Henry County, Iowa Genealogy

Guide to Henry County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

Description
Henry County was named for Henry Dodge and is located in southeastern Iowa.

County Courthouse
Henry County Courthouse 100 E Washington Street Mount Pleasant IA 52641 Phone: 	319-385-3150 or 319-385-2632 Henry County Iowa

Populated Places
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:

Bible Records

 * at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Biographies

 * Portrait and biographical album of Henry County, Iowa : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Iowa, and of the presidents of the United States. Acme Publishing Company, Chicago, IL., 1888.  Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Ancestry.com ($)
 * Biographical review of Henry County, Iowa : containing biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past. Hobart Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1906. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
 * Henry County, Iowa Biographies Project at RootsWeb — links to biographies and local histories

Census Records
State Census
 * 1885 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1895 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1905 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images (individual cards, not family context)
 * 1915 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1925 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Church Records

 * FamilySearch Places

Lutheran
 * 1781-1969 U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969 at Ancestry — index and images, ($)

Court Records

 *  1837-1888 (*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1838-1850 (*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1853-1857 (*); County Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Directories

 * 1894-1900 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — index & images
 * 1859-1860 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Land and Property Records
Online Land and Property Records


 * 1837-1905   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1837-1944   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1841-1859   at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1848-1905   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1851-1919   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1853-1908   at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1884-1928   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images

Local Histories

 * The history of Henry County, Iowa containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, a biographical directory of citizens, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics ... history of the Northwest, history of Iowa, map of Henry County, constitution of the United States, miscellaneous matters.... Western Historical Company, Chicago, IL., 1879. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library, Internet archive
 * Portrait and biographical album of Henry County, Iowa : containing full page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Iowa, and of the presidents of the United States. Acme Publishing Company, Chicago, IL., 1888.  Online at:  FamilySearch Digital Library, Ancestry.com ($)
 * Biographical review of Henry County, Iowa : containing biographical and genealogical sketches of many of the prominent citizens of to-day and also of the past. Hobart Publishing Co.,  Chicago, IL., 1906. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
 * Mason, George T. Directory of Henry County, Iowa - 1911-1912, Comprising a list of All Male Persons and Women who are head of families....  The News Printers and Binders, Mt. Pleasant, IA., 1912.  Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
 * Iowa Indexes at EveryNameIndex.com — Select the county.

Maps and Gazetteers

 * 1860-1918 U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Henry County at Ancestry ($) - index.
 * 1870 (*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
 * 1875-2007 Henry County 1875-2007 at Historic Map Works - may include names of land-owners.
 * 1886-1942 Fire Insurance Maps for Henry County, Iowa at Library of Congress - various years between 1886 and 1942.
 * General Highway and Transportation Map, Henry County, Iowa at FamilySearch Digital Library.
 * 1895 (*); at FamilySearch Catalog — images.
 * Henry County Maps at FamilySearch Catalog.
 * IAGenWeb - Henry County.
 * Iowa Digital Library, Henry County at Iowa University Libraries.
 * The Iowa Heritage Digital Collections, Henry County at State Library of Iowa.
 * FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places.

Military Records
Multiple Wars
 * 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only
 * 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Civil War
 * 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Civil War service men in Henry County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:
 * - 1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry, Company E
 * - 1st Regiment, Iowa Infantry (3 months, 1861), Company F
 * - 6th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company K
 * - 11th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company G
 * - 14th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies D, F and I
 * - 17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company F
 * - 25th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Companies B, C, H and J
 * - 45th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Companies A and H

Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
 * 1839-1952 (*); District Court at FamilySearch Catalog — images
 * 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Newspapers

 * 1944-1955 The Mount Pleasant News. 1944-55. Mount Pleasant, IA, USA. Online at: Ancestry.com ($)
 * 1947 Mt Pleasant News. 1947. Mt Pleasant, Iowa, United States Of America. Online at: Ancestry.com ($)

Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1758-1997 Iowa, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
 * 1843-1855   at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1847-1868   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1861-1936   at FamilySearch Catalog - images
 * 1869-1928   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1869-1930   at FamilySearch Catalog - index & images
 * 1888-1964   at FamilySearch Catalog - images

Social Security Records

 * 1935-2014 at FamilySearch — How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
 * 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry — index and images ($)

Tax Records
Online Tax Indexes and Records
 * 1934-1958 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Birth

 * 1850-1939 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880-1935 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1921-1942 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Marriage

 * 1518-1996 Iowa, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index ($)
 * 1809-1992 Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992 at MyHeritage — index ($)
 * 1836-1926 Iowa, Marriages, 1836 - 1926 at MyHeritage — index ($)
 * 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880-1951 Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry — index and images ($)

Death

 * 1850-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and some images; Also at: MyHeritage($)
 * 1880-1992 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1900-1939 Iowa Death Index, 1900-1939 at MyHeritage — index ($)
 * 1904-1951 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1920-1967 Iowa, U.S., Death Records, 1920-1967 at Ancestry — index and images ($)

Divorce

 * 1907-1992 (*) at FamilySearch Catalog — images

Family History Centers
To locate the closest family history center or affiliate library, use the link listed above.

Libraries
J. Raymond Chadwick Library 107 W. Broad Street Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-6316 800-582-2383 E-mail: [mailto:reference@iw.edu reference@iw.edu] Website

Museums
Henry County Heritage Trust 403 West Madison Street P.O. Box 333 Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 319-385-4983 Website The Henderson Lewelling House 401 South Main Street Salem, IA 52649 319-258-2000 Website

Societies
Winfield Historical Society & Museum 114 South Locust Street Winfield, IA 52659 Website

Websites

 * Henry County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
 * Henry County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
 * Henry County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
 * Henry County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
 * State Historical Society of Iowa — select from research collection topics
 * State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
 * The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
 * – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.