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


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<center>{{Infobox U.S. County 2016
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|organized=  February 23,  1843
|organized=  February 23,  1843
|county seat= Rock Port
|county seat= Rock Port
|parent county= [[Holt County, Missouri Genealogy|Holt]]<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>
|parent county= [[Holt County, Missouri Genealogy|Holt]]<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>
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== County Information ==
==County Information==


=== Description ===
===Description===
The county was named for David Rice Atchison. The County is located in the northwestern area of the state. <ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Atchison County," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchison_County,_Missouri, accessed 18 Sept 2018.</ref>
The county was named for David Rice Atchison. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state.<ref>Wikipedia contributors, "Atchison County, Missouri" in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchison_County,_Missouri, accessed 18 Sept 2018.</ref>


=== County Courthouse ===
===County Courthouse===
{{MO Courthouse Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Courthouse Intro|Atchison}}
'''Atchison County Courthouse'''<br> P.O. Box 280 <br> 400 South Washington Street<br>Rock Port, MO 64482 <br>Phone: 660-744-6214 <br>[http://atchisoncounty.org/index.php/life-in-atchison-county/county-info/ Atchison County Website]<br><br>
'''Atchison County Courthouse'''<br> P.O. Box 280 <br> 400 South Washington Street<br>Rock Port, MO 64482 <br>Phone: 660-744-6214 <br>[https://atchisoncounty.org/ Atchison County Website]<br><br>
County Recorder has marriage and land records.<br>
County Recorder has marriage and land records.<br>
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.<br>
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.<br>
County Clerk has birth records 1883-1893.<br>
County Clerk has birth records 1883-1893.<br>
Probate Judge has probate 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>
Probate Judge has probate 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>


=== Atchison County, Missouri Record Dates ===
===Atchison County, Missouri Record Dates===
{{MO Record Dates Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Record Dates Intro|Atchison}}
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| 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), Atchinson 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>
| 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), Atchinson 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>
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| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Birth|Birth*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Marriage|Marriage]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Death|Death*]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Court Records|Court]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Land and Property Records|Land]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Probate Records|Probate]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" | '''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
| width="14.2%" bgcolor="#e4d8e5" align="center" |'''[[Atchison County, Missouri Genealogy#Census Records|Census]]'''
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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|Atchison}}
{{MO Boundary Changes Intro|Atchison}}
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*'''1843''' [[Allen County, Missouri Genealogy|Allen County]] (later renamed Atchison County) was created 23 February 1843 from [[Holt County, Missouri Genealogy|Holt]] County.
*'''1843''' [[Allen County, Missouri Genealogy|Allen County]] (later renamed Atchison County) was created 23 February 1843 from [[Holt County, Missouri Genealogy|Holt]] County.
*'''1845''' [[Allen County, Missouri Genealogy|Allen County]] was renamed to Atchison County in 1845.
*'''1845''' [[Allen County, Missouri Genealogy|Allen County]] was renamed to Atchison County in 1845.
*'''County seat:''' Rock Port<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>
*'''County seat:''' Rock Port<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>
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://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
 
*[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 in Atchison County, MO, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit [https://missouri.hometownlocator.com/counties/cities,cfips,005,c,atchison.cfm HomeTown Locator].<br>
The [https://shsmo.org 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, "Atchison County, Missouri," in ''Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia'', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_County,_Missouri Andrew County Missouri], accessed 13 August 2019.</ref>
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{{MO Populated Places Intro|Atchison}}
The following are locations in Atchison County, Missouri:


* The [http://shs.umsystem.edu/index.shtml 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|Atchison}}
{{MO Historical Timeline Intro|Atchison}}


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*1843 February 23 - Atchison County was organized.
*1843 February 23 - Atchison County was organized.


