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Guide to '''Adair County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.
Guide to '''Adair County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history''', birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
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|organized=  January 29,  1841
|organized=  January 29,  1841
|county seat= Kirksville
|county seat= Kirksville
|parent county= [[Macon County, Missouri Genealogy|Macon]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
|parent county= [[Macon County, Missouri Genealogy|Macon]]<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
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|county1= [[Knox County, Missouri Genealogy|Knox]]
|county1= [[Knox County, Missouri Genealogy|Knox]]
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==County Information==
== County Information ==


===Description===
=== Description ===
The county was named for John Adair. The county is located in the northeastern area of the state. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Adair County," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adair_County,_Missouri, accessed 18 Sept 2018.</ref>
The county was named for John Adair. The County is located in the northeastern area of the state. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Adair County," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adair_County,_Missouri, accessed 18 Sept 2018.</ref>


===County Courthouse===
=== County Courthouse ===


{{MO Courthouse Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Courthouse Intro|Adair}}
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Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.<br>
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.<br>
Probate Clerk has probate records.<br>
Probate Clerk has probate records.<br>
County Clerk has school enumeration records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>
County Clerk has school enumeration records. <ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref>


===Adair County, Missouri Record Dates===
=== Adair County, Missouri Record Dates ===
{{MO Record Dates Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Record Dates Intro|Adair}}
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| colspan="7" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |<center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Adair County, Missouri. Page 397-407 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library 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.</ref></center>
| bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" colspan="7" | <center>'''Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records'''<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Adair County, Missouri. Page 397-407 {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=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.</ref></center>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Adair County, Missouri Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1840
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1840
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1883  
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1841
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1841  
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1840
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1840
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1841
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1841
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1830
| width="14.2%" align="center" |1830
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| colspan="7" |<center>*Statewide registration started in 1910 for births and deaths. General compliance for births by 1927 and deaths by 1911.</center>
| colspan="7"| <center> Statewide registration started in 1910 for births and deaths. General compliance for births by 1927 and deaths by 1911.</center>
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===Record Loss===
=== Record Loss ===
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There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.
There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.


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===Boundary Changes===
=== Boundary Changes ===
{{MO Boundary Changes Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Boundary Changes Intro|Adair}}
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*'''1841'''  Adair County was created 29 January 1841 from [[Macon County, Missouri Genealogy|Macon]] County.
*'''1841'''  Adair County was created 29 January 1841 from [[Macon County, Missouri Genealogy|Macon]] County.
*'''County seat:''' Kirksville<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1049485|item|disp=FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*'''County seat:''' Kirksville<ref>''Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America'', 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. {{WorldCat|50140092|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|1049485|item|disp=FHL Book 973 D27e 2002}}.</ref><br>
*[https://digital.newberry.org/ahcb/documents/MO_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies Missouri Individual County Chronologies] - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
For animated maps illustrating Missouri county boundary changes, [http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ "Rotating Formation Missouri County Boundary Maps"] (1804-1889) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
*[https://publications.newberry.org/ahcb/map/map.html#MO Missouri Historical Borders - Map] at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; ''Also at:'' [http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ mapofus.org] - animated maps illustrating Missouri county boundary changes
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=== Populated Places ===
 
===Populated Places===
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://missouri.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,001,c,adair.cfm HomeTown Locator].<br>
The State Historical Society of Missouri has information on [https://shsmo.org/collections/manuscripts/ramsay historical Missouri place names] for all 114 Missouri Counties.<br>
The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:
<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Adair County, Missouri," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adair_County,_Missouri, accessed August 2019.</ref>
{{Populated places
{{Populated places
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brashear,_Missouri Brashear]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brashear,_Missouri Brashear]
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greentop,_Missouri Greentop] (mostly in Schuyler County)</div>
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greentop,_Missouri Greentop (mostly in Schuyler County)]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirksville,_Missouri Kirksville] (County Seat)</div>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirksville,_Missouri Kirksville (County Seat)]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novinger,_Missouri Novinger]</div>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novinger,_Missouri Novinger]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benton_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Benton]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benton_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Benton]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Clay]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Clay]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Liberty]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri liberty]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrow_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Morrow]</div>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morrow_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Morrow]</div>
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Wilson]</div>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilson_Township,_Adair_County,_Missouri Wilson]</div>
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* The State Historical Society of Missouri has information on [http://shs.umsystem.edu/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay.html historical Missouri place names] for all 114 Missouri Counties.


