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== Online Resources ==
*[[United States Census Online Genealogy Records|United States Online Census, 1790-1940]]
*[http://usgwarchives.net/census/cen_io.htm Iowa Census Project], indexes.
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1084 Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925] at Ancestry ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1803643|Iowa State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch; Index — [[Iowa State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=6812 Iowa, State Census, 1885] at Ancestry ($)
*{{RecordSearch|1803957|Iowa State Census, 1895}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Iowa State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=7321 Iowa, State Census, 1895] at Ancestry ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2126961|Iowa State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch; Index and images — [[Iowa State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60725 Iowa, State Census, 1905] at Ancestry ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2224537|Iowa State Census, 1925}} at FamilySearch; Images — [[Iowa State Census, 1925 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3547 Iowa Census, 1838-70] at Ancestry ($)
*{{RecordSearch|2274801|Iowa Non-Population Census Schedules, 1850-1880}} at FamilySearch, images, no index — [[Iowa Non-Population Census Schedules - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]] 
*[http://www.newhorizonsgenealogicalservices.com/ia-census-tp.htm Iowa State Census Transcription Project]
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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These collections often contain birth, marriage, and death information, as well as family histories. You may wish to write to these organizations for help in your search. Sometimes their collections must be searched in person.  
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These collections often contain birth, marriage, and death information, as well as family histories. You may wish to write to these organizations for help in your search. Sometimes their collections must be searched in person.  
==Nationwide Indexes  ==
 
You can find information about people of Iowa in important nationwide genealogical indexes listed in the&nbsp; "[[United States Census|Census]]," "[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]," and "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" pages.  
== Nationwide Indexes  ==
== Statewide==
 
===Collections and Indexes===
You can find information about people of Iowa in important nationwide genealogical indexes listed in the "[[United States Census|Census]]," "[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]," and "[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" pages.  
See the [[Iowa Biography|Biography]], [[Iowa History|History]], and [[Iowa Societies|Societies]] pages for important sources containing biographical and genealogical information. For example, the [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/research_collections/special_collections/special_collections.html#Des%20Moines. State Historical Society in Des Moines] has over 8,000 family genealogies.  
 
===Websites===
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=17217 The Cober genealogy of Pennsylvania, Iowa and Canada] at Ancestry ($)
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/iowa/index.htm Access Genealogy] has many links with a wide variety of information.
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies/submission/8/MMXD-DP8 '''Mayflower Pilgrim Genealogies - Community Trees'''] at FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies Genealogies]
*[http://www.epodunk.com/counties/ia_county.html Epodunk] has information about all of Iowa's counties.
 
*[http://genealogytoday.com/genealogy/states/iowa.html#links Genealogy Today] is a directory with many sources in Iowa.
== Statewide ==
*[http://www.genealinks.com/states/ia.htm Iowa Genealogy] lists some cemeteries, histories, census records and much more.
 
=== Collections and Indexes ===
 
See the [[Iowa Biography|Biography]], [[Iowa History|History]], and [[Iowa Societies|Societies]] pages for important sources containing biographical and genealogical information. For example, the [http://www.iowahistory.org/archives/research_collections/special_collections/special_collections.html#Des%20Moines. State Historical Society in Des Moines] has over 8,000 family genealogies.  
 
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=16329 Genealogies of the B. Frankin Adams, Col. Thomas Baker and James Evans and related families of Zanesville, O., Iowa and Califor] at Ancestry ($)
 
=== Websites ===
 
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/iowa/index.htm Access Genealogy] has many links with a wide variety of information.  
*[http://genealogytoday.com/genealogy/states/iowa.html#links Genealogy Today] is a directory with many sources in Iowa.  
*[http://www.genealinks.com/states/ia.htm Iowa Genealogy] lists some cemeteries, histories, census records and much more.  
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/IA/ Iowa Genealogy] links to record sources online organized by county and record type
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/iowa/ Iowa Genealogy] (Access Genealogy)
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/iowa/ Iowa Genealogy] (Genealogy Inc)
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/ Iowa Genealogy] (Linkpendium)
*[http://www.iagenweb.org/ IAGenWeb] The [[IAGenWeb|IAGenWeb]] has many projects to help with research, such as:
*[http://www.iagenweb.org/ IAGenWeb] The [[IAGenWeb|IAGenWeb]] has many projects to help with research, such as:
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/fgs/ Family Group Sheets Project]
 
