Iowa, Marshall County Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States Iowa  Marshall County

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This collection consists of digital images of district court records from Marshall County for the years 1878-1932.

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 * Court date
 * Name of court
 * Location of court
 * Details of the dispute or case
 * Monies assessed or exchanged
 * Names of witnesses

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