441080|item|disp=Original entries, 1835-1900}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1854-1916''' {{FSC|440840|item|disp=Village and town lots deeds, 1854-1916}} at FamilySearch Catalog - indexes & images
*'''1854-1945''' {{FSC|440857|item|disp=Deeds, 1854-1945}} at FamilySearch Catalog - indexes & images
*'''1861-1958'''  {{FSC|441091|item|disp=Town lot transfer books, 1861-1958}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1874-1942'''  {{FSC|441078|item|disp=Homestead book, v. 1, 1874-1942}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1914-1948''' {{FSC|441083|item|disp=Land transfer books, 1914-1948}} at FamilySearch Catalog - indexes & 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]


*''The Story of Mitchell County, 1851-1973.'' Mason City, Iowa&nbsp;: Klipto Printing Co., [1973?]. '''Online at:''' {{FSbook|3125458}}, {{WorldCat|1502645|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}


=== Local Histories ===
==== Maps  ====
{{IA Histories Intro|Mitchell}}


*''The Story of Mitchell County, 1851-1973.'' Mason City, IA: Klipto Printing Co. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/418506-the-story-of-mitchell-county-1851-1973?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*[http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Iowa]
* ''History of Mitchell and Worth Counties, Iowa.'' 2 volumes. J. F. Clyde and H. A. Dwelle, Eds. Chicago: S. J. Clarke, 1918. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/572285-history-of-mitchell-and-worth-counties-iowa-v-1?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232580&view=1up&seq=9&skin=2021 HathiTrust]; Vol. II - [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232598&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 HathiTrust]. Vol. I contains history, Vol. II contains biographies.


=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
==== Military ====
{{IA Maps Intro|Mitchell}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Mitchell County}}}}
   
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_mitchell-iowa-usa_2039 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Mitchell County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Mitchell+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Mitchell County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1883-1911''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Mitchell+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Mitchell County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1883 and 1911.
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Mitchell%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Mitchell County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=213&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Mitchell%22 Mitchell County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
* {{FSC|39073|item|disp=Standard Historical Atlas of Mitchell County, Iowa }}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Mitchell+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Mitchell County] at State Library of Iowa.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=392443&reqParentsLabel=Mitchell%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 ===
===== Civil War  =====
{{IA Migration Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Military Records ===
{{VAciv}}  
{{IA Military Intro|Mitchell}}


'''''Multiple Wars'''''
:- [[20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A
* '''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
:- [[27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K
* '''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
:- [[20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A<br>:- [[27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K<br><br>
*[http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/military/military.htm Mitchell County IAGenWeb Military pages]
'''''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 Mitchell 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:
==== Newspapers  ====
:- [[20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A
:- [[27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{IA Newspaper abstracts|Mitchell}}  
{{IA Naturalization Intro|Mitchell}}


''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
==== Probate  ====
* '''1846-1929''' {{FSC|276884|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1846-1929}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog —index, images
* '''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


=== Newspapers ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Mitchell}}  
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Mitchell}}
*'''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 ($)


=== Obituaries ===
==== Taxation  ====
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Mitchell}}
*[http://iagenweb.org/boards/mitchell/obituaries/ Mitchell County Obits, an IAGenWeb Project]


=== Other Records ===
{{IA Tax Intro}}  
{{IA Other Records Intro|Mitchell}}
*[http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/photos/pindex.htm Mitchell County Photographs] at IAGenWeb


=== Periodicals ===
==== Vital Records  ====
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Vital Intro}}  
{{IA Probate Intro|Mitchell}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
=== Societies and Libraries  ===
* '''1758-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9064/ Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
* '''1854-1945''' {{FSC|440857|item|disp=Deeds, 1854-1945}}(*); County Recorder at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
* '''1856-1987''' {{FSC|82035|item|disp=Probate Records, 1856-1987}}(*); Clerk of the County 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]


See also a List of [http://www.genealogyinc.com/iowa/ia-society-archive/ Iowa Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]


=== School Records ===
==== Family History Centers  ====
{{IA Schools Intro|Mitchell}}


=== Social Security Records ===
{{FamilySearch Centers 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 ===
==== Websites  ====
{{IA Tax Intro|Mitchell}}


''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
{{WA Websites Intro}}  
* '''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 ===
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
{{IA Vital Intro|Mitchell}}
|-
| 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=Mitchell+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 "mitchell county" placed in search box
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=mitchell+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 "mitchell county" in the search box
|-
| width="30%" | [http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=mitchell+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 "mitchell county" in the search box
|-
| width="30%" | [http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/ IAGenWeb]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/mitchell/mitchell.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/mitchell/ 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
|}


*
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
|-
| width="100%" bgcolor="#94FFFF" colspan="3" | <center>'''Sites that search for links pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
|-
| width="30%" | [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/IA/Mitchell/ RootsWeb Resources]
| 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/Mitchell/ Linkpendium]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/mitchell/ CyndisList]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
|-
| width="30%" | [http://www.iowa-genealogy.com/Mitchell-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/mitchell-county/ StateofUS.com]
| width="10%" | Free
| width="60%" | family history resources and government records
|}


==== Birth ====
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
{{IA Birth Intro|Mitchell}}
|-
| 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, Mitchell|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=mitchell+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=mitchell+county%2C+iowa&image.x=5&image.y=10 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>
|}


