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Our Mission
The mission of the Washington County Genealogical Society (WCGS) is to create and foster an interest in genealogy; to gather and preserve genealogical and historical data; to aid individuals in family history research; and to establish and maintain a genealogical library through contributions, donations, and exchanges. The WCGS was established in 1983.
News
Website Update
Added links to new webpages for the WCGS Collections and Records, see list below. They include listings for Military, Funeral Homes, Directories, Family Bibles, and Clubs and Lodges.
The Library
Phyical Location
Charles & Isabelle Grayson Archives Room in the Washington County Public Library
115 W. Washington St
Washington, IA 52353
Phone
319-653-2726
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 446
Washington, IA 52353
Hours
Are regular Washington County Public Library hours
Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm
Friday 8am-5pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
Research Assistance
Society Members offer assistance with library research. Members do not have set hours for being at the library, but may be available on a random basis while the library is open. For phone or email inquiries there is a $10 per hour charge plus cost for copies and postage.
Contact the WCGS for assistance via email: genealogy@washington.lib.ia.us
Collections and Records
The Collection focuses on Washington County and includes historical record archives, books, microfilm, and CDs, including:
- Births
- Cemeteries
- Census
- Chattel Mortgage Books
- Churches
- Clubs and Lodges
- Vintage Cookbooks
- Death and Obituaries
- Directories (City, Ocuppation, etc.)
- Family Bibles
- Family History Documents
- Family Reunions
- Funeral Homes
- Marriages
- Military
- Maps, Atlases and Plats
- Naturalization
- Newspaper Microfilm Collection
- Pensions
- Probate and Wills
- Schools
- Town and Township Histories
- Various Iowa County Histories
- Various US State Histories
Other Resources
Various information regarding the other 49 States
Free computer access to popular genealogy websites & other electronic data, including:
- Ancestry.com
- Heritage Quest
- Database with 157,000 Washington County names
Access to standard copy machine
The Society
Meetings
Are held the 2nd Monday of each month @ 09:00 AM in the Genealogy Library (may vary as noted on program schedule). Visitors are welcome to attend our programs and meetings.
Programs
May be conducted during regular meeting times. Topics usually include a presentation on a genealogical or historic interest. In 2024 we are conducting Genealogy workshops on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Program Schedule:
April 13-Beginning Genealogy
May 11-Digging into Genealogy (Various methods and tools
June-Canceled
July 13-Conger House Museum and Military Records
August 10-Funeral Homes & Death Records
September 14-Cemetery Visit
October 12-Platt Books & Maps
November 9-TBD
Newsletters
Are published regularly and distributed to members via USPS or email. A typical newsletter contains local history items, list of donations to the library, messages from the Board, information on current WCGS projects, and often some general genealogical news items and tips. Contributions are welcomed!
Volunteers
Are welcomed and encouraged, please;
- Help with library activities, including, scanning, record maintenance, etc
- Provide research assistance
- Contribute ideas and information for the newsletter and monthly programs
Membership
Members will receive the newsletter. Membership dues is $10 per calendar year. We request members provide a five generation pedigree chart. Contact the WCGS about joining via email:genealogy@washington.lib.ia.us
WCGC webpage is maintained by Joanne L. Breen
Last update 25 August 2024
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