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/state/countygrid.htm Genealogy Message Boards]
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/fgs/ Family Group Sheets Project]  
:::[http://iowagravestones.org/ Iowa Gravestone Photos Project]
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/state/countygrid.htm Genealogy Message Boards]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/history/Iowa History Project]
:::[http://iowagravestones.org/ Iowa Gravestone Photos Project]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/civilwar/Iowa in the Civil War]
:::[http://iagenweb.org/history/ History Project]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/greatwar/ Iowa in the Great War]
:::[http://iagenweb.org/civilwar/ in the Civil War]  
:::[http://iowaoldpress.com/ Iowa Old Press]
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/greatwar/ Iowa in the Great War]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/census/Iowa State Census Project]
:::[http://iowaoldpress.com/ Iowa Old Press]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/iaorphans/ Orphan Trains]
:::[http://iagenweb.org/census/ State Census Project]  
:::[http://www.iagenweb.org/iaorphans/ Orphan Trains]  
:::[http://iowaWPAgraves.org/ Iowa WPA Graves Registration Survey]
:::[http://iowaWPAgraves.org/ Iowa WPA Graves Registration Survey]
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/ Linkpendium] is a site with links to infomation for the counties of Iowa.
 
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~websites/usa/iowa.html?cj=1&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688  Rootsweb] has links county websites, projects, societies and much more.
*[http://sites.rootsweb.com/~websites/usa/iowa.html Rootsweb] has links county websites, projects, societies and much more.  
*[http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa/mb.ashx Rootsweb] message boards.
*[https://www.ancestry.com/boards/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa/mb.ashx Rootsweb] message boards.  
*[http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/IA.html Rootsweb] resource page, connects you to city and town information.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171027161247/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com:80/USA/IA.html Rootsweb] resource page, connects you to city and town information.  
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/roots-l/USA/ia.html?cj=1&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688 Rootsweb United states] Iowa resource page has many different links pertaining to Iowa.
*[http://geneasearch.com/lookups/ia.htm Volunteers] generously give help with their offline Iowa resources.
*[http://geneasearch.com/lookups/ia.htm Volunteers] generously give help with their offline Iowa resources.
=== Pay Websites ===
 
=== Pay Websites ===


*[http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=18&cj=1&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688 Ancestry] Iowa research site.  
*[http://www.ancestry.com/search/locality/dbpage.aspx?i=d&tp=2&p=18&cj=1&o_xid=0001029688&o_lid=0001029688 Ancestry] Iowa research site.  
*[http://go.footnote.com/results.php?kbid=1149&xid=275&category=iowa&s_place=iowa&type=option&links=0 Footnote] Iowa research site  
*[http://go.fold3.com/results.php?query=iowa&vs=1&s_given-name=&s_surname=&gteq_year=&lteq_year=&s_place= Fold 3] Iowa research site  
*[http://www.godfrey.org Godfrey Memorial Library]  
*[http://www.godfrey.org Godfrey Memorial Library]  
*[http://www.heritagequestonline.com Heritage Quest/ProQuest]  
*[http://www.heritagequestonline.com Heritage Quest/ProQuest]  
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?akid=k100225&cpn=pfmxk100225&sb=c&p=ia World Vital Records] Iowa research site
*[https://www.myheritage.com/records/Iowa/all-records MyHeritage] Iowa research site
 
:These sites are provided as a service in 1,450 FamilySearch centers in through-out North America. Patrons should contact their local [https://www.familysearch.org/en/centers/about FamilySearch center] to see if this service is available.
 
== FamilySearch Library  ==
 
[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|The FamilySearch Library]] also has excellent statewide collections, including the following:
 
*''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'' <ref> ''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'' 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. {{FSC|402561|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.7 D2i}}  </ref> A digital volume of volume 5 is available from the FamilySearch Catalog entry. These indexes sometimes have names of ancestors back to the 1600s. They list genealogical information for more than 100,000 ancestors of members of the [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society].
 
*''Surname Collection'' <ref> [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)]. ''Surname Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. {{FSC|485696|item|disp=FS Library film 1487493 (first film of 31)}} </ref> This index of 3" x 5" cards gives information about ancestors of Iowa Genealogical Society members, sometimes back to the 1600s.
 
