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Purposes of Our Society

Bring together those people interested in genealogy and history of Des Moines County.

  • Create and Foster Interest in Genealogy
  • Hold Meetings
  • Speak to other Groups to promote genealogy
  • Encourage and Promote Membership
  • Southeastern Community College Classes

Encourage and instruct members in genealogical research methods and standards.
  • Programs on Basic Research
  • Programs on Specialized Research
  • Field Trips
  • Workshops

Discover, collect and preserve any genealogical and related historical material.

  • Record and Publish Vital Records
  • Indexing Previously Printed Records

Make this information accessable for anyone who wishes to use it for research.

  • Place copies of all material in Burlington Public Library.
  • Provide research for those who cannot get to the library in Burlington.
  • Help build their collection.

Promote and publish genealogical and related historical material about Des Moines County in our Quarterly.

  • Des Moines County Genealogical Society Quarterly.
  • Promote genealogy by working with local newspapters.

 

We often receive inquires for the city of Des Moines. The Des Moines County Genealogical Society will do research in Des Moines County only. The city of Des Moines is located in Polk County.

Send a $10.00 deposit to begin research. We charge $5.00 per hour plus the cost of copies and postage. We have volunteers that do the research, so please be patient.

We are a non-profit organization. Our collection of materials is at the Burlington Public Library.


*Photos courtesy of the Des Moines County Historical Society.