Tag Archives: Iowa genealogy

Federal Census Research: 1850

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Until 1850, Federal census enumerations only listed heads of households, with other household members identified only statistically, by age and sex. So researchers rejoice to find their families in the 1850 census, the first to identify every individual in each … Continue reading →

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Somewhere in Time…IGS Wedding Memories

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

The Iowa Genealogical Society is currently hosting a very special exhibit in the West Wing of the IGS Library, 628 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines. “Somewhere in Time: IGS Wedding Memories,” is a fundraiser exhibit of IGS member heirloom wedding … Continue reading →

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Federal Census Research: 1860

Posted on May 8, 2012 by

On the brink of Civil War, the 1860 census was the last decennial census to include a slave schedule. The Government Printing Office improved uniformity for the first time by printing all the forms used across the country. The “as … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: May 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

May really kicks off the season for many of Iowa’s smaller museums and attractions, in addition to events that honor our veterans on Memorial Day. So much to see and do, so little time! Tuesday, 1 May: Human Rights and … Continue reading →

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Midwest Genealogy Center

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

One of the finest libraries in the Midwest is located in Independence, Missouri, and makes for a great family history research road trip. The Midwest Genealogy Center is located at 3440 S. Lee’s Summit Road, Independence, Missouri. It’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: April 2012

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Spring is in the air! Get out and enjoy Iowa’s changing landscape. Here are a few good opportunities for you this month: Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21, & 28: Hired Help Tour: Working on a Country Estate.  9:30 a.m. – … Continue reading →

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Hooray! State Historical Society of Iowa Has Expanded Hours!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

I’m happy to share the news that the State Historical Society of Iowa and State Archives, located at 600 East Locust, Des Moines, have expanded their hours to better serve researchers and patrons.

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What’s a Perch???

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

Here in Iowa, most land tracts were surveyed using the modern “rectangular survey system”—square townships divided into square sections, with tracts identified by township, range, and section numbers. It’s a neat and tidy system that requires only a basic understanding … Continue reading →

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Iowa Calendar: March 2012

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

March is packed with wonderful learning opportunities for Iowa genealogists and historians. Here are just a few to chose from: Thursday, March 8: A Library is a Library–Unless It’s a SPECIAL Library.   1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Iowa Genealogical Society … Continue reading →

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Black History Month in Iowa

Posted on February 6, 2012 by

February is Black History month, and a good time to reflect on Iowa’s African-American heritage. Although Iowa’s black population has never exceeded three percent, African-Americans have a long and significant history in our state. From the era of the Underground … Continue reading →

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