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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Iowa]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Henry County'''
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Guide to '''Henry County Iowa genealogy.''' Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
Guide to '''Henry County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.


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|organized= December 7, 1836<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= Mount Pleasant
|parent county= [[Des Moines County, Iowa Genealogy|Des Moines]]<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>
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|county1= [[Des Moines County, Iowa Genealogy|Des Moines]]
|county2= [[Jefferson County, Iowa Genealogy|Jefferson]]
|county3= [[Lee County, Iowa Genealogy|Lee]]
|county4= [[Louisa County, Iowa Genealogy|Louisa]]
|county5= [[Van Buren County, Iowa Genealogy|Van Buren]]
|county6= [[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy|Washington]]</br><center>[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Henry County
Henry County was named for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Dodge Henry Dodge] and is located in southeastern Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Henry, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County,_Iowa."</ref>
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| founded year = 1836
| founded date = December 7
| seat = Mount Pleasant
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== County Courthouse ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Henry}}


== History  ==
'''Henry County Courthouse'''<br>
100 E Washington Street<br>
Mount Pleasant IA 52641<br>
Phone: 319-385-3150 or 319-385-2632 <br>
[https://henrycounty.iowa.gov/ Henry County Iowa]<br><br>


==== Parent County ====
=== Henry County, Iowa Record Dates  ===
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Henry}}
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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" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| 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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'''1836--'''Henry County was created 7 December 1836&nbsp;from [[Des Moines County, Iowa|Des Moines]] County. '''County seat:&nbsp;'''&nbsp; Mount Pleasant <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>
=== Record Loss ===
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


==== Boundary Changes ====
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Henry}}
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*'''Parent Counties:''' Created from [[Des Moines County, Iowa Genealogy|Des Moines]] County December 7, 1836.<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:''' Mount Pleasant<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://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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==== Record Loss  ====
=== Populated Places ===
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Henry}}


== Places/Localities  ==
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,087,c,henry.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Henry County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County,_Iowa, accessed 10 September 2019.</ref>


==== Populated Places  ====
{{Populated places
<!--cities column------------------->
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppock,_Iowa Coppock]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillsboro,_Iowa Hillsboro]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Pleasant,_Iowa Mount Pleasant]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London,_Iowa New London]
</div>
| cities-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olds,_Iowa Olds]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rome,_Iowa Rome]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem,_Iowa Salem]
</div>
| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayland,_Iowa Wayland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westwood,_Iowa Westwood]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winfield,_Iowa Winfield]
</div>
<!--unincorp column------------------->
| unincorp-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell,_Iowa Lowell]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Union,_Iowa Mount Union]


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
</div>
| unincorp-col2=<div>
* Oakland Mills
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedesburg,_Iowa Swedesburg]
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| unincorp-col3=<div>
*Tippecanoe
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Baltimore]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canaan_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Canaan]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Center]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Jackson]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Jefferson]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Marion]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_London_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa New London]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salem_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Salem]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Scott]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tippecanoe_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Tippecanoe]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trenton_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Trenton]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Township,_Henry_County,_Iowa Wayne]
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[[Des Moines County, Iowa|Des Moines]] | [[Jefferson County, Iowa|Jefferson]] | [[Lee County, Iowa|Lee]] | [[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa]] | [[Van Buren County, Iowa|Van Buren]] | [[Washington County, Iowa|Van Buren]]
=== History Timeline ===
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Henry}}


== Resources ==
== Resources ==
{{IA Resources Intro|Henry}}


==== Cemeteries  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{IA Bible Intro|Henry}}


==== Church ====
*{{FSC|310064|item|disp=Vital Records of Henry County Iowa from Bible, Church, Cemetery}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images


