1840 United States Federal Census
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1850 United States Federal Census
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Abstract of Graves of Revolutionary Patriots
This collection of abstracts of grave sites contains information originally published in the Senate documents of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as the Society magazine. Veterans and patriots of the Revolutionary War whose graves were found between 1900 and 1987 are included in this first volume. Included in eac...[More]
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Augustin Ravoux, Minnesota and Iowa Reminiscences
Responding to a call from the Roman Catholic Bishop of Dubuque, Iowa, Monsignor Augustin Ravoux emigrated from France in 1838. This database is a collection of his reminiscences, letters, lectures, and essays between his arrival and 1862. It provides a record of his ministrations among the Sioux Indians in Minnesota and Iowa. Researchers will also ...[More]
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Des Moines, Iowa Directory, 1889-91
The capital of Iowa, Des Moines was home to over 100,000 people in 1890. This database is a transcription of two city directories originally published in 1890 and 1891. In addition to providing the resident's name, it provides information regarding their address and occupation. This collection includes the names of over 174,900 people, mostly heads...[More]
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Encyclopedic History of the LDS Church
This reference work is a compilation of historical information, terminology, conference information, and church organization. Also included is a chronology of important events in church history and short biographies of key church members. This database is of significant importance to all who are interested in LDS Church development and history or w...[More]
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History of the LDS Church, 1830-1930
This seven volume set, written by one of the most eloquent church leaders was commissioned by the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was intended to commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the church in 1830. It provides a wealth of information regarding the persons who helped bring abou...[More]
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Iowa Cemetery Records
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Iowa Census, 1838-70
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Iowa Marriages to 1850
This database of Iowa marriages to 1850 contains over 21,000 names. Each entry includes groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. Every name is indexed so you can search for one name, or two names that are linked. The marriage date is usually the date of marriage as given in the original entry. However, when no marriage date is given ...[More]
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Iowa Marriages, 1851-1900
Obtained by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase, Iowa became a territory in 1838 and a state in 1846. This database of Iowa marriage records has just been updated to include Lee and Scott county marriage records, in addition to the previously posted records of Adair, Appanoose, Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Hamilton, Johns...[More]
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Iowa Progressive Men
This database contains the biographies and photographs of the pioneers and of the progressive men who participated in making Iowa history. These men include early explorers and settlers, leaders in business, politics and the professions. Also included in this database is a historical sketch of Iowa. ...[More]
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Iowa Union Soldier Burial Records
At least 75,000 Union soldiers either served or lived in the state of Iowa between the Civil War and their deaths. This database is a listing of more than 5,000 men (this update adds about 2,000) who died and were buried in the state. Compiled from a variety of sources, including cemetery listings, obituaries, rolls of honor, and biographical and h...[More]
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James Witham, Fifty Years on the Firing Line
Famous for his St. Paul Daily News column titled "The Cornfield Philosopher," James Witham lived in Ohio, Nebraska and Iowa before settling in Minnesota. This narrative is an account of his life growing up as a farmer, working for local newspapers, and his involvement in politics. It provides descriptions of farm life in the Midwest, farming organi...[More]
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LDS Biographical Encyclopedia
The biographies in this database, collected around 1900, detail the lives of many men and women who played a role in the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The information for some is more complete than for others, church leaders being among the more detailed. However, most biographies include birth and death dates, ma...[More]
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LDS Military Records, 1840-47
Formed shortly after the founding of Nauvoo, Illinois, the Nauvoo Legion was a part of the Illinois Militia even though all its members were Latter-day Saints. This database is a listing of men who served in the legion between 1840 and 1844. It also contains a listing of men mustered in July 1846 into what was called the Mormon Battalion. Each entr...[More]
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Muscatine County, Iowa Civil War Soldiers
Created in the turbulent years prior to the American Civil War, Iowa mustered thousands of men to fight in the Union army between 1861 and 1865. The soldiers in this database enlisted from Muscatine County, located along the Mississippi River, in the eastern part of the state. Information provided here includes the name of the soldier, unit, enlist...[More]
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Sons of the American Revolution
This work contains the entire list (thousands of members) of the membership of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution to December 31, 1901, including deceased members, with their line of descent from their Revolutionary ancestors. Search this database if you have ancestors who participated in the Revolution or who were members of the...[More]
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Trans-Mississippi West, 1804-1912, Vol. 1-2
This guide identifies and describes all significant series of civil and military records relating to the States and Territories to the west of the Mississippi River. This guide also tells what Federal records are available, and their location, whether in the Washington D.C. area, or in regional archives. This is volume one and two of the multi-vo...[More]
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USGenWeb Project - Iowa
The USGenWeb Project State web sites are your starting points for finding genealogical and historical information. Each state site features state information and also provides you with links to each county web site within the state....[More]
http://www.rootsweb.com/~iagenweb/index.htm