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


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|county seat= Washington
|parent county= [[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy|Henry]], [[Louisa County, Iowa Genealogy|Louisa]], [[Muscatine County, Iowa Genealogy|Muscatine]]<ref>[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/IA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Historical Boundary Changes] - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 29, 2021.</ref>
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|county3= [[Jefferson County, Iowa Genealogy|Jefferson]]
|county4= [[Johnson County, Iowa Genealogy|Johnson]]
|county5= [[Keokuk County, Iowa Genealogy|Keokuk]]
|county6= [[Louisa County, Iowa Genealogy|Louisa]]<br><center>[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Maps and Gazetteers|See County Maps]]</center>
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== County Information ==


{{Infobox U.S. County
=== Description ===
| county = Washington County
Washington County was named for [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington Pres. George Washington] and is located in southeastern Iowa.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Washington, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Iowa."</ref>
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| state = Iowa
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| founded year = 1838
| founded date = January 18
| seat = Washington  
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== County Courthouse ==
=== County Courthouse ===
{{IA Courthouse Intro|Washington}}
'''Washington County Courthouse'''<br>
224 West Main Street<br>
Washington, IA  52353<br>
Phone: 319-653-7741<br>
[https://washingtoncounty.iowa.gov Washington County Website]<br><br>


== History ==
=== Washington County, Iowa Record Dates ===
{{IA Record Dates Intro|Washington}}
{| cellspacing="1" cellpadding="1" border="1"
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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" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Washington County, Iowa Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1844
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1880
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1836
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1839
| 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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==== Parent County  ====
=== Record Loss ===
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


'''1838--'''Washington County was created 18 January 1838 from [[Henry County, Iowa|Henry]], [[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa]], and [[Muscatine County, Iowa|Muscatine]] Counties. It was formerly named Slaughter County, but the name changed to Washington County 25 January 1839.<br>'''County seat:''' Washington <ref name="Handybook">''The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'',10th ed. (Draper, UT:Everton Publishers, 2002).</ref>  
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=== Boundary Changes ===
{{IA Boundary Changes Intro|Washington}}
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*'''1838--'''Washington County was created 18 January 1838 from [[Henry County, Iowa Genealogy|Henry]], [[Louisa County, Iowa Genealogy|Louisa]], and [[Muscatine County, Iowa Genealogy|Muscatine]] Counties. It was formerly named Slaughter County, but the name changed to Washington County 25 January 1839.<br>''
*'''County seat:''' Washington<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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=== Populated Places ===
{{IA Populated Places Intro|Washington}}


==== Boundary Changes  ====
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://iowa.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,183,c,washington.cfm HomeTown Locator]. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Washington County, Iowa," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Iowa, accessed 2 November 2019.</ref>


==== Record Loss  ====
{{Populated places
<!--cities column------------------->
| cities-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ainsworth,_Iowa Ainsworth]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton,_Iowa Brighton]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coppock,_Iowa Coppock]
</div>
| cities-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawfordsville,_Iowa Crawfordsville]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalona,_Iowa Kalona]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside,_Iowa Riverside]
</div>
| cities-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington,_Iowa Washington]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wellman,_Iowa Wellman]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Chester,_Iowa West Chester]
</div>
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| unincorp-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haskins,_Iowa Haskins]
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| unincorp-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noble,_Iowa Noble]
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| unincorp-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubio,_Iowa Rubio]
</div>
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| townships-col1=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brighton_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Brighton]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedar_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Cedar]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Clay]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crawford_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Crawford]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_Creek_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Dutch Creek]
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| townships-col2=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_River_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa English River]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Franklin]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highland_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Highland]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Iowa]
*Jackson
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| townships-col3=<div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_Creek_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Lime Creek]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Marion]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Oregon]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventy-Six_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Seventy-Six]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Township,_Washington_County,_Iowa Washington]
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== Places/Localities  ==
=== History Timeline ===
{{IA Historical Timeline Intro|Washington}}


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


==== Neighboring Counties  ====
=== Bible Records ===
{{IA Bible Intro|Washington}}
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/washington/bibles.html Washington County Bible Records] at USGenWeb Iowa Archives


[[Henry County, Iowa|Henry]] | [[Iowa County, Iowa|Iowa]] | [[Jefferson County, Iowa|Jefferson]] | [[Johnson County, Iowa|Johnson]] | [[Keokuk County, Iowa|Keokuk]] | [[Louisa County, Iowa|Louisa]]
=== Biographies  ===
{{IA Biographies Intro|Washington}}


