Federal population schedules are available for 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. An informative and historical overview of izard county, arkansas with 69 pages. The arkansas state archives has a wide variety of types of records. Osage hunted in the area prior to an 1808 treaty, and shawnee also lived in the white river valley until 1833. What izard county, ar census records are available. The forefront purpose of the izard county historical and genealogical society is to preserve and promote research of arkansas history, its ancestors, and allied families. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free. The authors approach is similar to many 20th century authors addressing in part i such topics as the early settlers, early history, early modes of transportation, education and schools, banking, newspapers, towns and villages, wars and conflicts, churches, and county officials. In the nineteenth century, izard county served as a gateway to settlement across northern arkansas and was the parent county of seven other counties. Although there are other combs cemeteries, this web site is dedicated entirely to the combs cemetery located in izard county arkansas, approxima.
From this page you can search for county records, military records, maps, newspapers, land records, church records, manuscript materials on microfilm, and the state archives vertical and printed ephemera files. Crime tips hotline 870 3684203 or submit via email. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The county seat of izard county is located in melbourne, ar. The many family sketches of more than 500 izard countians their ups and downs, trials, happy times, and painful accounts, as well as much history, is. This site is dedicated to preserving the history of the combs cemetery and making information available to family members, friends, and researchers. Familysearch arkansas wills and probate records, 18181998 includes izard county source. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were taken from the izard county page on the website, the encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture. The society brings this volume to your booksehlf with pleasure and pride. Sep 22, 2004 early days in izard county, ar, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1889 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of northeast arkansas. Izard county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with melbourne. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the white county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd.
Izard county has not changed a great deal since the settlers. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in izard county. White county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with searcy. Here you can also search for photographs located in several of the. Izard county photo gallery izard county ar government. Izard county offices izard county photo gallery services back to about izard county. An informative and historical overview of izard county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. Izard county was the thirteenth county to be formed of the territory of arkansas, and was created by an act of the legislature october 27, 1825.
Jeffery is a representative of one of the oldest and most respectful families of arkansas, and was born in izard county 1851. Izard county, arkansas free public records black book online. The authors approach is similar to many 20th century authors addressing in part i such topics as the early settlers, early history, early modes of transportation, education and schools, banking, newspapers, towns and villages, wars and conflicts, churches, and. The history of izard county arkansas genealogy trails. Izard county was formed on october 27, 1825 as the th county of the territory of arkansas from parts of independence county. Brockwell, july 8, 2018 the izard county historical society will meet. From the convenience of your office or home you can research property sales histories, commercial and residential building descriptions, and legal descriptions. The history and families of izard county, arkansas juanita stowers. The authors approach is similar to many 20th century authors addressing in part i such topics as the early settlers, early history, early modes of transportation, education and schools, banking, newspapers, towns and. Today, the county houses a state prison and is a tourist and retirement destination.
Izard county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. There are many types of census records for izard county guide you in researching your family tree. Later, izard countys virgin yellow pine forests provided lumber to other parts of the state. Brockwell, july 8, 2018 the izard county historical society will meet on sunday afternoon, july 8, 2018, at the izard county senior center south of brockwell, arkansas, at 2 p. Sep 15, 2012 a history of izard county, arkansas shannon, karr on. A history of izard county, arkansas hardcover september 15, 2012 by karr shannon author 4. It was a two room schoolhouse and appears in this photo to have had its own water tower or a bell tower.
Izard county, arkansas free public records searches at black book online. Biographical and historical memoirs of northeast arkansas early days in izard county, ar, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1889 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of northeast arkansas. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Izard county, arkansas public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. Izard county history and genealogy records preserved by azarrow. The history and families of izard county, arkansas. Izard county government serves the communities of melbourne, calico rock, pineville, guion, oxford, mount pleasant, franklin, and baker township.
The names listed below are the primary subject of the biography. His parents, miles and sarah williams jeffery, were natives of missouri and arkansas, respectively, the former having been born in missouri, while on the way to arkansas in 1818. Fall history program notice izard county population by township 1900 izard county history book nears completion steamboats on the white river. The county assessor is an elected official in county government. According to some historians, john lafferty, a native of ireland, traveled up the white river in 1802 to what became known as lafferty creek. Later, izard county s virgin yellow pine forests provided lumber to other parts of the state. Izard county is arkansass thirteenth county, formed on october 27, 1825, and named for war of 1812 general and arkansas territorial governor george izard. It was named for george izard, the second governor of the territory. Izard county, arkansas books from heritage books source. Sahnnon even addresses this issue in the introduction to his book stating. Izard county marriage books 112 index 18891956 in arkansas, county. Izard county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. It was named in honor of george izard, governor of the territory.
The constitution of the state of arkansas provides for the election of the assessor to a fouryear term of office with the requirements that heshe be a qualified elector and resident of the county. This book is devoted chiefly to the people who fashioned and builded a county and helped it to progress, and the selection of characters and events has not been. In the event of a vacancy in the office, the quorum court fills the vacancy by. Early days in izard county, ar, are recalled in this spiral bound booklet, comprised of excerpts from the 1889 book, goodspeeds biographical and historical memoirs of northeast arkansas. Shannons book, a history of izard county, is a wellwritten, well researched work of nonfiction. Biographies in izard county, ark genealogy trails history group. Turner publishing co izard county historical and genealogical society home.
Guide to izard county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Izard county, arkansas biographical and historical memoirs goodspeed publication 76 pages soft cover full name index reprinted 2006 this volume of records contains a brief history of the county followed by biographical sketches of many of the early families in the area. Izard county, arkansas simple english wikipedia, the free. Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or recordkeeping. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Census bureau, july 1, 2015, there were,696 people living in izard county. A history of izard county arkansas by karr shannon alibris. One cannot, however, walk away from reading it without the feeling that the history of the common folk of izard county was somehow limited or even omitted. A history of izard county, arkansas by karr shannon. These are the counties currently served by this site.
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