== Resources ==
==Resources==
{{MO Resources Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Resources Intro|Atchison}}


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


=== Biographies ===
===Biographies===
{{MO Biographies Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Biographies Intro|Atchison}}


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


=== Cemeteries ===
===Cemeteries===
{{MO Cemeteries Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Cemeteries Intro|Atchison}}


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| colspan="2" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black"| <center>'''Cemeteries of Atchison County, Missouri''' online and in print</center>
| colspan="2" style="border:1px solid black" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''Cemeteries of Atchison County, Missouri''' online and in print</center>
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" | <center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
| style="border:1px solid black" width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''Tombstone Transcriptions Online'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/memorial Findagrave.com]
* [http://atchison.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]
*[http://atchison.mogenweb.org/ MOGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/atchison/atchcem.htm MOGenWeb Archives]
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/atchison/atchcem.htm MOGenWeb Archives]
* [http://www.usgwtombstones.org/missouri/atchison.htm Tombstone Project]
*[http://www.usgwtombstones.org/missouri/atchison.htm Tombstone Project]
* [http://www.interment.net/us/mo/atchison.htm MOInterment]
*[http://www.interment.net/us/mo/atchison.htm MOInterment]
* [http://missourigravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=3 MOGravestones]
*[http://missourigravestones.org/cemeteries.php?selected_cid=3 MOGravestones]
* [http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/localList.php?local=20084&locTGroup=Cemeteries&direction=down&sec=0&qty=22&stateAbbv=&stateName= EPodunk]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# BillionGraves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search# Billion Graves]
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| 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>
| 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>
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* {{FHL|512250|subject-id|disp=Family History Library}}
*{{FSC|United States, Missouri, Atchison - Cemeteries|subject|subject-id=1949719102|disp=FamilySearch Library}}
* [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Atchison+Missouri&qt=results_page WorldCat]
*[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=su%3Acemetery+Atchison+Missouri&qt=results_page WorldCat]
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" style="border:1px solid black" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
| style="border:1px solid black" width="25%" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<center>'''List of Cemeteries in the County'''</center>
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* [https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Atchison-County?id=county_1399 Findagrave.com]
*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery-browse/USA/Missouri/Atchison-County?id=county_1399 Findagrave.com]
* [https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery Billion Graves]
*[https://billiongraves.com/search/cemetery BillionGraves]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394303&reqParentsLabel=Atchison%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" style="border:1px solid black" bgcolor="#E0E0E0" |<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 ===
===Census Records===
{{MO Census Intro|Atchison}}
{{Historical populations
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|footnote = Source: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchison_County,_Missouri#Demographics "Wikipedia.org".]
|1850 |1678 
|1860 |4649
|1870 |8440
|1880 |14556
|1890 |15533
|1900 |16501
|1910 |13604
|1920 |13008
|1930 |13421
|1940 |12897
|1950 |11127
|1960 |9213
|1970 |9240
|1980 |8605
|1990 |7457
|2000 |6430
|2010 |5685
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{{Census|Missouri}}


*'''1732-1933''' - {{RecordSearch|2075262|Missouri State and Territorial Census Records, 1732-1933}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
===Church Records===
'''List of Churches and Church Parishes'''


{{Census|Missouri}}
*'''[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394303&reqParentsLabel=Atchison%2C%20Missouri%2C%20United%20States&reqParentsType=209&reqTypeGroups=3&reqTypeLabel=Churches%20and%20Church%20Parishes FamilySearch Places]'''


=== Church Records ===
{{MO Church Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Church Intro|Atchison}}


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


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


=== Directories ===
===Directories===
{{MO Directories Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Directories Intro|Atchison}}


=== Emigration and Immigration ===
*'''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===
{{MO Emigration Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Emigration Intro|Atchison}}


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


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


=== Genealogies ===
===Genealogies===
{{MO Genealogies Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Genealogies Intro|Atchison}}


=== Guardianship ===
===Guardianship===
{{MO Guardianship Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Guardianship Intro|Atchison}}


