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


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|county seat= Nevada
|parent county= Unorganized territory
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|county1= [[Boone County, Iowa Genealogy|Boone]]
|county2= [[Hamilton County, Iowa Genealogy|Hamilton]]
|county3= [[Hardin County, Iowa Genealogy|Hardin]]
|county4= [[Jasper County, Iowa Genealogy|Jasper]]
|county5= [[Marshall County, Iowa Genealogy|Marshall]]
|county6= [[Polk County, Iowa Genealogy|Polk]]</br><center>[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Story County
Story County was named for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Story Joseph Story] and is located in central Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Story, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa."</ref>
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| founded year = 1846
| founded date = January 13
| seat = Nevada
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== County Courthouses  ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Story}}


== History ==
'''Story County Courthouse'''<br>
1315 South B Avenue<br>
Nevada, IA 50201<br>
Phone:  515-382-7410<br>
[https://www.storycountyiowa.gov Story County Website]<br><br>


==== Parent County ====
=== Story County, Iowa Record Dates  ===
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Story}}
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
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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" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Story County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1853
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1854
| 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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'''1846--'''Story County was created 13 January 1846&nbsp;from unorganized territory. It was attached to Boone, Polk, and Linn&nbsp;Counties prior to organization 1June 1853. '''County seat:''' Nevada <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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'''1864''' Fire burned the courthouse on January 1.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County_Courthouse_(Iowa)</ref>


==== Boundary Changes  ====
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==== Record Loss  ====
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Story}}
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*'''1846--'''Story County was created 13 January 1846 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Boone, Polk, and Linn Counties prior to organization 4 April 1853.''
*'''County seat:''' Nevada<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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'''January 1, 1864''' -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.
=== Populated Places ===
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Story}}


For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:  
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,169,c,story.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Story County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa, accessed 31 October 2019.</ref>


*[[Burned Counties Research|Burned Counties Research in FamilySearch Wiki]]  
{{Populated places
*[http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424 Michael John Neill, ''Burned Counties'' in Family History Circle]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ames,_Iowa Ames]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cambridge,_Iowa Cambridge]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins,_Iowa Collins]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colo,_Iowa Colo]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert,_Iowa Gilbert]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huxley,_Iowa Huxley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelley,_Iowa Kelley]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell,_Iowa Maxwell]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McCallsburg,_Iowa McCallsburg]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada,_Iowa Nevada]
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| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland,_Iowa Roland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheldahl,_Iowa Sheldahl]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slater,_Iowa Slater]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_City,_Iowa Story City]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zearing,_Iowa Zearing]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collins_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Collins]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Franklin]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Grant]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Howard]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Creek_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Indian Creek]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Lafayette]
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Lincoln]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milford_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Milford]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevada_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Nevada]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Albany_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa New Albany]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestine_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Palestine]
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| townships-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richland_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Richland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherman_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Sherman]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Union]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Warren]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Township,_Story_County,_Iowa Washington]
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== Places/Localities  ==
=== History Timeline ===
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Story}}


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


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{IA Bible Intro|Story}}
* [https://sites.rootsweb.com/~ingrant/biboling.htm Jacob Olinger and Barbary Downey Bible Record] at RootsWeb.com


[[Boone County, Iowa|Boone]] | [[Hamilton County, Iowa|Hamilton]] | [[Hardin County, Iowa|Hardin]] | [[Jasper County, Iowa|Jasper]] | [[Marshall County, Iowa|Marshall]] | [[Polk County, Iowa|Polk]]
=== Biographies  ===
{{IA Biographies Intro|Story}}


== Resources  ==
* ''Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Story County, Iowa''  Chicago, IL: Goodspeed Publishing Co., 1890. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/241513/?offset=&return=1#page=9&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/biogra1 Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112049820027&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].


