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.
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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.
Searle, Rachel Mrs. – Obituary
Memorial services for Mrs. Rachel Elizabeth Searle were held on July 18, 1964, at the Wallowa Methodist Church, following her passing at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. Born on July 15, 1885, in Hawarden, Iowa, she moved to Wallowa in 1907 and worked as an office manager for the Pacific Power and Light Company. Mrs. Searle is survived by her twin daughters, four sisters, and four grandchildren. She was a long-time member of the Methodist Church.
Kopsas, Ralph ‘Nick’ – Obituary
Ralph Nick Kopsas, 73, of Merlin, passed away on September 14, 1998. Born on March 3, 1925, in Sioux Center, Iowa, he served as a seaman first class in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Kopsas moved to Grants Pass in 1958 and worked in local mills. He was actively involved in various community organizations and enjoyed playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Letha, and several children, grandchildren, and step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Eagle Point National Cemetery.
Biography of Robert Ward Olmsted
Robert Ward Olmsted, born May 6, 1868, in Edgington Township, Illinois, rose from humble beginnings to become the judge of Rock Island County. Starting work at thirteen, he balanced employment with education, ultimately graduating with a Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State College. His career spanned various roles in education and law, culminating in his election as County Judge in 1907. A committed family man and community member, Olmsted was active in the Presbyterian Church and several fraternal organizations, leaving a lasting legacy in his community.