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.
Forrest C. Donnell, born on August 20, 1884, in Quitman, Missouri, was a prominent St. Louis attorney and a founding member of the firm Spencer Donnell. He graduated from the University of Missouri, excelling academically and participating in various societies. After moving to St. Louis in 1907, he practiced law and served as general attorney for the University of Missouri. A community leader, Donnell was involved in numerous organizations, including the Board of Children’s Guardians and the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce. He married Hilda Hays in 1913 and had two children.
Walter A. Long, born on October 2, 1856, in Chariton County, Missouri, is a distinguished attorney in Christian County. With a solid education and keen business acumen, he has successfully practiced law throughout Southwest Missouri since 1885. Long, a self-made man, served as prosecuting attorney for Christian County and is noted for his thorough and conscientious legal work. He is a member of the Republican Party and the Masonic Lodge. He and his wife, Mattie, had three children, two of whom died young.
Edward E. Doughty, born in Missouri in 1877, became the cashier of the Troy State Bank in Kansas after a career starting as an assistant bookkeeper. His family roots trace back to Colonial New York and include significant ties to Kansas since its territorial days. Doughty has actively participated in local governance and various community organizations, reflecting his public spirit. He married Gertrude Riggle in 1901, and they have one daughter, Marjorie. Doughty is also involved in the Methodist Episcopal Church and multiple Masonic organizations.
James M. Meek, born in Ohio in 1852 and raised in Missouri, is a prominent figure in Nemaha County, Kansas, where he retired after a successful career in stock farming and cattle dealing. He served in various political roles, including the Kansas Legislature and Senate, advocating for farmers’ interests. A member of the democratic party, Meek contributed significantly to local governance. He married Sarah A. Denny in 1879, and they had six children. He remains active in community organizations and owns a 240-acre farm.
William Emmett Ham, M.D., a prominent physician in Beattie, Kansas, has dedicated over thirty-five years to medical practice since graduating from Rush Medical College in 1882. As a pioneer in the community, he remains an influential general practitioner and serves as president of the Marshall County Medical Society. Born in 1858 in Maryville, Missouri, he is the descendant of early American settlers, including a Revolutionary War soldier. Dr. Ham, a successful businessman, has never married and is actively involved in local Masonic and political organizations.
Mrs. J. H. Stephens, a prominent figure in Coffeyville’s civic and intellectual spheres, serves as president of the City Federation of Women’s Clubs and is actively involved with the Current Club and the Carnegie Library Board. Born Esther Logan into a colonial family with roots in Kentucky, she exemplifies the ideal of modern womanhood with her leadership and vision. Her husband, J. H. Stephens, is a successful merchant, and together they have two children, continuing a legacy of community involvement and progressive ideals.
Arthur D. Catlin, born on December 26, 1882, in Hopkins, Missouri, is a dedicated educator and the superintendent of Yates Center’s city schools. A Baker University alumnus, he is largely self-taught and has significantly enhanced the local school system’s efficiency. From a family with roots in England and early Indiana settlers, Catlin began his teaching career in Missouri before moving to Kansas in 1904. He has held various educational roles and is actively involved in community and church organizations. He is married to Ruth Bukey, and they have one daughter, Marjorie.