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


*[http://www.billiongraves.com/pages/cemetery/cemetery.php?cemetery_id=143320 Palestine Cemetery, Huxley] BillionGraves
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{IA Business Records Intro|Story}}
* [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20287/iowa-state-employees?s=275764761 Iowa, State Employees] at MyHeritage — index & images ($)


==== Church  ====
=== Cemeteries ===
{{IA Cemeteries Intro|Story}}


{{IA Church Intro}}  
{| style = "border:1px solid black; width:70%;  "
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Story 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=Story&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Story%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_631  Find a Grave]
*[http://iagenweb.org/story/cemetery.htm IAGenWeb]
*[http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=85 Iowa Gravestones]
* [https://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=85 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|466878|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Story+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.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Story%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_631 Find a Grave]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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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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===== The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints  =====
=== Census Records ===
{{IA Census Intro|Story}}


LDS Ward and Branch&nbsp;Records
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1860 |4051
|1870 |11651
|1880 |16906
|1890 |18127
|1900 |23159
|1910 |24083
|1920 |26185
|1930 |31141
|1940 |33434
|1950 |44294
|1960 |49327
|1970 |62783
|1980 |72326
|1990 |74252
|2000 |79981
|2010 |89542
}}


*Ames
'''''State Census'''''<br>
* '''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


===== Lutheran  =====
=== Church Records ===
{{IA Church Intro|Story}}


'''Ames'''  
*'''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=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


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


'''Bethania'''  
=== Court Records ===
{{IA Court Intro|Story}}
* '''1876-1925''' {{FSC|380432|item|disp=Miscellaneous Record, 1876-1937 ; Index, 1876-1925}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images


*Records of the Bethania (Bethany) Lutheran Church, Kelley, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Directories ===
{{IA Directories Intro|Story}}


'''Gilbert'''  
* '''1902''' {{FSC|38165|item|disp=Atlas of Story County, Iowa : Containing Maps of Cities, Villages and Townships of the County; Farmer's Directory, Business Directory}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Gilbert, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Emigration and Immigration  ===
{{IA Emigration Intro|Story}}


'''Roland'''
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Story}}


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Roland, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Funeral Homes  ===
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Story}}


'''Slater'''
*[https://www.adamssoderstrum.com/ Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Service] in Ames<br>
*[https://www.fredregillfunerals.com/ Fredregill Funeral and Cremation Care] in Zearing<br>
*[https://www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com/ Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care] in Ames<br>
*[https://www.rasmussonfh.com/ Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory] in Maxwell and Nevada<br>
*[https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ames-ia/stevens-memorial-chapel/2710 Stevens Memorial Chapel] in Ames<br>


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Slater, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Genealogies  ===
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Story}}


'''Story City'''
=== Guardianship ===
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Story}}


*Records of the American Lutheran Church, Story City, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{IA Land Intro|Story}}


'''Story County'''  
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[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]


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


==== Court  ====
=== Local Histories ===
{{IA Histories Intro|Story}}


==== Land ====
* ''A History of Story County, Iowa: ... From the Earliest Settlement to the Present.''  By William G. Allen. Des Moines, IA: Iowa Printing Company, 1887. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/190670-a-history-of-story-county-iowa-carefully-compiled-from-the-earliest-settlement-to-the-present?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nnc2.ark:/13960/t43r64620&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
* ''History of Story County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement.''  By W.O. Payne. Chicago, IL: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://archive.org/details/1911historyofstorycountypainecombined/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive]; Vol. II -  [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/231863/?offset=&return=1#page=7&viewer=picture&o=&n=0&q= FamilySearch Digital Library], [https://archive.org/details/historyofstoryco02payn/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921110&view=1up&seq=6&skin=2021 HathiTrust].


{{IA Land Intro}}
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{IA Maps Intro|Story}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Story County}}}}
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_story-iowa-usa_2808 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Story County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Story+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Story County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1886-1934''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Story+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Story County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1886 and 1934.
* {{FSC|38165|item|disp=Atlas of Story County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* IAGenWeb - [http://iagenweb.org/story/ Story County].
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Story%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Story County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* {{FSC|58430|item|disp=Souvenir Atlas of Story County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1329&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Story%22 Story County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Story+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Story County] at State Library of Iowa.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394045&reqParentsLabel=Story%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]].


