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== Societies  ==
== Societies  ==


There are many societies which may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See the United States [[United States Societies|Societies]] page.  
There are many societies that may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See the United States [[United States Societies|Societies]] page.  


Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, some of which are cited in the [[Iowa Genealogy|Genealogy]] page. Many counties have their own Society.  
Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, some of which are cited in the [[Iowa, United States  Genealogy|Genealogy]] page. Many counties have their own Society.  


*'''American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society'''<br>P.O. Box 506<br>Walcott, IA 52773<br>Internet: [http://www.ashhs.org/ American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society]
*'''American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society'''<br>P.O. Box 506<br>Walcott, IA 52773<br>Internet: [http://www.ashhs.org/ American/Schleswig-Holstein Heritage Society]


*'''Decorah Genealogy Association'''<br>202 Winnebago (Lower Level)<br>Decorah, IA 52101<br>Internet: [http://iagenweb.org/winneshiek/Resources/dga.htm Decorah Genealogy Association]
*'''Decorah Genealogy Association'''<br>Decorah Public Library<br>202 Winnebago (Lower Level)<br>Decorah, IA 52101<br>Internet: [https://www.decorah.lib.ia.us/rsvp/rsvp-jobs-clients/museums-historical-research/2019/decorah-genealogy-association Decorah Genealogy Association]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Nonprofit-Organization/Decorah-Genealogy-Association-1884414021801552/ Facebook]


*'''Des Moines County Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 493<br>Burlington, IA 52601<br>Internet: [http://www.dmcgs.org/ Des Moines County Genealogical Society]
*'''Des Moines County Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 493<br>Burlington, IA 52601<br>Internet: [http://www.dmcgs.org/ Des Moines County Genealogical Society]


*'''Dubuque County'''<br>''Key City Genealogical Society''<br>P.O. Box 13<br>Dubuque, IA 52004-0013<br>Internet: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iadckcgs/ Dubuque County-Key City Genealogical Society]
*'''Dubuque County'''<br>''Key City Genealogical Society''<br>P.O. Box 13<br>Dubuque, IA 52004-0013<br>Internet: [http://sites.rootsweb.com/~iadckcgs/ Dubuque County-Key City Genealogical Society]


*'''Iowa City Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 822<br>Iowa City, IA 52244-0822<br>Internet: [http://iagenweb.org/johnson/ICGSmemberData.htm Iowa City Genealogical Society]
*'''Iowa City Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 822<br>Iowa City, IA 52244-0822<br>Internet: [http://iagenweb.org/johnson/Resources/ICGS/ICGSmemberData.html Iowa City Genealogical Society]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/ICGS.IA/ Facebook]


*'''Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>628 East Grand Avenue<br>Des Moines, IA 50309<br>Phone:(515)276-0287<br>Internet: [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society]<br>
*'''Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>628 East Grand Avenue<br>Des Moines, IA 50309<br>Phone:(515)276-0287<br>Internet: [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society]<br>
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*'''Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America'''<br>1670 So Robert St, #333<br>West St Paul, MN 55118<br>Internet: [http://www.ogsa.us/resources.shtml Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America] <br>Other Ostfriesen Societies are listed on this site for Iowa and surrounding states. Sites in Iowa include the [http://iagenweb.org/lyon/helps/osfriesen.htm Ostfriesen Genealogical Society] and the Ostfriesian Heritage Society<br>
*'''Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America'''<br>1670 So Robert St, #333<br>West St Paul, MN 55118<br>Internet: [http://www.ogsa.us/resources.shtml Ostfriesen Genealogical Society of America] <br>Other Ostfriesen Societies are listed on this site for Iowa and surrounding states. Sites in Iowa include the [http://iagenweb.org/lyon/helps/osfriesen.htm Ostfriesen Genealogical Society] and the Ostfriesian Heritage Society<br>


*'''Pocahontas County Genealogical Society'''br&gt;''Laurens Public Library''<br>273 N. Third St.<br>Laurens, IA 50554<br>Internet: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iapcilgs/ Laurens Genealogical Society]
*'''Pocahontas County Genealogical Society'''br&gt;''Laurens Public Library''<br>273 N. Third St.<br>Laurens, IA 50554<br>Internet: [ Laurens Genealogical Society]


