Resources in the State of Missouri

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Missouri GenWeb Project

https://www.mogenweb.org

Missouri State Genealogical Association

P.O. Box 833
Columbia, MO 65205-08336
https://mosga.org/
General Inquiry Email: webmanager@mosga.org

The Society's Mission Statement:
Dedicated to enhancing the knowledge of its members and the public in the study of family history, genealogical records and the principles of sound genealogical research.

West-Central Missouri Genealogical Society

302 N Main St
PO Box 4, Culp Building
Warrensburg, MO, 64093
(Located in the basement of the Johnson County Historical Society, our research library consists of many volumes of historical publications, records, and personal family research and histories. Individual assistance is always available from our librarians.)

Hours - Saturday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Each Saturday is available for any research, but focuses on a specific feature of genealogical research:

  • 1st Saturday - Charts
  • 2nd Saturday - Using quarterlies
  • 3rd Saturday - TBA
  • 4th Saturday - Using the web
West-Central Missouri Genealogical Society and Library, Inc. is a volunteer-based, ten county organization of persons interested in the research and study of their ancestry and family histories. We study methods of research, help develop and maintain ancestral charts and records, maintain a genealogical library, assist our members in their research and compilations, and sponsor or participate in other activities that benefit or encourage the study of family histories. The Missouri counties we represent are Bates, Benton, Cass, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Pettis, Saline, and St. Clair Counties.

Missouri Historical Society

605 Elm Street,
Columbia, MO 65201
Main contact: (800) 747-6366
Research Questions: research@shsmo.org
General Questions: contact@shsmo.org
https://shsmo.org

The mission of the State Historical Society of Missouri is to collect, preserve, publish, exhibit, and make available material related to all aspects and periods of Missouri history. SHSMO also seeks to generate interest in and appreciation of the rich cultural heritage of the state and its people through education and outreach.

Missouri Department of Vital Records

Missouri Dept of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood Drivet
Jefferson City MO 65109
General Information: (573) 751-6387
Email: VitalRecordsInfo@health.mo.gov
https://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/bdrecords

It was not until 1910 that the General Assembly again provided for the registration of births and deaths on a statewide basis. Approved May 6, 1909, the act was to “provide for the immediate registration of all births and deaths throughout the state of Missouri by means of certificates of births and deaths and burial or removal permits; requiring prompt returns to the central bureau of vital statistics at the capital of the state, as required to be established by the state board of health, and to insure the thorough organization and efficiency of the registration of vital statistics throughout the state, and providing certain penalties” (Laws of the State of Missouri, 1909, page 538). Pursuant to this 1909 law, all births and deaths that occur in Missouri are reported to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. The Bureau of Vital Records maintains these birth and death records.

Missouri State Library

Missouri State Library, Library Development
600 W Main Street
PO Box 387
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Voice: (800) 325-0131 (Toll-free within Missouri) || (573) 751-0586 (Jefferson City area and outside Missouri)
FAX: ((573) 751-3612
https://www.sos.mo.gov/library//

About the MO State Library

The Missouri State Library promotes the development and improvement of library services throughout the state, provides direct library and information service in support of the executive and legislative branches of Missouri state government and strives to ensure all Missourians have equal access to library services.

 

The National Archives at Kansas City

400 West Pershing Road
Kansas City MO 64108

Phone: 816-268-8000
Email: kansascity.archives@nara.gov

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Closed weekends and Federal holidays.
https://www.archives.gov/kansas-city/