*''Surname Index, 1500–1991'' <ref> 'Surname Index, 1500–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. {{FSC|521222|item|disp=FS Library film 1766048 (first film of 8)}}) </ref> The Iowa Genealogical Society has this collection. These cards are similar to the ones in the collection mentioned above.
 
*''Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991'' <ref> [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)] ''Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. {{FSC|485690|item|disp=FS Library films 1508882 (first film of 14)}} </ref> This collection includes pedigree charts, family group forms, wills, marriage records, family histories, and land records. The information is arranged alphabetically.
 
*''Bible Records 1947-1948'' <ref> [http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution -Iowa.] ''Bible Records 1947-1948''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. {{FSC|318908|item|disp=FS Library film 851218 item 6}}. </ref>
 
*''Genealogical Collection'' <ref> ''Genealogical Collection'' . Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. </ref> For information about this extensive collection, including film numbers and a partial index to it, see the "[[Iowa Bible Records|Bible Records]]" page.
 
*''Iowa Pioneer Families'' <ref> ''Iowa Pioneer Families.''  [http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution (Iowa)]. ''Iowa Pioneer Families.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. {{FSC|318657|item|disp=FS Library films 851218 items 3–5, 7–9, and film 851219 items 1–2.}} </ref> This publication contains eight volumes prepared in the 1940s and 1950s.
 
*''Family Record Collection'' <ref> ''Family Record Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FSC|331202|item|disp=FS Library film 1023611 item 11(first film of 8)}} </ref> This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.


::These sites are provided as a service in 1,400 family history centers in through-out North America. Patrons should contact their local [[Introduction_to_LDS_Family_History_Centers|Family History Center]] to see if this service is available.
*''Century Farm Applications'' <ref> Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. ''Century Farm Applications''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FSC|409019|item|disp=FS Library films 1023895–902}}. </ref> This work contains applications from the owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 100 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and then alphabetically by the name of the applicant. The names of previous owners, their relationship to the present owner, and a history of the family now owning the farm are usually given. The original documents are at the State Historical Society in Des Moines.


==Family History Library==
*''Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families'' <ref> [http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/index.html Iowa. State Department of History and Archives] ''Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FSC|409007|item|disp=FS Library films 1023893–94}} </ref> This work contains lists of owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 50 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and list the name of the owner, the city or town where the farm was located and the year of purchase.
[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|The Family History Library]] also has excellent statewide collections, including the following:


*''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'' <ref> ''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'', 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. (Family History Library {{FHL|977.7 D2i|disp=book 977.7 D2i}}) </ref> These indexes sometimes have names of ancestors back to the 1600s. They list genealogical information for more than 100,000 ancestors of members of the [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society].
*''Essay Contest, 1923'' <ref> [http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society (Iowa City, Iowa)]. ''Essay Contest, 1923'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (FamilySearch Library {{FSC|330868|item|disp=FS Library films 986175–82}} </ref> This is a collection of essays by high school students about their grandparents, old settlers, or their community. It includes an index to ancestors and an index by town and county.
*''Surname Collection'' <ref> [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)]. ''Surname Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 31 Family History Library {{FHL|485696|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1487493}}) </ref> This index of 3" x 5" cards gives information about ancestors of Iowa Genealogical Society members, sometimes back to the 1600s.
*''Surname Index, 1500–1991'' <ref> ''Surname Index, 1500–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. (On eight Family History Library {{FHL|521222|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1766048}})  </ref> The Iowa Genealogical Society has this collection. These cards are similar to the ones in the collection mentioned above.
*''Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991'' <ref> [http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)] ''Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (On 14 Family History Library {{FHL|485690|title-id|disp=films beginning with 1508882}}) </ref> This collection includes pedigree charts, family group forms, wills, marriage records, family histories, and land records. The information is arranged alphabetically.
*[http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution -Iowa.] Bible Records. <ref>Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. ([[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|Family History Library]] film 851218 item 6). </ref> ''Genealogical Collection'' <ref>  ''Genealogical Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. </ref> For information about this extensive collection, including film numbers and a partial index to it, see the "[[Iowa Bible Records|Bible Records]]" page.
*[http://www.isdar.org/ Daughters of the American Revolution (Iowa)]. ''Iowa Pioneer Families.'' <ref>  ''Iowa Pioneer Families.'' Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library {{FHL|851218|film|disp=films 851218 items 3–5, 7–9}}&nbsp;<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1224108105385_788"></span><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1224108105385_207"></span>and 851219 items 1–2)  </ref> This publication contains eight volumes prepared in the 1940s and 1950s. 851219
*[http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/index.html Iowa. State Department of History and Archives] ''Family Record Collection'' <ref>  ''Family Record Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (On six Family History Library {{FHL|331202|title-id|disp=films 1023611 item 11, through 1023616}})  </ref> This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.
*Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. ''Century Farm Applications'' <ref>  ''Century Farm Applications''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library {{FHL|409019|title-id|disp=films 1023895–902}}). </ref>  This work contains applications from the owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 100 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and then alphabetically by the name of the applicant. The names of previous owners, their relationship to the present owner, and a history of the family now owning the farm are usually given. The original documents are at the State Historical Society in Des Moines.
* [http://www.statelibraryofiowa.org/index.html Iowa. State Department of History and Archives] ''Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families'' <ref> . Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library {{FHL|409007|title-id|disp=film 1023893–94}})  </ref> This work contains lists of owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 50 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and list the name of the owner, the city or town where the farm was located and the year of purchase.
*[http://www.iowahistory.org/ State Historical Society (Iowa City, Iowa)]. ''Essay Contest, 1923'' <ref> ''Essay Contest, 1923''  Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library {{FHL|330868|title-id|disp=films 986175–82}})  </ref> This is a collection of essays by high school students about their grandparents, old settlers, or their community. It includes an index to ancestors and an index by town and county.
* ''Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library'' <ref> Gilman, Aloys. ''Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library'': Manuscript, Typed or Carbon Copies. N.p., 19--. (FHL book 977.7 A3ga; fiche 6046633) </ref>  This book was prepared in 1968 and is a list of genealogies. It gives the surname of the family, the name of the compiler, the date compiled and the number of pages.
*''Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa'' <ref>  ''Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library {{FHL|164687|title-id|disp=film&nbsp;908960 item 4}}) </ref> These records are in alphabetical order and were compiled by Mrs. F. A. Gordon. They contain genealogies from the mid 1700s to 1939.  