* '''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
{| width="100%" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="5" border="1"
* '''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
| width="100%" bgcolor="#FAEBD7" colspan="3" | <center>'''Social networking sites pertaining to {{PAGENAME}}''' </center>
*'''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
|-
 
| width="30%" | [http://geneabloggers.com/genealogy-blogs/ GeneaBloggers]  
==== Marriage ====
| width="70%" | enter "Iowa" in search box to see list and links to Iowa blogs
{{IA Marriage Intro|Mitchell}}
|-
 
| width="30%" | [https://plus.google.com/s/iowa%20genealogy Google+]  
*'''1518-1996''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=iowa%2cia Iowa, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
| width="70%" | list of groups from "iowa genealogy" search
*'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($)
|-
*'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($)
| width="30" | [https://www.facebook.com/search/more/?q=iowa%20genealogy&sid=0.10269487418482515 Facebook]  
* '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
| width="70%" | list of groups from "Iowa Genealogy" search
* '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
|-
* '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
| width="30%" | [http://genforum.genealogy.com/ia/mitchell/ genealogy.com]  
 
| width="70%" | Mitchell County, IA Genealogy Forum
==== Death ====
|-
{{IA Death Intro|Mitchell}}
| width="30%" | [http://boards.ancestry.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.mitchell/mb.ashx ancestry.com]  
 
| width="70%" | Mitchell County Message Board
*'''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 ($)
* [http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/deaths/deathdex.htm Mitchell County IAGenWeb Deaths]
 
==== Divorce ====
{{IA Divorce Intro|Mitchell}}
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Mitchell}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{IA Archives Intro|Mitchell}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mn/austin/404-31st-street-northwest Austin Minnesota FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/mason-city/1309-south-kentucky-avenue Mason City Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.historical.waseca.mn.us/ Waseca County Historical] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.lacrosselibrary.org/ La Crosse Public Library-Archives Department] - an affiliate library
 
=== Libraries ===
{{IA Libraries Intro|Mitchell}}
 
=== Museums ===
{{IA Museums Intro|Mitchell}}
 
'''Mitchell County Historical Society Museum'''<br>Cedar River Complex<br>809 Sawyer Drive<br> PO Box 51<br>Osage, IA<br>Phone: 641-832-2574<br>Email: [mailto:mchsosage@gmail.com mchsosage@gmail.com]<br>[https://www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org/mchs-museum#h.lu8evhd8271m Website]<br><br>
 
== Societies ==
{{IA Societies Intro|Mitchell}}
 
'''Mitchell County Historical Society'''<br>809 Sawyer Dr<br>Osage, IA 50461<br>Phone: 641-832-2574<br>Email: [mailto:mchsosage@gmail.com mchsosage@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.mitchellcountyhistoricalsociety.org/ Website]<br><br>
'''St. Ansgar Heritage Association'''<br>Box 214<br>St. Ansgar, IA 50472<br>Phone: 641-713-2776<br>[http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/data/museum1.htm Website]
 
== Websites ==
{{IA Websites Intro|Mitchell}}
 
{| style="float:right;
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Mitchell/ Mitchell 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/mitchell Mitchell County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/mitchell/ Mitchell County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/mitchell/mitchell.htm Mitchell 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=mitchell+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=mitchell+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|213|Iowa|Mitchell}} – 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|Mitchell}}


== References ==
<references /> {{Iowa|Iowa}}
<references />


{{Iowa|Iowa}}
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[[Category:Mitchell County, Iowa]][[Category:Iowa Counties]]

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

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Mitchell County, Iowa
Map
Map of Iowa highlighting Mitchell County
Location in the state of Iowa
Map of the U.S. highlighting Iowa
Location of Iowa in the U.S.
Facts
Founded January 15, 1851
County Seat Osage
Courthouse
Mitchell County Iowa Courthouse.jpg


County Information[edit | edit source]

Mitchell County, Iowa Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Beginning Dates for Major County Records[1]
Birth Marriage Death Census Land Probate
1880 1855 1880 1840 1854 1855?

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Quick Facts[edit | edit source]

Parent County[edit | edit source]

1851 Mitchell County was created 15 January 1851 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Chickasaw and Fayette Counties prior to organization 2 October 1854. County seat: Osage [2]

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.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

For a list of record loss in Iowa Counties see: Iowa Counties with Burned Courthouses

Places/Localities[edit | edit source]

Town/city records in the FamilySearch Catalog

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]

Cerro Gordo • Chickasaw • Floyd • Howard • Worth • Mower County, Minnesota

Template:IAMitchell County, Iowa Clickable Neighbors

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.

Lutheran[edit | edit source]

Carpenter

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

First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar

  • Records of the First Lutheran Church, St. Ansgar, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at Archives.com ($).

Mitchell County

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

Rock Creek Lutheran Church

  • Records of the Rock Creek Lutheran Church, Mitchell 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.

History[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy:


- 20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A
- 27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
- 20th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A
:- 27th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Additional newspapers abstracts can sometimes be found using search phrases such as Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy newspapers in online catalogs like:


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]

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 Mitchell County, Iowa Genealogy
State Historical Society of Iowa Free list and links to data and "hard copy" material - results of "mitchell county" placed in search box
The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection Free digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions - results of "mitchell 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 "mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, IA Genealogy Forum
ancestry.com Mitchell County Message Board

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Alice Eichholz, Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County and Town Sources, Revised ed. (Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1992), 225-231. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27rb 1992
  2. ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America,10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).
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