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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Macon-County?id=county_1457 Findagrave.com] | * [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Macon-County?id=county_1457 Findagrave.com] | ||
* [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves] | * [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves] | ||
| + | *[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394534&reqParentsLabel=Macon%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places] | ||
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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Missouri Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center> | | colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>See '''[[Missouri Cemeteries]]''' for more information</center> | ||
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{{MO History}} | {{MO History}} | ||
| − | *''General History of Macon County, Missouri.'' 1910. Chicago, Illinois : Henry Taylor & Company. Available online at [https:// | + | *''General History of Macon County, Missouri.'' 1910. Chicago, Illinois : Henry Taylor & Company. Available online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/542245-general-history-of-macon-county-missouri-vol-1?offset=1 FamilySearch] |
| − | *''History of Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri.'' 1884. St. Louis, Missouri : National Historical Co. Available online at [https:// | + | *''History of Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri.'' 1884. St. Louis, Missouri : National Historical Co. Available online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/357070-history-of-randolph-and-macon-counties-missouri-written-and-compiled-from-the-most-authentic-official-and-private-sources-including-a-history-of-their-townships-towns-and-villages-together-with-a-condensed-history-of-missouri-a-reliabl?offset=1 FamilySearch] |
=== Maps and Gazetteers === | === Maps and Gazetteers === | ||
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*Map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Macon_County Macon County townships] (Histopolis)<br> | *Map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Macon_County Macon County townships] (Histopolis)<br> | ||
*The [http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/ University of Missouri Digital Library] has digital copies of [http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx/cgi/i/image/image-idx?sid=7474c95ce6e68ec22a63efb27869515c;page=index;c=platic Missouri county plat books] {{nowrap|(ca. 1930)}} for all Missouri counties including Macon County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.<br> | *The [http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/ University of Missouri Digital Library] has digital copies of [http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx/cgi/i/image/image-idx?sid=7474c95ce6e68ec22a63efb27869515c;page=index;c=platic Missouri county plat books] {{nowrap|(ca. 1930)}} for all Missouri counties including Macon County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.<br> | ||
| + | *[https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocoplats/id/4214/rec/1 Standard Atlas of Macon County, Missouri] at [https://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh# Missouri Digital Heritage] | ||
| + | *[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394534&reqParentsLabel=Macon%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]:Cities and Towns- [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]] | ||
=== Migration === | === Migration === | ||
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=== School Records === | === School Records === | ||
{{MO Schools Intro|Macon}} | {{MO Schools Intro|Macon}} | ||
| + | ===Social Security Records=== | ||
| + | *'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] - [[United States Social Security Death Index - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to use this collection]]; index. ''Also at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/3693/ Ancestry], [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/social-security-death-index findmypast], [https://www.fold3.com/title/830/ Fold3], [https://www.genealogybank.com/explore/ssdi/all GenealogyBank], [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10002/us-social-security-death-index-ssdi?s=270606331 MyHeritage], and [https://stevemorse.org/ssdi/ssdi.html Steve Morse].'' [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Death Index (SSDI)|Click here for more information]]. | ||
| + | *'''1936-2007''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/ U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007] at [https://www.ancestry.com/search/ Ancestry ($)] — index, [[United States Social Security Administration Records#Social Security Applications and Claims Index|click here for more information]]. | ||
=== Tax Records === | === Tax Records === | ||
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*'''1827-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1680833|Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — index | *'''1827-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1680833|Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search/ FamilySearch] — index | ||
*'''1851-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1170 Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index/images ($) | *'''1851-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1170 Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index/images ($) | ||
