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*'''1853--'''Webster County was created 22 January 1853 from [[Yell County, Iowa Genealogy|Yell]] and [[Risley County, Iowa Genealogy|Risley]] Counties. '' | *'''1853--'''Webster County was created 22 January 1853 from [[Yell County, Iowa Genealogy|Yell]] and [[Risley County, Iowa Genealogy|Risley]] Counties. '' | ||
*'''County seat:''' Fort Dodge<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.{{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br> | *'''County seat:''' Fort Dodge<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> | ||
*[ | *[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/IA_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Iowa Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county | ||
*[https:// | *[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#IA Iowa Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/iowa/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Iowa county boundary changes | ||
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*{{FSC| | *{{FSC|United States, Iowa, Webster - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=2029011960|disp=FamilySearch Library}} | ||
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Iowa&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat] | *[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Webster+Iowa&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat] | ||
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'''''State Census'''''<br> | '''''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 | * '''1885''' {{RecordSearch|1803643|Iowa State Census, 1885}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1885 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1895''' {{RecordSearch|1803957|Iowa State Census, 1895}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1895''' {{RecordSearch|1803957|Iowa State Census, 1895}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1895 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|2126961|Iowa State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1905''' {{RecordSearch|2126961|Iowa State Census, 1905}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1905 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & 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 | * '''1915''' {{RecordSearch|2240483|Iowa State Census, 1915}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1915 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1925''' {{RecordSearch|2224537|Iowa State Census, 1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1925 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1925''' {{RecordSearch|2224537|Iowa State Census, 1925}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa State Census, 1925 - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
=== Church Records === | === Church Records === | ||
{{IA Church Intro|Webster}} | {{IA Church Intro|Webster}} | ||
*'''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 | *'''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 & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br> | ||
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394039&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' | *'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394039&reqParentsLabel=Webster%2C%20Iowa%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]''' | ||
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=== Directories === | === Directories === | ||
{{IA Directories Intro|Webster}} | {{IA Directories Intro|Webster}} | ||
* '''1909''' {{FSC|108186|item|disp=Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa : Including a Plat Book of the Villages, Cities and Townships of the County...Patron's Directory...}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | * '''1909''' {{FSC|108186|item|disp=Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa : Including a Plat Book of the Villages, Cities and Townships of the County...Patron's Directory...}}(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images | ||
*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary | |||
=== Emigration and Immigration === | === Emigration and Immigration === | ||
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''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 === | === Local Histories === | ||
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* {{FSC|108186|item|disp=Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images. | * {{FSC|108186|item|disp=Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa}}(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images. | ||
* [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Webster+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Webster County] at State Library of Iowa. | * [https://www.iowaheritage.org/search?query=Webster+County%2C+Iowa+Atlases+and+Maps The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Webster County] at State Library of Iowa. | ||
* [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId= | * [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1338&query=%2Bplace%3A%22United%20States%2C%20Iowa%2C%20Webster%22 Webster County Maps] at FamilySearch Catalog. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394039&reqParentsLabel=Webster%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]]. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394039&reqParentsLabel=Webster%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]]. | ||
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'''''Multiple Wars'''''<br> | '''''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 | * '''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 | * '''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 & images | ||
'''''Civil War'''''<br> | '''''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 | * '''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 & images | ||
=== Naturalization and Citizenship === | === Naturalization and Citizenship === | ||
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''Online Naturalization Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 | * '''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 & images | ||
* '''1863-1929''' {{FSC|174807|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1863-1929}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images | * '''1863-1929''' {{FSC|174807|item|disp=Naturalization Records, 1863-1929}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images | ||
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{{IA Newspapers Intro|Webster}} | {{IA Newspapers Intro|Webster}} | ||
*'''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 ($) | |||
*1949 — ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=51429 Fort Dodge Messenger And Chronicle]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Fort Dodge, Iowa | *1949 — ''[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=51429 Fort Dodge Messenger And Chronicle]'' at [http://www.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) — Fort Dodge, Iowa | ||
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* '''1758-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9064/ Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | * '''1758-1997''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9064/ Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | ||
* '''1855-1929''' {{FSC|123505|item|disp=Probate Records, 1855-1926 ; Combined Probate Docket, 1884-1926 ; Will Record, 1867-1929}}(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images | * '''1855-1929''' {{FSC|123505|item|disp=Probate Records, 1855-1926 ; Combined Probate Docket, 1884-1926 ; Will Record, 1867-1929}}(*); 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] | |||
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''Online Tax Indexes and Records''<br> | ''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 | * '''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 & images | ||
=== Vital Records === | === Vital Records === | ||
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{{IA Birth Intro|Webster}} | {{IA Birth Intro|Webster}} | ||
* '''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 | * '''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 & images | ||