== Resources ==
*''The History of Washington County, Iowa, and Its Cities, Towns, a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens''. Des Moines, IA: Union Historical Company, 1880. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/cu31924028872864 Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921193&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
* ''History of Washington County, Iowa From the First White Settlers to 1908, Also Biographical Sketches.'' By Howard A. Burrell. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://archive.org/details/historyofwashing00burr/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232622&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021 HathiTrust]; Vol. II - [https://archive.org/details/historyofwashing02burr/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921201&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
* ''Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa Containing Full-page Portraits and Biographical Sketches.'' Chicago: Acme Publishing Co., 1887. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/portraitbiographwci00acme/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858020330944&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust], [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=27400 Ancestry] ($), [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7700/ index] ($).


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


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


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


===== Lutheran =====
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Washington 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=Washington&year_range=5&size=15  BillionGraves]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/search?firstname=&middlename=&lastname=&birthyear=&birthyearfilter=&deathyear=&deathyearfilter=&location=Washington%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&locationId=county_638  Find a Grave]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/iowa/washington.html IA Tombstone Transcription Project]
* [http://iagenweb.org/washington/cemeteries.htm IAGenWeb]
* [http://iowagravestones.org/cemeteries.php?cid=92 Iowa Gravestones]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/washington/cemetery.html USGenWeb Archives]
* [https://iowawpagraves.org/index.php?cid=92 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>
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* {{FSC|464409|subject-id|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Washington+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=Washington%2C+County%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=county_638 Find a Grave]
* [https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394036&reqParentsLabel=Washington%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
|-
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"|<center>See [[Iowa Cemeteries|Iowa Cemeteries]] for more information.<center>
|}


*Records of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington County, in Evangelical Lutheran Church in America database at [http://www.archives.com Archives.com] ($).
=== Census Records ===
{{IA Census Intro|Washington}}


==== Court  ====
{{Historical populations
|type = USA
|heading = Census
|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Iowa#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1850 |4957
|1860 |14235
|1870 |18952
|1880 |20374
|1890 |18468
|1900 |20718
|1910 |19925
|1920 |20421
|1930 |19822
|1940 |20055
|1950 |19557
|1960 |19406
|1970 |18967
|1980 |20141
|1990 |19612
|2000 |20670
|2010 |21704
}}


==== Land ====
'''''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


{{IA Land Intro}}
=== Church Records ===
{{IA Church Intro|Washington}}


==== Local Histories  ====
*'''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>


{{IA History}}
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394036&reqParentsLabel=Washington%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


[http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/historical/LightOn/1880wash_1.htm ''The History of Washington County, Iowa, 1880'']
'''''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 ($)


==== Maps ====
=== Court Records ===
[[Image:Iawashington.jpg|900px]]
{{IA Court Intro|Washington}}
* '''1838-1927''' {{FSC|554794|item|disp=Court Records, 1838-1927}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1861-1866''' {{FSC|1169328|item|disp=Dockets, 1861-1866}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1864-1976''' {{FSC|1169300|item|disp=Sale Book, 1864-1976}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1865-1886''' {{FSC|192189|item|disp=Court Records, 1865-1886}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1867-1923''' {{FSC|1169416|item|disp=Justice's Docket, 1867-1923}}(*);  Justice of the Peace Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1907-1928''' {{FSC|55489|item|disp=Powers of Attorney and Affidavits index, 1907-1928}}(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — indexes & images


==== Military  ====
=== Directories ===
{{IA Directories Intro|Washington}}


===== Civil War =====
=== Emigration and Immigration ===
{{IA Emigration Intro|Washington}}


{{VAciv}}  
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{IA Ethnic Groups Intro|Washington}}


:- [[7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company H  
=== Funeral Homes  ===
:- [[8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company C  
{{IA Funeral Homes Intro|Washington}}
:- [[10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E  
 
:- [[11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company F  
*[https://www.peterseimfuneralhome.com/ Beatty and Peterseim Funeral and Monument Services] in Kalona and Washington<br>
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Companies I and K<br>
*[https://www.powellfuneralhomes.com/ Powell Funeral Homes] in Kalona and Wellman<br>
:- [[17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company D  
*[https://www.sandhfuneralservice.com/ Snyder and Hollenburgh Funeral and Cremation Services] in Riverside<br>
:- [[18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company I  
 