==== Local Histories&nbsp; ====
=== Migration ===
{{IA Migration Intro|Story}}


{{IA History}}
=== Military Records ===
{{IA Military Intro|Story}}


==== Maps ====
'''''Multiple Wars'''''<br>
[[Image:Iastory.jpg|900px]]
* '''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
'''''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


==== Military ====
Civil War service men in Story 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:
===== Civil War =====
{{VAciv}}
:- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A
:- [[23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A


==== Newspapers ====
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{IA Naturalization Intro|Story}}
 
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''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
* '''1863-1906''' {{FSC|282383|item|disp=Index to Naturalization Records, ca. 1863-1906}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index images
* '''1865-1917''' {{FSC|210154|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1865-1917}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 
=== Newspapers ===
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Story}}


{{wikipedia|List of online newspaper archives|List of online newspaper archives}}
*'''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 ($)
*'''1863-2014''' [http://nevada.advantage-preservation.com/ Nevada Newspapers, Story County]
*'''1876-2000''' [http://altoonapl.newspaperarchive.com/ Altoona Public Library Archives, Polk County] (1876-2000)
*'''1877-2017''' [http://ames.advantage-preservation.com/ Ames Newspapers, Story County]
*'''1887-2013''' [http://berthabartlett.advantage-preservation.com/ Story City Newspapers, Story County] (1887-2013)
*'''1895-1975''' [http://rolandhistory.newspaperarchive.com/ Roland Historical Society Archives, Story County]
*'''1928-1929'''  [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=51059 Ames Daily Tribune and Evening Times] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Ames, Iowa, United States Of America
*'''1944-45, 1948-51, and 1953-56''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6749 Ames Daily Tribune] at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Ames, IA, USA
*'''1955'''    [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8462 Story City Herald]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Story City, IA, USA
* [https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/usa/iowa/story/ Story County Newspapers etc]
*'''1970-2007''' [http://johnstonhs.newspaperarchive.com Johnston Historical Society Archive, Polk County] (1970-2007)


*[http://rolandhistory.newspaperarchive.com/ Roland Historical Society Archives, Story County] (1895-1975)
=== Obituaries ===
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Story}}


*[http://altoonapl.newspaperarchive.com/ Altoona Public Library Archives, Polk County] (1876-2000)
=== Other Records ===
*[http://johnstonhs.newspaperarchive.com Johnston Historical Society Archive, Polk County] (1970-2007)
{{IA Other Records Intro|Story}}
*NewspaperArchive.com ($) has historical newspapers online including [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?cntry=7&st=39&ci=7363 Des Moines newspapers]. This database is free at some libraries.


==== Probate ====
=== Periodicals ===
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Story}}


=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Story}}
{{IA Probate Intro|Story}}


==== 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 ($)
* '''1855-1947'''  {{FSC|272720|item|disp=Probate Records, 1855-1947}}(*); 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|Story}}
 
=== 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|Story}}
 
''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|Story}}
 
*
 
==== Birth ====
{{IA Birth Intro|Story}}
 
* '''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|Story}}
 
*'''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|Story}}
 
*'''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|Story}}
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Story}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{IA Archives Intro|Story}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


{{IA Tax Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/ames/2524-hoover-avenue Ames Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/west-des-moines/3301-ashworth-road Des Moines Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/marshalltown/703-south-12th-street Marshalltown Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/newton/1405-north-11th-avenue-east Newton Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.amespubliclibrary.org/ Ames Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society Library] - an affiliate library


==== Vital Records&nbsp; ====
=== Libraries ===
{{IA Libraries Intro|Story}}


{{IA Vital Intro}}
'''Nevada Public Library'''<br>631 K Avenue<br>Nevada, IA 50201<br>Phone: 515-382-2628<br>Email: [mailto:npl@nevada.lib.ia.us npl@nevada.lib.ia.us]<br>[https://www.nevada.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>
'''Maxwell Public Library'''<br>109 Main Street<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: 515-387-8780<br>[https://www.maxwell.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>
'''Roland Public Library'''<br>221 N Main Street<br>Roland, IA 50236<br>Phone: 515-388-4086<br>Email: [mailto:rolandlib@globalccs.net rolandlib@globalccs.net]<br>[https://www.roland.lib.ia.us Website]<br><br>


