Why Western Missouri?
Because that's where Kansas City is!
As we celebrate the bicentennial of Missouri, let's take a look at a few great researching tips. See below for where to look for 1. local history; 2. journals, diaries and manuscript;
3. Civil War records in Missouri; 4. Native American Removal Records; and 5. African American Resources.
1. Newspapers: Learn the history. Why not start with a hundred years from today? Of course there are local history books and an abundance of articles on your ancestors' counties and communities.
100 Years Ago: 1921- 2021.
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| https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83135975/st-louis-post-dispatch/ |
2. Journals, Diaries and Original Manuscripts
Your ancestors may have kept a record as they crossed the overland trails to the west, or their stop in Westport, MO, or Independence MO for a wagon train. Be sure to visit the Merrill J. Mattes Research Library.
3. Civil War Provost Marshal Records.
Your Missouri (and Kansas, No. & So Dakota, and Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota) Civil War veterans' register, descriptions, arrests for desertion, and medical records are held at the National Archives (NARA)- Kansas City. This is a perfect reason to visit Kansas City. Yes, it's closed to the public for now due to the Covid19 Delta Variant spread, but keep an eye on the website for reopening: National Archives (NARA)- Kansas City
4. Native American Removal Records
On my first Native American research job, I hit the jackpot. I needed to verify the Native American names of Enrollee's. This allowed me to trace the correct ancestors. Voila! The books were waiting for me in the Kansas City National Archives Records Administration (NARA). "Where to begin with African American Research?" is a common question we get in the Midwest. Why not start at the nation's largest stand-alone public genealogy research library in America - the Midwest Genealogy Center (MGC). MGC also has a very impressive online presence not just for African American Research. Be sure to check out the Genealogy Quick Look, too.
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