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


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


=== Local Histories ===
''Online Land Indexes and Records''<br>
*[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|Atchison}}
{{MO Histories Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO History}}
{{MO History}}
*''A Biographical History of Nodaway and Atchison counties'' 1901. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company. '''Online at:''' [http://books.google.com/books?id=E30UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA219 Google Books]; and at [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/33648 Missouri Digital History]
* ''Biographical history, Atchison County, Missouri.''. 1905. By Atchison County mail. n.p.: H.F. Stapel Publisher. '''Online at:''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/12693/rec/2 Missouri Digital History]
*''Directory of Atchison County Missouri''. n.d. By The Atchison County Mail. n.p.: n.p. Online at [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/435268-the-history-of-holt-and-atchison-counties-missouri-containing-a-history-of-these-counties-their-cities-towns-etc-etc-biographical-sketches-of-their-citizens-general-and-local-statistics-portraits-of-early-settlers-and-prominent-men-history-of-missouri-map-of-holt-and-atchison-counties-etc?offset=1 FamilySearch]; and at [https://archive.org/details/historyofholtatc00nati Internet Archive]; and at [URL Missouri Digital History] Missouri Digital History]
* ''History of Holt and Atchison counties, Missouri.''. 1882. St. Joseph, Missouri: National Historical Company. '''Online at:''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/31151/rec/4 Missouri Digital History]
* ''History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats, and Courthouse Squares''. 1983. by Marian M. Ohman. Missouri: Missouri State Library. '''Online at:''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/16769/rec/3 Missouri Digital History]
* ''State of Missouri: an autobiography''. 1904. By Walter Williams. Columbia, Mo: Press of E. W. Stephens. '''Online at:''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/93865/rec/6 Missouri Digital History]
*Van Leuven, Audrey. ''Early times of Atchison County, Missouri : being a collection of items taken mostly from old newspapers of early da ys in Atchison County, Missouri. Some are historical, some are amusing, all are interesting, 1838-1932''. [S.l. : s.n.], 1984.


[http://books.google.com/books?id=E30UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA219 ''A Biographical History of Nodaway and Atchison counties, Missouri compendium of national biography''] (1901) is available online free from Google Books. Part I contains biographies of national celebrities. Part II (starts on p.219) contains biographies of Atchison and Nodaway county residents.
===Maps and Gazetteers===
 
*Van Leuven, Audrey. ''Early times of Atchison County, Missouri&nbsp;: being a collection of items taken mostly from old newspapers of early da ys in Atchison County, Missouri. Some are historical, some are amusing, all are interesting, 1838-1932''. [S.l.&nbsp;: s.n.], 1984.
*''The History of Holt and Atchison counties, Missouri&nbsp;: containing a history of these counties, their cities, towns, etc., etc., biographical sketches of their citizens, general and local statistics ... history of Miss. Tucson, Arizona&nbsp;: W.C. Cox, 1974.''
**Online at [https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?from=fhd&dps_pid=IE57055 FamilySearch] (Free)
**Online at [https://archive.org/details/historyofholtatc00nati Internet Archive] (Free)
 
=== Maps and Gazetteers ===
{{MO Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MO Atchison County}}}}  
{{MO Neighboring Counties Intro|county={{MO Atchison County}}}}  
{{MO Maps Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Maps Intro|Atchison}}
*[http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)]
*[http://www.mapofus.org/missouri/ Maps of Missouri (1804-1889)]
*Map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Atchison_County Atchison County townships] (Histopolis)<br>
*Map of [http://www.histopolis.com/Place/US/MO/Atchison_County Atchison County townships] (Histopolis)
* ''Missouri As It Is In 1867''. 1867. by Nathan II. Parker. Philadelpia: J. B. Lippincott & Co. '''Online at:''' [https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocohist/id/93408/rec/5 Missouri Digital History]
*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 Atchison 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 Atchison County. The city of St. Louis is not included in this collection.<br>
*[https://cdm16795.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/mocoplats/id/6790/rec/1 Plat Book of Atchison County, Missouri] at [https://www.sos.mo.gov/mdh# Missouri Digital Heritage]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/research/places/?reqParents=394303&reqParentsLabel=Atchison%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]]


=== Migration ===
===Migration===
{{MO Migration Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Migration Intro|Atchison}}


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:*[[Oregon Trail]] 1830s to 1890s from western Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon<ref>Jim Tompkins, "The Oregon Trail 1841-1848 Map I" in ''Oregon Trail Landmarks'' at http://www.oregonpioneers.com/OTMap1.jpg (accessed 18 July 2011).</ref>
:*[[Oregon Trail]] 1830s to 1890s from western Missouri to Oregon City, Oregon<ref>Jim Tompkins, "The Oregon Trail 1841-1848 Map I" in ''Oregon Trail Landmarks'' at http://www.oregonpioneers.com/OTMap1.jpg (accessed 18 July 2011).</ref>
:*[[California Trail]] 1846 to 1869 from western Missouri to northern California<ref>"Oregon California Trails Association" at http://www.octa-trails.org/learn/virtual-trail (accessed 20 July 2016).</ref>
:*[[California Trail]] 1846 to 1869 from western Missouri to northern California<ref>"Oregon California Trails Association" at http://www.octa-trails.org/learn/virtual-trail (accessed 20 July 2016).</ref>
:*[[Mormon Trail]] 1846 to 1869 from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah<ref>"The Pioneer Story: The Mormon Pioneer Trail" in ''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' at http://lds.org/gospellibrary/pioneer/pioneerstory.htm (accessed 18 July 2011).</ref>
:*[[Mormon Trail]] 1846 to 1869 from Nauvoo, Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah<ref>"The Pioneer Story: The Mormon Pioneer Trail" in ''The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints'' at https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/pioneer-trek (accessed 18 July 2011).</ref>