| − | *'''1857-1868''' Macon County Birth Index 1857-1868. Batch {{IGI|C515361}} at FamilySearch.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/d8/Igimissourij.pdf.</ref> | + | *'''1857-1868''' Macon County Birth Index 1857-1868. Batch {{IGI|C515361}} at FamilySearch.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igimissourij.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/d8/Igimissourij.pdf]].</ref> |
==== Marriage ==== | ==== Marriage ==== | ||
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*'''1834-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1172 Missouri, Death Records, 1834-1910] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index/images ($) | *'''1834-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1172 Missouri, Death Records, 1834-1910] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index/images ($) | ||
*'''1883-1930''' {{RecordSearch|2448947|Missouri Deaths, 1883-1930}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | *'''1883-1930''' {{RecordSearch|2448947|Missouri Deaths, 1883-1930}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images | ||
| + | *'''1910-1960''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10018/missouri-death-certificates-1910-1960?s=275764761 Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1960] at MyHeritage ($) — index | ||
*Missouri State Archives provides on-line access to [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/ Missouri Death Certificates] more than 50 yrs old starting in 1910. | *Missouri State Archives provides on-line access to [http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/ Missouri Death Certificates] more than 50 yrs old starting in 1910. | ||
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{{MO Websites Intro|Macon}} | {{MO Websites Intro|Macon}} | ||
| − | * [http://mdh.deepwebaccess.com/mdh/ | + | * [http://mdh.deepwebaccess.com/mdh/desktop/en/search.html Missouri Digital Heritage]. Free. digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State |
* [http://macon.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions | * [http://macon.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions | ||
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/macon/macon.html USGenWeb Archives]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions | * [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/macon/macon.html USGenWeb Archives]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions | ||
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* [http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/macon-county// StateofUS]. Free. family history resources and government records | * [http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/macon-county// StateofUS]. Free. family history resources and government records | ||
* [http://ldsgenealogy.com/MO/Macon-County.htm Missouri Genealogy]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($) | * [http://ldsgenealogy.com/MO/Macon-County.htm Missouri Genealogy]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($) | ||
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== Research Guides == | == Research Guides == | ||
{{MO Research Guides Intro|Macon}} | {{MO Research Guides Intro|Macon}} | ||
Revision as of 13:46, 3 November 2020
Guide to Macon County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Contents
- 1 County Information
- 2 Resources
- 2.1 Bible Records
- 2.2 Biographies
- 2.3 Business, Commerce, and Occupations
- 2.4 Cemeteries
- 2.5 Census Records
- 2.6 Church Records
- 2.7 Court Records
- 2.8 Directories
- 2.9 Emigration and Immigration
- 2.10 Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups
- 2.11 Funeral Homes
- 2.12 Genealogies
- 2.13 Guardianship
- 2.14 Land and Property Records
- 2.15 Local Histories
- 2.16 Maps and Gazetteers
- 2.17 Migration
- 2.18 Military Records
- 2.19 Naturalization and Citizenship
- 2.20 Newspapers
- 2.21 Obituaries
- 2.22 Other Records
- 2.23 Periodicals
- 2.24 Probate Records
- 2.25 School Records
- 2.26 Social Security Records
- 2.27 Tax Records
- 2.28 Vital Records
- 3 Research Facilities
- 4 Societies
- 5 Websites
- 6 Research Guides
- 7 References
County Information[edit | edit source]
Description[edit | edit source]
The County was named for Nathaniel Macon. The County is located in the north central area of the state.[2]
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
Macon County Courthouse
101 E Washington Street
Macon, MO 63552-0096
Phone: 660-385-2913
Macon County Website
County Clerk has birth and death records 1883-1893.
County Recorder has marriage and land records.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce records.
Circuit Court, Division 2, has probate records.[3]
Macon County, Missouri Record Dates[edit | edit source]
Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1883 | 1837 | 1883 | 1837 | 1837 | 1838 | 1830 |
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. |
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
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For animated maps illustrating Missouri county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Missouri County Boundary Maps" (1804-1889) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website. |
Populated Places[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places in Macon County, MO, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator.
The State Historical Society of Missouri has information on historical Missouri place names for all 114 Missouri Counties.
