Iowa, Benton County Land Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of land records from Benton County, Iowa for the years, 1847 to 1927, held by the Benton County Recorder of Deeds.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Land records may contain: • 2

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The name of the person purchasing land
 * The approximate date of the land transaction

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?

 * Use the information found in the record to find additional land records that might have more information
 * Search for vital records such as birth, marriage and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find immigration and probate records
 * Use the information in each record to find additional family members in the census records

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives.
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching records of a nearby town or county.
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name.
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names, or even initials

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the state of Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
 * Iowa Record Finder
 * Iowa Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Iowa Research, 1880-Present

Other FamilySearch Collections
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.

FamilySearch Catalog

 * The History of Benton County, Iowa : containing a history of the county, a biographical directory, war record of its volunteers, history of Iowa Chicago : Western Historical Co., 1878
 * County Recorder, Deeds, 1847-1885; index, 1847-1902
 * County Recorder, Land records, 1847-1966
 * County Recorder, Mortgage index, 1858-1901
 * County Recorder, Homestead record, 1860-1881
 * County Recorder, Record transcribed, 1848-1853
 * U.S. Land Office, Des Moines, Abstract of original entries, 1846-1862

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Luther B. Hill, History of Benton County, Iowa : from materials in the public archives, the Iowa Historical Society's collection, the newspapers and data of personal interviews; also containing sketches of representative men volume 1 Chicago, [Illinois : Lewis Pub. Co., 190-?]

Citing This Collection
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