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Forgotten Statewide Indexes & Collections-Missouri Titles

Time Frame Covered

Title of Collection or Index

URL or Family History Library Call #

Bible Records

1760–1960

Langley, Elizabeth B., Bible Records of Missouri.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/2SnOhA4

1760–1960

Ellsberry, Elizabeth Prather. Bible Records of Missouri.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3ffCZaj

Alternate Title: Ancestry.com Database, Missouri Bible Records Vol. 1

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3yDxsSG

Biographies

1710–1900

Conard, Howard Louis, Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri, A Compendium of History and Biography For Ready Reference.

Access through Internet Archives at https://bit.ly/3fJCjJ1

1750–1822

Wilson, George F., Early Missouri Ancestors: From Newspapers. Vol. 1 1808–1822; vol. 2 1823–1832.

FHL book 977.8 B32w vols. 1–2

Cemetery Records

1780–1960

Missouri Cemetery Records: Reprinted from Twenty Years of The Kansas City Genealogist. Records from 26 counties.

FHL book 977.8 V3m; fiche 6101174

1780–1961

Wilson, J. E., 196 Cemeteries of Missouri.

FHL film 1035921 item 1

1780–1961

Cemetery Records of Missouri.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/2SreqhK

1780–1960

Wardle, N. J.,Cemetery Records of Missouri.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3vnika0

1840–1982

Yarnell, Ilene Sims. Missouri Biography, Obituaries, and Cemetery Records. Prepared by DAR members.

FHL book 977.8 D3y

Court Records

1783–1838

Johnson, Clark V., Mormon Redress Petitions: Documents of the 1833–1838 Missouri Conflict. Alphabetical.

FHL book 977.8 K29j

Family History

1734–1875

Bryan, William S., and Robert Rose, History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, a History of the Pioneer Families of Missouri, With Numerous Sketches, Anecdotes, Adventures, etc. Relating to Early Days in Missouri: Also the Lines of Daniel Boone and the Celebrated Indian Chief Black Hawk, With Numerous Biographies and Histories of Primitive Institutions.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/2SigCb8

1580–1936

Smith, Mellcene Thurman, History and Lineage Book, National Society Daughters of the American Colonists in Missouri. Has the names of descendants.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3fLvjvz

Alternate Title: National Society Daughters of the American Colonist.

http://nsdac.org/

1700–1976

Missouri State Directory Daughters of the American Revolution. Has names of descendants. Has indexes.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3vnllqQ

Alternate Title: DAR Library

http://www.dar.org/library/

1700–1989

Shelby, James A., Centennial History & Registry Missouri Society Sons of the American Revolution, 1889–1989: Has index.

FHL book 977.8 C4sj

1700–1900

Revolutionary Soldiers and Their Descendants, Genealogical Records: Missouri Edition. Does not list very many soldiers. Includes index.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3bKZf9R

1730–1804

Houck, Louis, ed., The Spanish Regime in Missouri: A Collection of Papers and Documents Relating to Upper Louisiana Principally Within the Present Limits of Missouri During the Dominion of Spain, From the Archives of the Indies at Seville. Indexed. Has lists of early settlers. Includes papers and documents relating to upper Louisiana, mostly within the present limits of Missouri during dominion of Spain, from archives of the Indies at Seville.

FHL film 1723770, vols.1–2.

Vol. 1 available online at Google Book

http://books.google.com/ then search by title.

Both volumes also online at Ancestry.com under same title.

https://bit.ly/3yC6fiY

1741–1839

Eddlemon, Sherida K., Missouri Genealogical Records and Abstracts. Has surname index by Marlene Towle.

FHL book 977.8 R4e, vols.1–5

1793–1890

Hodges, Nadine. Missouri Pioneers, County and Genealogical Records.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3oLQsd9

1803–1928

Woodruff, H. W.Missouri Miscellany: Statewide Missouri Genealogical Records. Some volumes include indexes.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3ffU5Vv

1830–1907

Watts, John J., John J. Watts Collection, of Genealogical Records Index A.B.,1830–1907. Rev. Watts was a Baptist circuit riding preacher.

  • FHL book 977.8 D22j

  • FHL film 1320994 item 10

Genealogies & Genealogical Collections

1580–1991

Missouri State Genealogical Association Four Generation Charts: Surname Book. Lists ancestors, with names and addresses of descendants. Has about 8,000 surnames.

FHL book 977.8 D2ms, vols. 1–7

Alternate Title: 4-Generation Charts at Missouri State Genealogical Association Website.

https://bit.ly/3yCvYaY

1580–1984

Burgess, Roy, Early Missourians and Kin, a Genealogical Compilation of Interrelated Early Missouri Settlers, Their Ancestors, Descendants, and Other Kin.

  • FHL book 977.8 D2rb, vols.1–2

  • FHL fiche 6088541–542

Histories

1710–1900

Conard, Howard Louis. Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri, A Compendium of History and Biography For Ready Reference.