===History Timeline===
=== History Timeline ===
{{MO Historical Timeline Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Historical Timeline Intro|Adair}}


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*1850 - Immigrants started coming to Adair County in large numbers.
*1850 - Immigrants started coming to Adair County in large numbers.


==Resources==
== Resources ==
{{MO Resources Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Resources Intro|Adair}}


===Bible Records===
=== Bible Records ===
{{MO Bible Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Bible Intro|Adair}}


===Biographies===
=== Biographies ===
{{MO Biographies Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Biographies Intro|Adair}}


===Business, Commerce, and Occupations===
=== Business, Commerce, and Occupations ===
{{MO Business Records Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Business Records Intro|Adair}}


===Cemeteries===
=== Cemeteries ===
{{MO Cemeteries Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Cemeteries Intro|Adair}}


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| colspan="2" style="border:1px solid black" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''Cemeteries of Adair County, Missouri''' online and in print</center>
| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Adair County, Missouri''' online and in print</center>
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| style="border:1px solid black" width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
*[http://adair.mogenweb.org/cemeteries.htm MOGenWeb]
* [http://adair.mogenweb.org/cemeteries.htm MOGenWeb]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/adair/adaircem.htm MOGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/adair/adaircem.htm MOGenWeb Archives]
*[http://missourigravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=1 MOGravestones]
* [http://missourigravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=1 MNGravestones]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# BillionGraves]
* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=20058&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=42&stateAbbv=&stateName= EPodunk]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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| style="border:1px solid black" width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions in Print''' ([[The Value of Cemetery Records in Print |Often more complete]])</center>
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*{{FSC|United States, Missouri, Adair - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1968427740|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* {{FHL|461361|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Adair+Missouri&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Adair+Missouri&qt=advanced&dblist=638 WorldCat]
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| style="border:1px solid black" width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Adair-County?id=county_1397 Findagrave.com]
* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Adair-County?id=county_1397 Findagrave.com]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
* [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394301&reqParentsLabel=Adair%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypes=20&reqTypeLabel=Cemetery FamilySearch Places]
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| colspan="2" style="border:1px solid black" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<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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*Missouri Genealogy Cemeteries [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/missouri-cemetery-records-adair-to-christian.htm Missouri Cemeteries]


*Missouri Genealogy Cemeteries [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/missouri-cemetery-records-adair-to-christian.htm Missouri Cemeteries]
=== Census Records ===
{{MO Census Intro|Adair}}


===Census Records===
*'''1732-1933''' - {{RecordSearch|2075262|Missouri State and Territorial Census Records, 1732-1933}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
{{Historical populations
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|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adair_County,_Missouri#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]  
|1850 |2283
|1860 |8436
|1870 |11448
|1880 |15190
|1890 |17417
|1900 |21728
|1910 |22700
|1920 |21404
|1930 |19436
|1940 |20246
|1950 |19689
|1960 |20105
|1970 |22472
|1980 |24870
|1990 |24577
|2000 |24977
|2010 |25607
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{{Census|Missouri}}
{{Census|Missouri}}


===Church Records===
=== Church Records ===
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''
 
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394301&reqParentsLabel=Adair%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''
 
{{MO Church Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Church Intro|Adair}}


===Court Records===
=== Court Records ===
{{MO Court Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Court Intro|Adair}}


*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images


===Directories===
=== Directories ===
{{MO Directories Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Directories Intro|Adair}}


*'''1970-2024''' {{RecordSearch|5000290|United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024}} at FamilySearch — [[United States, Residence Database - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index, coverage may vary
=== Emigration and Immigration ===
 
===Emigration and Immigration===
{{MO Emigration Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Emigration Intro|Adair}}


===Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups===
=== Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups ===
{{MO Ethnic Groups Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Ethnic Groups Intro|Adair}}


===Funeral Homes===
=== Funeral Homes ===
{{MO Funeral Homes Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Funeral Homes Intro|Adair}}


===Genealogies===
=== Genealogies ===
{{MO Genealogies Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Genealogies Intro|Adair}}


===Guardianship===
=== Guardianship ===
{{MO Guardianship Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Guardianship Intro|Adair}}