Genealogy sources are listed in the Locality Search [[The Family History Library|The Family History Library Catalog]] under:
*''Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library'' <ref> Gilman, Aloys. ''Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library'': Manuscript, Typed or Carbon Copies. N.p., 19--. ((FS Library|166607|item|FS Library book 977.7 A3ga; fiche 6046633.}} </ref> This book was prepared in 1968 and is a list of genealogies. It gives the surname of the family, the name of the compiler, the date compiled and the number of pages.


::*IOWA - GENEALOGY <br>
*''Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa'' <ref> ''Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. {{FSC|164687|item|disp=FS Library film 908960 item 4}} </ref> These records are in alphabetical order and were compiled by Mrs. F. A. Gordon. They contain genealogies from the mid 1700s to 1939.
::*IOWA, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY <br>
 
Genealogy sources are listed in the Place Search [[The FamilySearch Library|The FamilySearch Catalog]] under:
 
::*IOWA - GENEALOGY <br>  
::*IOWA, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY <br>  
::*IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY <br>
::*IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY <br>


=== Printing Your Family History  ===
=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History  ===
 
Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br>
 
*It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information.
*It helps other researchers progress in researching ancestors you share in common.
*It draws other researchers to you who already have information about your family that you do not yet possess.
*It draws together researchers with common interests, sparking collaboration opportunities. For instance, researchers in various localities might choose to do lookups for each other in remote repositories. Your readers may also share photos of your ancestors that you have never seen before.<br>


Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.
:See also:
:*[[Create a Family History]]
:*[[Writing Your Family and Personal History]]
:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]


[https://printandmail.byu.edu/home/ Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist&nbsp;in the printing process.
== References  ==


See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]
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==References==
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Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections and indexes of genealogical value. These collections often contain birth, marriage, and death information, as well as family histories. You may wish to write to these organizations for help in your search. Sometimes their collections must be searched in person.

Nationwide Indexes

You can find information about people of Iowa in important nationwide genealogical indexes listed in the "Census," "Genealogy," and "Periodicals" pages.

Statewide

Collections and Indexes

See the Biography, History, and Societies pages for important sources containing biographical and genealogical information. For example, the State Historical Society in Des Moines has over 8,000 family genealogies.