  • FHL book 977.8 H2c;

  • FHL films beginning with 1000272

  • FHL fiche 6051492

Vol. 2 also available at Internet Archive under same title.

https://bit.ly/34ah9yn

Vol 1, & 3-6 also available free at Google books.

http://books.google.com/ then search by title.

Land Records

1750–1812

First Settlers of the Missouri Territory. From early land grants.

FHL book 977.8 R2f, vols.1–2

1750–1835

Ingmire, Frances Terry, Citizens of Missouri. From early land grants.

FHL book 977.8 R2i, vols. 1–3

Military Records

1700–1900

Revolutionary Soldiers and Their Descendants, Genealogical Records: Missouri Edition. Does not list very many soldiers. Includes index.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3yA6pYo.

1700–1904

Missouri. Adjutant General’s Office. Military Records, 1812–1904. Has alphabetical lists for Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, etc.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3oO8yey

Alternate Title: Fold3 Title, US Military Historical Record.

http://www.fold3.com/

1700–1841

Houts, Alice Kinyoun. Revolutionary Soldiers Buried in Missouri. Alphabetical.

FHL book 977.8 M2ha

1800–1865

United States. Adjutant General’s Office. Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3yyZyhM

Compiled service records of volunteer Union soldiers who served in organizations from the state of Missouri

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3vjJ6zI

1800–1934

United States. Veterans Administration. General Index to Pension Files, 1861–1934. This is a card index to pension applications of Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans; copies of the original files may be ordered from the National Archives.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3wsbzni

Alternate Title: Civil War and Later Veterans Pension Index (1861-1900) at Fold3 website.

http://www.fold3.com/ From the Records Drop Down Menu select “List All Records” then use the search window to find by title.

1800–1890

DeGood, Harold. An Index, Civil War Veterans and Widows, 1890 Census.

FHL book 977.8 X28d 1890

1800–1890

Dilts, Brian Lee. 1890 Missouri Census Index of Civil War Veterans or Their Widows.

FHL book 977.8 X2d

1800–1865

United States. Adjutant General’s Office, Index to Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Missouri, 1861–1865. The compiled records are also on film.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3wxba38

1800–1860

Missouri. Adjutant General’s Office, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers’ Home Admission Applications. Alphabetical.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3yCeBak

Periodicals

1580- Present

The Pioneer Wagon. A periodical.

FHL book 977.8 D25p

1700-Present

Missouri State Genealogical Association Journal. Indexed.

FHL book 977.8 D25m

1700-Present

Ozarks Genealogical Society, Ozar’kin: Ozarks Genealogical Society. Indexed.

FHL book 977.8 D25o

Tax Records

1770–1826

Stanley, Lois. Missouri Taxpayers, 1819–1826.

FHL book 977.8 R4s

Vital Records

1750–1853

Stanley, Lois, Death Records of Pioneer Missouri Women, 1808–1849.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3fLa7pp

1750–1854

Wilson, George F., Death Records of Missouri Men From Newspapers, 1808–1854.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3hVsMSd

1770–1853

Wilson, George F., 1300 “Missing” Missouri Marriage Records From Newspapers, 1812–1853.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3fEUsId

1770–1840

Ormesher, Susan, Missouri Marriages Before 1840. Marriages about 1804–1840.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3bQ2ehn

1770–1840

Carter, Mrs. J. R. Early Missouri Marriages to 1840 Taken From the Following Counties: Audrain, Barry, Benton, Buchanan, Callaway, Carroll, Chariton. Clay, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Daviess, Henry, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Lincoln, Pettis, Pike, Platte, Randolph, Ray, Saline

FHL book 977.8 V25c, vols.1–3; films 928077 item 4–5 and 823928 item 4.

1770–1853

Stanley, Lois, Divorces and Separations in Missouri, 1808–1853.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3uhmgaS

1770–1853

Stanley, Lois, Early Missouri Marriages in the News, 1820–1853. Includes index.

FHL book 977.8 V2se.

1780–1860

Stanley, Lois, et. al., Death Records from Missouri Newspapers: January 1854–December 1860.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3ugLfuT

1780–1865

Stanley, Lois, Death Records from Missouri Newspapers: The Civil War Years, January 1861–December 1865.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3hOxAIQ

1780–1870

Stanley, Lois, et. al., Death Records from Missouri Newspapers: January 1866–December 1870.

FHL book 977.8 V4sd.

1810–1870

Stanley, Lois, Missouri Marriages in the News. From newspapers dated 1851–1870.

Access through FamilySearch catalog page at https://bit.ly/3fKSYMm

1820–present

Death records from 1909 to present.

At the Missouri Department of Health. Online at Missouri Digital Heritage http://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh/

1850–present

Marriage records from 1909 to present.

At the Missouri Department of Health. Online at Missouri Digital Heritage http://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh/