NOTICE: Due to the computer/server problems Norma is having,
Constance Diamond will be your temporary CC of
Washington County. Norma has had shoulder surgery and will be unable to do
any typing for a while, but she can read your messages. If you have anything you
would like to contribute to Washington County, Please send it to
me and I will
put it on the website for you and for Norma. Thank You, Constance
Coordinator Notes: If you're looking for help with your family history
research in Washington County, Iowa, you've come to the right place. We're
committed to providing you with
free,
online genealogical data and resources, including
links to other fine websites.
You can help us make this a valuable resource. Post queries,
bios, obits, and docs on the boards. Transcribe records, send us copies of old
photos or newspaper articles, share your family histories and research tips, or
serve as a lookup volunteer. Whatever you can give will be deeply appreciated by
us and by our other visitors.
Norma currently is not doing research and is only maintaining
the website and accepting submissions for inclusion on the website. She and
Marcia Arn are now working on transcribing the
1925 Washington census so watch for updates. For
research assistance, please use the library address at:
or post a query on the query page or mailing list for
assistance. Members of the Washington County Genealogical Society have access to
all that is available on Washington County and are great helpers. Janet's
pet project is looking up obituaries and photographing gravestones when time
permits but please be patient as she is a busy lady.
has been featuring township and country school histories in their free monthly
newsletter that is on line. Although this is off site, this is such a valuable
resource and excellently complements the IaGenWeb site that it deserves our attention and a prominent
reference from our site. The township histories are being published in
alphabetical order beginning with Brighton in the Sept. 2009 issue.
Beck - Sharon Center area/Early Hist. Augusta Co., Va Bender - Kalona area Cummings - Marion Twp. Fulton - Marion Twp -Descendants of
James Fulton Jarrard - Marion Twp McAtlin - Marion Twp McCorkle - Marion Twp Snider - Marion & Brighton Twp Summers - Marion Twp./Early Hist. in Augusta Co., Virginia Carr and Plo(e)ger Families -
Isaac Newton CARR photo . and family history. Isaac Newton CARR
and his siblings moved to Washington County, Iowa in 1852. Isaac
Newton CARR married first, Elizabeth TAYLOR on October 8, 1858, in
Washington Co., Iowa. Some photos. Carole (Carr) Magnusen
site. Smelzer Family- History of the David Clark Smelser Family by
Brenda Smelser Hay
*We will not knowingly link
to any website that does not respect the privacy of living individuals.
If a site includes individuals born after 1927, please let me know and
the link wil be removed promptly. Written permission from the
individuals themselves is required before their name can be used on this
website.
