198 online plat books and atlases organized by county and ordered by date for the State of Missouri. At the bottom of the page are two items that can help you use these documents in your genealogy research. The first is a blog post Plat Books Revealed: Mapping Generations of History and the second a video where Ben Clark explains what plat maps are used for, how to navigate them, and pulls out a few interesting stories from them.
Dr. Walter G. Tyzzer, born on August 8, 1863, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, became a notable physician and surgeon in St. Louis. After graduating from Barnes Medical College in 1903, he served as superintendent of Mayfield Hospital for two decades and contributed to medical advancements in India and China. Committed to both healthcare and church activities, he was a leader in the St. Louis Baptist Association. Married in 1886, he had three children, and his late wife Emily was honored through the naming of a hospital in India.
Dr. James Le Grand, M.D., born on December 26, 1843, in Dubois County, Indiana, emerged as a respected physician and educator. After a brief military service, he transitioned to teaching before pursuing medicine and establishing his practice in Bollinger County, Missouri, and later in Jasper, Arkansas. A dedicated member of the Republican party and the Christian Church, Dr. Le Grand balanced his medical career with drug sales. His family lineage includes Revolutionary War soldier William Le Grand and a connection to Sarah Hanks, relative of Abraham Lincoln.
Camden L. Bloom, born March 14, 1868, in Pennsylvania, had a remarkable career in the oil and gas industry, notably in Independence, Kansas. Despite losing a fortune during the 1907 panic, he reconstructed his wealth through hard work and expertise, becoming a pivotal figure in the development of local resources. Bloom’s early ventures included pioneering natural gas contracts and significant contributions to Independence’s industrial growth. A prominent businessman and community supporter, he experienced personal loss but found strength in his second wife, Anna Belle, and their daughter, Helen, who continue to enrich his legacy.