===Land and Property Records===
=== Land and Property Records ===
{{MO Land Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Land Intro|Adair}}


{{MO Land}}
{{MO Land}}


''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
=== Local Histories ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Land Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]
 
 
===Local Histories===
{{MO Histories Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Histories Intro|Adair}}


{{MO History}}
{{MO History}}
*''History of Adair County : together with reminiscences and biographical sketches,'' by Eugene Morrow Violette. Kirksville, Missouri : Denslow History Co., 1911. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/83779-history-of-adair-county-together-with-reminiscences-and-biographical-sketches?offset=1 FamilySearch],  [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008653285 HathiTrust]
*''History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam and Schuyler counties, Missouri : from the earliest time to the present''.  Chicago, Illinois : Goodspeed Pub. Co.,1888. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/353796-history-of-adair-sullivan-putnam-and-schuyler-counties-missouri-from-the-earliest-time-to-the-present?offset=1 FamilySearch],  [http://cdm.sos.mo.gov/cdm/ref/collection/mocohist/id/95846 Missouri Digital Heritage]
*''Sketch of Adair County, Missouri,'' by A. H. John. S.l. : s.n. 199-?. '''''Online at:''''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/51367-sketch-of-adair-county-missouri-plus-patron-s-business-references-by-township-telling-the-section-township-and-range-of-their-property-where-they-were-born-and-when-they-settled-in-adair-county?offset=1 Family Search]
*''A History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats and Courthouse Squares'', by Marian M. Ohman. N.p.: The Curators of the University of Missouri, 1983. '''''Online at:''''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/16923 Missouri Digital Heritage]
*''Missouri As It Is in 1867: an illustrated historical gazetteer of Missouri'', by Nathan Howe Parker. N.p.: Missouri State Library, 1867. '''''Online at:''''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/93862 Missouri Digital History].


===Maps and Gazetteers===
*Violette, Eugene Morrow. ''History of Adair County&nbsp;: together with reminiscences and biographical sketches''. Kirksville, Missouri&nbsp;: Denslow History Co., 1911. Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE927068 FamilySearch] (Free); and at [http://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/008653285 HathiTrust] (Free)
*''History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam and Schuyler counties, Missouri&nbsp;: from the earliest time to the present. Chicago, Illinois&nbsp;: Goodspeed Pub. Co., 1888.'' Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE1073979 FamilySearch] (Free); and at [http://cdm.sos.mo.gov/cdm/ref/collection/mocohist/id/95846 Missouri Digital Heritage] (Free)
*John, A. H. ''Sketch of Adair County, Missouri&nbsp;: plus "patron's business references" by township, telling the section, township and range of their property, where they were born and when they settled in Adair County''. S.l.&nbsp;: s.n., 199-?. Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE2193287 Family Search] (Free); PDF at [http://www.adairchs.org/history/sketchadair.PDF Adairchs] (Free)
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{MO Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MO Adair County}}}}  
{{MO Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MO Adair County}}}}  
{{MO Maps Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Maps Intro|Adair}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)]
*[https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocoplats Missouri County Plat Books collection] at Missouri Digital Heritage. Search by county.
*[https://dl.mospace.umsystem.edu//mu/islandora/object/mu:5220 Plat Books of Missouri collection] at Digital Library, University of Missouri. Select county.
*[https://digital.shsmo.org/digital/collection/plat/search/searchterm/Adair%20County Adair County Atlas and Plat Maps] at State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) Digital Collections
*Interactive map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Adair_County Adair County townships] (Histopolis)
*Interactive map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Adair_County Adair County townships] (Histopolis)
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394301&reqParentsLabel=Adair%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=8&reqTypeLabel=Cities%20and%20Towns FamilySearch Places]: Map of cities and towns in this county - [[FamilySearch Places|How to Use FS Places]]
*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 Adair County.


