Due to the nature of the colloquialisms, culture, attitude, region, andor political climate of the various time periods represented, some content me be viewed by some as inappropriate if viewed outside of their historical context. Monroe s longitude and latitude coordinates in decimal form are 41. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. List of exsoldiers, sailors and marines living in iowa. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. Roster and record iowa soldiers in the war of the rebellion, volume v civil war records sold, no longer available.
If you would like to contribute to monroe countys iagenweb site, contact sue claman. Google books an illustrated history of monroe county, iowa 1896 source. Urwin, cathy kunzinger urwin listed under civil war. Monroe county court records monroe county history center. Included are iowa history benchmarks, scope and sequence models, curriculum guides, iowa literature, iowa history textbooks, field trips, primary source materials and a listing of contact persons for assistance in teaching iowa history. Includin sketches of pioneer life, anecdotes, biography, and longdrawn reminiscences spun. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Iowa wpa graves genealogy records, ancestor history and. Were looking for folks who share our dedication to putting data online and. To the citizens of the city and county of monroe, michigan. The story county, iowa genealogical society published an surname index in 1973, and in 1975 published a facsimile reprint of the 1887 history including the index. An illustrated history of monroe county, iowa by frank hickenlooper, albia, iowa 1896. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. After 40 years in business, he retired and moved back to his home town, where he writes between hunting and fishing trips.
List of books and articles about iowa history online. History of the 33d iowa infantry volunteer regiment, 18636 the civil war in the west by a. You can contact me and let me know what you would like to see. In the early 20th century, it was a center of bituminous coal mining and in 1910 had a population of more than 25,000.
Includin sketches of pioneer life, anecdotes, biography, and longdrawn reminiscences spun out by the oldest inhabi. An essential resource for genealogists actual images of every page, in adobe acrobat reader. The court convened there for a short time when plans were made to build a courthouse on the square at princeton in 1846. The pioneers and first settlers of our city and county have nearly all passed away, and the wish has frequently been expressed that some person would rescue from oblivion the incidents connected with the first settlement of our city and the towns and villages of our country. For a full list of all published atlases of this area, browse the collection by state. The wills recorded date from 1845, when the county was formed, into the early 1900s. The documents were previously held by the county clerks office and were transferred to the historical society in the 1990s. The names shown in all caps are the names of the townships. The monroe county history center holds all known original monroe county court records to approximately 1950. Monroe county pictorial history book monroe county pictorial history, 2nd edition, 2004. An illustrated history of monroe county, iowa hardcover august 11, 2015 by frank hickenlooper author. Plat book of monroe county, iowa iowa heritage digital collections. Louisa county historical society library catalog iowa history books compiled by lynn mccleary and beverly gerdst, submitted january 28, 2016 page updated august 11, 2017.
When the new courthouse now known as the administration building in downtown nevada was constructed in 1968, each city in story county was tasked with creating a history of their. Iowa history books the iagenweb project iowa genealogy. A complete civil, political, and military history of the county, from its earliest period of organization down to 1896. Illustrated history of monroe county iowa by frank. The monroe county history center collects, preserves, researches, interprets and presents the genealogy, history and artifacts of monroe county, indiana, and provides an accessible learning environment for all to enjoy. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Andreas illustrated historical atlas of iowa, published by andreas atlas co view additional iowa maps here. British library, historical print editionsthe british library is the national library of the united kingdom.
History of monroe county monroe county library system. Three commissioners appointed by the iowa legislature selected the location of county seat on june 27, 1853. In the search window on the page upper left, type in the keyword you are searching for. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Residents of the monroe county town of lovilia were taken by surprise on june 30, 1976, when two men robbed the local branch of the state bank of bussey at gunpoint. The town was named after albia, new york, the former home of an early settler. Lineweaver, was the county extension agent and later served as the iowa state boys club leader. A panoramic history of rochester and monroe county, new york by mckelvey, blake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many copies survive, however most are in poor condition.
Maps in this atlas contain names of the property owners. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats. As mining declined, people moved elsewhere for work. Melrose genealogy in monroe county, ia usa 1,012,695 iowa 31,522 monroe county 310 melrose 8. Arcadia publishing offers the best selection of iowa history books online. Digital archives of the monroe county historical society. Includin sketches of pioneer life, anecdotes, biography, and longdrawn reminiscences spun out by the. Monroe county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The first two, des moines county and dubuque county, were created in 1834 when iowa was still part of the michigan territory. Iowa genealogy free iowa genealogy access genealogy. Over 900 pages 1 an illustrated history of monroe county iowa published 1896. This historical cd contains stories of the local townships of monroe county and its people. Internet archive the history of monroe county, iowa 1878 source. Iowa history online provides online support for teachers of iowa history at the elementary and secondary levels.