Websites

Family Group Sheets Project
Genealogy Message Boards
Iowa Gravestone Photos Project
History Project
in the Civil War
Iowa in the Great War
Iowa Old Press
State Census Project
Orphan Trains
Iowa WPA Graves Registration Survey
  • Rootsweb has links county websites, projects, societies and much more.
  • Rootsweb message boards.
  • Rootsweb resource page, connects you to city and town information.
  • Volunteers generously give help with their offline Iowa resources.

Pay Websites

These sites are provided as a service in 1,450 FamilySearch centers in through-out North America. Patrons should contact their local FamilySearch center to see if this service is available.

FamilySearch Library

The FamilySearch Library also has excellent statewide collections, including the following:

  • The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index [1] A digital volume of volume 5 is available from the FamilySearch Catalog entry. These indexes sometimes have names of ancestors back to the 1600s. They list genealogical information for more than 100,000 ancestors of members of the Iowa Genealogical Society.
  • Surname Collection [2] This index of 3" x 5" cards gives information about ancestors of Iowa Genealogical Society members, sometimes back to the 1600s.
  • Surname Index, 1500–1991 [3] The Iowa Genealogical Society has this collection. These cards are similar to the ones in the collection mentioned above.
  • Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991 [4] This collection includes pedigree charts, family group forms, wills, marriage records, family histories, and land records. The information is arranged alphabetically.
  • Bible Records 1947-1948 [5]
  • Genealogical Collection [6] For information about this extensive collection, including film numbers and a partial index to it, see the "Bible Records" page.
  • Iowa Pioneer Families [7] This publication contains eight volumes prepared in the 1940s and 1950s.
  • Family Record Collection [8] This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.
  • Century Farm Applications [9] This work contains applications from the owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 100 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and then alphabetically by the name of the applicant. The names of previous owners, their relationship to the present owner, and a history of the family now owning the farm are usually given. The original documents are at the State Historical Society in Des Moines.
  • Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families [10] This work contains lists of owners of farms whose property had remained within the family for 50 years or longer. These records are arranged by county and list the name of the owner, the city or town where the farm was located and the year of purchase.
  • Essay Contest, 1923 [11] This is a collection of essays by high school students about their grandparents, old settlers, or their community. It includes an index to ancestors and an index by town and county.
  • Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library [12] This book was prepared in 1968 and is a list of genealogies. It gives the surname of the family, the name of the compiler, the date compiled and the number of pages.
  • Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa [13] These records are in alphabetical order and were compiled by Mrs. F. A. Gordon. They contain genealogies from the mid 1700s to 1939.

Genealogy sources are listed in the Place Search The FamilySearch Catalog under:

  • IOWA - GENEALOGY
  • IOWA, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY
  • IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY

Writing and Sharing Your Family History

Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:

  • It helps you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information.
  • It helps other researchers progress in researching ancestors you share in common.
  • It draws other researchers to you who already have information about your family that you do not yet possess.
  • It draws together researchers with common interests, sparking collaboration opportunities. For instance, researchers in various localities might choose to do lookups for each other in remote repositories. Your readers may also share photos of your ancestors that you have never seen before.
See also:

References

  1. ↑ The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. FS Catalog book 977.7 D2i
  2. ↑ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa). Surname Collection. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. FS Library film 1487493 (first film of 31)
  3. ↑ 'Surname Index, 1500–1991. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. FS Library film 1766048 (first film of 8))
  4. ↑ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa) Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. FS Library films 1508882 (first film of 14)
  5. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution -Iowa. Bible Records 1947-1948. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. FS Library film 851218 item 6.
  6. ↑ Genealogical Collection . Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971.
  7. ↑ Iowa Pioneer Families. Daughters of the American Revolution (Iowa). Iowa Pioneer Families. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. FS Library films 851218 items 3–5, 7–9, and film 851219 items 1–2.
  8. ↑ Family Record Collection. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. FS Library film 1023611 item 11(first film of 8)
  9. ↑ Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Century Farm Applications. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. FS Library films 1023895–902.
  10. ↑ Iowa. State Department of History and Archives Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. FS Library films 1023893–94
  11. ↑ State Historical Society (Iowa City, Iowa). Essay Contest, 1923 Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (FamilySearch Library FS Library films 986175–82
  12. ↑ Gilman, Aloys. Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library: Manuscript, Typed or Carbon Copies. N.p., 19--. ((FS Library|166607|item|FS Library book 977.7 A3ga; fiche 6046633.}}
  13. ↑ Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. FS Library film 908960 item 4
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