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Missouri Newspapers, 1845-2009

Missouri Newspapers, 1845-2009

2,080,207 pages in 21 newspaper titles

This collection is a compendium of newspapers published in various cities and towns in the state of Missouri from 1845 until 2009. Newspapers are an important resource for genealogy and family history research as they contain obituaries and other vital record substitutes such as birth, marriage, and death notices. Additionally, society pages and stories of local interest contain rich information on activities and events in the community and often provide details about the persons involved. Before vital records were recorded by city, county, or state governments, local newspapers often published articles listing or detailing these events. Obituaries contain vital and biographical information on the decedent but also on his or her family and relatives. Society pages began as a way to entice readers with gossip and news about the wealthy and famous but soon evolved to cover the goings-on of “average” citizens. An incredible array of information can be discovered in these society pages or sections from seemingly mundane notices and reports on events such as parties, job changes, hospital stays, and social visits by friends or relatives. These pages are a source of historical events that are unlikely to exist in any other record. Coverage and completeness in this collection varies by title.

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Jesse JamesSt. Joseph, Missouri

Jesse Woodson James (1847-1882) was an American bank robber and train bandit, Confederate veteran, and gang leader. Best known as the leader of the James-Young gang of outlaws, Jesse and his brother Frank became famous as bank and train robbers. Jesse's fame grew further after his death in 1882 as the subject of fictionalization in many Western dime novels of the era.