You can search the monroe county historical association library catalog online through the eastern monroe public librarys website. Its loaded with stories, histories, and photographs of monroe county s earliest towns, villages, settlers, places, and events. Its loaded with stories, histories, and photographs of monroe county s. Internet archive an illustrated history of monroe county, iowa 1896 source. Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. In the early 20th century, it was a center of bituminous coal mining and in. Includin sketches of pioneer life, anecdotes, biography, and longdrawn reminiscences spun out by the oldest inhabitant. Monroe county, iowa genealogy and history presented by.
The first court in monroe county was held at the john clark residence in clarksville in what was then known as kish ki kosh county. Download and read online for free an illustrated history of monroe county, iowa. Des moines, union historical company, 1878 page images at hathitrust. These newspapers have been made available to the community for the purpose of research, study and to satisfy curiosity. History of story county story county, ia official website. The monroe county local history room website offers online indexes and databases for researching family history, historic photographs to view and purchase, and visitor information for visiting the local history room and wegner grotto. Fitzgerald, triumph books hardcover from triumph books out of print try used books. Biographical and historical record of wayne and appanoose counties, iowa, containing. History of buchanan county, iowa, and its people database online.
The unofficial history of monroe county, iowa humeston, tony on. The ultimate history and genealogy collection of iowa 120 books on dvd. Iowa history online what iowa history textbooks are available. Alfrey of farmington, van buren county, who was the first white child born in iowa, is. Historical sketch book of albia and monroe county albia centennial committee, michael w. Monroe county in the general assembly, monroe county agricultural society. Google books the history of monroe county, iowa 1878 source. Every purchase benefits the monroe county historical associations mission. Western historical company, 1878 monroe county iowa 477 pages. Monroe white pages phone books in iowa ia whitepages. Some records listed in the original ledgers were lost before this transfer. The event was captured in detail in the lovilia history book published two years later.
Guide to monroe county, iowa ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. The albia republican, 1902, plat book of monroe county, iowa. Monroe county is a county located in the south central part of the u. Biographical and historical record of wayne and appanoose. Every year, the state historical society hands out awards to the best iowa history books published in the previous year. He is the author of four novels and numerous magazine articles. This database includes a search mechanism that may be used within a county or statewide. Now includes newspaper article images added divorce book 12102015. Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy our goal is. What a wonderful look at life in the midwest in the 1800s. Monroe county iowa genealogical resource this is an independent genealogy website, solely owned and operated by the webmaster for the benefit of all researchers since 1996.
I also work a couple saturdays a month at the iowa genealogical society library. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. The mcha gift shop at stroud mansion offers local history books, videos and dvds, outofprint books, music, ornaments, clothing and other memorabilia dealing with monroe county and pennsylvania history. Index to monroe county, iowa will books a, b,and c monroe county,iowa, will books a, b, and c are housed in the office of the county s clerk of district court in the courthouse at albia. Works with any computer, and is easy to use and read. Please contact the webmaster below if you find anything not working correctly on these pages. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Genealogy trails history group the history of monroe county, iowa 1878 source.
One of the most exciting events to ever happen in lovilia was a real live bank robbery in 1976. Index to monroe county, iowa will books a, b,and c iagenweb. Were looking for folks who share our dedication to. The iowa heritage digital collections plat book of monroe county, iowa 1930. Monroe county, iowa 4h, history monroe county extension pioneer leader, g. Additions and corrections to burials 1989 10050876. Iowa county maps county maps from other states can be viewed here. Monroe was laid out in 1851 by adam tool and was originally called tools point. Online library catalog monroe county historical association. Irving webers iowa city history articles in january 1973, at the age of 72, irving weber 19001997 began writing articles on local history for the iowa city presscitizen. Official monroe county, iowa website, the main site for all things related to county government in monroe county, iowa. Researchers can submit photos and transcriptions of their ancestors gravestones and connect with yettobediscovered cousins in the process.
History of boone county, iowa, 1880 sold, no longer. Monroe county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps. Discover librarianselected research resources on iowa history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Excerpts from an illustrated history of monroe county, iowa 1896. Originally published in 1976, this book has been our best seller.
Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Apr 20, 2017 the best iowa history books of the past year. Iowa territory became iowa, the 29th state on 28 december 1846, by which point 44 counties were in existence. Greatest moments in iowa hawkeyes football history by mark dukes, gus schrader, francis j. The history of monroe county, iowa, containing a history of the. Tools point is now the name of a park located in the city.
Need additional help with a monroe county ancestor. State county maps use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies. Volume 1 paperback or softback by ellis, james whitcomb and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I also work a couple saturdays a month at the iowa genealogical society.
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