Purpose Library Location Genealogy Collection Newspaper Collection Microfilm Material Military Records Collection Immigration Records General Reference Family Histories Membership Application	Post Office Box 446 Washington, Iowa 52353 Genealogy Room and Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10am-8pm Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm • Meeting Times 1st Tuesday of each Month 7:00pm November - February 7:30pm March - October Helen Wilson Gallery (2nd Floor) of the Washington Public Library Handicap Accessible Meetings are open to the public
Purpose The Washington County Genealogical Society was established in 1983. The purpose of the Washington County Genealogical Society is to create and foster an interest in genealogy; to gather and preserve genealogical and historical data; to aid individuals in genealogical research; and to establish and maintain a genealogical library through contributions, donations, and exchanges. A newsletter is published quarterly by the WCGS. Back to top Library Location We are located in the Washington Public Library, second floor next to the Helen Wilson Room. The library is handicap accessible. Two microfilm readers and one microfilm reader/printer are available, as are regular copy machine services. Standard Copies are .10 each Microfilm Copies are .25 each Back to top Genealogy Collection Genealogist will find county histories, census records, plat books, atlases, death records, obituaries, church records, school records, reunions, family and bible records, pension records, grave records, cemetery records, city directories, township histories, and miscellaneous information. Back to top Newspaper Collection Newspaper Collection for Washington County are on microfilm. We have most all the newspapers that were printed in Washington County since publishing began. A reader/printer is also available at .25 per copy page. Back to top Microfilm Material 1840, 1850,1860,1870,1880,1900, 1910, 1925 Washington County, Iowa census microfilm is available and some census of other Iowa counties. Other microfilm materials include: probate records, will, probate journals, church records, and the roster and records of Iowa Soldiers in the War of the Rebellion. Back to top Military Records Collection Over 50 books are available containing coverage of some wars. Back to top Immigration Records Over 80 publications on Immigration records, including 14 volumes of Passenger and Immigration Lists Index. Back to top General Reference Over 50 publications of general reference material to aid researchers. Back to top Family Histories Over 450 family histories have been donated to the Washington County Genealogical Society. Many have Iowa connections. The society has a yearly book contest open to all aspects of genealogy. For more information contact: Genealogical Book Contest Washington County Genealogical Society PO Box 446 Washington, IA 52353 Back to top Membership Application Click here for a printable membership application. Back to top This web site was created with funding from a R.A.C.I. (Revitalization Assistance for Community Improvement) grant to Washington County.