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[6]
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History Timeline[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
Bible Records[edit | edit source]
Biographies[edit | edit source]
Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
- Macon County, Missouri, Cemetery Records, Vol. 1-11 at Ancestry ($)
- Missouri Cemeteries Missouri Access Genealogy
Census Records[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
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| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1840 | 1,634 | — |
| 1850 | 6,565 | 301.8% |
| 1860 | 14,346 | 118.5% |
| 1870 | 23,230 | 61.9% |
| 1880 | 26,222 | 12.9% |
| 1890 | 30,575 | 16.6% |
| 1900 | 33,018 | 8.0% |
| 1910 | 30,868 | −6.5% |
| 1920 | 27,518 | −10.9% |
| 1930 | 23,070 | −16.2% |
| 1940 | 21,396 | −7.3% |
| 1950 | 18,332 | −14.3% |
| 1960 | 16,473 | −10.1% |
| 1970 | 15,432 | −6.3% |
| 1980 | 16,313 | 5.7% |
| 1990 | 15,345 | −5.9% |
| 2000 | 15,762 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 15,566 | −1.2% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
Church Records[edit | edit source]
Church records and the information they provide vary significantly depending on the denomination and the record keeper. They may contain information about members of the congregation, such as age, date of baptism, christening, or birth; marriage information and maiden names; and death date. For general information about Missouri denominations, view the Missouri Church Records wiki page.
List of Churches and Church Parishes
- 1732-1933 Missouri State and Territorial Census Records, 1732-1933 at FamilySearch — index and images
Court Records[edit | edit source]
- 1800-1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1838-1880 Macon County, Missouri, Will Records & Marriage Records: 1838-80 at Ancestry ($)
Directories[edit | edit source]
Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]
Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]
Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]
Genealogies[edit | edit source]
Guardianship[edit | edit source]
Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]
Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. Land records include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.
See Missouri Land and Property for information about records of land transfers from the government to private ownership. After that transfer, transactions were usually recorded and are currently housed at the county courthouse.
Local Histories[edit | edit source]
Local histories are available for Macon County, Missouri Genealogy. County histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see the Wiki page section Missouri Local Histories.
- General History of Macon County, Missouri. 1910. Chicago, Illinois : Henry Taylor & Company. Available online at FamilySearch
- History of Randolph and Macon Counties, Missouri. 1884. St. Louis, Missouri : National Historical Co. Available online at FamilySearch
Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]
Click a neighboring county
for more resources
for more resources
- Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)
- Map of Macon County townships (Histopolis)
- The University of Missouri Digital Library has digital copies of Missouri county plat books (ca. 1930) for all Missouri counties including Macon County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.
- Standard Atlas of Macon County, Missouri at Missouri Digital Heritage
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Migration[edit | edit source]
Military Records[edit | edit source]
- 1900-1941 Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Contracts, 1900-1941 at FamilySearch — images
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Online Records
- 1861-1865 Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1861-1865 Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865 at FamilySearch — index
- 1911-1938 Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications, 1911-1938 at FamilySearch — index and images
Regiments
Service men in Macon County, Missouri served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed in Macon County, Missouri:
World War II[edit | edit source]
- 1940-1945 Missouri, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1941-1946 Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946 at FamilySearch — index and images
Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]
- 1800-1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
- Newspaperarchive.com ($) has historical newspapers available on-line. Their database has Moberly newspapers from the early 1900's that covered local news on residents from Macon County communities.
Obituaries[edit | edit source]
Other Records[edit | edit source]
Periodicals[edit | edit source]
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Probate records include wills, bonds, petitions, accounts, inventories, administrations, orders, decrees, and distributions. For further information, see United States Probate Records.
In Missouri, probate records have usually been recorded by the clerks of the probate courts, but in some counties the common pleas or circuit courts handled this function. They are frequently indexed.