:- [[19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company C  
=== Genealogies  ===
:- [[25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Companies A and I<br>
{{IA Genealogies Intro|Washington}}
:- [[30th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|30th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E  
 
:- [[31st Regiment, Iowa Infantry|31st Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K  
=== Guardianship ===
{{IA Guardianship Intro|Washington}}
 
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{IA Land Intro|Washington}}
 
''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]
 
 
=== Local Histories ===
{{IA Histories Intro|Washington}}
 
*''The History of Washington County, Iowa, and Its Cities, Towns, a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens''. Des Moines, IA: Union Historical Company, 1880. '''''Online at:''''' [https://archive.org/details/cu31924028872864 Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921193&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
* ''History of Washington County, Iowa From the First White Settlers to 1908, Also Biographical Sketches.'' By Howard A. Burrell. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. '''''Online at:''''' Vol. I - [https://archive.org/details/historyofwashing00burr/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=coo.31924092232622&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021 HathiTrust]; Vol. II - [https://archive.org/details/historyofwashing02burr/page/n5/mode/2up Internet Archive], [https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=nyp.33433081921201&view=1up&seq=7&skin=2021 HathiTrust].
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{IA Maps Intro|Washington}}
{{IA Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{IA Washington County}}}}
* '''1860-1918''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1127/?residence=_washington-iowa-usa_3057 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Washington County] at Ancestry ($) - index.
* '''1875-2007''' [http://www.historicmapworks.com/Search/city.php?query=Washington+County&State=IA&x=0&y=0 Washington County 1875-2007] at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
* '''1885-1933''' [https://www.loc.gov/maps/?q=Washington+County,+Iowa&st=gallery Fire Insurance Maps for Washington County, Iowa] at Library of Congress - various years between 1885 and 1933.
* {{FSC|108033|item|disp=Atlas of Washington County}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* {{FSC|108030|item|disp=Atlas of Washington County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* {{FSC|42719|item|disp=Atlas of Washington County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/839237-redirection General Highway and Transportation Map, Washington County, Iowa] at FamilySearch Digital Library.
* IAGenWeb - [http://iagenweb.org/washington/ Washington County].
* [https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/search/Washington%20County%2C%20Iowa?type=edismax&cp=ui%3Aatlases Iowa Digital Library, Washington County] at Iowa University Libraries.
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Washington+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Washington County] at State Library of Iowa.
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1336&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Washington%22 Washington County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394036&reqParentsLabel=Washington%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|Washington}}
 
=== Military Records ===
{{IA Military Intro|Washington}}
 
'''''Multiple Wars'''''<br>
* '''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
 
Civil War service men in Washington 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 F
:- [[2nd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|2nd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company H
:- [[7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company H
:- [[8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company C
:- [[10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E
:- [[11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company F
:- [[13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company I and K
:- [[17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company D
:- [[18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company I
:- [[19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company C
:- [[25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company A and I
:- [[30th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|30th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company E and K
:- [[31st Regiment, Iowa Infantry|31st Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K
:- [[45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company B
:- [[45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company B


==== Newspapers  ====
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
{{IA Naturalization Intro|Washington}}


{{wikipedia|List of online newspaper archives|List of online newspaper archives}}  
''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br>
* '''1838-1927''' {{FSC|554794|item|disp=Court Records, 1838-1927}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1854-1929''' {{FSC|192172|item|disp=Naturalization Papers, 1854-1929}}(*);  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


NewspaperArchive.com ($) has a large collection of digitized [http://www.newspaperarchive.com/BrowseLocations.aspx?co=7&s=39 Iowa newspapers] online. This database is sometimes free at libraries.
=== Newspapers ===
{{IA Newspapers Intro|Washington}}


==== Probate ====
*'''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 ($)
*1939 — ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7030 Wellman Advance]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Wellman, IA, USA
*1949 — ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=8331 Evening Journal Farm Edition]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Washington, IA, USA
* [https://www.ancestry.com/search/places/usa/iowa/washington/ Washington County Newspapers etc]


=== Obituaries ===
{{IA Obituaries Intro|Washington}}
=== Other Records ===
{{IA Other Records Intro|Washington}}
=== Periodicals ===
{{IA Periodicals Intro|Washington}}
=== Probate Records ===
{{IA Probate Intro|Washington}}
{{IA Probate Intro|Washington}}


==== 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 ($)
* '''1838-1968'''  {{FSC|192380|item|disp=Probate Records, 1838-1968}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1862-1868'''  {{FSC|192156|item|disp=Record of Heirs and Estates of Decedents, 1862-1868}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
* '''1879-1905'''  {{FSC|556776|item|disp=Miscellaneous Land Records, 1879-1905 [Washington County, Iowa]}}(*); County Recorder 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|Washington}}
 