{{IA Church Intro}}  
=== Biographies  ===
{{IA Biographies Intro|Henry}}


===== Lutheran =====
*''Biographical Review of Henry County, Iowa: Containing Biographical and Genealogical Sketches of Many of the Prominent Citizens''.  Chicago, IL: Hobart Publishing Co., 1906. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/343935-biographical-review-of-henry-county-iowa-containing-biographical-and-genealogical-sketches-of-many-of-the-prominent-citizens-of-today-and-also-of-the-past?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/biographicalrevihc00hoba Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081920427&view=1up&seq=1&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
*''Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, Iowa: Containing Full Page Portraits and BiographicalSsketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens''. Chicago, IL: Acme Publishing Company, 1888.  '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/561233-portrait-and-biographical-album-of-henry-county-iowa-containing-full-page-portraits-and-biographical-sketches-of-prominent-and-representative-citizens-of-the-county-together-with-protraits-and-biographies-of-all-the-governors-of-iowa-and-of-the-presidents-of-the-united-states?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/portraitbiographhci00acme Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89072939374&view=1up&seq=11&skin=2021 HathiTrust], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=28792 Ancestry] ($).


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Salem, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~iabiog/henry/henry.html Henry County, Iowa Biographies Project] at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories
*[http://iagenweb.org/boards/henry/biographies/index.cgi Henry County, IAGenWeb Bios Project]<br>


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


==== Land ====
=== Cemeteries ===
{{IA Cemeteries Intro|Henry}}


{{IA Land Intro}}
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Henry 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=Henry&year_range=5&size=15 BillionGraves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Henry%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_590 Find a Grave]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/iowa/henry.html IA Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://iagenweb.org/henry/ IAGenWeb]
* [http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=44 Iowa Gravestone Photo Project]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/henry/cemetery.html USGenWeb Archives]
* [http://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=44 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>
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" |
* {{FSC|386207|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Henry+Iowa&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
|-
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
|bgcolor="#F0F0F0" style="border:1px solid black" valign="top" |
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395353&reqParentsLabel=Henry%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Henry%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_590 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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==== Local Histories&nbsp; ====
=== Census Records ===
{{IA Census Intro|Henry}}


{{IA History}}
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1850 |8707
|1860 |18701
|1870 |21463
|1880 |20986
|1890 |18895
|1900 |20022
|1910 |18640
|1920 |18298
|1930 |17660
|1940 |17994
|1950 |18708
|1960 |18187
|1970 |18114
|1980 |18890
|1990 |19226
|2000 |20336
|2010 |20145
}}


==== Maps ====
'''''State Census'''''<br>
[[Image:Iahenry.jpg|900px]]
* '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1803643|Iowa State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1895''' {{RecordSearch|1803957|Iowa State Census, 1895}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|2126961|Iowa State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and 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 and images
* '''1925''' {{RecordSearch|2224537|Iowa State Census, 1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1925 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images


==== Military ====
=== Church Records ===
===== Civil War =====
{{IA Church Intro|Henry}}
{{VAciv}}
 
*'''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 and images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br>
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395353&reqParentsLabel=Henry%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
*[http://iagenweb.org/henry/churches/ChurchesIndex.htm Henry County, IAGenWeb Church Records]
 
'''''Lutheran'''''<br>
* '''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 ===
{{IA Court Intro|Henry}}
* '''1837-1888''' {{FSC|84022|item|disp=District court records, 1837-1888}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1838-1850''' {{FSC|95889|item|disp=Judgement for costs, 1838-1850}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1853-1857''' {{FSC|1182695|item|disp=County Court record, 1853-1857}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 
=== Directories ===
{{IA Directories Intro|Henry}}
 
* '''1859-1860''' {{FSC|50554|item|disp=''Henry County, Iowa Directory''}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 
* '''1894-1900''' {{FSC|47059|item|disp=''Directory of Henry County, Iowa''}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 
* '''1911-1912''' ''Directory of Henry County Iowa, 1911-1912.'' George T. Mason. Mount Pleasant, IA: The News, Printers and Binders. [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/284795/?offset=&return=1#page=1&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library]
 
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{IA Emigration Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Henry}}
 
