Wayne County, Iowa Genealogy

United States& Iowa  Wayne County

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

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

Web Sites
Family History Library Catalog