=== 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|Washington}}
 
''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|Washington}}
 
*
 
==== Birth ====
{{IA Birth Intro|Washington}}
 
* '''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|Washington}}
 
*'''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|Washington}}
 
*'''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|Washington}}
 
* '''1838-1927''' {{FSC|554794|item|disp=Court Records, 1838-1927}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
* '''1906-1923''' {{FSC|192148|item|disp=Record of Divorces, v. 1, 1906-1923}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 
== Research Facilities ==
{{IA Research Facilities Intro|Washington}}
 
=== Archives ===
{{IA Archives Intro|Washington}}
 
=== FamilySearch Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}


{{IA Tax Intro}}
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/fairfield/2143-south-32nd-street Fairfield Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/iowa-city/2730-bradford-drive Iowa City Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/muscatine/2902-lucas-street Muscatine Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[https://www.icpl.org/ Iowa City Public Library] - an affiliate library


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


{{IA Vital Intro}}
'''Kalona Public Library'''<br>510 C Avenue<br>PO Box 1212<br>Kalona, IA 52247-1212<br>Phone: 319-656-3501<br>Email: [mailto:director@kalonalibrary.org director@kalonalibrary.org]<br>[https://www.kalona.lib.ia.us/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Kalona.Public.Library/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Washington Public Library'''<br>115 W Washington<br>Washington, IA 52353<br>Phone: 319-653-2726; Text: 319-284-8883<br>Email: [mailto:admin@washington.lib.ia.us admin@washington.lib.ia.us]<br>[https://www.washington.lib.ia.us Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/washingtonlibrary/?ref=bookmarks Facebook]<br><br>


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


==== Family History Centers<br> ====
'''Conger House Museum'''<br>903 E Washington Street<br>Washington, IA 52353<br>Phone: 319-653-3125<br>Email: [mailto:info@washingtoniowa.org info@washingtoniowa.org]<br>[https://washingtoniowa.gov/business-directory/conger-house-museum/ Website]<br><br>
'''Kalona Historical Village'''<br>715 D Avenue<br>Kalona, IA 52247<br>Phone: 319-656-3232<br>Email: [mailto:kalonatours@gmail.com kalonatours@gmail.com]<br>[https://kalonaiowa.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/KalonaHistoricalVillage/ Facebook]<br><br>


*[[Introduction to LDS Family History Centers]]
== Societies ==
{{IA Societies Intro|Washington}}


== Web Sites  ==
'''Kalona Historical Society'''<br>715 D Avenue<br>Kalona, IA 52247<br>Phone: 319-656-3232<br>Email:[mailto:kalonatours@gmail.com kalonatours@gmail.com]<br>[https://kalonaiowa.org Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/KalonaHistoricalVillage/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Washington County Genealogical Society, IAGenWeb Project'''<br>PO Box 446<br>Washington, IA 52353-0446<br>Email: [mailto:genealogy@washington.lib.ia.us genealogy@washington.lib.ia.us]<br>[http://iagenweb.org/washington Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Washington-County-Iowa-Genealogy-1401691340051611/ Facebook]<br><br>
'''Washington County Historical Society'''<br>PO Box 924<br>Washington, IA 52353-0924<br>Phone: 319-653-4329<br>Email: [mailto:wchsiowa@yahoo.com wchsiowa@yahoo.com]<br>[http://iagenweb.org/washington/wchs.htm?fbclid=IwAR2ypx0Jy2Dz5b-uRoM59CS9a-Gs5Ffouci5cWOBlKCyXNLg-NCiJ375zc0 Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/Washcohistory/ Facebook]<br><br>


*{{FHL|Iowa%2C+Washington|subject|disp=Family History Library Catalog}}  
== Websites ==
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Washington/ Washington County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History] (Linkpendium)
{{IA Websites Intro|Washington}}


== References ==
* [https://iowaculture.gov/history/research/collections State Historical Society of Iowa] —  select from research collection topics
* [http://publications.iowa.gov/cgi/search/simple?q=Washington+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=washington+county&submit_search=Search+All The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection] —  digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
* [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/ia/counties/Washington/ Washington 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/washington Washington County] at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
* [http://iagenweb.org/washington/ Washington County] at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/washington/washington.htm Washington County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/washington/ Washington County] at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1336|Iowa|Washington}} – 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.


