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Missouri Genealogy

For those researching ancestors in the state of Missouri

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I come from a state that raises corn and cotton and cockleburs…frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me. I'm from Missouri; you've got to show me. -- William Duncan Vandiver, 1899 at a naval banquet in Philadelphia.

Useful Links for researching Missouri genealogy. (Please add your own favorites in the discussion thread)

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Discussion Forum

Introductions

Started by John Newmark. Last reply by Raymond Richard Nov 29, 2017. 35 Replies

For those who wish to introduce themselves - perhaps say something about your ancestral connection to Missouri, and share any details about particular areas of expertise.My paternal ancestors arrived…Continue

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Introduction

Started by Herbert Holeman Feb 21, 2014. 0 Replies

Hello all. My name is Herbert P. Holeman, and I'm tracing my paternal lineage. All I know is what I've gained from the U.S. Census.My father, HERBERT SPENCER HOLEMAN, was born in Bryant, Douglas…Continue

Wright/Webster/Douglas Cos in the south

Started by Linda Schreiber Mar 5, 2013. 0 Replies

I am searching Hoover, Goss, Cross, Carrick, an lots of related names and neighbor names in these southern counties. Anyone else interested in this area?Continue

Dunklin county, Mo

Started by Mona Romans. Last reply by Rebecca Poertner Jan 16, 2012. 1 Reply

My family is from the Kennett and Seneth area. The surnames I am researching are Reed, Mayberry, Brydon, Gibbs. My Reeds are from the Seneth area and I am looking for any info on John S reed, his…Continue

Useful Links

Started by John Newmark. Last reply by Rosemary Taylor Jun 6, 2010. 16 Replies

Does anyone have useful research sites for Missouri genealogy research?I will add to the list below as suggestions are made in the discussion thread so that you don't have to read through the…Continue

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1871 Jesse James Hallar named after the outlaw the James and Hallar family were neighbors?

Started by Richard Aanrich Nov 5, 2009. 0 Replies

I am trying to find information on the birth and parents, and siblings of JJ Hallar.

Wayne County marriage records?

Started by Kate Steere. Last reply by Nelda Tinker Oct 12, 2009. 1 Reply

Hi-In doing some research, I have been trying to find a marriage record for a possible marriage in Mill Spring, Wayne County, MO circa 1880-81. In my research, I have found that the Wayne County…Continue

St.Louis Training School for Subnormal Children

Started by Cindy Jeitler. Last reply by Cindy Jeitler Oct 5, 2009. 4 Replies

Has anyone in this group ever heard of the above titled school? I have learned very little about it other than it was in existence for a time and my husband's aunt was living there when the 1930…Continue

WHITAKER, BOYER, GODSEY & McGUIRE families in the "Bootheel"

Started by Linda Cardenas. Last reply by Kate Steere Sep 14, 2009. 3 Replies

I am researching my children's paternal line, the WHITAKERs, and related lines, BOYER, GODSEY and McGUIREs, mostly around Dunklin County. Are there any online websites that might help me with…Continue

DWYER, TIGHE AND FLAHERTY

Started by Suzanne Vinduska. Last reply by Tiff Wright Aug 27, 2009. 5 Replies

I am new to the group. I am researching for Dwyer and Tighe in St. Louis City and the Flaherty family in East St. Louis, IL. (lots of people in East St. Louis had ties with people in the City.I work…Continue

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Comment by Deborah Price on July 17, 2009 at 5:21pm
My family has roots in both St. Charles and St. Louis Counties. I am researching the following families: Reiley, Ruby, Sanguinette, Turner, Eiler, Audrain, Wells, Posey, and Dickman. The Reiley's have been a major brick wall in my research. One of these days, I'll find a way through it.
Comment by Lois Harris on July 17, 2009 at 4:40pm
Sue- thanks for the info on Braymer. I will check them out. Lois
Comment by blondlady on July 16, 2009 at 11:12pm
Researching the Pepper - Perryman - Jones - Martin families of Windyville in Dallas County.
Comment by Karen Marquart on July 16, 2009 at 10:11pm
Hello Everyone,
My name is Karen and I have lived in Washington, MO all my live. Have been doing genealogy for almost 30 years, and love it.
I am an active member in the local genealocial and historical society and do genealogy for others in this area.

If I may make a suggestion ~ put surnames in bold to make them stand out.

Current focus on:
Barry ~ Ireland to Missouri
Grus/Gruss ~ Germany to Missouri
Luecke ~ ? to Missouri
Marquart ~ Germany to Missouri
Schmitt ~ Germany to Missouri

Would love to hear from anyone with these surnames
Comment by GaryRea on July 15, 2009 at 11:18pm
Hi, everyone. My mother's side settled in St. Charles County in 1811, the CANNON and GROTJAN families. The Cannons migrated there from North Carolina, by way of Tennessee and Kentucky. The Grotjans were from East Prussia. I have many Cannon and Grotjan relatives still living in Missouri today, especially in the St. Charles and St. Louis areas, with some in Dalton (Grotjans), as well.
Comment by John Newmark on July 15, 2009 at 10:37pm
Emails you receive announcing comments on this comment wall, unfortunately, will only take you to the group page. You need to browse through the comments and look for the name of the person mentioned in the email to find the comment referenced.

Or...you can ignore the emails that mention comments, and each time you come here, browse through the comments until you reach one you've read before. The most recent comment is first.
Comment by Wally Miltimore on July 15, 2009 at 9:54pm
I am looking for information on my Great Grandparents Richard Charles McVenon & Sarah Ann (Love) McVenon of Rocky Fork, Boone County, MO. I have found them in an 1850 census but that's all I have.
Comment by Linda Hansel on July 15, 2009 at 8:54pm
I do not know what I am doing wrong. I am told that when I receive an email about someone making a comment, click on the link below........
When I click on the link it does not take me to the one making the comment. It only takes me to the home page and I cannot find the post of the email sent. Mr. Newmark has commented but he thinks it is taking me to the poster and it isn't Any suggestions?
Comment by Sue McCormick on July 15, 2009 at 8:07pm
I looked up Braymer and found that it is in Caldwell County, which is about a half hour to an hour east of St. Joseph, Mo. (Actually, the town of Hamilton, home of J. C. Penney) is that distance away from St. Joe, along US Highway 36; I'm not quite sure how far away Barymer is. St. Joseph (and Buchanan Co.) have an active genealogical society. Perhaps they would know.
Sue
Comment by Lois Harris on July 15, 2009 at 7:57pm
I found death certificates for most of my Mo. relitives. 4 of them say that burial is in Braymer, Mo. Are there sites that list gravesites? The 4 are John Foster Painter, his wife Samilda (Millie), their son Samuel Lee, and a granddaughter- Lois Virginia Campbell.
 

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