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.
James Fulkerson, originally Volkerson from Germany, immigrated to America and settled in North Carolina before moving to Virginia. He married Mary VanHook and had twelve children. His son, Robert C., a War of 1812 veteran and former Sheriff of Lee County, later relocated to Missouri. He served as Treasurer of Montgomery County for a decade and was a devoted family man, marrying twice and having seven children. Fulkerson passed away in 1876, leaving a legacy marked by service and faith.
Dr. John Russell Vaughan, born on March 16, 1888, in Huntsville, Missouri, graduated from Washington University in 1910 and specialized in obstetrics and gynecology. He served as a first lieutenant during World War I, later promoted to captain, and continued his medical practice in St. Louis after his discharge in 1919. He married Sara Elizabeth Thomas in 1912, and they had two children. An active community member, Dr. Vaughan is affiliated with several organizations and supports the Republican Party.
Dr. Henry A. Smith, born on September 16, 1857, in Indiana, is a St. Louis physician and surgeon, also serving as president and medical director of the Peoples Life Accident Insurance Company. After an early career in the drug business and the Wabash Railroad, he entered the ministry before pursuing medicine, graduating in 1905. Active in the local Methodist church, he is recognized for his contributions to the medical field and community, balancing his professional life with family and civic duties.
James M. Chisham, born in 1859 in Missouri, has been a pivotal figure in Atchison’s development. He moved to Atchison in 1865 and climbed the ranks in local government and public utilities, notably serving as superintendent of the Atchison Water Company. His tenure includes significant contributions to city infrastructure, such as paved streets, and he held various official roles, including city council member and postmaster. A staunch Republican and community leader, Chisham built a prominent home in 1905 and raised two children with his wife, Florence.
Jacob Maggard, born on August 12, 1815, in Caldwell County, Kentucky, moved to Missouri with his family, where he began working as a farmer. After achieving success in agriculture, he relocated to California approximately twelve years ago, acquiring property in Sonoma County. Maggard, a dedicated member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, married Elizabeth Myers in 1841, marking the first recorded marriage in Scotland County. Together, they raised five children, including three medical doctors, while exemplifying strong Christian values throughout their lives.
Dr. Joseph M’Adoo was born on August 9, 1832, in Donegal County, Ireland, and immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1838. He was educated at local schools and Westminster College, later teaching successfully despite challenges in the classroom. After venturing into coal and ore mining, he pursued medicine in Ohio, serving as a first lieutenant during the Civil War. In 1865, he moved to Missouri, establishing a drug and grocery business and contributing to local government. He married Mary A. Smith and had three children, with a strong family history of longevity.