Discover Your Roots, Preserve Our History
Stay Connected: Subscribe for Updates Discovering family history is an ongoing journey. Subscribe to updates from the Chickasaw County Genealogical Society to keep in touch with our work to preserve and share the history of Chickasaw County, Iowa. Updates can help you stay informed about society news, genealogy resources, local history, research tips, and upcoming […]
Connect with Local History at a Chickasaw County Genealogy Event Genealogy events bring people together to explore family history, share research, and learn more about the communities that shaped their ancestors’ lives. The Chickasaw County Genealogical Society welcomes anyone interested in discovering connections to Chickasaw County, Iowa, and preserving local history. Learn, Share, and Explore […]
Building a Family Tree: A Guide to Discovering Your Family’s Story A family tree is more than a chart of names and dates. It is a way to explore the connections between generations, learn where relatives lived, and preserve the stories that make a family’s history unique. Whether you are just beginning or adding to […]
The Benefits of Exploring Your Family History Genealogy offers more than names and dates on a family tree. Researching your family history can help you understand the people, places, and experiences that shaped your family—and connect those stories to the broader history of Chickasaw County, Iowa. Discover Your Family’s Stories Records such as census schedules, […]
Exploring Archives for Family History An archive is a collection of records and other materials preserved because they offer lasting value. Archives help communities protect their history and give researchers a way to learn about people, places, and events from the past. For family historians, archival records can add detail and context to a family […]
Discovering Your Descendants In genealogy, a descendant is someone who comes from a particular ancestor through a child, grandchild, or later generation. A person’s descendants may include children, grandchildren, and many generations of relatives who share a connection to that ancestor. Tracing descendants can reveal how families grew, moved, and became part of the history […]
The Best Tool for Building Your Family Tree The Best Tool for Building Your Family Tree Building a family tree is a rewarding journey into your past, uncovering stories and connections that define your heritage. To make this process easier and more efficient, utilizing the right tools is essential. One of the best tools available […]
Best Steps for Researching Your Family History on Genealogy.com Starting a family history project can feel overwhelming, but a clear plan makes it easier to find useful records and build an accurate family tree. Genealogy.com can be one resource in that process. The steps below can help you make the most of your research while […]
The Best Steps for Starting Your Genealogy Research Exploring your family history can help you understand where your family came from, how relatives lived, and how their stories connect to the past. Genealogy research can feel overwhelming at first, but a few practical steps make it easier to get started and keep your findings organized. […]
Best Software to Make a Family Tree The Best Software to Create Your Family Tree Building a family tree is a rewarding journey into your past, connecting you with your ancestors and their stories. To make this process easier and more organized, utilizing specialized software can be incredibly helpful. Here are some of the best […]