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


*'''1900-1941''' {{RecordSearch|2576872|Missouri, Pre-WWII Adjutant General Enlistment Contracts, 1900-1941}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — images
*'''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]]
==== Civil War ====
 
====Civil War====
{{MO Civil War Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Civil War Intro|Atchison}}
'''''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|1932408|Missouri, Civil War Service Records of Union 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]]
*'''1911-1938''' {{RecordSearch|1865475|Missouri, Confederate Pension Applications and Soldiers Home Applications, 1911-1938}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''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]]
*{{RecordSearch|3246416|Michigan, Civil War Centennial Observance Commission, Committee on Civil War Grave Registration, Burial Records}} at [https://familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index
*'''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 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 Atchison 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 Atchison County, Missouri:<br>
Service men in Atchison 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 Atchison County, Missouri:<br>
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:-[[3rd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|3rd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company L
:-[[3rd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|3rd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company L
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company B
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company B
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:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company F
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company F
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company H
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company H
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:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company I
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Company I
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Detached Company
:- [[58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)|58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union)]], Detached Company
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==== World War II ====
====World War II====
{{MO World War II Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO World War II Intro|Atchison}}
*'''1941-1946'''  {{RecordSearch|2392705|Missouri, Reports of Separation Notices, 1941-1946}} at [https://www.familysearch.org/search FamilySearch] — index


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
*'''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]]
*'''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|Atchison}}
{{MO Naturalization Intro|Atchison}}


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


=== Newspapers ===
===Newspapers===
{{MO Newspapers Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Newspapers Intro|Atchison}}
*[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|Atchison}}
{{MO Newspaper Abstracts|Atchison}}
=== Obituaries ===
 
===Obituaries===
{{MO Obituaries Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Obituaries Intro|Atchison}}


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


=== Periodicals ===
===Periodicals===
{{MO Periodicals Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Periodicals Intro|Atchison}}


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


'''Online Probate Records'''
''Online Probate Indexes and Records''
*'''1750-1988''' {{RecordSearch|2399107|Missouri Probate Records 1750-1998}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — images
*'''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 [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index and images $
*'''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]


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


=== Tax 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]].
*'''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|Atchison}}
{{MO Tax Intro|Atchison}}


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


==== Birth ====
====Birth====
{{MO Birth Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Birth Intro|Atchison}}
*'''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 $


==== Marriage ====
*'''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 $
*'''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====
{{MO Marriage Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Marriage Intro|Atchison}}


*'''1750-1920''' {{RecordSearch|1680838|Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920}} at [https://familysearch.org/ FamilySearch] — index
*'''1750-1920''' {{RecordSearch|1680838|Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920}} at FamilySearch — index - [[Missouri Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use this Collection]]
*'''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 $
*'''1776-1988''' [https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/united-states-marriages?state=missouri%2cmo Missouri, United States Marriages] at Findmypast — index $
*'''1800-1991''' {{RecordSearch|2060668|Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991}} at [https://familysearch.org FamilySearch] — index and images
*'''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]]
*'''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]
*'''1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2094 Missouri Marriages to 1850] at [http://home.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] — index $
*'''1850''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2094 Missouri Marriages to 1850] at Ancestry — index $


==== Death ====
====Death====
{{MO Death Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Death Intro|Atchison}}


*'''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]]
*'''1910-1960''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10018/missouri-death-certificates-1910-1960?s=275764761 Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 - 1960] at MyHeritage ($) — index
*'''1968-2022''' [https://www.missourideathindex.com/ Missouri, Death Index, 1968-2015] at Reclaim the Records — index; ''Also at: [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10933/missouri-death-index-1968-2015?s=275764761 MyHeritage] ($); [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|Atchison}}
{{MO Divorce Intro|Atchison}}


