Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource IGS Certification Collection Subject The topic of the resource Genealogy — lineage certificates — Iowa Iowa pioneers; Iowa statehood; Iowa centennial ancestors Description An account of the resource Index to the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial ancestor certificates. Each index entry identifies an ancestor documented as having settled in Iowa by statehood in 1846, by 1856 for Pioneer status, or at least one hundred years before the date of application for a Centennial certificate. The online index provides the certificate number, ancestor’s surname, given and middle names, birth date, and the name of a spouse. Original certificate applications and supporting documentation are preserved in paper files at the Iowa Genealogical Society and are available for on-site use upon request. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Iowa Genealogical Society Certification Program Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program application files and certificates Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Iowa Genealogical Society, Des Moines, Iowa Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Coverage of ancestors from 1846 and earlier through at least one hundred years prior to application date. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Compiled by volunteers of the Iowa Genealogical Society Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource © Iowa Genealogical Society. The online index may be used for personal research. Original certificate files (applications, documentation, and certificates) are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society. Permission may be required for publication or distribution of copies; contact the Iowa Genealogical Society for details. Relation A related resource Part of the Iowa Genealogical Society Certificate Program (Statehood, Pioneer, and Centennial Certificates) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Text (online index of certificate entries). Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Collection Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-XXXXX Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Iowa — ancestors documented as settled in the state by 1846 (Statehood), by 1856 (Pioneer), or at least one hundred years before the date of application (Centennial). Certifications Used to identify the fields of the IGS Certification program. The certificates covered are: Pioneer, Statehood, and Centennial. Surname Last name Byrkit Given Name(s) First and middle name(s) Jesse Hoover Birth Date 13 Dec 1805 Birthplace Ashe Co., NC Death Date 26 Jan 1899 Burial Place Red Oak, IA Spouse Isabella B. Woods Access Instructions How to access original documentation This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CERT-00924 Title A name given to the resource Byrkit, Jesse Hoover - CERT-00924 Subject The topic of the resource Iowa genealogy; lineage certificates; Iowa settlement Description An account of the resource Index entry for an ancestor documented through the Iowa Genealogical Society’s Certification Program. This record provides the certificate number, ancestor’s name, birth date, and spouse’s name. Original certificate files are available for on-site consultation at the Iowa Genealogical Society.