Iowa, Evangelical Lutheran Church Records, Congregation Books, 1859-1920 - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
Thia collection contains congregational records from Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran churches throughout Iowa for the period of 1859 – 1920.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
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How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * Name of the person
 * Approximate date of the event

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

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 * Be sure to check the image for additional information
 * Analyze the entry to see if if provides additional clues to find other records of the person or their family

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The person may be recorded with an abbreviated or variant form of their name
 * Try searching by surname only

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
 * Iowa Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research
 * Iowa Church Records

Related FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

 * Iowa, Church Records, 1839-2004
 * Iowa, Church and Civil Births and Baptisms, 1837-1987
 * Iowa, Church and Civil Deaths, 1845-1987
 * Iowa, Church and Civil Marriages, 1837-1989

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