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. 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. Brockwell, july 8, 2018 the izard county historical society will meet. A directory of libraries throughout the world periodical source index search izard county, arkansas source. Izard county, arkansas familypedia fandom powered by wikia. Discover the most important events in arkansas history, and its culture and the communities throughout time.
About the assessor office the county assessor is an elected official in county government. Probate records have been published see old miller county under books for sale mississippi county courthouse arkansas history commission information shows record loss from a. 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. Izard county is arkansass thirteenth county, formed on october 27, 1825, and named for war of 1812 general and arkansas territorial governor george izard. Search free arkansas genealogy and family history records. Assessor board of election commissioners circuitcounty clerk extension office fire departments izard county coroner izard county ems board izard county judge izard county office of emergency management izard county.
A history of izard county, arkansas shannon, karr on. See more of the melbourne times izard county arkansas on facebook. Izard county, arkansas history and biographies southern. Cross dallas desha drew faulkner franklin fulton garland grant greene hempstead hot springs howard independence izard jackson jefferson johnson lafayette lawrence lee lincoln little river logan lonoke madison miller mississippi.
Izard county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with. History of izard county higginson book company, llc. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your izard county ancestors. Izard county was formed on october 27, 1825 as the th county of the territory of arkansas from parts of independence county. The administration section of the izard county sheriffs department is responsible for record maintenance, receipts of money, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The 100th regiment pennsylvania volunteers, the roundhead regiment. Later, izard county s virgin yellow pine forests provided lumber to other parts of the state. A history of izard county, arkansas database online.
The county assessor is an elected official in county government. Infantry, from the 25th of may, 1861, to the 25th of may, 1864, including brief references to the operations of the army of the potomac. Annual reports arkansas fact sheets bulletins county geologic reports educational workshop series geologic field books guide books industrial mineral reports informationcirculars miscellaneous publications openfile reports roadside geology series state park series usgs grants water circulars water summaries. 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. Arkansas discount genealogy and history books, maps and cds.
Talk to me about your questions and needs regarding genealogical research in izard county, arkansas, or email me. Reprint of the goodspeed history and biographical sketches compiled in the mid1880s. This site is privately owned and is not an official site of familysearch international or the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds. Ruby neal clark, mae shull holloway, eleanor bowling ryman, alma dean stroud, river road press, conway, arkansas description. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. Independence county libraries arkansas public library directory. A vinyl sheet has been added to protect the front cover.
Index to the arkansas general land office 18201907, volume 8. 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. Jeffery is a representative of one of the oldest and most respectful families of arkansas, and was born in izard county 1851. Census bureau, july 1, 2015, there were,696 people living in izard county. According to some historians, john lafferty, a native of ireland, traveled up the white river in 1802 to what became known as lafferty creek. Izard county, arkansas genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. 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. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. Later, izard countys virgin yellow pine forests provided lumber to other parts of the state. The history of izard county arkansas genealogy trails.
Biographies in izard county, ark genealogy trails history group. Kings and descendants of izard county arkansas family genealogy. The society brings this volume to your booksehlf with pleasure and pride. This work provides a basic foundation and fundamental source for beginning your genealogical research into izard county, arkansas. A history of izard county arkansas karr shannon on. Welcome to our izard county family history research page. Fall history program notice izard county population by township 1900 izard county history book nears completion steamboats on the white river. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. 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 libraries contain books, magazines, movies, music, and online and digital documents, including ebooks. Annual reports arkansas fact sheets bulletins county geologic reports educational workshop series geologic field books guide books industrial mineral reports information. Izard county marriage books 112 index 18891956 in arkansas, county. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were taken from the izard county page on the website, the encyclopedia of arkansas history and culture. The melbourne times izard county arkansas home facebook.
In the event of a vacancy in the office, the quorum court fills the vacancy by. In the nineteenth century, izard county served as a gateway to settlement across northern arkansas and was the parent county of seven other counties. 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. This report includes the geology of high calcium limestones in indepence and izard counties. This section is also responsible for coordinating with all county courts, 4 circuit court divisions and the izard county district court. 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. County history and genealogy books hearthstone legacy. Where can find izard county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Browse and buy a vast selection of arkansas books and collectibles on. Local history books on arkansas arcadia publishing. Search free arkansas genealogy and family history records online including census, cemetery, vital, military and other genealogical and historical records that can be used for your family history research. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
Osage hunted in the area prior to an 1808 treaty, and shawnee also lived in the white river valley until 1833. 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. Izard county, arkansas genealogy familysearch wiki. The names listed below are the primary subject of the biography. County geologic reports arkansas geological survey. This volume of records contains a brief history of the county followed by biographical sketches of many of the early families in the area. Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or recordkeeping. Izard county, arkansas books from heritage books source. County history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The county seat of izard county is located in melbourne, ar.
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. Izard county history maintained by local volunteers. In the 1880s and 1890s, goodspeed publishing company of chicago produced dozens of county history compilations covering many of the southern and midwestern states. A directory of libraries throughout the world old independence regional museum batesville, arkansas. Inventory of the county archives of arkansas madison county huntsville. Most biographies will include numerous other names which can be located with the search website feature. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the izard county, arkansas history, genealogy and maps cd.
Izard county arkansas genealogy, history, maps with melbourne. Goodspeed publication 76 pages, full name index, soft cover, 8. Izard county libraries arkansas public library directory. Newton county courthouse it was reported all records destroyed by a fire in 1866 but complete from that time. Covering the counties of marion, stone, baxter, fulton, izard, and cleburne. Search free arkansas genealogy and family history records online. Were offering them in electronic form with searchable text. Independence county, arkansas books from heritage books source. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications.
In the nineteenth century, izard county served as a gateway to settlement across northern. Contact us county resource map izard county library details. It was named in honor of george izard, governor of the territory. It was named for george izard, the second governor of the territory. A history of izard county arkansas by karr shannon alibris. An informative and historical overview of izard county, arkansas with 69 pages. This work provides a basic foundation and fundamental source for beginning your genealogical research into izard county. The history and families of izard county, arkansas. Izard county courthouse it was reported the loss of all records before april 11. Goodspeed volumes usually follow a standard format. Guide to izard county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Arkansas geological survey 3815 west roosevelt road.
Jun 07, 20 a history of izard county arkansas karr shannon on. Free family records for researching ancestry in izard county, ark. Izard county phone 8703684328 address main and lunen street melbourne, ar 72556. The arkansas state archives has a wide variety of types of records. They may also provide a searchable database to locate government documents such as izard county vital records, government agency reports, and records on individuals and businesses. The history of izard county arkansas by karr shannon published by democrat printing and lithographing co. Probate records have been published see old miller county under books for sale mississippi county courthouse arkansas history commission information shows record loss from a courthouse fire in 1865. An informative and historical overview of izard county, arkansas with 69 pages including 98 biographies plus 42 different izard county communities on 4 different maps. Izard county, arkansas genealogy this page is brought to you by will johnson i am a professional genealogist, which means i charge for my services. Browse and buy a vast selection of arkansas books and collectibles.
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