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*'''1837--'''Fayette County was created 21 December 1837 from [[Dubuque County, Iowa Genealogy|Dubuque]] County and unorganized territory. It was attached to Clayton County prior to organization 26 August 1850.<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 11 Jul 2021.</ref> | *'''1837--'''Fayette County was created 21 December 1837 from [[Dubuque County, Iowa Genealogy|Dubuque]] County and unorganized territory. It was attached to Clayton County prior to organization 26 August 1850.<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 11 Jul 2021.</ref> | ||
*'''County seat:''' West Union<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:''' West Union<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> | ||
*[ | *[http://www.mapofus.org/Iowa/ Interactive Map of Iowa County Formation History] (1790-1897) - animated maps illustrating Iowa county boundary changes | ||
*[https:// | *[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 | ||
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* '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | * '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | * '''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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Guide to Fayette County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
Fayette County was named for Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de LaFayette and is located in northeastern Iowa.[3]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Fayette County Courthouse
114 N Vine St
West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-5694
Fayette County Website
Fayette County, Iowa Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1880 | 1851 | 1880 | 1852 | 1855 | 1869 | 1847 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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1872 Courthouse was burned. For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
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Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[7]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Fayette County. To find more resources, go to the Iowa Bible Records page.
Biographies[edit | edit source]
- Heritage of Fayette County, Iowa, 1996. West Union, IA: Fayette County Historical Society & Fayette County Genealogical Society. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library
- Historical Sketches of Fayette County, Iowa in the Forties and Fifties. By Thomas Draper Peterman. nd. np: np. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- The History of Fayette County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens. Chicago, IL: Western Historical Company, Successors to H.F. Kett & Co., 1878. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archives, Hathitrust.
- Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa. By George W Fitch. Indianapolis, IN: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1910. Online at: Vol. I - FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive; Vol. II - FamilySearch Digital Library, Vols. I & II - Ancestry ($).
- Portrait and Biographical Album of Fayette County, Iowa. Chicago, IL: Lake City Publishing Company, 1891. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archives, Hathitrust.
- Fayette County, Iowa Biographies Project at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
- Iowa, State Employees at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census Records[edit | edit source]
Iowa recorded not only federal, but state censuses for several in-between years as well. For more information, see the very informative Iowa Census article.
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1850 | 825 | — |
| 1860 | 12,073 | 1363.4% |
| 1870 | 16,973 | 40.6% |
| 1880 | 22,258 | 31.1% |
| 1890 | 23,141 | 4.0% |
| 1900 | 29,845 | 29.0% |
| 1910 | 27,919 | −6.5% |
| 1920 | 29,251 | 4.8% |
| 1930 | 29,145 | −0.4% |
| 1940 | 29,151 | 0.0% |
| 1950 | 28,294 | −2.9% |
| 1960 | 28,581 | 1.0% |
| 1970 | 26,898 | −5.9% |
| 1980 | 25,488 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 21,843 | −14.3% |
| 2000 | 22,008 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 20,880 | −5.1% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- 1885 Iowa State Census, 1885 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1895 Iowa State Census, 1895 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1905 Iowa State Census, 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images (individual cards, not family context)
- 1915 Iowa State Census, 1915 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1925 Iowa State Census, 1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Church Records[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.
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
- FamilySearch Places
Lutheran
- 1781-1969 U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Court Records[edit | edit source]
- 1851-1884 District Court Records, 1851-1884(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1858-1861 Judge's Minute Book, No. 2, 1858-1861(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1878-1887 Circuit Court Records, 1878-1887(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1907-1925 Index to Powers of Attorney, 1907-1925(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
Directories[edit | edit source]
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
- Becker and Son Funeral Homes in Fayette and Hawkeye
- Burnham-Wood-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in West Union
- Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Inc in Arlington, Maynard and Oelwein
- Leonard-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Elgin
- Schutte-Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Clermont
- S. K. Rogers Funeral Home in Fayette
- Woods Funeral Home in Fairbank
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[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.
Online Land Indexes and Records
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Fayette County, which may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Iowa Local Histories.