*[https://www.peterseimfuneralhome.com/ Beatty and Peterseim Funeral and Momument Services] in Wayland<br>
*[https://www.elliottfuneralchapel.com/ Elliott Funeral Chapel] in New London<br>
*[https://everloved.com/funeral-homes/IA/winfield/honts-funeral-home-winfield-ia-52659/ Honts Funeral Home] in Winfield<br>
*[https://www.kimzeyfh.com/ Kimzey Funeral Home] in Mount Pleasant<br>
*[http://www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com/ Murphy Funeral Home] in Mount Pleasant<br>
*[https://www.powellfuneralhomes.com/ Powell Funeral Homes] in Mount Pleasant<br>
*[https://www.sandhfuneralservice.com/ Snyder and Hollenburgh Funeral and Cremation Homes] in Winfield<br><br>
 
=== Genealogies  ===
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Guardianship ===
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{IA Land Intro|Henry}}
 
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*'''1837-1905'''  {{FSC|1182734|item|disp=Transfer books, 1837-1904; index, 1867-1905}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1837-1944'''  {{FSC|226626|item|disp=Land deeds, 1837-1907; indexes, 1837-1944 ; town lot deeds and indexes, 1855-1921}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1841-1859'''  {{FSC|464559|item|disp=Abstract of original entries, 1841-1859, in Henry County}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1848-1905'''  {{FSC|641183|item|disp=Town lot deeds, 1848-1905}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1851-1919'''  {{FSC|95839|item|disp=Mortgage indexes, 1851-1919}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1853-1908'''  {{FSC|95920|item|disp=Homestead book, 1853-1908}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1884-1928'''  {{FSC|1182577|item|disp=Miscellaneous record, 1884-1928; index, 1884-1932}}  at FamilySearch Catalog - index & 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|Henry}}
 
* ''The History of Henry County.'' Chicago, IL: Western Historical Company, 1879. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/150383-the-history-of-henry-county-iowa-containing-a-history-of-the-county-its-cities-towns-c-a-biographical-directory-of-citizens-war-record-of-its-volunteers-in-the-late-rebellion-general-and-local-statistics-history-of-the-northwest?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/cu31924028914046 Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=hvd.32044086427465&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{IA Maps Intro|Henry}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Henry County}}}}
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_henry-iowa-usa_1351 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Henry County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1870''' {{FSC|18636|item|disp=Sectional Map of Iowa, Henry Co., 1870}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Henry+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Henry County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1886-1942''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Henry+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Henry County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1886 and 1942.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/828007-redirection General Highway and Transportation Map, Henry County, Iowa] at FamilySearch Digital Library.
* '''1895''' {{FSC|193442|item|disp=Atlas, Henry County, Iowa, 1895}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=2468&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Henry%22 Henry County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
* [http://iagenweb.org/henry/Maps/MapsIndex.htm Henry County Maps at IAGenWeb].
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Henry%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Henry County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Henry+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Henry County] at State Library of Iowa.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=395353&reqParentsLabel=Henry%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|Henry}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{IA Military Intro|Henry}}
 
'''''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 and images
* [http://iagenweb.org/henry/Military/MilitaryIndex.htm Henry County IAGenWeb Military History]
 
'''''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 and images
 
Civil War service men in Henry 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:
:- [[1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company E
:- [[1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861)|1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company F
:- [[1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861)|1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861)]], Company F
:- [[6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K
:- [[6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K
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:- [[45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Companies A and H
:- [[45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Companies A and H


==== Newspapers ====
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{IA Newspaper abstracts|Henry}} *NewspaperArchive.com ($) has historical newspapers online including [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?cntry=7&st=39&ci=3889 Burlington newspapers] dating back to the 1840's that may have included Henry County residents. This database is free at some libraries.
{{IA Naturalization Intro|Henry}}
 
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1839-1952''' {{FSC|95899|item|disp=Naturalization Records and Declarations of Intention, 1839-1952; index, 1841-1939}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 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 and images
 
=== Newspapers ===
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Henry}}
 
*'''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 ($)
* '''1944-1955''' ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6923 The Mount Pleasant News.]'' 1944-55. Mount Pleasant, IA, USA. '''Online at:''' Ancestry.com ($)
* '''1947''' ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=51752 Mt Pleasant News.]'' 1947. Mt Pleasant, Iowa, United States Of America. '''Online at:''' Ancestry.com ($)
 
