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When was Crawford County, IA Created?
Crawford County was established on January 1, 1851 (Organized in 1855) from Pottawattamie County & Unorganized Territory. The county was named in honor of William Harris Crawford (1772–1834), a presidential candidate in 1824 as well as United States Secretary of the Treasury (1817-1825) and Secretary of War
What is the County Seat of Crawford County, IA?
The County Seat is located in Denison and the county government website is http://www.crawfordcounty.org/
What counties are adjacent to Crawford County, IA?
Bordering Counties are Ida County, Sac County, Carroll County, Shelby County, Harrison County, Monona County.
What cities and towns are in Crawford County, IA?
Cities and towns located in the County include Arion, Aspinwall, Buck Grove, Charter Oak, Deloit, Denison, Dow City, Kiron, Manilla, Ricketts, Schleswig, Vail, Westside.
Where can find Crawford County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Crawford 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 Crawford 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.
What Crawford County, IA census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Crawford 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.
Crawford Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Crawford Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Crawford 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
What genealogical records can I find in the Crawford County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Crawford 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. Crawford County was attached to Shelby County for a breif time prior to organization September 3,1855. Some early records may be found there.
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Crawford County, IA?
A list of Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Iowa Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
Where can I connect with other Crawford County, IA Researchers through message boards and forums?
What other genealogical resources are available in Crawford County, IA?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Crawford 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.