3 - 2011 - Genealogy Tip of the Day

There was a time when “Ia” stood for Indiana, not Iowa. While today the letters “Ia” usually refer to the state of Iowa, there was a time when it did not. One can find census references, particularly some 1860 and 1850 where “Ia” refers to Indiana. Abbreviations can change over time . ———————————— Check out GenealogyBank’s Offer for Tip of the Day Fans!