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Carroll County, Iowa
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Carroll County, Iowa Facts
When was Carroll County, IA Created?
Carroll County was established on January 15, 1851 (Organized in 1855) from Pottawattamie County & Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of Charles Carroll of Carrollton (1737–1832), a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. He was the only Roman Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence, and the longest living signer.
What is the County Seat of Carroll County, IA?
The County Seat is located in Carroll and the county government website is http://www.co.carroll.ia.us/
What counties are adjacent to Carroll County, IA?
Bordering Counties are Sac County, Calhoun County, Greene County, Guthrie County, Audubon County, Crawford County.
What cities and towns are in Carroll County, IA?
Cities and towns located in the County include Arcadia, Breda, Carroll, Coon Rapids, Dedham, Glidden, Halbur, Lanesboro, Lidderdale, Manning, Ralston, Templeton, Willey.
Carroll County, IA Vital Records
Where can find Carroll County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Carroll County vital records can be found at the Iowa Office of Vital Records which has copies of birth, marriage and death records from July 1880. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Iowa for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Carroll County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Iowa Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate Application to mail.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Iowa Marriage Project
- Iowa, Births and Christenings, 1830-1950
- Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
- Iowa, County Births, 1880-1935
- Iowa State Court System; Divorce Records 1992 to December 2008
- Iowa State Public Record Offices; Marriage Records 1834 – 1900
- Iowa, County Marriages, 1838-1934
- Iowa Marriages to 1850
- Iowa, Marriages, 1851-1900
- Iowa, Marriages, 1809-1992
- Iowa, Deaths and Burials, 1850-1990
Carroll County, IA Census Records
What Carroll County, IA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Carroll County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Carroll Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Carroll Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Carroll Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890.
Another Iowa census is the Iowa State Census Collection from 1836-1925. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Iowa Census Records Research Guide
Carroll County, IA Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Carroll County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Carroll County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Iowa Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research. Carroll County was attached to Shelby County & Guthrie County for a breif time prior to organization November 7, 1855. Some early records may be found there. In 1886, this courthouse was damaged by a fire
- Carroll County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 114 E 6th St, Carroll, IA 51401
- Phone: (712) 792-3328
- Carroll County Recorder’s Office maintains official records of documents affecting title to real estate. Every real estate transaction that takes place begins in the Recorder’s Office. One of the major duties of the office is the management of public records. As a result, accuracy and preservation of records are a must in the Recorder’s Office. In addition to real estate transactions, the Recorder’s Office issues titles and liens; records veterans discharge papers; processes passport applications; accepts marriage applications and issues the subsequent license; issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage records as well as other numerous duties.
- Birth / Death Records: 1880
- Marriage Records: 1855
- Land Records: 1855
- Carroll County Clerk of Court manages and maintains all trial court records, including pleadings, evidence and orders. The clerks of court have hundreds of administrative duties. They accept and process fines, fees and court costs owed to the state, child support checks, and civil judgments owed to litigants. They maintain a record of liens on all real estate in the county. Clerks help with involuntary hospitalization cases. They have the authority to dispose of scheduled violations which are not contested and do not require a court hearing. Clerks are also responsible for informing state and local government agencies of court orders.
- Probate Records: 1856
- Court Records: 1855?
- BLM Land Records
Carroll County, IA Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Carroll County, IA?
A list of Carroll County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Iowa Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Carroll County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 21, Carroll, IA 51401-0021
- Iowa State Archives & Records Program
- State Historical Society of Iowa, Capitol Complex, Des Moines, IA 50319
- Iowa Genealogical Society, 628 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Where can I connect with other Carroll County, IA Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Iowa State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Iowa Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Carroll County, Iowa Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Carroll County, Iowa Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Carroll County, IA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Carroll County. Many of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is simply a list which has been compiled or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another.
Carroll Co. IA Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Iowa Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Iowa historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Iowa (1837 – 1900) (genealogybank.com)
- Manning Monitor (Manning, Iowa) (search.ancestry.com)
- Carroll County, Iowa Books (amazon.com)
- Iowa Genealogical Society Publications for Carroll County (shop.iowapioneers.com)
- Search Iowa Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
- Carroll County Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
Carroll Co. IA Cemeteries & Church Records
- Iowa Cemetery Research Guide
- Iowa Cemetery Records (search.ancestry.com) This collection is the largest compilation of the Iowa WPA cemetery records found in one single place.
- Carroll Co., Iowa Graves (findagrave.com)
- Iowa WPA Graves Registration Survey (iagenweb.org) These records contain burials throughout much of Iowa that were compiled by WPA workers in the 1930 s, including grave markers which no longer exist today. Records may be searched within a county or state-wide.
- Carroll County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Carroll Co., Iowa Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Iowa Civil War Soldier Burial Records (search.ancestry.com) At least 75,000 soldiers enlisted from the state of Iowa during the Civil War and thousands more who served from other states settled in Iowa following the Rebellion. This database currently contains a listing of over 18,800 of these service men (and a few women) who died and were buried in the state, or who enlisted from the state of Iowa and are buried elsewhere.
- Topographic Cemetery List and Map for Carroll County, Iowa
- Carroll Co., Iowa Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Iowa Church & Bible Research Guide
- Topographic Church List and Map for Carroll County, Iowa
- Carroll County, Iowa Church Books (amazon.com)
Carroll Co. IA Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Iowa Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Carroll Co. IA General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Iowa
- Carroll County, Iowa Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Brief History of Carroll County (iowacounties.org)
- Carroll County, Iowa Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Carroll Co. IA Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Carroll County, Iowa (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Iowa – Counties – Carroll (cyndislist.com)
- Carroll County Iowa (genealogytrails.com)
- Carroll County Courthouse History (iowacourtsonline.org)
- Carroll Co. IAGenweb (iagenweb.org)
- Carroll County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Carroll Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Carroll Co. IA Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Iowa Links and Information
- 1895 Carroll County Map (livgenmi.com)
- Carroll County and City Maps (iowadot.gov)
Carroll Co. IA Military Records
- Iowa Military Records Research Guide
- Iowa Military Records (fold3.com) provides you with easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Iowa both males and females which served. Just the thing for Carroll County genealogists, researchers, historians and more.
- Iowa Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, 1885 (search.ancestry.com) This database contains a list of ex-soldiers, sailors, and marines who were living in Iowa in 1885.
Carroll Co. IA Schools & Directories
- Iowa Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1884-1885 (search.ancestry.com) This database contains the 1884-85 Iowa gazetteer and business directory. The gazetteer covers each city, town, village, and settlement in Iowa and includes a description of each place and a directory of the people engaged in business or the professions located there.