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== Research Guides ==
{{IA Research Guides Intro|Washington}}


[[Category:Washington_County,_Iowa]]
== References ==
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{{Iowa|Iowa}}
[[Category:Washington County, Iowa]][[Category:Iowa Counties]]

Latest revision as of 20:21, 1 May 2024

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

County Facts
County seat: Washington
Organized: January 18, 1838 [1]
Parent County(s): Henry, Louisa, Muscatine[2]
Neighboring Counties
Henry • Iowa • Jefferson • Johnson • Keokuk • Louisa
See County Maps
Courthouse
Iowa, Washington County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Iowa Washington Map.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Washington County was named for Pres. George Washington and is located in southeastern Iowa.[3]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Washington County Courthouse
224 West Main Street
Washington, IA 52353
Phone: 319-653-7741
Washington County Website

Washington 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 1844 1880 1836 1839 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:[6]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
Townships


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

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


Biographies[edit | edit source]

  • The History of Washington County, Iowa, and Its Cities, Towns, a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens. Des Moines, IA: Union Historical Company, 1880. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust.
  • History of Washington County, Iowa From the First White Settlers to 1908, Also Biographical Sketches. By Howard A. Burrell. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. Online at: Vol. I - Internet Archive, HathiTrust; Vol. II - Internet Archive, HathiTrust.
  • Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington County, Iowa Containing Full-page Portraits and Biographical Sketches. Chicago: Acme Publishing Co., 1887. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust, Ancestry ($), index ($).

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

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Washington 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 4,957 —
1860 14,235 187.2%
1870 18,952 33.1%
1880 20,374 7.5%
1890 18,468 −9.4%
1900 20,718 12.2%
1910 19,925 −3.8%
1920 20,421 2.5%
1930 19,822 −2.9%
1940 20,055 1.2%
1950 19,557 −2.5%
1960 19,406 −0.8%
1970 18,967 −2.3%
1980 20,141 6.2%
1990 19,612 −2.6%
2000 20,670 5.4%
2010 21,704 5.0%
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]

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

  • The History of Washington County, Iowa, and Its Cities, Towns, a Biographical Directory of Its Citizens. Des Moines, IA: Union Historical Company, 1880. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust.
  • History of Washington County, Iowa From the First White Settlers to 1908, Also Biographical Sketches. By Howard A. Burrell. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. Online at: Vol. I - Internet Archive, HathiTrust; Vol. II - Internet Archive, HathiTrust.

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.

Iowa CountyJohnson CountyLouisa CountyHenry CountyJefferson CountyKeokuk CountyIA WASHINGTON.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 Washington 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 F
- 2nd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company H
- 7th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company H
- 8th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company C
- 10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company E
- 11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
- 13th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I and K
- 17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company D
- 18th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I
- 19th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company C
- 25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A and I
- 30th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company E and K
- 31st Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
- 45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company B

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]

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 Washington 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 Washington County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.

Kalona Public Library
510 C Avenue
PO Box 1212
Kalona, IA 52247-1212
Phone: 319-656-3501
Email: director@kalonalibrary.org
Website
Facebook

Washington Public Library
115 W Washington
Washington, IA 52353
Phone: 319-653-2726; Text: 319-284-8883
Email: admin@washington.lib.ia.us
Website
Facebook

Museums[edit | edit source]

Conger House Museum
903 E Washington Street
Washington, IA 52353
Phone: 319-653-3125
Email: info@washingtoniowa.org
Website

Kalona Historical Village
715 D Avenue
Kalona, IA 52247
Phone: 319-656-3232
Email: kalonatours@gmail.com
Website
Facebook

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

Kalona Historical Society
715 D Avenue
Kalona, IA 52247
Phone: 319-656-3232
Email:kalonatours@gmail.com
Website
Facebook

Washington County Genealogical Society, IAGenWeb Project
PO Box 446
Washington, IA 52353-0446
Email: genealogy@washington.lib.ia.us
Website
Facebook

Washington County Historical Society
PO Box 924
Washington, IA 52353-0924
Phone: 319-653-4329
Email: wchsiowa@yahoo.com
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

  • 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
  • Washington County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
  • Washington County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
  • Washington County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
  • Washington County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
  • Washington County at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
  • 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. ↑ Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 29, 2021.
  2. ↑ Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 29, 2021.
  3. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Washington, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_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. ↑ 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, "Washington County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_County,_Iowa, accessed 2 November 2019.
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