There are many sources for biographies related to Tama County. The main source is the Tama County Biographies Bulletin Board, which has 1,247 biographies, at last count. Not many have been added recently, so I encourage everyone to contribute to this resource.

Many Tama County residents had connections to their surrounding communities, so it is a good idea to check neighboring counties. The History of Tama County, Iowa, published in 1883, has many biographies and other information. An index of the biographies appears here.

Also see the Family Stories and Photos pages.