Iowa County History and Genealogy Books Online
These are free books online where you can research your Iowa ancestry. This list contains county and local history, genealogical and biographical books, as well as atlases and farm plats.
Calhoun County IA
Iowa Atlases, Farm Directories, and Plat Books
This collection contains digital atlases, farm directories, and plat books for all 99 Iowa counties. We have collated these from a variety of online sources, and provide them here as a single source for all online Iowa County Atlases, Farm Directories, and Plat Books.
Biography of Theron J. Smith
Theron J. Smith, born July 22, 1844, in Wayne County, New York, significantly impacted the settlement of families in Idaho Falls, Idaho, through his role as an immigrant agent for the Oregon Short Line Railroad. Since relocating to Idaho Falls in 1885, he has been pivotal in real estate development, promoting local growth. A Civil War veteran, Smith has held the position of justice of the peace and has a family of six children with his wife, Sarah E. Bradt. His efforts have greatly contributed to the prosperity of the region.
Iowa Cemetery Records Appanoose to Cass Counties
Iowa Cemetery Transcriptions, Appanoose to Cass
Biography of Lorenzo Bacon
Lorenzo Bacon, born on December 23, 1858, in Pleasant Grove, Minnesota, was a pioneering settler in Wallowa County, recognized for his contributions to the area’s development. He traveled with his family across various states before arriving in Baker City and ultimately settling in the Wallowa Valley in 1884. Bacon established a well-improved farm and married Hattie Rogers in 1897, with whom he had two children. His integrity and dedication to the community have made him a respected figure in the region.