*'''Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>''Grant Museum''<br>503 South St.<br>Waterloo, IA 50701<br>Interne:&nbsp; [http://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/home Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]  
*'''Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>''Grant Museum''<br>503 South St.<br>Waterloo, IA 50701<br>Interne: [http://sites.google.com/site/neigsblackhawkcounty/home Northeast Iowa Genealogical Society]


*'''Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 3132<br>Davenport, IA 52808-3132<br>Internet: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iascott/scigs.htm Scott County Genealogical Society]<br>
*'''Scott County Iowa Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 3132<br>Davenport, IA 52808-3132<br>Internet: [http://iagenweb.org/pocahontas/pokygenies.htm Scott County Genealogical Society]<br>


*'''Woodbury County Genealogical Society''' <br>P.O. Box 624 <br>3412 Old Lakesport Road <br>Sioux City, Iowa 51102<br>Internet: [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iawoodbu/ Woodbury County Genealogical Society]
*'''Woodbury County Genealogical Society''' <br>P.O. Box 624 <br>3412 Old Lakesport Road <br>Sioux City, Iowa 51102<br>Internet: [https://sites.google.com/site/woodburycgs/home Woodbury County Genealogical Society]


== Historical Societies ==
== Historical Societies ==


*'''Iowa State Historical Department'''<br>402 Iowa Ave.<br>Iowa City, IA 52240-1806<br>Phone:(319) 335-3916<br>Fax: (319) 335-3924<br>Internet: [http://www.iowahistory.org/about/location/location_hours.html#Iowa Iowa City SHSI Location]
*'''Iowa State Historical Department'''<br>402 Iowa Ave.<br>Iowa City, IA 52240-1806<br>Phone:(319) 335-3916<br>Fax: (319) 335-3924<br>Internet: [http://www.iowahistory.org/about/location/location_hours.html#Iowa Iowa City SHSI Location]
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*'''State Historical Society of Iowa'''<br>600 E. Locust<br>Des Moines, IA 50319<br>Phone: (515)281-8837<br>Fax: (515)282-0502<br>Internet: [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/index.html Iowa History Archives]<br>[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Department]
*'''State Historical Society of Iowa'''<br>600 E. Locust<br>Des Moines, IA 50319<br>Phone: (515)281-8837<br>Fax: (515)282-0502<br>Internet: [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/index.html Iowa History Archives]<br>[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Department]


== Lineage Societies ==
== Lineage Societies ==


Lineage societies, such as the National Society of the [http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)], [http://www.colonialdames17c.net/iowa.html Colonial Dames], General Society of Colonial Wars, the [http://www.iassar.org/ Sons of the American Revolution], and many others, require members to prove they are descended from certain people, such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the Family History Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" for addresses, lists of microfilmed records, and publications.  
Lineage societies, such as the National Society of the [http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)], [http://www.colonialdames17c.net/iowa.html Colonial Dames], General Society of Colonial Wars, the [http://www.iassar.org/ Sons of the American Revolution], and many others, require members to prove they are descended from certain people, such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" for addresses, lists of microfilmed records, and publications.  


One important society in Iowa is the [http://www.iowagenealogy.org Iowa Genealogical Society] (see the "[[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page). The Iowa Genealogical Society has a number of chapters throughout the state. Many chapters actively extract and index original records, which the society publishes. For a list of the society chapters, see:  
One important society in Iowa is the [http://www.iowagenealogy.org Iowa Genealogical Society] (see the "[[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page). The Iowa Genealogical Society has a number of chapters throughout the state. Many chapters actively extract and index original records, which the society publishes. For a list of the society chapters, see:  


Mary Keysor Meyer’s directory lists ethnic genealogical groups and societies. <ref>{{FHL|Meyer’s Directory of Genealogical Societies in the U.S.A. and Canada|keywords|disp=Meyer’s Directory of Genealogical Societies in the U.S.A. and Canada}}. (Cited fully in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" section.)</ref>  
Mary Keysor Meyer’s directory lists ethnic genealogical groups and societies. <ref>{{FSC|Meyer’s Directory of Genealogical Societies in the U.S.A. and Canada|keywords|disp=Meyer’s Directory of Genealogical Societies in the U.S.A. and Canada}}. (Cited fully in the "[[United States Societies|Societies]]" section.)</ref>  


{{FHL|Old Settler%27s Association iowa|keywords|disp=Old Settlers’ Associations}} existed in many Iowa counties. Some of these records, with obituaries, are available on microfilm, such as: ''Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934.''<ref>''Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934.'' Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library film 987411 or 281275)</ref>  
{{FSC|Old Settler%27s Association iowa|keywords|disp=Old Settlers’ Associations}} existed in many Iowa counties. Some of these records, with obituaries, are available on microfilm, such as: ''Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934.''<ref>''Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934.'' Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (FS Library film 987411 or 281275)</ref>  


See also the "[[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page for other organizations with family history sources.  
See also the "[[Iowa Archives and Libraries|Archives and Libraries]]" page for other organizations with family history sources.  


