The Buchanan County Genealogical Society was formed in 1976 and is fully staffed by volunteers.
Our holdings are extensive:
- 100,000+ obituaries printed and alphabetized
- Original probate files 1856-1941
- Coroners reports 1858-1960
- Buchanan County census indexes & microfilm
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Naturalization records
- Buchanan County and town history books
- 300+ compiled family histories
- School annuals & church directories
- Independence & Winthrop newspapers 1856- present hardcopy & microfilm
- Scrapbooks and some rural school records
- AND MORE!
Research requests are accepted for a nominal donation. Cash or check only.
Contact Us
We are located in the basement of the Independence City Hall, accessible through the east or west door of the fire station.
Hours
Monday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Or by appointment
Buchanan County Genealogical Society
103 4th Ave SE
Independence, IA 50644
Phone: 319-334-9333
Email: buchanancoia@yahoo.com
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