* '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1880-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1821206|Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1921-1942''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index 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 & images | ||
*'''1921-1947''' {{RecordSearch|2849548|Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images, coverage may vary | |||
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
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*'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($) | *'''1809-1992''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30192/iowa-marriages-1809-1992?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
*'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($) | *'''1836-1926''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10206/iowa-marriages-1836-1926?s=275764761 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
* '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1838-1934''' {{RecordSearch|1805551|Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | * '''1880-1951''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8823/ Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | ||
* '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | * '''1941-1951''' {{RecordSearch|4127799|Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Marriage Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
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{{IA Death Intro|Webster}} | {{IA Death Intro|Webster}} | ||
*'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | *'''1845-1987''' {{RecordSearch|2366613|Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records <br> | ||
* '''1850-1990''' {{RecordSearch|1674841|Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and some images; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30191/iowa-deaths-burials-1850-1990?s=275764761 MyHeritage]($)'' | * '''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]($)'' | ||
* '''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images | * '''1880-1992''' {{RecordSearch|2110820|Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, County Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
*'''1888-1904''' {{RecordSearch|5000144|Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index and images, coverage may vary | |||
*'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939?s=275764761 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage — index ($) | *'''1900-1939''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10186/iowa-death-index-1900-1939?s=275764761 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939] at MyHeritage — index ($) | ||
* '''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index | * '''1904-1951''' {{RecordSearch|2531337|Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951}} at FamilySearch — [[Iowa, Death Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index & images | ||
* '''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | * '''1920-1967''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/ Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967] at Ancestry — index & images ($) | ||
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* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/webster/webster.htm Webster County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research | * [http://www.usgwarchives.net/ia/webster/webster.htm Webster County] at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research | ||
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Webster/ Webster County] at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history | *[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IA/Webster/ Webster County] at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history | ||
*{{FSC Place IDNum| | *{{FSC Place IDNum|1338|Iowa|Webster}} – 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. | ||
== Research Guides == | == Research Guides == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:29, 19 May 2025
Guide to Webster County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
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County Information
Description
Webster County was named for Daniel Webster and is located in central Iowa. [2]
County Courthouse
Webster County Courthouse
701 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515-576-7115
Webster County Website
Webster 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.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1876 | 1853 | 1860 | 1860 | 1856 | 1855 | 1847 |
Record Loss
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes
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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:[5]
| Cities | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Census-designated places | ||
| Townships | ||
History Timeline
Resources
Bible Records
Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Webster County. To find more resources, go to the Iowa Bible Records page.
Biographies
- Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Webster and Hamilton Counties, Iowa. Chicago, IL, USA: Lewis Publishing, 1888. Online at: HathiTrust; Ancestry ($).
- A Biographical Record of Webster County, Iowa. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1902. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive; HathiTrust.
- Pioneer Residents of Webster County, Iowa. By Mrs Walter J Anderson. Fort Dodge, IA: self. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
- Webster County, Iowa Biographies Project at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories
- IAGenWeb, Van Buren County Biographies
Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- Iowa, State Employees at MyHeritage — index & images ($)
Cemeteries
Census Records
Iowa recorded not only federal, but state censuses for several in-between years as well. For more information, see the very informative Iowa Census article.
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1860 | 2,504 | — |
| 1870 | 10,484 | 318.7% |
| 1880 | 15,951 | 52.1% |
| 1890 | 21,582 | 35.3% |
| 1900 | 31,757 | 47.1% |
| 1910 | 34,629 | 9.0% |
| 1920 | 37,611 | 8.6% |
| 1930 | 40,425 | 7.5% |
| 1940 | 41,521 | 2.7% |
| 1950 | 44,241 | 6.6% |
| 1960 | 47,810 | 8.1% |
| 1970 | 48,391 | 1.2% |
| 1980 | 45,953 | −5.0% |
| 1990 | 40,342 | −12.2% |
| 2000 | 40,235 | −0.3% |
| 2010 | 38,013 | −5.5% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
State Census
- 1885 Iowa State Census, 1885 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1895 Iowa State Census, 1895 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1905 Iowa State Census, 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images (individual cards, not family context)
- 1915 Iowa State Census, 1915 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1925 Iowa State Census, 1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Church Records
Most church records are held by individual churches. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Iowa Church Records.
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
Lutheran
- 1781-1969 U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Court Records
- Webster County, Iowa Adoptions(*); Clerk of the District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
Directories
- 1909 Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa : Including a Plat Book of the Villages, Cities and Townships of the County...Patron's Directory...(*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images
- 1970-2024 United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index, coverage may vary
Emigration and Immigration
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
Funeral Homes
- Bruce Funeral Home in Fort Dodge
- Carson-Stapp Funeral Homes in Dayton
- Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Fort Dodge
- Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Fort Dodge
- Palmer and Swank Funeral Homes in Gowrie
- Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Stratford
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
- Full-Text Search - Land Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
Local Histories
Local histories are available for Webster County, which may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Iowa Local Histories.
