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[[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|The Family History Library]] also has excellent statewide collections, including the following:  
[[Introduction to the FamilySearch 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. {{FHL|402561|item|disp=FHL 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].
*''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'' <ref> ''The Iowa Genealogical Society Surname Index'' 5 vols. Des Moines, Iowa: Iowa Genealogical Society, 1973–90. {{FHL|402561|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FHL|485696|item|disp=FHL 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 Collection'' <ref> [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=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. {{FHL|521222|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''Surname Index, 1500–1991'' <ref> 'Surname Index, 1500–1991''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1991. {{FHL|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. {{FHL|485690|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''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. {{FHL|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. {{FHL|318908|item|disp=FHL film 851218 item 6}}. </ref>
*''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. {{FHL|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.
*''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. {{FHL|318657|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''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. {{FHL|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. {{FHL|331202|item|disp=FHL film 1023611 item 11(first film of 8)}} </ref> This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.
*''Family Record Collection'' <ref> ''Family Record Collection''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FHL|331202|item|disp=FS Library film 1023611 item 11(first film of 8)}} </ref> This alphabetical collection contains extensive genealogies, pedigrees, and family histories.


*''Century Farm Applications'' <ref> Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. ''Century Farm Applications''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FHL|409019|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''Century Farm Applications'' <ref> Iowa American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. ''Century Farm Applications''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. {{FHL|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.


*''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. {{FHL|409007|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''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. {{FHL|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.


*''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. (Family History Library {{FHL|330868|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''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. (Family History Library {{FHL|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.


*''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|166607|item|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|166607|item|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. {{FHL|164687|item|disp=FHL 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.
*''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. {{FHL|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.


Genealogy sources are listed in the Place Search [[The Family History Library|The FamilySearch Catalog]] under:  
Genealogy sources are listed in the Place Search [[The Family History Library|The FamilySearch Catalog]] under:  
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