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Hancock County, IA Cemetery Records

Hancock County is a county located in the northern part of the state of Iowa. It was founded in 1851 and named after John Hancock, the American statesman who signed the Declaration of Independence. The county seat is located in the city of Garner, and the county is known for its picturesque rural landscapes and small towns.

The county is home to several cemeteries that hold the remains of its earliest settlers and prominent citizens. Hancock County cemetery records are an important source of information for genealogists and historians interested in the history of Hancock County. They offer a glimpse into the lives of the county's early settlers, their families, and their contributions to the growth and development of the area. These records include the names of the deceased, their birth and death dates, their burial location, and other important information.

Cemetery records published here were acquired from Hancock County, IA cemeteries, churches, municipalities, associations and genealogists specifically for family history and local history research.

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Downloadable Files

• Gravestone Records of Cemeteries in Hancock County, Iowa, (9.1 MB), date unknown, Grave Registration Project, WPA - Names and dates of persons covering 30 cemeteries across Hancock County.