- Centennial History of Webster County, Towns and Townships. Fort Dodge, IA: Times Job Printing Rooms, 1876. Online at: Internet Archive.
- History of Fort Dodge and Webster County, Iowa. Chicago: The Pioneer Publishing Company, 1913. Online at: Vol. I - FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet Archive; Vol. II - Internet Archive.
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.
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- 1860-1918 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Webster County at Ancestry ($) - index.
- 1875-2007 Webster County 1875-2007 at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
- 1885-1950 Fire Insurance Maps for Webster County, Iowa at Library of Congress - various years between 1885 and 1950.
- IAGenWeb - Webster County.
- Iowa Digital Library, Webster County at Iowa University Libraries.
- Standard Atlas of Webster County, Iowa(*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Webster County at State Library of Iowa.
- Webster County Maps at FamilySearch Catalog.
- FamilySearch Places: Map of cities and towns in this county - How to Use FS Places.
Migration
Military Records
Multiple Wars
- 1835-1998 Iowa, Armed Forces Grave Registrations, ca. 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only
- 1862-1910 Iowa, Records of Persons Subject to Military Duty, 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Civil War
- 1861-1949 Iowa, Grand Army of the Republic Membership Records, 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Naturalization and Citizenship
Please see the Iowa Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
- 1859-1990 United States, Iowa Naturalization Records, 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1863-1929 Naturalization Records, 1863-1929(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — 1 index, images
Newspapers
- 1800s-Current Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1949 — Fort Dodge Messenger And Chronicle at Ancestry.com ($) — Fort Dodge, Iowa
Obituaries
Other Records
Periodicals
Probate Records
In most counties in Iowa, probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. The records are available at the county courthouse.
Online Probate Indexes and Records
- 1758-1997 Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1855-1929 Probate Records, 1855-1926 ; Combined Probate Docket, 1884-1926 ; Will Record, 1867-1929(*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
- Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; How to Search
School Records
Social Security Records
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1936-2007 United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007 at FamilySearch - How to Use this Collection; index
Tax Records
Iowa tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. Iowa's unique Old Age Assistance tax gives names, addresses and birth years. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see the wiki page Iowa Taxation.
Online Tax Indexes and Records
- 1934-1958 Iowa, Old Age Tax Assistance Records, 1934-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Vital Records
Vital Records consist of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by civil officials on registers, certificates, and other documents. Copies or extracts may be purchased from the Iowa Department of Public Health or the County Clerk's office. See also Iowa Vital Records.
Birth
- 1850-1939 Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1850-1939 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1935 Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1942 Iowa, Birth Records, 1921-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1921-1947 Iowa, Birth and Stillbirth Records, 1921-1947 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images, coverage may vary
Marriage
- 1518-1996 Iowa, United States Marriages at Findmypast] — index ($)
- 1809-1992 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1836-1926 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1838-1934 Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1880-1951 Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
- 1941-1951 Iowa, Marriage Records, 1941-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
Death
- 1845-1987 Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images; selected counties, incomplete; includes, death, church, and cemetery records
- 1850-1990 Iowa Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images; Also at: MyHeritage($)
- 1880-1992 Iowa, County Death Records, 1880-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1888-1904 Iowa, Death Records, 1888-1904 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images, coverage may vary
- 1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939 at MyHeritage — index ($)
- 1904-1951 Iowa, Death Records, 1904-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index & images
- 1920-1967 Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 at Ancestry — index & images ($)
Divorce
Research Facilities
Archives
Listed below are archives in Webster 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
- Ames Iowa FamilySearch Center
- Fort Dodge Iowa FamilySearch Center
- Ames Public Library - an affiliate library
Libraries
Listed below are libraries in Webster County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.
Dayton Public Library
22 First Street NW
PO Box 378
Dayton, IA 50530-0378
Phone: 515-547-2700
Email: dpl@lvcta.com
Website
Facebook
Fort Dodge Public Library
424 Central Avenue
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515-573-8167
Email: fdplinfo@fortdodgeiowa.org
Website
Facebook
Museums
The Fort Museum and Frontier Village
1 Museum Road
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515-573-4231
Email: fortmuseumfd@gmail.com
Website
Societies
Listed below are societies in Webster County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Iowa Societies.
Webster County Genealogical Society
c/o Fort Dodge Public Library
424 Central Avenue
Room 134
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515-302-9854
Email: webcoiagenies@gmail.com
Website
Facebook
Webster County Historical Society
Box 543
Fort Dodge, IA 50501-0543
Email:rjnatte@frontiernet.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
- The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
- Webster County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
- Webster County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
- Webster County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
- Webster County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
- Webster 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
References
- ↑ Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 26, 2021.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County,_Iowa."
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Webster County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webster_County%2C_Iowa, accessed 3 November 2019.