Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Iowa counties historic atlases the university of iowa. Collections idca iowa department of cultural affairs. Below are the iagenweb links to the neighboring counties surrounding mahaska county. Adams county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The first courthouse was completed in january, 1846. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Des moines pu union historical company author of the history. He was born in mahaska county, iowa, near the city of oskaloosa, on july 28, 1857, his parents benjamin f.
A brief history of mahaska county courtesy of mahaska county historical society mrs. Butler county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Mar 11, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Iowa state university library iowa history collection. Iowa city genealogical societys indexes to johnson county cemeteries. Mahaska county, iowa genealogy and history presented by. Beacon and combine both webbased gis and webbased data reporting tools including cama, assessment and tax into a single, user friendly. Clark, historian february 5, 1844 marks the beginning of mahaska county s history. The state historical society of iowas collection contains a broad range of materials that.
Mahaska county comprises the oskaloosa, ia micropolitan statistical area. On that date iowas territorial legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of a county named mahaska, after one of the most noted chiefs of the indian nation known as the ioways. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 a joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society book. Beacon and combine both webbased gis and webbased data reporting tools including cama, assessment and tax into a single, user friendly web application that is designed with your needs in mind. Founded in 2002, icbs mission is to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries. Iowa city, hills, university heights, lone tree, and rural johnson county. Books, maps, archive and manuscript collections, pamphlets, videos and oral. Mar 11, 2019 the history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 a joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society. Usa 1,015,348 iowa 31,533 iowa newspapers and obituaries 5,942 mahaska county newspapers and obituaries 44.
State historical society of iowas top history books of the year. The award honors the previous years best iowa history book as well as. Were looking for folks who share our dedication to putting data online and. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 a joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society book the history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 a joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society book. Usa 1,015,348 iowa 31,533 mahaska county 284 mahaska county newspapers and obituaries 44. Hopefully the ultimate answer to what you are looking for. Arcadia publishing offers the best selection of iowa history books online. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The history of mahaska county, iowa, containing a history of. References this iowa state location article is a stub. The county has been selfgoverning since february 5, 1844.
This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now mahaska county, iowa, gleaned from the indexes of the u. Our genealogy library features numerous mahaska county record books, family history books, area newspaper clippings, and interesting artifacts i. On that date iowa s territorial legislature enacted the law authorizing the organization of a county named mahaska, after one of the most noted chiefs of the indian. Mahaska county historical society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kalona iowa surrounding area history mahaska county historical society mahaska history mahaska county, iowa. Mahaska county, iowa probates and guardianships, 18441881 family history library mahaska county, iowa, probate index. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 book contra. The iowa center for the book icb is a program of the state library of iowa and an affiliate of the. Over 4,000 pages from nearly 100 county atlases from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring maps as well as advertisements, photographs, and local histories. A distinctive degreegranting program that integrates training in book arts practice and technique with research into the history and culture of books. In the mid 1800s a group of quakers settled in an area southeast of des moines, midway between the skunk and des moines rivers.
The first settler in what was to become mahaska county was william canfield, who established a trading post to oskaloosa. The history of mahaska county, iowa 1878 this book contains a variety of information some i havent yet got here. Use the search box above to search all collections at once. 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.
A joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society volume i by keomah genealogical society. Oskaloosa can trace its roots back to the time that the state of iowa was born. Welcome to our mahaska county family history research page. Mahaska county je okrug u americkoj saveznoj drzavi ajova. Herald map of mahaska county, iowa shows landowners.
Books and periodicals at the state historical research center. For information on recent burials, contact city cemeteries directly. Oskaloosa public library 301 south market st, oskaloosa, iowa 52577 641 6730441. Plat book of mahaska county, iowa iowa heritage digital.
Des moines pu union historical company author of the. Browse all collections iowa heritage digital collections. The information on the individuals varies from short statements of name and p. A joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society.
Mahaska county, iowa public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. History of oskaloosa oskaloosa, ia official website. Please reference this in the event you can not find the information you need directly from the county links. Statewide collections are found on the iowa newspapers and obituaries page. Internet archive the history of mahaska county, iowa 1878 source. This state page of our website provides direct links to major databases and historical titles and information found on iowa genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 1984 edition. February 5, 1844 marks the beginning of mahaska countys history. Des moines pu union historical company is the author of the history of boone county, iowa, containing. Mahaska county treasurers office is currently closed to the public due to the covid19 pandemic. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
Family maps mahaska county iowa genealogy plat history ebay. Guide to adams county, iowa ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records. Rebellion, general and local statistics union historical company, des moines pu. Iowa counties historic atlases the university of iowa libraries. Genealogy trails history group mahaska county iagenweb source. It was named after chief mahaska of the iowa tribe. It humbly began as a bank, and would be called home for three other banks until 1962.
They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. Mahaska county historical society and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Mahaska county historical society and a great selection of related books, art. For the next 30 years it would house oskaloosas abstract legal documents while quietly watching history unfold on the square. The cozy building we now call home to book vault has witnessed oskaloosa since 1892. Usa 1,015,348 iowa 31,533 iowa newspapers and obituaries 5,942 mahaska county newspapers and obituaries 44 note. Andreas illustrated historical atlas of the state of iowa. A joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society keomah genealogical society, mahaska county historical society on. Mahaska county, iowa genealogy genealogy of mahaska. Adams township is a township in mahaska county, iowa, usa. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 a joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society. Included in the book is a listing of individuals in townships.
Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your mahaska county ancestors. Lc land ownership maps, 198 includes map of iowa and illustrations. Iowa genealogy free iowa genealogy access genealogy. Guide to butler county, iowa ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. Iowa genealogy free iowa genealogy iowa genealogy records and links. Iowa center for the book iowa heritage digital collections. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Mahaska county historical society maintains a genealogy library in the museum at nelson pioneer farm. The history of mahaska county, iowa, 1984 open library. Beacon and are interactive public access portals that allow users to view county and city information, public records and geographical information systems gis via an online portal. The history of mahaska county, iowa, containing a history. The county was the first in iowa to have a sheriff and a justice of peace.
We encourage you to pay your property tax by mail, or online at there is also currently a drop box located in the courthouse lobby. Iowa history center, and serves on the board of the state historical. Iowa genweb project mahaska county, iowa genealogy source. Learn more opens in a new tab demo videos opens in a new tab register for webinars opens in a new tab like us on facebook opens in a new tab. Library privacy guidelines for ebook lending and digital content vendors. A joint project of the keomah genealogical society and the mahaska county historical society 9780881070248 by keomah genealogical society. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Mahaska county ia newspapers and obituaries lds genealogy. Mar 04, 2019 mahaskas neighboring counties many families living in mahaska countys borders have ancestral ties in bordering counties as well.
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