== Societies and Libraries  ==
=== Museums ===
{{IA Museums Intro|Story}}


==== Family History Centers  ====
'''Ames History Museum'''<br>416 Douglas Ave #101<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Phone: 515-232-2148<br>Email: [mailto:info@ameshistory.org info@ameshistory.org]<br>[http://www.ameshistory.org Website]<br><br>
'''Iowa State University Museums'''<br>1805 Center Drive<br>Ames, IA 50011<br>Phone: 515-294-3342<br>[https://www.museums.iastate.edu Website]<br><br>
'''Maxwell Museum'''<br>c/o The Community Historical Society<br>City Hall<br>107 Main Street<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: 515-387-8655<br>[https://www.welcometomaxwell.com/museum Website]<br><br>
'''Museums of Story City'''<br>619 Grand Avenue<br>P.O. Box 104<br>Story City, IA 50248<br>Phone: 515-460-1749<br>Email: [mailto:storycityhistory@gmail.com storycityhistory@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.storycityhistory.org Website]<br><br>
'''Roland Museum'''<br>104 Poplar Street<br>Roland, IA 50236<br>Email: [mailto:rolandiowamuseum@gmail.com rolandiowamuseum@gmail.com]<br>[https://www.rolandmuseum.com Website]<br><br>


*{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
== Societies ==
{{IA Societies Intro|Story}}


*[[Ames Iowa Family History Center]] 2524 Hoover Ave., Ames, IA 50010 United States [https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=2524+Hoover+Ave.%2C+Ames%2C+IA+50010&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x87ee70f1a2681261%3A0x17eb3e927d5fa1e3!3m8!1m3!1d3675!2d-91.9204937!3d37.3579632!3m2!1i1350!2i890!4f13.1!4m2!3d42.0469891!4d-93.6298124 Location Map]
'''Story County Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 692<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Email: [mailto:storygenes@gmail.com storygenes@gmail.com]<br>[http://www.storygenes.com/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/storygenes/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Nevada Community Historical Society'''<br>624 J Avenue<br>Nevada, IA 50201-0213<br>Phone: 515-382-6684<br>Email: [mailto:admin@nevadaiowahistory.org admin@nevadaiowahistory.org]<br>[http://www.nevadaiowahistory.org/home Website]<br><br>
'''Ames Historical Society'''<br>416 Douglas #101 <br>P.O. Box 821<br>Ames, IA 50010<br>Email: [mailto:info@ameshistory.org info@ameshistory.org]<br>[http://www.ameshistory.org Website]<br><br>
'''Cambridge Historical Association'''<br>Cambridge, IA<br>Phone: 515-220-4478<br>Email: [mailto:cha@huxcomm.net cha@huxcomm.net]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Cambridge-Historical-Association-278330145632380 Facebook]<br><br>
'''Gilbert Historical Society'''<br>209 Main Street<br>P.O. Box 33<br>Gilbert, IA 50105<br>Email: [mailto:macpepsi_2000@yahoo.com macpepsi_2000@yahoo.com]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Gilbert-Historical-Society-303724248967/?ref=page_internal Facebook]<br><br>
'''Slater Historical Association'''<br>318 First Avenue<br>Box 487<br>Slater, IA 50244<br>Phone: 515-228-3832 or 515-480-9789<br>Email: [mailto:slaterhist@huxcomm.net slaterhist@huxcomm.net]<br>[https://www.slaterhistory.org Website]<br><br>


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


*{{FHL|Iowa%2C+Story|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}
* [https://iowaculture.gov/history/research/collections State Historical Society of Iowa] —  select from research collection topics
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Story/ Story County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
* [http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=story+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.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Story/ Story 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/story Story County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/story/ Story County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/story/story.htm Story County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/story/ Story County] at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
* [http://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse?search=story+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1329|Iowa|Story}} – 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|Story}}


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== References ==
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[[Category:Story_County,_Iowa]]
{{Iowa|Iowa}}
[[Category:Story County, Iowa]][[Category:Iowa Counties]]

Latest revision as of 20:12, 1 May 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Nevada
Organized: April 4, 1853[1]
Parent County(s): Unorganized territory
Neighboring Counties
Boone • Hamilton • Hardin • Jasper • Marshall • Polk
See County Maps
Courthouse
Iowa, Story County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Iowa Story Map.png

County Information

Description

Story County was named for Joseph Story and is located in central Iowa.[2]

County Courthouse

Story County Courthouse
1315 South B Avenue
Nevada, IA 50201
Phone: 515-382-7410
Story County Website

Story County, Iowa Record Dates

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[3]
Birth Marriage Death Court Land Probate Census
1880 1854 1880 1854 1853 1854 1847
* Statewide registration started for births in July 1880 and for deaths January 1891. General compliance by 1924.