=== Obituaries ===
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Henry}}[http://iagenweb.org/boards/henry/obituaries/index.cgi Henry County, IAGenWeb Obits]


==== Probate ====
=== Other Records ===
{{IA Other Records Intro|Henry}}


=== Periodicals ===
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Henry}}
=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Henry}}
{{IA Probate Intro|Henry}}


==== Taxation ====
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1758-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9064/ Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
*'''1837-1842'''  {{FSC|90055|item|disp=Wills, 1837-1842, vol. A}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1843-1855'''  {{FSC|84019|item|disp=Record of Probate Proceedings and Wills, 1843-1855}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1847-1868'''  {{FSC|84667|item|disp=Probate Records, 1847-1868}}(*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1858-1915'''  {{FSC|90126|item|disp=Will Record, 1858-1915}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1861-1936'''  {{FSC|83993|item|disp=Register of Wills Deposited with Clerk of Circuit Court, Henry County, Iowa, 1861-1936}}(*); Circuit Court at FamilySearch Catalog - images
*'''1862-1896'''  {{FSC|90098|item|disp=Record of Heirs and Estates of Decedents, Heir List, 1862-1896}}(*); Probate Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1869-1928'''  {{FSC|1182633|item|disp=Probate Dockets, 1869-1928}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1869-1930'''  {{FSC|84682|item|disp=Probate Record, 1869-1930; Index, 1869-1908}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1888-1964'''  {{FSC|84716|item|disp=Probate Deposits, 1888-1964}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
*'''1920-1937'''  {{FSC|84016|item|disp=Index to Probate Papers Disposed of, 1920-1937 and Earlier Years}}(*); 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]
 
 
=== School Records ===
{{IA Schools Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Social Security Records ===
*'''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 ===
{{IA Tax Intro|Henry}}
 
''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''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 and images
 
=== Vital Records ===
{{IA Vital Intro|Henry}}
 
*
 
==== Birth ====
{{IA Birth Intro|Henry}}
 
* '''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 and images
* '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
 
==== Marriage ====
{{IA Marriage Intro|Henry}}
 
*'''1518-1996''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=iowa%2cia Iowa, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index ($)
*'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($)
*'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
* '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images
 
==== Death ====
{{IA Death Intro|Henry}}
 
*'''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 and 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]($)''
* '''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
*'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939?s=275764761 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage — index ($)
* '''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images
* '''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
 
==== Divorce ====
{{IA Divorce Intro|Henry}}
 
* '''1907-1992''' {{FSC|1182641|item|disp=Record of Divorces, 1907-1992}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Henry}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{IA Archives Intro|Henry}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
 
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/burlington/2727-cliff-road Burlington Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/fairfield/2143-south-32nd-street Fairfield Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/muscatine/2902-lucas-street Muscatine Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/il/nauvoo/1195-knight-street Nauvoo Illinois FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.burlington.lib.ia.us/ Burlington Public Library - Iowa] - an affiliate library


{{IA Tax Intro}}
=== Libraries ===
{{IA Libraries Intro|Henry}}


==== Vital Records ====
'''J. Raymond Chadwick Library'''<br>107 W. Broad Street<br>Mount Pleasant, IA 52641<br>319-385-6316<br>Phone: 800-582-2383<br>Email: [mailto:reference@iw.edu reference@iw.edu]<br>[https://www.iw.edu/library Website]<br><br>


{{IA Vital Intro}}
=== Museums ===
{{IA Museums Intro|Henry}}


== Societies and Libraries  ==
'''Henry County Heritage Trust'''<br>403 West Madison Street<br>P.O. Box 333<br>Mount Pleasant, IA 52641<br>319-385-4983<br>[https://www.henrycountyheritagetrust.org Website]<br><br>
'''The Henderson Lewelling House'''<br>401 South Main Street<br>Salem, IA 52649<br>Phone: 319-258-2000<br>[https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/ia3.htm Website]<br><br>