== Research Facilities ==
===Voting Records===
*'''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|Atchison}}
{{MO Research Facilities Intro|Atchison}}


=== Archives ===
===Archives===
{{MO Archives Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Archives Intro|Atchison}}


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


=== Libraries ===
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/mo/maryville/1721-south-munn-avenue Maryville Missouri FamilySearch Center]
*[https://locations.familysearch.org/en/us/ia/shenandoah/507-east-pioneer-avenue Shenandoah Iowa FamilySearch Center]
*[http://malvernlibrary.weebly.com/ Malvern Public Library] - an affiliate library
*[https://www.librarydistrict1.org/ Troy Library] - an affiliate library
 
===Libraries===
{{MO Libraries Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Libraries Intro|Atchison}}


*[http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/mo-society-archive/ List of Missouri Archives, Libraries, Publications, Historical &amp; Genealogical Societies]


=== Museums ===
===Museums===
{{MO Museums Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Museums Intro|Atchison}}


== Societies ==
==Societies==
{{MO Societies Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Societies Intro|Atchison}}


*[http://www.nwmogenealogy.com/ Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society]<br>412 Felix Street<br>St. Joseph, MO 64501<br>''Mailing Address:''<br>P.O. Box 382<br>St. Joseph, MO 64502<br>Phone: 816-233-0524  
'''Atchison County Historical Society'''<br>210 South Main Street<br>Rock Port, MO 64482<br>Phone: 660-744-5800<br><br>
*Atchison County Historical Society<br>210 South Main Street<br>Rock Port, MO 64482<br>Phone: 660-744-5800
'''Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 382<br>St. Joseph, MO 64502<br>Phone: 816-233-0524<br>[http://www.nwmogenealogy.com/ Website]


== Websites ==
==Websites==
{{MO Websites Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Websites Intro|Atchison}}


* [http://mdh.deepwebaccess.com/mdh/result-list/fullRecord:atchison+county/ Missouri Digital Heritage]. Free. digital images of many types of records from institutions across the State
*[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://www.mogenweb.org/atchison/ MOGenWeb]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or complete transcriptions
*[http://www.mogenweb.org/atchison/ MOGenWeb]
* [http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/atchison/tombstones/english/index.htm USGenWeb Archives]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
*[http://www.usgwarchives.net/mo/atchison/tombstones/english/index.htm USGenWeb Archives]
*{{FHL Place IDNum|202823|Missouri|Atchison}}. 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
*{{FSC Place IDNum|1627|Missouri|Atchison}} - 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/20081228043228/http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/MO/Atchison/ RootsWeb resources]. Free. Data may be submitted by individuals or may be complete transcriptions
 
*  [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/MO/Atchison/ Linkpendium]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
==Research Guides==
*  [http://www.cyndislist.com/us/mo/counties/atchison/ CyndisList]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
*  [http://www.genealogyinc.com/missouri/atchison-county/ StateofUS]. Free. family history resources and government records
*  [http://ldsgenealogy.com/MO/Atchison-County.htm Missouri Genealogy]. Free. Click links. Some sites they link to may have fees ($)
== Research Guides ==
{{MO Research Guides Intro|Atchison}}
{{MO Research Guides Intro|Atchison}}


== References ==
==References==
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Revision as of 07:47, 26 May 2025


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

County Facts
County seat: Rock Port
Organized: February 23, 1843
Parent County(s): Holt[1]
Neighboring Counties
Fremont (IA) • Holt • Nemaha (NE) • Nodaway • Otoe (NE) • Page (IA) • Richardson (NE)
See County Maps
Courthouse
MissouriAtchisonCourthouse.jpg
Location Map
Missouri Atchison County Map.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

The county was named for David Rice Atchison. The county is located in the northwestern area of the state.[2]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Atchison County Courthouse
P.O. Box 280
400 South Washington Street
Rock Port, MO 64482
Phone: 660-744-6214
Atchison County Website

County Recorder has marriage and land records.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has divorce and court records.
County Clerk has birth records 1883-1893.
Probate Judge has probate records.[3]

Atchison 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 Government County Records[4]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1883 1845 1883 1845 1845 1845 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]

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places in Atchison 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]

Cities
Villages
Unincorporated communities
Census-designated places
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 History of Holt and Atchison Counties Internet Archive

  • The earliest inhabitants of what is now Missouri were Indians.
  • The first non indians to lay claim to what is now Missouri were the French
  • 1768 - Spain became the "owners" of the area.
  • 1800 October 1 - Spain ceded this area back to France
  • 1803 October 31 - France ceded this territory to the USA.
  • 1821 August 10 - Missouri became a state.
  • 1836 - The "Platte Purchase" was made with the Indians.
  • 1839 - The first white settler to settle in what is now Atchison County.
  • 1843 February 23 - Atchison County was organized.

