Here are some World Wide Web links that may be of some help:
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National Archives and Records Administration The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. |
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Bureau of Land Management - General Land Office They provide live access to Federal land conveyance records for the Public Land States, including image access to more than five million Federal land title records issued between 1820 and the present. They also have images related to survey plats and field notes, dating back to 1810. |
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This siteseeing webpage for Ellis Island in New York City includes links to other webpages related to Ellis Island. Such as the Liberty Ellis Foundation, National Park Service, National Park Foundation, History Channel, genealogy and records sites, etc. |
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The Missouri State Archives is the official repository for state records of permanent and historical value. Its mission is to foster an appreciation of Missouri history and illuminate contemporary public issues by preserving and making available the state's permanent records to its citizens and their government. |
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Creating and fostering an interest in genealogy while providing educational programs to the public on genealogy which aids genealogical and family history research. |
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A group of volunteers working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county and every state of the United States. |
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Missouri State Genealogical Association 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. |
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Ancestry.com – Discover Your Family Story With 10 billion genealogical records from across the globe and millions of family trees, they are the world’s largest online family history resource. |
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Search billions of ancestor profiles, photographs, and historical documents at once. |
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A Guide to Genealogy. An introduction to the subject giving some reasons why people are so interested in learning about their family history and provides some resources to aid you in your own search. |
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A guide to genealogy for the entire family. |
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How to Start Your Genealogy Research - (new August 2024) This article is meant for beginners and will cover the basics to help get started in this rapidly growing hobby. By Marc McDermott. |
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Clay County Museum and Historical Society Honoring the past, living in the present and preparing for the future. |
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Ray County Museum and Historic Society The Ray County Museum collects, preserves and presents the history and culture of the people of Ray County, Misouri and the families who pioneered the area to make it the County it is today. Through their exhibits, research facilities and many other services and events, they seek to inspire visitors in matters of local history. |
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Online archive of the history of Smithville, Missouri. Smith's Mill founded in 1822. Smithville first incorporated in 1867. |
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State Historical Society of Missouri The State Historical Society of Missouri is the premier research center for the study of Missouri state and local history. |
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The Kansas City Area Archivists, through its publications, programs, and awards, strives to serve as a means for information exchange, cooperation, and professional growth among its members, and to thereby foster and enrich the collection, preservation, and availability of historical records throughout the Kansas City region. |
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Civil War Roundtable of Kansas City Promoting historical, educational, literary, and preservation activities related to the Civil War. |
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Churches, other Houses of Worship and Cemeteries. |
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A gazetteer for the United States and Canada. |
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FamilySearch Clay County Missouri Webpage Guide to Clay County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records. |