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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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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 Nancy Hickman on July 14, 2009 at 4:22pm
I have a major brick wall in Jasper Missouri, I seem to have lost my GG Grandfather Leroy P Gibson's family, it's not like they weren't well known back in the early 1800's...he just fell between the cracks. We know that Tryon Gibson is related in someway, just not for sure how...Leroy's wife Sarah Onstott was the sister of John D. Onstott b 19 Oct 1818 judge and prominent citizen of Jasper County. (need his date and place of burial) I have found the marriage certificates for all the Onstotts except Sarah Onstott b 1821 Jackson, Jasper, MO and Leroy P Gibson b 1822 Tennessee. Another relative by marriage was Thacker Vivion. Surely someone out there has some family story handed down about the Gibsons that went to Texas around 1850 and settled in Goliad, Texas. Any assistance would be gratefully accepted.
KINDest regards,
Nancy
Comment by Shirley Howell on July 14, 2009 at 3:13pm
Charles Wesley BLUNT_ Riverboat pilot born 1820 in Ohio and died 1896 in Missouri. Before he became a Riverboat pilot he built coffins on the riverfront during the cholera epidemics. His son Charles Wesley was also a riverboat pilot and he traveled from St. Louis into Montana to bring supplies to Indian territory. Any help would be appreciated.
Comment by John Newmark on July 14, 2009 at 2:44pm
I encourage everyone to take a look at the list of "Useful Links" I've created. (follow the link in the section immediately below the Missouri flag) and make suggestions as to other websites we can add to the list.
Comment by Donna Kay Railsback Braly on July 14, 2009 at 1:16pm
I forgot Hadley Brown was also in MO.
Comment by Donna Kay Railsback Braly on July 14, 2009 at 1:12pm
my Mantles were in MO, arriving from England.
My Husband's Bralys, Ringhausens, were in MO.
Comment by Jenna on July 14, 2009 at 10:35am
I belong to the Missouri State Genealogical Association. Any others in this group? I will be attending the annual conference next month in Jefferson City.
Comment by Phyllis I. Fisher on July 14, 2009 at 9:51am
My great-great grandparents John Anderson Miller and Elizabeth Rogers were married 7 May 1829 in Osage, Cooper County, Missouri. They had eight children.
My great grandfather Elijah Anderson Miller was born 25 Nov 1833 in Cole County, Missouri. Any help with this family would be appreciated.
Comment by Betty Jean Manes Wilson on July 14, 2009 at 9:29am
We are researching the William Brians family in Bates Co., Charlotte Brians m. Oliver H.P. Miller, Emily Bryant m. John Woodfin, Washington Bryant. Also James Maness m. Nancy Hopkins Franklin, Jefferson and Howell Counties.
Comment by Leona Olson on July 14, 2009 at 9:19am
My step-father was a Joplin (Jopling). Any connections?
Comment by Sheri Fenley on July 14, 2009 at 4:36am
I have Missouri ancestors in quite a few counties.
Cass County - SKILLMAN and WILSON
Pettis County - SKILLMAN, WILSON, REES,
Douglas County - BESSON
Jackson County - SHEERN, MARKGRAF, SANFORD, RAINEY, WOLFE
 

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