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Iowa Genealogical Society
628 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50309-1924
(515) 276-0287
Pioneer, Century or Statehood Certificate
The Iowa Genealogical Society issues certificates to persons who are directly descended from Iowa Pioneers. Applicants must prove direct descent and prove that the ancestor settled in Iowa:
• By 1846, to receive a Statehood Certificate;
• By 1856, to receive a Pioneer Certificate;
• More than 100 years prior to the date of application, for a Century Certificate.
Applicants may apply for certificates to be issued to themselves or to other persons. The person to whom the certificate is issued need not currently live in Iowa. The purpose of the Certificate Program is to recognize families with Iowa roots, encourage people to undertake genealogical research, and to provide genealogical resources for researchers in our library.:
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