===Migration===
=== Migration ===
{{MO Migration Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Migration Intro|Adair}}


===Military Records===
=== Military Records ===
{{MO Military Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Military Intro|Adair}}


*'''1900-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2576872|Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Contracts, 1900-1941}} at FamilySearch — images - [[Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1900-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2576872|Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Contracts, 1900-1941}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — images
 
==== Civil War ====
====Civil War====
{{MO Civil War Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Civil War Intro|Adair}}
'''''Online Records'''''
'''''Online Records'''''
 
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932374|Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932374|Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Confederate Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932408|Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1861-1865''' {{RecordSearch|1932408|Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers, 1861-1865}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union Soldiers - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1911-1938''' {{RecordSearch|1865475|Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications, 1911-1938}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1911-1938''' {{RecordSearch|1865475|Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications, 1911-1938}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at FamilySearch — index- [[Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]


'''''Regiments'''''<br>
'''''Regiments'''''<br>
Service men in Adair 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 Adair County, Missouri:<br>
Service men in Adair 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 Adair County, Missouri:<br>
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:- [[21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)|21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)]], Company H
:- [[21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)|21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)]], Company H
:- [[21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)|21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)]], Company I
:- [[21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)|21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union)]], Company I
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:- [[7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union)|7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union)]], Company H
:- [[7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union)|7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union)]], Company H
:- [[1st Regiment, Enrolled Militia, Missouri National Guard Infantry (Union)|1st Regiment, Enrolled Militia, Missouri National Guard Infantry (Union)]], Independent Company
:- [[1st Regiment, Enrolled Militia, Missouri National Guard Infantry (Union)|1st Regiment, Enrolled Militia, Missouri National Guard Infantry (Union)]], Independent Company
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:- [[2nd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|2nd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company M
:- [[2nd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|2nd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company M
:- [[30th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|30th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company E
:- [[30th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|30th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company E
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'''''Civil War Battle'''''<br>
'''''Civil War Battle'''''<br>
The following Civil War Battle was fought in Adair County. <ref>National Park Service, [https://www.nps.gov/civilwar/search-battles.htm Civil War Battles]. Filter by state or battle name.</ref>
The following Civil War Battle was fought in Adair County
*August 6-9, 1862 - Kirksville.
 
*[https://storymaps.esri.com/stories/civilwar/ Battles of the American Civil War] maps - filter by state or by battle name.
*August 6-9, 1862  [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/mo013.htm Kirksville]<ref>Heritage Preservation Services, [http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/mo013.htm Civil War Battle Summaries by State], (accessed 15 August 2012)</ref>


====World War II====
[http://www.nps.gov/hps/abpp/battles/MOmap.htm Map] showing Civil War battles in Missouri
 
==== World War II ====
{{MO World War II Intro|Adair}}
{{MO World War II Intro|Adair}}
*'''1941-1946''' - {{RecordSearch|2392705|Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index


*'''1940-1945''' {{RecordSearch|2759143|Missouri, World War II Draft Registration Cards,1940-1945}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Missouri, World War II Draft Registration Cards - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
*'''1941-1946'''  {{RecordSearch|2392705|Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
 
===Naturalization and Citizenship===
{{MO Naturalization Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Naturalization Intro|Adair}}


*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index


===Newspapers===
=== Newspapers ===
{{MO Newspapers Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Newspapers Intro|Adair}}


The [http://sites.google.com/site/glloydsite/Home/obits-anchor Adair County Historical Society] has created an obituary and death notice collection on its website. They have been extracted from the ''Kirksville Daily Express ''and cover dates from March 1979 through December 31, 2010. There are some additional obituaries taken from the ''Unionville Republican ''which are earlier than the listed dates above.
The [http://sites.google.com/site/glloydsite/Home/obits-anchor Adair County Historical Society] has created an obituary and death notice collection on its website. They have been extracted from the ''Kirksville Daily Express ''and cover dates from March 1979 through December 31, 2010. There are some additional obituaries taken from the ''Unionville Republican ''which are earlier than the listed dates above.
*[https://shsmo.org/collections/newspapers/mdnp#list Missouri Digital Newspaper Project] at Missouri State Historical Society
*'''1800s-Current''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/50054/ Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-Current] at Ancestry — index & images ($)


{{MO Newspaper Abstracts|Adair}}
{{MO Newspaper Abstracts|Adair}}


===Obituaries===
=== Obituaries ===
{{MO Obituaries Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Obituaries Intro|Adair}}


===Other Records===
=== Other Records ===
{{MO Other Records Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Other Records Intro|Adair}}


===Periodicals===
=== Periodicals ===
{{MO Periodicals Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Periodicals Intro|Adair}}


===Probate Records===
=== Probate Records ===
{{MO Probate Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Probate Intro|Adair}}


