Hello Everyone The more I search the more I find a great population of people left the area of Fairfield & Franklin Co Ohio and went to Jones Co Iowa. Anywhere from 1841 to 1864. Just wondering what encouraged these people to travel to Iowa. Was there a lot of new land to be purchased. I know Iowa had good farming land. Was this the reason. I think the portion of my family that didn't go to Hancock Co Ohio during this time, went to Jones Co Iowa. I am searching Kramer, Harmon, Byerly, and many others. Will appreciate any history possible. Thanks Sue Kramer - Ohio