- Historical Sketches of Fayette County, Iowa in the Forties and Fifties. By Thomas Draper Peterman. nd. np: np. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- The History of Fayette County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens. Chicago, IL: Western Historical Company, Successors to H.F. Kett & Co., 1878. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archives, Hathitrust.
- Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa. By George W Fitch. Indianapolis, IN: B. F. Bowen & Co., 1910. Online at: Vol. I - FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive; Vol. II - FamilySearch Digital Library, Vols. I & II - Ancestry ($).
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
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- 1860-1918 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Fayette County at Ancestry ($) - index.
- 1875-2007 Fayette County 1875-2007 at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
- 1885-1981 Fire Insurance Maps for Fayette County, Iowa at Library of Congress - various years between 1884 and 2009.
- Fayette County Maps at FamilySearch Catalog.
- IAGenWeb - Fayette County.
- Iowa Digital Library, Fayette County at Iowa University Libraries.
- Plat Book of Fayette County, Iowa(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Fayette County at State Library of Iowa.
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places.
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
Multiple Wars
- 1835-1998 Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only
- 1862-1910 Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty, 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Civil War
- 1861-1949 Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Civil War service men in Fayette 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:
- - 3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
- - 6th Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company C
- - 9th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
- - 12th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company C
- - 15th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, Company H
- - 18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company H
- - 46th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company D
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
Please see the Iowa Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1859-1990 United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1859-1929 Naturalization Records, 1859-1929(*); Distric Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images
- 1903-1912 Naturalization Records, 1903-1912(*); Superior Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- 1800s-Current Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1941-1948 The Oelwein Daily Register. Oelwein, IA, USA. Online at Ancestry ($)
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
In most counties in Iowa, probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. The records are available at the county courthouse.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1758-1997 Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1851-1928 Iowa, Fayette County Probate Records, 1851-1928(*); at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; images only
- 1859-1978 Probate Records, 1859-1978(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
- 1862-1885 Record of Heirs and Estates of Descendants, 1862-1885(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
- 1906-1980 Records of Divorce, 1906-1980(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - images
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Iowa tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. Iowa's unique Old Age Assistance tax gives names, addresses and birth years. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see the wiki page Iowa Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- 1934-1958 Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by civil officials on registers, certificates, and other documents. Copies or extracts may be purchased from the Iowa Department of Public Health or the County Clerk's office. See also Iowa Vital Records.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1850-1939 Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1935 Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1942 Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1518-1996 Iowa, United States Marriages at Findmypast — index ($)
- 1809-1992 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1836-1926 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1838-1934 Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1951 Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1941-1951 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
- 1850-1990 Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images; Also at: MyHeritage($)
- 1880-1992 Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1888-1904 Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images, coverage may vary
- 1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1904-1951 Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1920-1967 Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Fayette County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.
FamilySearch 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
- Cedar Falls/Waterloo Iowa FamilySearch Center
- African American Museum Of Iowa - an affiliate library
- Genealogical Society of Linn County Iowa dba Cedar Rapids Area Genealogy Library - an affiliate library
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Fayette County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.
Fayette Community Library
104 W State Street
PO Box 107
Fayette, IA 52142-0107
Phone: 563-425-3344
Email: fayettelib@iowatelecom.net
Website
Facebook
Oelwein Public Library
201 E Charles Street
Oelwein, IA 50662
Phone: 319-283-1515
Email: oelwein@oelwein.lib.ia.us
Website
Facebook
Museums[edit | edit source]
Fayette County Historical Center
100 N Walnut St
West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-5797
Facebook
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Fayette County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Iowa Societies.
Fayette County Historical & Genealogical Society
100 N Walnut St
West Union, IA 52175
Phone: 563-422-5797
Email: fayettehistorical@gmail.com
Facebook
Oelwein Area Genealogical Society
PO Box 389
Oelwein, IA 50662-0389
Email: Oelwein_Area_Genealogical_Society@hotmail.com
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Fayette County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
- Fayette County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
- Fayette County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
- Fayette County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
- State Historical Society of Iowa — select from research collection topics
- State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
- FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed 6/19/2021.
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed 6/19/2021.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Fayette, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayette_County,_Iowa."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed 11 Jul 2021.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Fayette County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fayette_County,_Iowa#Communities, accessed 5 September 2019.