Missouri

• Find online resources for vital records.
• Learn the history of vital records in the state of Missouri.
• Learn about alternates for vital records in Missouri.

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• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for vital records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

• Find birth and adoption records for Missouri ancestors.

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• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for birth and adoption records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Thomam Jacobum Holland was born in Missouri in 1868. Use the "FS: Missouri Births and Christenings, 1827-1935" QUIKLink below to answer the following questions:

1. What are the birth and christening dates for Thomam Jacobum Holland?
2. Where did the christening ceremony for Thomam Jacobum Holland take place?
3. Who are the parents of Thomam Jacobum Holland?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Thomam Jacobum" as the first name and "Holland" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the document icon for Thomam Jacobum Holland.
• Read the information in the center column.

1. Thomam was born christened 24 October 1868 and christened on 29 November 1868.
2. The christening took place at Saint James, Liberty, Clay (County), Missouri
3. Thomas's parents are Patricii Holland and Mariae Boyle.
   (Contributed by Emuron Daniel )

• Find marriage records for Missouri ancestors.

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• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for marriage and divorce records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Else M. Janecke was married on January 1, 1854. Use the "FS: Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. Who did Else marry, and when?
2. In what location did the marriage take place?
3. What town are the bride and groom from?
4. Bonus: What is the most recent birthdate that either Else or her husband could have?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Else" as the first name and "Janecke" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the document icon for Else Janecke.
• Read the information in the center column.
• For more information, click the record image and read through it carefully.

1. Who did Else marry, and when?
2. In what location did the marriage take place?
3. What town are the bride and groom from?
4. Bonus: The record image states that both bride and groom are over the age of 18, so the most recent birthdate would be March 20, 1902.
   (Contributed by Jill Young )

• Find obituaries for Missouri ancestors.
• Find death records and death indexes for Missouri ancestors.

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Epham R. Pratt was born in Missouri in 1868. Use the "AC: Missouri Death Records, 1850-1931" QUIKLink below to answer the following questions:

1. What are other possible spellings in records for Epham Pratt?
2. Where was he born?
3. What year did he die?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Epham R" as the first name and "Pratt" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the document icon for Epham R Pratt and Ephram R Pratt.
• Click View Original Records to see that the name may also be spelled "Ephraim."

1. Alternate names are Ephram and Ephraim.
2. He was born in Kentucky.
3. He died in 1901.
   (Contributed by Brent Bunker )

• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for obituary and death records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

• Explore state and county census records for Missouri ancestors.
• Find voter registration records in Missouri.

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• * Good: Using the articles and videos in this Choice, write down key learnings for census and voter records. Then use the learnings for searches for a U.S. ancestor.
• * Proficient: Same as above, for two or more ancestors.

Ezekial B Reynolds lived in Texas, Missouri in 1876. Use the "AC - Missouri, US State Census Collection 1844-1881" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. What was his approximate age?
2. Could he read and write?
3. How many people were in his household?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Ezekial B" as the first name and "Reynolds" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the record image for Ezekial B Reynolds and study it.

1. He was between 21-45 years old.
2. He could read and write.
3. He was the only member of his household.

Hattie M Hamer registered to vote in Missouri. Use the "FS: Missouri, Jackson County Voter Registration Records, 1928-1956" QUIKLink below to answer these questions:

1. What was her age?
2. Where was she born?
3. How long had she lived in the county?

• Click the QUIKLink mentioned above.
• In the search screen, enter "Hattie M" as the first name and "Hamer" as the last name.
• In the search results screen, click the record image for Hattie M Hamer and study it.

1. She was 61 years old.
2. She was born in Iowa.
3. She lived in the county for 1 1/2 years.
   (Contributed by Jill Young )