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[[Iowa]] court records have been kept since 1827. The names of many Iowa residents are listed in civil court records, where information exists about [[Iowa Land and Property|property]] disputes, divorce, [[Iowa Probate Records|estate settlements]] and other disputes. These courts also handled criminal matters. Court order books and case files may list a person's age, residence, occupation, and family relationships. Sometimes friends and neighbors gave depositions as witnesses of events that occurred. | [[Iowa]] court records have been kept since 1827. The names of many Iowa residents are listed in civil court records, where information exists about [[Iowa Land and Property|property]] disputes, divorce, [[Iowa Probate Records|estate settlements]] and other disputes. These courts also handled criminal matters. Court order books and case files may list a person's age, residence, occupation, and family relationships. Sometimes friends and neighbors gave depositions as witnesses of events that occurred. | ||
* | *''Iowa History Reference Guide.'' <ref> William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide.'' Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952. {{FHL|164675|item|disp=FHL book 977.7 A3p}} </ref> This bibliography includes sections about American Indians, immigration, land, government, courts, military, schools, churches, businesses, history, and biographies. It is arranged by subject and has an index | ||
=== Major Iowa Courts === | === Major Iowa Courts === | ||