Iowa, Jasper County Poor Records - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
This collection is Jasper County, Iowa’s poor records from 1913 to 1938. They include the Poor Account Book and also the Ledger of Widow’s Pensions.

What Can These Records Tell Me?
Poor Account Book: these documents record the amounts paid to a citizen of Jasper County. The information may include: Ledger of Widow’s Pensions: these ledgers record amounts paid to widows or needy children. The information may include:
 * Recipient’s name
 * Residence
 * Payment dates and amounts
 * Recipient’s name
 * Residence
 * Children’s names and ages
 * Payment dates and amounts

How Do I Search the Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The ancestor’s name
 * Approximate year in Jasper County
 * Names of children

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How Do I Analyze the Results?
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I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Search for the family in census records, both federal and state
 * Use the information found in the record to find vital records such as birth, marriage, and death
 * Use the information found in the record to find land, probate and immigration 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 in your research for your family in the state of Iowa.
 * Iowa Guided Research
 * Iowa Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research

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