108 20 60147 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beal Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Dexter Birth Date 26 Nov 1815 Birthplace Rutland Co., VT Death Date 20 Apr 1902 Burial Place Bremer Co., IA Spouse Ciceil Scott Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00619 Title A name given to the resource Beal, Dexter - CERT-00619 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bebout Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Benjamin Franklin Birth Date 26 Dec 1820 Birthplace Washington Co.PA Death Date 02 Jan 1883 Burial Place Marion Co., IA Spouse Mary Lavonne Crawley Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00620 Title A name given to the resource Bebout, Benjamin Franklin - CERT-00620 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beck Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Josiah Congo Birth Date 17 Sep 1826 Birthplace Union Co., IN Death Date 19 Oct 1896 Burial Place Polk Co., IA Spouse Cynthia McDowell Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00621 Title A name given to the resource Beck, Josiah Congo - CERT-00621 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Davis Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Martha Jane Birth Date 05 Jan 1845 Birthplace Butler Co., OH Death Date 02 Dec 1920 Burial Place Lee Co., IA Spouse Robert C. Beckett Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00622 Title A name given to the resource Davis, Martha Jane - CERT-00622 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beckwith Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Josephine E. Birth Date 06 Dec 1856 Birthplace Floyd Co., IA Death Date 08 Sep 1947 Burial Place Floyd Co., IA Spouse Herbert B. Waters Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00623 Title A name given to the resource Beckwith, Josephine E. - CERT-00623 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beeks Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) James F. Birth Date 10 Jun 1835 Birthplace Unknown Death Date 29 Oct 1909 Burial Place Marshall Co., IA Spouse Matilda Snipes Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00624 Title A name given to the resource Beeks, James F. - CERT-00624 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beeler Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Isaac Birth Date 10 Dec 1783 Birthplace VA Death Date 16 Feb 1872 Burial Place Lee Co., IA Spouse Jane Hughes Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00625 Title A name given to the resource Beeler, Isaac - CERT-00625 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beere Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Charles Birth Date 05 Mar 1817 Birthplace Oxfordshire,England Death Date 12 Apr 1869 Burial Place Dodgeville, IA ? Spouse Anne Ruthven Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00626 Title A name given to the resource Beere, Charles - CERT-00626 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beeson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Ruth Cope Birth Date abt 1813 Birthplace OH Death Date Unknown Burial Place Marshall Co., IA ? Spouse Henry Beeson Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00627 Title A name given to the resource Beeson, Ruth Cope - CERT-00627 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Beitzell Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) George Charles Birth Date 26 Oct 1824 Birthplace OH Death Date 01 Jul 1855 Burial Place Polk Co., IA Spouse Keziah Elizabeth Mills Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00628 Title A name given to the resource Beitzell, George Charles - CERT-00628 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bell Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Charles Wesley Birth Date 15 Apr 1812 Birthplace Highland Co., OH ? Death Date 13 Feb 1899 Burial Place Keokuk Co., IA Spouse Mary/Polly Adams Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00629 Title A name given to the resource Bell, Charles Wesley - CERT-00629 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bench Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Nancy Isabel Birth Date 1844 Birthplace IN Death Date Unknown Burial Place Unknown Spouse Cephas Wesley Starr Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00630 Title A name given to the resource Bench, Nancy Isabel - CERT-00630 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bender Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John Birth Date 04 Feb 1835 Birthplace Luzerne Co., PA Death Date 08 Jan 1917 Burial Place Wyoming, IA Spouse Lovina Rachel Brownell Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00631 Title A name given to the resource Bender, John - CERT-00631 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bradley Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Jacob Birth Date 10 Apr 1800 Birthplace Fayette Co., PA Death Date 01 Feb 1882 Burial Place Madison Co., IA Spouse Susannah Shaffer Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00632 Title A name given to the resource Bradley, Jacob - CERT-00632 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Bennett Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) John J. Birth Date 11 Feb 1821 Birthplace OH Death Date 28 Jun 1856 Burial Place Boone Co., IA Spouse Nancy Ann Attice Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00633 Title A name given to the resource Bennett, John J. - CERT-00633 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Benson Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Lewis Birth Date 06 Oct 1804 Birthplace Onondaga Co., NY Death Date 04 Mar 1867 Burial Place Dallas Co., IA Spouse Malinda Blanchard Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00634 Title A name given to the resource Benson, Lewis - CERT-00634 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Berger Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Christian Iowa Birth Date 08 Jul 1841 Birthplace Jackson Co., IA Death Date 20 May 1900 Burial Place Hughes Co., OK Spouse Julia Ann Skipper Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00635 Title A name given to the resource Berger, Christian Iowa - CERT-00635 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Berry Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Andrew J. Birth Date abt 1817 Birthplace VA Death Date Unknown Burial Place Unknown Spouse Sarah Dotson Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00636 Title A name given to the resource Berry, Andrew J. - CERT-00636 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Berry Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) A. P. Birth Date 11 Nov 1824 Birthplace Bourbon Co., KY Death Date 14 Apr 1907 Burial Place Moulton, IA Spouse Harriet E. Dickinson Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00637 Title A name given to the resource Berry, A. P. - CERT-00637 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Berry Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Robert Birth Date 04 Jul 1828 Birthplace Butler Co., OH Death Date 14 Jul 1906 Burial Place Linn Co., IA Spouse Nancy Thorrington Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00638 Title A name given to the resource Berry, Robert - CERT-00638 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society.