Online Probate Records
- 1750–1988 Missouri Probate Records 1750-1998 at FamilySearch — images
- 1766-1988 Missouri Wills and Probate Records 1766-1988 at Ancestry — index and images ($)
School Records[edit | edit source]
Social Security Records[edit | edit source]
- 1935-2014 United States Social Security Death Index at FamilySearch - How to use this collection; index. Also at Ancestry, findmypast, Fold3, GenealogyBank, MyHeritage, and Steve Morse. Click here for more information.
- 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 at Ancestry ($) — index, click here for more information.
Tax Records[edit | edit source]
Taxes were levied on free white males over 21 and slaves aged 21 to 60. These persons are referred to as "polls." Tax listings, or digests, of a county generally list the taxable landowners and other polls and the amount of tax. The records for each county are divided by militia district. For more information see the wiki page Missouri Taxation.
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
Vital Records consist of births, adoptions, marriages, divorces, and deaths. For additional guidance on researching and using vital records, see United States Vital Records or How to order Missouri Vital Records.
St. Louis and Kansas City recorded births and deaths starting as early as 1850 for deaths and 1870 for births. The Missouri Department of Health began keeping birth and death records in 1909. County records vary by year and the county. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the Missouri Vital Records State Department of Health, the County Clerk's office or order electronically online.
Birth[edit | edit source]
- 1817-1939 - Missouri Births, 1817-1939 at FamilySearch — index
- 1827-1935 Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935 at FamilySearch — index
- 1851-1910 Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910 at Ancestry — index/images ($)
- 1857-1868 Macon County Birth Index 1857-1868. Batch C515361 at FamilySearch.[7]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1750-1920 Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920 at FamilySearch.org — index
- 1776-1988 Missouri, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1800-1991 Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1805-2002 Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002 at Ancestry ($)
- 1837-1883 Macon County Marriage Books A thru D Index 1837-1883. Batch M515361 at FamilySearch.
- 1838-1880 Macon County, Missouri, Will Records & Marriage Records: 1838-80 at Ancestry ($)
- 1850 Missouri Marriages to 1850 at Ancestry — index ($)
- 1867-1882 Macon County Marriage Books E and F Index 1867-1882. Batch M515362 at FamilySearch.
- 1881-1883 Macon County Marriage Book 1 Index 1881-1883. Batch M515363 at FamilySearch.
- 1883-1885 Macon County Marriage Book 2 Index 1883-1885. Batch M515364 at FamilySearch.
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1867-1976 Missouri, Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976 at FamilySearch — index
- 1834-1910 Missouri, Death Records, 1834-1910 at Ancestry — index/images ($)
- 1883-1930 Missouri Deaths, 1883-1930 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1910-1960 Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1960 at MyHeritage ($) — index
- Missouri State Archives provides on-line access to Missouri Death Certificates more than 50 yrs old starting in 1910.
Divorce[edit | edit source]
Research Facilities[edit | edit source]
Archives[edit | edit source]
Listed below are archives in Macon County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Missouri Archives and Libraries.
Family History Centers[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Libraries
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Listed below are libraries in Macon County. For state-wide library facilities, see Missouri Archives and Libraries.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Listed below are societies in Macon County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Missouri Societies.
- Macon County Historical Society
PO Box 304
Macon, MO 63552
Phone: 660-395-0266
Website
Websites[edit | edit source]
- Missouri Digital Heritage. Free. digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State
- MOGenWeb. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
- USGenWeb Archives. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
- FamilySearch Catalog . Free. - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection. Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
- RootsWeb resources. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
- Linkpendium. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
- CyndisList. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
- StateofUS. Free. family history resources and government records
- Missouri Genealogy. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
Research Guides[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Macon, Missouri," in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macon_County,_Missouri. accessed 9/12/2018
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Macon County, Missouri. Page 397-407 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 393-397.
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Macon County, Missouri," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, Macon County Missouri, accessed Oct 2019.
- ↑ Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/d/d8/Igimissourij.pdf.