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== References  ==


== References ==
=== FamilySearch Library Helps  ===


=== Family History Library Helps ===
*Society records are listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: {{FSC|iowa societies|keywords|disp=IOWA - SOCIETIES}}
*See the "Author/Title Search" of the FamilySearch Catalog for many sources published by the Iowa Genealogical Society. There are, for example, birth, marriage, death and cemetery records; censuses (state and federal); newspaper obituaries; probates; city directories; adoption records; county assessors’ books; indexes to scrapbooks; and church records.


*Society records are listed in the Locality Search of the Family History Library Catalog under: {{FHL|iowa societies|keywords|disp=IOWA - SOCIETIES}}
IOWA - [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES <references />
*See the "Author/Title Search" of the Family History Library Catalog for many sources published by the Iowa Genealogical Society. There are, for example, birth, marriage, death and cemetery records; censuses (state and federal); newspaper obituaries; probates; city directories; adoption records; county assessors’ books; indexes to scrapbooks; and church records.


IOWA - [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES
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Societies[edit | edit source]

There are many societies that may help family historians. Genealogical, historical, lineage, veterans, and ethnic societies are especially helpful because of the records and resources they collect, transcribe, and publish. Often their records contain birth, marriage, death, and biographical information. See the United States Societies page.

Genealogical and historical societies often maintain a genealogical file for families in the area and may sponsor publications, some of which are cited in the Genealogy page. Many counties have their own Society.

  • Pocahontas County Genealogical Societybr>Laurens Public Library
    273 N. Third St.
    Laurens, IA 50554
    Internet: [ Laurens Genealogical Society]

Historical Societies[edit | edit source]

  • Iowa State Historical Department
    402 Iowa Ave.
    Iowa City, IA 52240-1806
    Phone:(319) 335-3916
    Fax: (319) 335-3924
    Internet: Iowa City SHSI Location

Lineage Societies[edit | edit source]

Lineage societies, such as the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Colonial Dames, General Society of Colonial Wars, the Sons of the American Revolution, and many others, require members to prove they are descended from certain people, such as colonists or soldiers. The applications for membership in these societies are preserved, and many are on microfilm at the FamilySearch Library. See the Register of U. S. Lineage Societies (mentioned in the "Societies" for addresses, lists of microfilmed records, and publications.

One important society in Iowa is the Iowa Genealogical Society (see the "Archives and Libraries" page). The Iowa Genealogical Society has a number of chapters throughout the state. Many chapters actively extract and index original records, which the society publishes. For a list of the society chapters, see:

Mary Keysor Meyer’s directory lists ethnic genealogical groups and societies. [1]

Old Settlers’ Associations existed in many Iowa counties. Some of these records, with obituaries, are available on microfilm, such as: Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934.[2]

See also the "Archives and Libraries" page for other organizations with family history sources.


References[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Library Helps[edit | edit source]

  • Society records are listed in the Locality Search of the FamilySearch Catalog under: IOWA - SOCIETIES
  • See the "Author/Title Search" of the FamilySearch Catalog for many sources published by the Iowa Genealogical Society. There are, for example, birth, marriage, death and cemetery records; censuses (state and federal); newspaper obituaries; probates; city directories; adoption records; county assessors’ books; indexes to scrapbooks; and church records.

IOWA - [COUNTY] - SOCIETIES

  1. ↑ Meyer’s Directory of Genealogical Societies in the U.S.A. and Canada. (Cited fully in the "Societies" section.)
  2. ↑ Old Settlers’ Association (Cedar County, Iowa). Annual Meeting Minutes and Obituaries of Settlers, 1917–1934. Salt Lake City: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (FS Library film 987411 or 281275)
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