''Online Probate Indexes and Records''
'''Online Probate Records'''
*'''1750-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2399107|Missouri Probate Records 1750-1998}} at FamilySearch — images - [[Missouri Probate Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1766-1988''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9071 Missouri Wills and Probate Records 1766-1988] at Ancestry — index & images $
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text Full-Text Search - Wills and Probate Records] at FamilySearch - index & images; dates, records, and places vary; [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00oMDsAsSw How to Search]


*'''1750-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2399107|Missouri Probate Records 1750-1998}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images
*'''1766-1988''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9071 Missouri Wills and Probate Records 1766-1988] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images $


===School Records===
=== School Records ===
{{MO Schools Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Schools Intro|Adair}}
===Social Security Records===


*'''1935-2014''' {{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at 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]].
=== Tax Records ===
*'''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]].
*'''1936-2007''' {{RecordSearch|5000016|United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007}} at FamilySearch - [[United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT) - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]; index
 
===Tax Records===
{{MO Tax Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Tax Intro|Adair}}


===Vital Records===
=== Vital Records ===
{{MO Vital Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Vital Intro|Adair}}


====Birth====
==== Birth ====
{{MO Birth Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Birth Intro|Adair}}
*'''Pre-1910''' [https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/birthdeath/Default.aspx#searchDB Missouri Birth and Death Records Database, Pre-1910] at Missouri Digital Heritage - index.
*'''1817-1939''' {{RecordSearch|2524491|Missouri Births, 1817-1939}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri, Births - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1827-1935'''  {{RecordSearch|1680833|Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri Births and Christenings - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1851-1910''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1170 Missouri Birth Records, 1851-1910] at Ancestry — index & images $
*'''1866-1867''' Adair County Birth Index, Volume 1, 1866-1867. Batch {{IGI|C514581}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igimissouria.pdf|<nowiki/>]]https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/5/5a/Igimissouria.pdf.</ref>
*'''1910-2022''' [https://www.missouribirthindex.com/ Missouri, Birth Index, 1920-2015] at Reclaim the Records — index; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10932/missouri-birth-index-1920-2015?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($)''
*'''1910-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10932/missouri-births?s=275764761 Missouri Births] at MyHeritage — index  ($)


====Marriage====
*'''1817-1939''' - {{RecordSearch|2524491|Missouri Births, 1817-1939}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''1827-1935''' {{RecordSearch|1680833|Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935}} at [https://familysearch.org/ 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 $
*'''1866-1867''' Adair County Birth Index, Volume 1, 1866-1867. Batch {{IGI|C514581}} at FamilySearch - free.<ref>Genealogical Society of Utah, ''Parish and Vital Records List'' (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at [[Media:Igimissouria.pdf|https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/5/5a/Igimissouria.pdf]].</ref>
 
==== Marriage ====
{{MO Marriage Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Marriage Intro|Adair}}


*'''1750-1920''' {{RecordSearch|1680838|Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1750-1920''' {{RecordSearch|1680838|Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
*'''1776-1988''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=missouri%2cmo Missouri, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index $
*'''1776-1988''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=missouri%2cmo Missouri, United States Marriages] at [http://findmypast.com/ FindMyPast] — index $
*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at FamilySearch — index & images - [[Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''1805-2002''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1171 Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
*'''1805-2002''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1171 Missouri, Marriage Records, 1805-2002] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry]
*'''1841-1878'''  Adair County Marriage Book 1 Index 1841-1878. Batch {{IGI|M514581}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1841-1878'''  Adair County Marriage Book 1 Index 1841-1878. Batch {{IGI|M514581}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2094 Missouri Marriages to 1850] at Ancestry — index $
*'''1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2094 Missouri Marriages to 1850] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index $
*'''1871-1884'''  Adair County Marriage Books 2 thru 4 Index 1871-1884. Batch {{IGI|M514582}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1871-1884'''  Adair County Marriage Books 2 thru 4 Index 1871-1884. Batch {{IGI|M514582}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1884-1885'''  Adair County Marriage Books 5 and 6 Index 1884-1885. Batch {{IGI|M514583}} at FamilySearch - free.
*'''1884-1885'''  Adair County Marriage Books 5 and 6 Index 1884-1885. Batch {{IGI|M514583}} at FamilySearch - free.


