Iowa Genealogy

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Comment by Theresa Liewer on October 18, 2010 at 1:47pm

The naturalization records in the Shelby county courthouse have been filmed and are available through the Family History Library in Salt Lake and the State Historical Library in Des Moines. I checked the online list and the records for Shelby County don't start until 1879. That may mean they truly didn't start until then or the earlier ones were intermingled with other court records or the earlu records have been lost. If he really was naturalized in 1870, the information on the records is generally pretty sparse.

Comment by Connie Underwood on October 18, 2010 at 12:59pm

Rottenfalf thank you so much for the tip on where to look for the info.
Connie

Comment by myappolonia101 on October 14, 2010 at 10:41pm

I have a class picture from Roosevelt High, January 1937 in Des Moines, if anyone knows a relative from then. My mother is in it.

Comment by rottenralf on October 14, 2010 at 7:43pm

Connie - Have you checked with the Danish Genealogical Library in Elk Horn, IA? Not only do they specialize in Danish genealogy but they happen to be located in Shelby County.

Comment by Connie Underwood on October 14, 2010 at 7:12pm

Hello
I am trying to locate the naturalization records for my gg grandfather who came to America from Denmark. Says naturalized in 1870 so he might of still been in Iowa before moving to Nebraska. His name was John Hollander, and his father was Hans Hollander. They were in Shelby county if that helps any. Thanks for any tips
Connie

Comment by Pete Val on September 15, 2010 at 6:03pm

If any one can help with information on the Caufield family in Clare, Webster Co., Iowa. Patrick Caufield married Maggie (Troy?) and had 5 children. The oldest daughter was Mae born in late 1870's to early 1880's. Lauretta was one of the last children and Maggie, her mother, died somewhere after her birth. Lauretta was born in the mid 1880's. Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks, Pete

Comment by Al Hibbard on September 15, 2010 at 3:30pm

What collection are you looking at when at the historical building? I have been less than impressed. When I compare what is at the MN historical building, it is night and day both in terms of content but facilities (hand crank versus motorized microfilm readers, comes to mind). Perhaps I am missing something. Could you please more specific about the collections that you found wonderful? I would like to check them out. Thanks.

Comment by Laura Schnabel on September 15, 2010 at 7:07am

Anyone searching for ancestors in Iowa must see the collections at the Historical building in Des Moines. It is wonderful.

Comment by Ann Marie Borgers on September 3, 2010 at 9:22am

I am searching for my great grandfather, Berend Borgers. Berend was born on 14 January 1857 in Ede, Gelderland, Netherlands. He was united in marriage with Hermina van Beek on 12 November 1881 in Ede. He and his family arrived at Ellis Island 21 October 1892. Their final destination was Alton, Sioux County, Iowa. I know he passed away shortly after arriving in the States but do not know when nor where. Received a hint from a relative that he may have passed away en-route to Alton. Any suggestions where to look/search if he passed away on the way to Alton?

Comment by Diana Larson on August 4, 2010 at 3:29pm

Anyone in Pocahontas County willing to meet me at the courthouse sometime next week and help me finding some court records? Please let me know! Thanks!

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