Buchanan County Genealogical Society

Buchanan County Genealogical Society This turned into a lengthy project and the book “Buchanan County, Iowa, Cemeteries, 1980" was published.

During the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, the Buchanan County Historical Society decided to research all the cemeteries in Buchanan County, while the tombstones were still legible. The Buchanan County Genealogical Society was formed as a branch of the Historical Society. Since that time thousands of obituary/cemetery cards have been filed and are updated weekly. Our library is staffed entirely by volunteers who help researchers when they visit the library or by mail or email.

From the Independence Conservative for January 13, 1976:1) Retirement party for Dick Straw and Clair Miller2) John Crock...
01/09/2026

From the Independence Conservative for January 13, 1976:
1) Retirement party for Dick Straw and Clair Miller
2) John Crock of the East Buchanan Bucs goes for the basket

From the Independence Conservative for October 14, 1975:Can you identify this photograph?Answer on Monday, 1/12/26Answer...
01/07/2026

From the Independence Conservative for October 14, 1975:
Can you identify this photograph?
Answer on Monday, 1/12/26

Answer for October 7 - the mill below Hazleton / the Fontana Park mill site
Note: The inset picture is not the same as the one published on October 7, though I think it is the same location. Can anyone confirm this?

From the Independence Conservative for January 6, 1976:Fire at 1105 5th Ave. NE, the home of Ray Slife
01/05/2026

From the Independence Conservative for January 6, 1976:
Fire at 1105 5th Ave. NE, the home of Ray Slife

From the Independence Conservative for October 7, 1975:Can you identify this photograph?Starting in October of 1975, the...
01/05/2026

From the Independence Conservative for October 7, 1975:
Can you identify this photograph?

Starting in October of 1975, the Independence Conservative published old photos from around Buchanan County and asked their readers if they could identify the building or location. The project was organized by the Buchanan County Historical Society and the Buchanan County Bicentennial Commission and sponsored by the Independence Federal Savings & Loan. Since our country is now celebrating its Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we decided to share this series of pictures again. With another 50 years having passed, how well can you do at identifying them?

Answer to be posted on Wednesday
Note: The answer is given in the following week's publication with the next photo.

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 25, 1975:First Presbyterian Church pays off mortgage on b...
12/26/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 25, 1975:
First Presbyterian Church pays off mortgage on building that opened in 1966

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 18, 1975: An ad with holiday greetings from the White Fun...
12/18/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 18, 1975:
An ad with holiday greetings from the White Funeral Home

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:Lamont Farmers State Savings Bank
12/17/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:
Lamont Farmers State Savings Bank

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:1) The BPW Kitchen Band 2) East Elementary students ...
12/16/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:
1) The BPW Kitchen Band
2) East Elementary students help with Christmas boxes for senior citizens

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:1) The Rush Park Show Barn was sold2) Car-train acci...
12/15/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for December 16, 1975:
1) The Rush Park Show Barn was sold
2) Car-train accident at 8th Ave. NE crossing

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:1) St. John High School basketball - Dan Hosch...
12/11/2025

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:
1) St. John High School basketball - Dan Hosch and John McGrane
2) Outgoing Extension Council members honored - Betty Fox, Mrs. Lloyd Putnam, Dale Nielsen, Mrs. Richard Haverkamp, Joe Osvald

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:What's Cooking with the Tom and Marjorie Dawso...
12/10/2025

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:
What's Cooking with the Tom and Marjorie Dawson?

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:1) Doug Hand gives blood assisted by Mrs. Henr...
12/08/2025

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 11, 1975:
1) Doug Hand gives blood assisted by Mrs. Henry Zander and Sue Frey
2) Arlis Drafahl, June Bonefas, and Bill Bonfas assite with Operation Santa Claus

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