====Death====
==== Death ====
{{MO Death Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Death Intro|Adair}}


*'''Pre-1910''' [https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/archives/archivesdb/birthdeath/Default.aspx#searchDB Missouri Birth and Death Records Database, Pre-1910] at Missouri Digital Heritage - index.
*'''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 Ancestry — index & images $
*'''1867-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1680837|Missouri, Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
*'''1867-1976''' {{RecordSearch|1680837|Missouri, Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri Deaths and Burials - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''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 FamilySearch — index & images - [[Missouri Deaths - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''1910-Onward''' [https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/DeathCertificates#searchDB Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-Onward] at Missouri Digital Heritage - index & images.
*'''1968-2022''' [https://www.missourideathindex.com/ Missouri, Death Index, 1968-2015] at Reclaim the Records — index; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10933/missouri-death-index-1968-2015?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($); [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=62145 Ancestry] ($)''
*'''1968-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10933/missouri-deaths?s=275764761 Missouri, Deaths] 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.


====Divorce====
==== Divorce ====
{{MO Divorce Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Divorce Intro|Adair}}


===Voting Records===
== Research Facilities ==
*'''1801-Onward''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20385/missouri-voter-registrations?s=275764761 Missouri, Voter Registrations] at MyHeritage — index ($)
==Research Facilities==
{{MO Research Facilities Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Research Facilities Intro|Adair}}


===Archives===
=== Archives ===
{{MO Archives Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Archives Intro|Adair}}


===FamilySearch Centers===
=== Family History Centers ===
{{FamilySearch Centers Intro}}
{{Family History Centers Intro}}


*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mo/kirksville/2000-east-normal-avenue Kirksville Missouri FamilySearch Center]
*[[Kirksville Missouri Family History Center]] 2000 E Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501 United States [https://www.google.com/maps/preview#!q=+2000+E+Normal%2C+Kirksville%2C+MO+63501++&data=!4m15!2m14!1m13!1s0x87e80e983845c83f%3A0xd4c8d090c5162828!3m8!1m3!1d3689!2d-94.5047472!3d37.0676612!3m2!1i1127!2i890!4f13.1!4m2!3d40.1898144!4d-92.5615874 Location Map]
*[https://www.youseemore.com/adaircpl/ Adair County Public Library] - an affiliate library


===Libraries===
=== Libraries ===
{{MO Libraries Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Libraries Intro|Adair}}


'''Adair County Public Library'''<br>One Library Lane<br>Kirksville, MO 63501<br>Phone: 660-665-6038<br>[https://www.youseemore.com/adaircpl/ Website]
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/mo-society-archive/ List of Missouri Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]


===Museums===
=== Museums ===
{{MO Museums Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Museums Intro|Adair}}


==Societies==
== Societies ==
{{MO Societies Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Societies Intro|Adair}}


*'''Adair County Historical Society'''<br>211 South Elson Street<br> Kirksville, MO 63501-3466<br>Phone: 660-665-6502<br>[http://www.adairchs.org/ Website]
*[http://www.adairchs.org/ Adair County Historical Society]<br>211 South Elson Street<br> Kirksville, MO 63501-3466<br>Phone: 660-665-6502  


==Websites==
== Websites ==
{{MO Websites Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Websites Intro|Adair}}


*[http://mdh.deepwebaccess.com/mdh/desktop/en/search.html Missouri Digital Heritage]. Digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State.
*[http://mdh.deepwebaccess.com/mdh/result-list/fullRecord:Adair+County/ Missouri Digital Heritage]. Free. digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State.
*[http://adair.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]
*[http://adair.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/adair/adair.htm USGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/adair/adair.htm USGenWeb Archives]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1625|Missouri|Adair}} - The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
*{{FHL Place IDNum|202813|Missouri|Adair}}. 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 [https://familysearch.org/search/ Historical Records] to search for specific individuals in genealogical records
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150516070005/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/MO/Adair/ RootsWeb resources]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MO/Adair/ Linkpendium]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mo/counties/adair/ CyndisList]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/adair-county/ StateofUS]. Free. family history resources and government records
*[http://ldsgenealogy.com/MO/Adair-County.htm Missouri Genealogy]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)


==Research Guides==
== Research Guides ==
{{MO Research Guides Intro|Adair}}
{{MO Research Guides Intro|Adair}}


==References==
== References ==
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Guide to Adair County, Missouri ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.

