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

Description
The County was named for George M. Dallis. The County has Adel as its seat and the County was created 1846. The County is located in the centre area of the state.

County Courthouse
Dallas County Iowa Courthouse 801 Court Street Rm 203 P. O. Box 38 Adel, IA 50003 (515) 993-5804 Website

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:

History Timeline
Additional Information 

Dallas County Iowa Courthouse 801 Court Street Rm 203 P. O. Box 38 Adel, IA 50003 (515) 993-5804 Website

Cemeteries

 * Dexter Cemetery, Dexter BillionGraves
 * Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter BillionGraves
 * 1846-1988 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Census Records
Iowa recorded not only the federal census but state census through out the years too. The state census contains very valuable genealogical information. Where the census information can be found, what years it was taken, mortality schedules, census substitutions and much more is discussed in the very informative Iowa Census article.

State Census
 * 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
 * Methodist
 * Methodist Episcopal
 * Presbyterian
 * Cumberland Presbyterian
 * United Brethren in Christ

Court Records

 * 1) Court Records
 * 2) Divorce Records
 * 3) Guardianship

Genealogies
Also see: Biography, History

Local Histories
Dallas County was named for George Mifflin Dallas, 11th Vice President of the United States of America, under President James K. Polk. The Early History of Dallas County article gives helpful informaton on the County's beginnings. Other statistical information can be found at Wikipedia.


 * Hastie, Eugene N. Hastie's history of Dallas County, Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa Wallace- Homstead Co., 1938.
 * *Online at FamilySearch (Free)
 * The History of Dallas County, Iowa containing a history of the county, its cities; biographical directory, war record of its volunteers in the late rebellion, general and local statistics, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, history of the Northwest, history of Iowa, map of Dallas County, constitution of the United States, constitution of the. Des Moines, Iowa Union Historical Co., 1879.
 * *Online at FamilySearch (Free); and at Hathitrust (Free)
 * Cook, Darius B. History of Quaker Divide struggles and accomplishments of settlers ; the story of their achievements forms interesting reminiscences in the history of early days, meetings, schools, farm and home life. Dexter, Iowa Dexter Sentinel, 1914.
 * *Online at FamilySeach (Free)
 * Wood, Robert F. Past and present of Dallas County, Iowa together with biographical sketches of many of its prominent and leading citizens and illustrious dead. Chicago S.J. Clarke Pub. Co., 1907.
 * *Online at FamilySearch (Free)
 * Iowa Indexes at EveryNameIndex.com — Select the county.

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Old Antique Atlases &amp; Maps of Iowa
 * David Rumsey Map Collection is a large online collection of rare, old, antique historical atlases, globes, maps, charts plus other cartographic treasures. This Collection features the cities of Altoona and Adel.
 * FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
 * Michael Fox Map Collection at Iowa Historical Society — browse by type or date, overlays for Google Earth.
 * Iowa Maps at David Rumsey Map Collections

Military Records

 * 1835-1998 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index only

Online Civil War Indexes and Records Civil War service men in this 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 in
 * 1861-1949 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1862-1910 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * - 23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A
 * - 46th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company C
 * - 23rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company A :- 46th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company C

Naturalization and Citizenship
Online Naturalization Indexes and Records
 * 1859-1990 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images

Newspapers

 * Altoona Public Library Archives, Polk County (1876-2000)
 * Johnston Historical Society Archive, Polk County (1970-2007)
 * NewspaperArchive.com ($) has historical newspapers online including Des Moines newspapers. This database is free at some libraries.
 * Iowa Digital Newspaper Hub at Iowa Historical Society — narrow by county, sort by Publication Date, Title, and Search for surname.

Other Records
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Probate Records
Online Probate Indexes and Records
 * 1758-1997 U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1758-1997 at Ancestry($)

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, click here for more information.

Tax Records

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

Vital Records

 * Iowa Birth Records, 1900-1934 and Death Records, 1904-2001 at Iowa Historical Society — search by name, date, a related surname, or county.

Birth

 * 1850-1939 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 ($) — index
 * 1838-1934 at FamilySearch — How to Use this Collection; index and images
 * 1880-1951 U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1951 at Ancestry($)
 * 1885-present Iowa Official Marriage System at IA.gov — search by county, name or date, and request copy.
 * 1970-2003 Iowa Marriage Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives.com ($)

Death

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

Divorce

 * 1970-2003 Iowa Divorce Records Index, 1970-2003 at Archives.com ($)

Family History Centers

 * Des Moines Iowa Family History Center

Libraries
Dallas County Genealogical Society P.O. Box 264 Dallas Center, IA 50063-0246

Websites

 * State Historical Society of Iowa — Select from research collection topics
 * The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
 * State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
 * IAGenWeb Project — Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
 * USGenWeb Archives — Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions


 * – 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.