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.
Alexander M. Dockery, born on February 11, 1845, in Missouri, pursued a medical degree, graduating from St. Louis Medical College in 1865. He practiced medicine in Linneus and Chillicothe before transitioning to banking, co-founding the Farmers Exchange Bank in Gallatin. A committed advocate for education, he served on the Board of Curators at the University of Missouri and held various leadership roles in Masonry. As a Democratic politician and mayor of Gallatin, Dockery was a respected community figure known for his intellect, energy, and dedication to civic causes.
William T. Lamkin, born on June 15, 1848, in Linn County, Missouri, became a distinguished attorney and influential citizen in Christian County. He was educated in common schools and taught for eight years before pursuing law, being admitted to the bar in 1891. A Democrat and active community member, Lamkin supported temperance and served as a justice of the peace and in many public roles. He married Mary E. Perkins, and they had one daughter, Nora, who sadly passed away at sixteen. Lamkin remains an esteemed figure in local history.
Thomas Higginbotham, born on March 17, 1856, in Wayne County, Kentucky, has been a prominent resident of Union County for over twenty years. His family moved through several states before settling in Union County in 1881, where he acquired a 360-acre farm. He married Amelia Gent in 1879, and they had six children. A respected member of the community, he is known for his integrity and industriousness, operating the farm alongside his brother George.
Neri L. Ackles, born on July 30, 1860, in Linn County, Missouri, is a prominent farmer and stockman in Union County, known for his significant contributions to the local economy. After his family settled in the Grande Ronde Valley in 1865, he pursued education at Blue Mountain University, graduating in 1881. Ackles engaged in various enterprises, including mail transportation, before returning to farming. He operates a 320-acre property, cultivating cereals and fruit and managing a dairy. He is married to Alice Kirk and is active in the Republican Party and local organizations.
William S. Gooch, M.D., a prominent figure in Mapleton, Kansas, has dedicated fifteen years to surgical and medical practice. Born in Meadville, Missouri, in 1875, Gooch comes from a lineage of Kentucky pioneers. After graduating from Beaumont Medical College in 1900, he began his career in Elmer, Missouri, before relocating to Mapleton in 1901. Aside from his medical practice, he co-owns the local drug store and serves on the school board. A Democrat and Masonic member, he is married to Grace Buckner, with whom he has two children.
Dawson W. Cooley, a prominent citizen of Sumner County, Kansas, serves as president of Oxford Bank, having dedicated over thirty years to the banking industry. Born in New York in 1839, he served in the Civil War with the Ninth New York Volunteer Infantry. After the war, Cooley moved to Kansas, where he navigated the challenges of pioneering and eventually settled in Oxford. An influential figure in his community, he has contributed to various local enterprises, while also being active in the Masonic order and Methodist Church.
James Duncan Millar Crockett, born July 2, 1868, in Nova Scotia, emerged as a prominent public accountant in Kansas, contributing significantly to the profession’s development. After various roles in business and finance, he established the firm Crockett, Couchman & Company, which expanded to major cities. A certified public accountant since 1910, he holds several leadership positions in professional organizations and actively participates in community and religious groups. Married with a daughter, Crockett is also a dedicated prohibitionist and supporter of public education initiatives in Kansas City.
William Sylvester Huss, an 84-year-old pioneer of Ellensburg, passed away on January 10, 1949. Born in Missouri, he journeyed to Oregon by ox cart in 1865 and later settled in Kittitas Valley in 1885. Huss worked for 25 years at Central Washington College before retiring due to health issues. He was married twice, first to Annette Thompson and later to Rachael Allen, who survives him. He is survived by his son, two daughters, a sister, five brothers, two grandchildren, and numerous relatives.
Frieda June Tremain, 86, passed away on November 8, 2005, at Jennings McCall II Assisted Living Center in Forest Grove. Born June 12, 1919, in Missouri, she graduated from Brookfield High School and taught in one-room schools. After marrying Robert Ell Tremain in 1938, they moved to California and later to Baker City. Frieda was an educator, active in the Oregon Education Association, and involved in community services. She is survived by her husband, two children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Missouri Cemetery Transcriptions, Jasper to Marion
George W. King, M.D., was born on November 14, 1844, in Missouri and faced significant hardships during his early life due to the Civil War. Orphaned by the conflict, he briefly struggled in Missouri before finding work in a tobacco factory. He served in the U.S. Army until 1866 and later sought education, ultimately pursuing a medical career. After graduating from medical school in 1883, he built successful medical practices in Oregon, where he married Nettie Powell. His later achievements somewhat compensated for his tumultuous youth.
Lincoln Austin, born on September 21, 1866, in Adams County, Illinois, is a prominent business figure in Flora, co-owning the general merchandise firm Clark Austin. He gained experience through various roles, including deputy sheriff and county clerk, while developing his ranching operations. Austin moved to several states before settling in Flora in 1886, where he became active in local governance and community organizations. His contributions to the area’s development and his successful business endeavors have earned him significant respect among his peers.