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County Facts
County seat: Kirksville
Organized: January 29, 1841
Parent County(s): Macon[1]
Neighboring Counties
KnoxLinnMaconPutnamSchuylerScotlandSullivan
See County Maps
Courthouse
MissouriAdairCourthouse.jpg
Location Map
Missouri Adair County Map.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The county was named for John Adair. The County is located in the northeastern area of the state. [2]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Adair County Courthouse
106 W. Washington
Kirksville, MO 63501
Phone: 660-665-3350
Adair County Website

County Recorder has marriage and land records from 1840.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.
Probate Clerk has probate records.
County Clerk has school enumeration records. [3]

Adair 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.

Known Beginning Dates for Major County Records[4]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1883 1840 1883 1841 1840 1841 1830
Statewide registration started in 1910 for births and deaths. General compliance for births by 1927 and deaths by 1911.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • 1841 Adair County was created 29 January 1841 from Macon County.
  • County seat: Kirksville[5]

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]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Townships

History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Emphasis for this timeline is on events that affected migration, records, or record-keeping. Unless otherwise mentioned, the events below were gleaned from Missouri Digital Heritage,

  • The area now known as Adair County was first settled in pre-historic times.
  • 1804 November 3 - The Treaty of St. Louis, between the USA and the Sacs and Foxes, stipulated that goods and cash be paid to the Sacs and Foxes.
  • 1825 - The Big Neck War was fought.
  • 1828 - The first white settlement in Adair County.
  • 1838-40 - Survey of Public Lands of Adair County was completed.
  • 1840 - Both settlers and speculators began a rush to the land office.
  • 1841 January 29 - Adair County was founded.
  • 1850 - Immigrants started coming to Adair County in large numbers.

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Biographies[edit | edit source]

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Adair County, Missouri online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Missouri Cemeteries for more information

 

Census Records[edit | edit source]

For tips on accessing Adair County, Missouri Genealogy census records online, see: Missouri Census.

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.

Court Records[edit | edit source]

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 Adair 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.


  • Violette, Eugene Morrow. History of Adair County : together with reminiscences and biographical sketches. Kirksville, Missouri : Denslow History Co., 1911. Online at FamilySearch (Free); and at HathiTrust (Free)
  • History of Adair, Sullivan, Putnam and Schuyler counties, Missouri : from the earliest time to the present. Chicago, Illinois : Goodspeed Pub. Co., 1888. Online at FamilySearch (Free); and at Missouri Digital Heritage (Free)
  • John, A. H. Sketch of Adair County, Missouri : plus "patron's business references" by township, telling the section, township and range of their property, where they were born and when they settled in Adair County. S.l. : s.n., 199-?. Online at Family Search (Free); PDF at Adairchs (Free)

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

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Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Online Records

Regiments
Service men in Adair 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 Adair County, Missouri:

- 21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union), Company H
- 21st Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union), Company I
- 27th Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union), Company D
- 39th Regiment, Missouri Infantry (Union), Company A
- 7th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union), Company H
- 1st Regiment, Enrolled Militia, Missouri National Guard Infantry (Union), Independent Company
- 2nd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company M
- 30th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company E
- 50th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company H
- 50th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company I
- 50th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company K

Civil War Battle
The following Civil War Battle was fought in Adair County

Map showing Civil War battles in Missouri

World War II[edit | edit source]

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

The Adair County Historical Society has created an obituary and death notice collection on its website. They have been extracted from the Kirksville Daily Express and cover dates from March 1979 through December 31, 2010. There are some additional obituaries taken from the Unionville Republican which are earlier than the listed dates above.


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

School Records[edit | edit source]

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]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Adair County. For state-wide archival repositories, see Missouri Archives and Libraries.

Family History Centers[edit | edit source]

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Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Adair County. For state-wide library facilities, see Missouri Archives and Libraries.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Adair County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Missouri Societies.

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]

  1. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. Wikipedia contributors, "Adair County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adair_County,_Missouri, accessed 18 Sept 2018.
  3. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Adair 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.
  5. Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. Heritage Preservation Services, Civil War Battle Summaries by State, (accessed 15 August 2012)
  7. Genealogical Society of Utah, Parish and Vital Records List (July 1998). Microfiche. Digital version at https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/images/5/5a/Igimissouria.pdf.