Would anyone know if the newspapers went back to 1869 in Clayton county Iowa? My Gr Gr Grandfather died Dec 8 1869 in Marion Twp, Clayton County, Iowa near Elgin. His name was Gulbrand Gulbrandson or Gilbert Gilbertson. He was born Aug 17 1826 in Bratvold Norway. His wifes name was Inger. They had 11 kids. Thank you for any help you can give Nancy [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected])