The history of van buren county, iowa, containing a history. Van buren county historical society hc 69 box 688 spencer, tn 385859667. For the safety and wellbeing of our employees and court users and as authorized by michigan supreme court s administrative orders, van buren county courts are open to conduct court operations although our doors will. Phone webster memorial library, 2694234771, or email local history. Joshua cope drake 18171906, son of william jehiel drake and hannah. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The van buren county courthouse is a government building located at 212 east paw paw street in paw paw, michigan. This project is a volunteer effort to promote genealogical research and promote records preservation and availability throughout the united states by facilitating access to records and information on a county by county basis. Van buren county iowa history and genealogy presented by. Tennessee genealogy books by county mountain press. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in crawford county. Iowa county courthouse history iowa judicial branch. On the eve of the civil war, van buren boasted over fifteen thousand people. Goodspeeds 1894 a reminiscent history of the ozark region.
They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate packets, and dockets. Several years later, a twostory white frame columned courthouse replaced. Researchers are encouraged to verify access hours prior to visiting. Guide to van buren county established 1840 genealogy, history, and courthouse sources including birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, wills, deeds and land records, civil war records, revolutionary war records, family histories, cemeteries, churches, tax records. An informative and historical overview of crawford county, arkansas including two separate sections on one cd which include 4 historical maps 1855, 1895, 1898, and 1915. Treat all court users with civility, honor, dignity, and respect.
The county seat, spencer, was home to burritt college, one of the souths first coeducational colleges, during the 19th and early 20th centuries geography. Bockman way room 304, courthouse sparta, tn 385832035. It is a twostory masonry structure, built primarily out of local stone. The building was the county jail before it became the librarys permanent location. And sometimes for variety i confer with kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels. Van buren county the county was formed on november 11, 1833, from parts of conway, independence, izard counties. Van buren county, michigan, pictorial history published by the van buren regional genealogical society, 2003 new, 160 pages, illustrated, index, maps. The local history collection is open to researchers monday through friday, 10.
It started small but van buren county finally hit a home run. This volume in the family maps series contains newly created maps of original landowners patent maps in what is now van buren county, arkansas, gleaned from the indexes of the u. The van buren county courthouse, a handsome, dignified and richly decorated classical revival structure, was listed in the national register of historic places in 1979. Van buren county services and information center van. Van buren county was originally platted in 1829, and in 1837, the board of supervisors chose paw paw as the county seat. Ebook the drakes of van buren county michigan as pdf. Clerk circuit court has court and land records from 1877 and divorce records. Box 475 county courthouse keosauqua, ia 525650475 phone. Its main facade is five bays wide, each flanked by broad sections that project a small amount. Van buren county tennessee pictorial history hardcover january 1, 1998 by turner publishing company author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The sheriffs department also staffs and maintains the county jail.
A chronological reference book of past and present history aronsson ptg. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 van buren co. Van buren county court house the van buren county courthouse, constructed in 1840, is located at 406 dodge st. Price new from used from hardcover, 1998 please retry. He was us secretary of state and later vice president under president andrew jackson, and thus van buren is one of michigans cabinet counties the van buren county courthouse was built by claire allen, a prominent southern michigan architect. Benson room of local history and genealogy is a premiere destination for researchers. History of berrien and van buren counties, michigan.
Van buren county, tennessee ancestry, family history, and genealogy research page. Court records free reference and directory estate records. If you own or have access to any van buren county reference books such as census, cemetery, marriage, newspaper abstracts, etc. Local history resources van buren district library. Our mission is to serve and administer justice in a manner that inspires public trust. Familysearch tennessee wills and probate records, 17272008 includes van buren county source. Van buren county in north central arkansas is the location of damascus, a tiny village astraddle the main highway between conway and harrison. Van buren county was formed in 1840 from parts of white, warren and bledsoe counties. Genealogy books for sale van buren regional genealogical. Van buren county, michigan genealogy genealogy familysearch.
The collection also includes resources for select states and foreign countries, and general michigan history. The history of van buren county, iowa, containing a. 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 property records, free. Eno there is an aire of gracious nobility surrounding the writings of miss clara b. Genealogical fact sheets about van buren county tn.
Van buren county courts van buren county community. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 free index, 1890 fragment, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940. The county seat is at clinton and the courthouse address is. County and regional histories of the old northwest, series v. Antwerp township residents also have access free of charge to transfer station on 64th avecr 657 and kalamazoo county household hazardous waste center. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Van buren county historical society po box 452 58471 red arrow highway hartford, mi 49057 telephone. The county clerk is an elected official with a fouryear term. What van buren county, ar census records are available. The history of van buren county, michigan the southwest. We will lead, and deliver the highest measure of justice, with integrity and innovative thought. The transfer station will be open during this time and effective april 7th, 2020 summer hours will begin. The van buren historic district encompasses eight blocks of historic buildings along main street in van buren, arkansas.