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 Atchison 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]

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 1,678 —
1860 4,649 177.1%
1870 8,440 81.5%
1880 14,556 72.5%
1890 15,533 6.7%
1900 16,501 6.2%
1910 13,604 −17.6%
1920 13,008 −4.4%
1930 13,421 3.2%
1940 12,897 −3.9%
1950 11,127 −13.7%
1960 9,213 −17.2%
1970 9,240 0.3%
1980 8,605 −6.9%
1990 7,457 −13.3%
2000 6,430 −13.8%
2010 5,685 −11.6%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

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

Church Records[edit | edit source]

List of Churches and Church Parishes

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.

Online Land Indexes and Records

Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Atchison 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.

  • A Biographical History of Nodaway and Atchison counties 1901. Chicago: The Lewis Publishing Company. Online at: Google Books; and at Missouri Digital History
  • Biographical history, Atchison County, Missouri.. 1905. By Atchison County mail. n.p.: H.F. Stapel Publisher. Online at: Missouri Digital History
  • Directory of Atchison County Missouri. n.d. By The Atchison County Mail. n.p.: n.p. Online at FamilySearch; and at Internet Archive; and at [URL Missouri Digital History] Missouri Digital History]
  • History of Holt and Atchison counties, Missouri.. 1882. St. Joseph, Missouri: National Historical Company. Online at: Missouri Digital History
  • History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats, and Courthouse Squares. 1983. by Marian M. Ohman. Missouri: Missouri State Library. Online at: Missouri Digital History
  • State of Missouri: an autobiography. 1904. By Walter Williams. Columbia, Mo: Press of E. W. Stephens. Online at: Missouri Digital History
  • Van Leuven, Audrey. Early times of Atchison County, Missouri : being a collection of items taken mostly from old newspapers of early da ys in Atchison County, Missouri. Some are historical, some are amusing, all are interesting, 1838-1932. [S.l. : s.n.], 1984.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

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Migration[edit | edit source]

Early migration routes to and from Atchison County, Missouri for European and African American settlers included:

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Military Records[edit | edit source]

Civil War[edit | edit source]

Online Records

Regiments
Service men in Atchison 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 Atchison County, Missouri:

-3rd Provisional Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company L
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company B
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company E
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company F
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company H
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Company I
- 58th Regiment, Enrolled Missouri Militia (Union), Detached Company
- 5th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union), Company C
- 5th Regiment, Missouri State Militia Cavalry (Union), Company D

World War II[edit | edit source]

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Newspapers[edit | edit source]


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 Indexes and Records

School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security 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]

Voting Records[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

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

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

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  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
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Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

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


Museums[edit | edit source]

Societies[edit | edit source]

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

Atchison County Historical Society
210 South Main Street
Rock Port, MO 64482
Phone: 660-744-5800

Northwest Missouri Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 382
St. Joseph, MO 64502
Phone: 816-233-0524
Website

Websites[edit | edit source]

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); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Atchison County, Missouri" in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchison_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); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Atchinson County, Missouri. Page 397-407 At various libraries (WorldCat); 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.
  5. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Missouri. At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  6. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Atchison County, Missouri," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, Andrew County Missouri, accessed 13 August 2019.
  7. ↑ Jim Tompkins, "The Oregon Trail 1841-1848 Map I" in Oregon Trail Landmarks at http://www.oregonpioneers.com/OTMap1.jpg (accessed 18 July 2011).
  8. ↑ "Oregon California Trails Association" at http://www.octa-trails.org/learn/virtual-trail (accessed 20 July 2016).
  9. ↑ "The Pioneer Story: The Mormon Pioneer Trail" in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/pioneer-trek (accessed 18 July 2011).
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