Record Loss

1864 Fire burned the courthouse on January 1.[4]

For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:

Boundary Changes

Populated Places

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:[6]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
Townships


History Timeline

Resources

Bible Records

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


Biographies

Business, Commerce, and Occupations

Cemeteries

Cemeteries of Story 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

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. %±
1860 4,051 —
1870 11,651 187.6%
1880 16,906 45.1%
1890 18,127 7.2%
1900 23,159 27.8%
1910 24,083 4.0%
1920 26,185 8.7%
1930 31,141 18.9%
1940 33,434 7.4%
1950 44,294 32.5%
1960 49,327 11.4%
1970 62,783 27.3%
1980 72,326 15.2%
1990 74,252 2.7%
2000 79,981 7.7%
2010 89,542 12.0%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

State Census

Church Records

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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Ward and Branch Records

  • Ames

Lutheran

Court Records

Directories

Emigration and Immigration

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups

Funeral Homes

Genealogies

Guardianship

Land and Property Records

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

Local histories are available for Story 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

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.

Hamilton CountyHardin CountyMarshall CountyJasper CountyPolk CountyBoone CountyIA STORY.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration

Military Records

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Civil War service men in Story 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 E
- 13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company E
- 23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A

Naturalization and Citizenship

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

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers

Obituaries

Other Records

Periodicals

Probate Records

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

Social Security Records

Tax Records

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

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

Marriage

Death

Divorce

Research Facilities

Archives

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

FamilySearch Centers

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

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

Nevada Public Library
631 K Avenue
Nevada, IA 50201
Phone: 515-382-2628
Email: npl@nevada.lib.ia.us
Website

Maxwell Public Library
109 Main Street
Maxwell, IA 50161
Phone: 515-387-8780
Website

Roland Public Library
221 N Main Street
Roland, IA 50236
Phone: 515-388-4086
Email: rolandlib@globalccs.net
Website

Museums

Ames History Museum
416 Douglas Ave #101
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-2148
Email: info@ameshistory.org
Website

Iowa State University Museums
1805 Center Drive
Ames, IA 50011
Phone: 515-294-3342
Website

Maxwell Museum
c/o The Community Historical Society
City Hall
107 Main Street
Maxwell, IA 50161
Phone: 515-387-8655
Website

Museums of Story City
619 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 104
Story City, IA 50248
Phone: 515-460-1749
Email: storycityhistory@gmail.com
Website

Roland Museum
104 Poplar Street
Roland, IA 50236
Email: rolandiowamuseum@gmail.com
Website

Societies

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

Story County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 692
Ames, IA 50010
Email: storygenes@gmail.com
Website
Facebook

Nevada Community Historical Society
624 J Avenue
Nevada, IA 50201-0213
Phone: 515-382-6684
Email: admin@nevadaiowahistory.org
Website

Ames Historical Society
416 Douglas #101
P.O. Box 821
Ames, IA 50010
Email: info@ameshistory.org
Website

Cambridge Historical Association
Cambridge, IA
Phone: 515-220-4478
Email: cha@huxcomm.net
Facebook

Gilbert Historical Society
209 Main Street
P.O. Box 33
Gilbert, IA 50105
Email: macpepsi_2000@yahoo.com
Facebook

Slater Historical Association
318 First Avenue
Box 487
Slater, IA 50244
Phone: 515-228-3832 or 515-480-9789
Email: slaterhist@huxcomm.net
Website

Websites

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

References

  1. ↑ Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 28, 2021.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Story, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa."
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County_Courthouse_(Iowa)
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Story County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Story_County,_Iowa, accessed 31 October 2019.
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