Payments can still be made by mailing a money order made out to county clerk to the address. Page 60 the said territory, and the states which may be formed therein, shall forever remain a part of this confederacy of the united states of america, subject to the articles of confederation, and to such alterations therein as shall be constitutionally made. There are many types of census records for van buren county guide you in researching your family tree. Van buren county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch. Rowland lewis publishing company, 1912 van buren county mich. Dec 05, 2015 the faulknervan buren regional library was located on the courthouse grounds where the faulkner county museum is now located. Martin van buren, 8th president of the usa is your th cousin 6 times removed. County court craighead county film collection court records, 18301877. Many of the structures are pre1920 victorian and italianate buildings closely related to the history of commerce in the city. It was named for martin van buren, president of the united states, who was vice president at the time of the county s formation. Probate court van buren county film collection court records, 18181880 arkansas. Family maps of van buren county, arkansas by gregory a. Probate court independence county film collection court records, 18781887 arkansas.
The offices of the county recorder and county clerk are likely those where your time will be well spent. Van buren county is a small community orientated law enforcement department that strives to serve the citizens of van buren county. The van buren county sheriffs department is responsible for the policing of the community, service of warrants and courtroom security. Van buren county historical journal volume viii 1988. Clerk van buren county community information center.
Smiley clinton office 501 7452464 fax 501 7452499 assessors website. Location, contacts, phone number, jury duty, and other info. A narrative account of its historical progress, its people, and its principal interests, volume 1 oran w. Welcome to the van buren county, iowa page, part of the iagenweb project, which in turn is part of the. Positioned between the citys train depot and the arkansas river, the businesses constituting the van buren historic district have played. Family maps van buren county arkansas genealogy ar plat ebay.
Follow the link above to learn more about van buren county, and its villages at the. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. Van buren county, arkansas history and genealogy including. It was built with local materials from a quarry outside of dennard van buren county, with walls made of reddish sandstone. Cass county is a county located in the western part of the u. County court lawrence county film collection court records, 18391888 arkansas. Com using pay location code 5246 for criminal case matters and will require the individuals case number. Van buren county, tennessee genealogy, books, cds, maps. Van buren county, iowa genealogy familysearch wiki. Crawford county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with van. The drakes of van buren county, michigan name author.
A place to share thoughts, photographs, videos and history from your ozark memories in van buren county, arkansas. Van buren county, arkansas is included in our title. The information on this web site is presented as a service to the public. The county was named for martin van buren before he became president. Tonya bonds administrative assistant voter registration.
The history of van buren county, tennessee landon medley, author 1987 chapter 1 geographical description. Familysearch tennessee state marriages, 17802002 includes van buren county source. Housed in the webster memorial library in decatur, the collection includes thousands of books, microfilm, periodicals, photographs and manuscripts relating to southwestern michigan. Guide to van buren county, michigan ancestry, genealogy and family history. Van buren county, tennessee historical information. History of van buren township, wayne county, michigan. Van buren county court house, keosauqua, iowa rppc ebay. For the safety and wellbeing of our employees and court users and as authorized by michigan supreme court s administrative orders, van buren county courts are open to conduct court operations although our doors will be closed to the general public through may 15, 2020. It is one of the worlds largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats.
This title includes the history and genealogy for a total of twelve different arkansas counties and sixteen different missouri counties in the ozark region. Located in the southwestern lower peninsula, van buren county recorded its first permanent settlers when virginians dolphin and nancy morris erected a cabin in decatur townships section 35 during the spring of 1829. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county. Van buren county, michigan genealogy familysearch wiki. The van buren county, arkansas page needs volunteers. Crawford county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. Tennessee county marriages, 17901950 includes van buren county source. Van buren regional genealogical society po box 143 decatur 49045 website.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. British library, historical print editions the british library is the national library of the united kingdom. A history of van buren county michigan paperback february 10, 2010. County courthouse edit edit source crawford county courthouse 300 main street van buren, ar 72956 phone. In the case of severe weather this event could be cancelled.
Eno, teacher and renowned historian, as she prepares and authors a book for all people who love america. This is the oldest continuously operational courthouse in the state of iowa, and second oldest in the united states van buren county is a rural area. May 20, 2010 324 pages with 74 total maps locating original landowners in maps has never been an easy taskuntil now. Van buren county courthouse encyclopedia of arkansas. Construction began on this site in 1842, and the building was occupied in 1845. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. Birth, death, marriage, land, probate and other records may be found here. Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 van buren county source. Page 777 that place, that does contain my books, the best companions, is to me a glorious court, where hourly i converse with the old sages and philosophers. The county is named after president martin van buren 17821862 who was serving as united states secretary of war at the time of the county s formation parent county edit edit source. Van buren county coordinator, 20152019 this page is dedicated to the years of hard work by past county coordinators shirley cullum, dennis earle 20092014 and lynn risener 19962009 as well as the countless committed contributors, who made it what it is today. Welcome to the van buren county, iowa page, part of the iagenweb project, which in turn is part of the usgenweb project. Rowland author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Courts in van buren county, mi courthouse location and. Iowa county courthouse history most of the information about the iowa county courthouses was attained from a book by jacqueline wendt stanek and edward stanek titled, iowas magnificent county courthouses, published in 1976. Crawford county, arkansas free public records searches at black book online. Welcometo the land of the horseshoe bend of the des moines river at keosauqua and van buren county, iowa. The benson room observes all holiday and other closings of the webster memorial branch, van buren district library. Calling their victories, if unjustly got, unto a strict account. Court calendar and case information van buren county. It was attached to cass and lenaww counties prior to organization 3 april 1837. A history of van buren county michigan 1982 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The van buren county courthouse is located at the corner of griggs and main streets in downtown clinton, arkansas, the county seat of van buren county.
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