Wayne County, Iowa Genealogy

United States  Iowa  Wayne County

Guide to Wayne County Iowa genealogy. Birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

History


The county is named after Revolutionary War General "Mad" Anthony Wayne (1745-1796).

Parent County
1846--Wayne County was created 13 January 1846 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Davis County prior to organization 27 January 1851. County seat: Corydon

Boundary Changes
See an interactive map of Iowa boundary changes.

Neighboring Counties
Appanoose | Clarke | Decatur | Lucas | Monroe | Mercer County, Missouri | Putnam County, Missouri

Church
LDS Ward and Branch Records


 * Bethlehem

Local Histories
Biographical and Historical Record of Wayne and Appanoose Counties, Iowa

Migration
Early migration routes to and from for European settlers included:


 * Mormon Trail 1846 from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah

Civil War

 * - 4th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company I
 * - 23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company D
 * - 46th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company H

Family History Centers

 * Introduction to LDS Family History Centers

Web Sites

 * Wayne County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
 * Wayne County, Iowa Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)