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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  ==
 
== 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.  
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.  
== Statewide==
 
===Collections and Indexes===
== Statewide ==
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 ===
=== 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.  
 
=== Websites ===


*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/iowa/index.htm Access Genealogy] has many links with a wide variety of information.  
*[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/iowa/index.htm Access Genealogy] has many links with a wide variety of information.  
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*[http://genealogytoday.com/genealogy/states/iowa.html#links Genealogy Today] is a directory with many sources in Iowa.  
*[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://www.genealinks.com/states/ia.htm Iowa Genealogy] lists some cemeteries, histories, census records and much more.  
*[http://iowa-genealogy.com/ Iowa Genealogy] links to record sources online organized by county and record type
*[http://iowa-genealogy.com/ Iowa Genealogy] links to record sources online organized by county and record type  
*[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:


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*[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.  
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*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?akid=k100225&cpn=pfmxk100225&sb=c&p=ia World Vital Records] Iowa research site
*[http://www.worldvitalrecords.com/contentlisting.aspx?akid=k100225&cpn=pfmxk100225&sb=c&p=ia World Vital Records] Iowa research site


::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.
::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.
 
== Family History Library ==


==Family History Library==
[[Introduction to the Family History Library Catalog|The Family History Library]] also has excellent statewide collections, including the following:  
[[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].  
*''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'', 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. {{FHL|402561item|disp-FHL book 977.7 D2i}}) A digital volume of volume 5 is available from the FHL 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. (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.  
*[http://www.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)]. ''Surname Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. {{FHL|485696|item|disp=FHL film 1487493 (first film of 31)}} 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.  
*''Surname Index, 1500–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. {{FHL|521222|item|disp=FHL film 1766048 (first film of 8)}}) 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.iowagenealogy.org/ Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa)] ''Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. {{FHL|485690|item|disp=films 1508882 (first film of 14)}}) 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.] Bible Records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. FHL|318908|item|disp-FHL film 851218 item 6).  
*[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  
*''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}}&amp;nbsp;&lt;span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1224108105385_788"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1224108105385_207"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;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.  
*[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.  
*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.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.  
*[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.
*''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.  
*''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&amp;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:  
Genealogy sources are listed in the Locality Search [[The Family History Library|The Family History Library Catalog]] under:  


::*IOWA - GENEALOGY <br>
::*IOWA - GENEALOGY <br>  
::*IOWA, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY <br>
::*IOWA, [COUNTY] - GENEALOGY <br>  
::*IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY <br>
::*IOWA, [COUNTY], [TOWN] - GENEALOGY <br>


=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History  ===
=== Writing and Sharing Your Family History  ===


Sharing your own family history is valuable for several reasons:<br>
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 you see gaps in your own research and raises opportunities to find new information.  
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:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]
:*[[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]


==References==
== 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[edit | edit source]

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

Statewide[edit | edit source]

Collections and Indexes[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  • Access Genealogy has many links with a wide variety of information.
  • Epodunk has information about all of Iowa's counties.
  • Genealogy Today is a directory with many sources in Iowa.
  • Iowa Genealogy lists some cemeteries, histories, census records and much more.
  • Iowa Genealogy links to record sources online organized by county and record type
  • IAGenWeb The IAGenWeb has many projects to help with research, such as:
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
  • Linkpendium is a site with links to infomation for the counties of Iowa.
  • Rootsweb has links county websites, projects, societies and much more.
  • Rootsweb message boards.
  • Rootsweb resource page, connects you to city and town information.
  • Rootsweb United states Iowa resource page has many different links pertaining to Iowa.
  • Volunteers generously give help with their offline Iowa resources.

Pay Websites[edit | edit source]

These sites are provided as a service in 1,400 family history centers in through-out North America. Patrons should contact their local Family History Center to see if this service is available.

Family History Library[edit | edit source]

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

  • The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index, 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. FHL 402561item) A digital volume of volume 5 is available from the FHL 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.
  • Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa). Surname Collection. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. FHL film 1487493 (first film of 31) 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. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. FHL film 1766048 (first film of 8)) The Iowa Genealogical Society has this collection. These cards are similar to the ones in the collection mentioned above.
  • Iowa Genealogical Society (Des Moines, Iowa) Pioneer Certificates, 1800s–1991. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. films 1508882 (first film of 14)) This collection includes pedigree charts, family group forms, wills, marriage records, family histories, and land records. The information is arranged alphabetically.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution -Iowa. Bible Records. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. FHL|318908|item|disp-FHL film 851218 item 6).
  • 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 "Bible Records" page.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution (Iowa). Iowa Pioneer Families. [1] This publication contains eight volumes prepared in the 1940s and 1950s. 851219
  • Iowa. State Department of History and Archives Family Record Collection [2] This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.
  • Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Century Farm Applications [3] 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.
  • Iowa. State Department of History and Archives Fifty Year Iowa Farm Families [4] 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.
  • State Historical Society (Iowa City, Iowa). Essay Contest, 1923 [5] 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 [6] 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 [7] 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 Catalog under:

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

Writing and Sharing Your Family History[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  1. Iowa Pioneer Families. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1971. (Family History Library 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)
  2. Family Record Collection. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (On six Family History Library films 1023611 item 11, through 1023616)
  3. Century Farm Applications. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library films 1023895–902).
  4. . Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library film 1023893–94)
  5. Essay Contest, 1923 Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1976. (Family History Library films 986175–82)
  6. Gilman, Aloys. Unpublished Genealogies in the Iowa Historical Library: Manuscript, Typed or Carbon Copies. N.p., 19--. (FHL book 977.7 A3ga; fiche 6046633)
  7. Charts and Genealogies of Pioneer Families of Iowa. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1975. (Family History Library film&nbsp;908960 item 4)