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[[Portal:Iowa|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. | [[Portal:Iowa|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. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.''<ref> William John. ''Iowa History Reference Guide. Iowa City, Iowa: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1952.'' (FHL book 977.7 A3p; computer number 241027.) </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== | ||