==== Family History Centers<br>  ====
== Societies ==
{{IA Societies Intro|Henry}}


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
'''Winfield Historical Society & Museum'''<br>114 South Locust Street<br>Winfield, IA 52659<br>[http://www.winfieldhistoricalsociety.com/index.htm Website]<br><br>


== Web Sites  ==
== Websites ==
{{IA Websites Intro|Henry}}


*{{FHL|Iowa%2C+Henry|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Henry/ Henry County] at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Henry/ Henry County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
* [https://genealogytrails.com/iowa/henry Henry County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/henry/ Henry County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/henry/henry.htm Henry 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=henry+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=henry+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|2468|Iowa|Henry}} – 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.


== References  ==
== Research Guides ==
{{IA Research Guides Intro|Henry}}


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[[Category:Henry_County,_Iowa]]
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[[Category:Henry County, Iowa]][[Category:Iowa Counties]]

Latest revision as of 17:35, 1 May 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Mount Pleasant
Organized: December 7, 1836[1]
Parent County(s): Des Moines[2]
Neighboring Counties
Des Moines • Jefferson • Lee • Louisa • Van Buren • Washington
See County Maps
Courthouse
Iowa, Henry County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Iowa Henry Map.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Henry County was named for Henry Dodge and is located in southeastern Iowa.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Henry County Courthouse
100 E Washington Street
Mount Pleasant IA 52641
Phone: 319-385-3150 or 319-385-2632
Henry County Iowa

Henry 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.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[4]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1880 1836 1836 1836 1836 1836 1847
* Statewide registration started for births in July 1880 and for deaths January 1891. General compliance by 1924.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

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]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
  • Tippecanoe
Townships


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Henry County. To find more resources, go to the Iowa Bible Records page.


Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Henry County, Iowa online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Iowa Cemeteries for more information.


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 8,707 —
1860 18,701 114.8%
1870 21,463 14.8%
1880 20,986 −2.2%
1890 18,895 −10.0%
1900 20,022 6.0%
1910 18,640 −6.9%
1920 18,298 −1.8%
1930 17,660 −3.5%
1940 17,994 1.9%
1950 18,708 4.0%
1960 18,187 −2.8%
1970 18,114 −0.4%
1980 18,890 4.3%
1990 19,226 1.8%
2000 20,336 5.8%
2010 20,145 −0.9%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

State Census

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.

Lutheran

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

  • 1911-1912 Directory of Henry County Iowa, 1911-1912. George T. Mason. Mount Pleasant, IA: The News, Printers and Binders. FamilySearch Digital Library

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

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


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Henry County, which may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Iowa Local Histories.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

County and state maps, historical and more current, are valuable research tools. For online maps and collections in libraries and societies, see Iowa Maps. Historical maps may be especially useful.

Washington CountyLouisa CountyDes Moines CountyLee CountyVan Buren CountyJefferson CountyIA HENRY.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Civil War service men in Henry 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:

- 1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company E
- 1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861), Company F
- 6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
- 11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
- 14th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies D, F and I
- 17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
- 25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies B, C, H and J
- 45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Companies A and H

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Please see the Iowa Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Henry County, IAGenWeb Obits

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


School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

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

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]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Henry 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

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Henry County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.

J. Raymond Chadwick Library
107 W. Broad Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-6316
Phone: 800-582-2383
Email: reference@iw.edu
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Henry County Heritage Trust
403 West Madison Street
P.O. Box 333
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-4983
Website

The Henderson Lewelling House
401 South Main Street
Salem, IA 52649
Phone: 319-258-2000
Website

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Henry County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Iowa Societies.

Winfield Historical Society & Museum
114 South Locust Street
Winfield, IA 52659
Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

  • Henry County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
  • Henry County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
  • Henry County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
  • Henry 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]

  1. ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
  2. ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Henry, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County,_Iowa."
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Iowa Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed on 11 April 2021.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Henry County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_County,_Iowa, accessed 10 September 2019.
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