McDonald County, Missouri Records

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McDonald County, Missouri Courthouse Records

McDonald County, Missouri Census Records

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McDonald County, Missouri (Map It) was created on March 3, 1849 from Newton County. The county was named in honor of Alexander McDonald, American Revolutionary War sergeant .

McDonald County is bordered by Newton County (north), Barry County (east), Benton County, Arkansas (south), Delaware County, Oklahoma (west), Ottawa County, Oklahoma (northwest).

McDonald County Cities and Towns include Anderson, Caverna, Ginger Blue, Goodman, Jane, Lanagan, Longview, Noel, Pineville, Powell, Rocky Comfort, Southwest City, Tiff City.

A Map of McDonald County, Missouri contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

McDonald County, Missouri Courthouse Records

McDonald County, MO Courthouse

The McDonald County Courthouse is located in Pineville, Missouri. In 1856 a log courthouse, reportedly built in Rutledge, was demolished by Rioters. Bushwackers burned the courthouse in 1863, destroying most records; Deeds before 1863 recreated. The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The following dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in McDonald county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.

McDonald County Recorder of Deeds has Marriage Records from 1865 and Land Records from 1853.
McDonald County Circuit Court Clerk / Probate Court Clerk has Probate Records from 1865 and Court & Divorce Records from 1855.
McDonald County Clerk of the Court has Birth & Death Records from 1856-94 .
McDonald County Tax Assessor Office is responsible for appraising and assessing real estate property and person property for the purpose of taxation as well as transferring ownership of real estate, and keeping real estate maps up to date.
Local Records Inventory Database, produced by the Missouri Local Records Preservation Program, is a compilation of inventories of local government records identified as having permanent or enduring value and housed primarily in county and municipal offices, but includes some libraries, museums, and historical and genealogical societies that maintain government records. Not all Missouri offices have been inventoried.
McDonald County Health Department has Birth Certificates since 1920 and Death Certificates since 1980

McDonald County, Missouri Census Records

Learn More: State of Missouri Census Records
U.S. Federal Population Schedules: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragmented), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940
U.S. Census Reconstructed Records: 1660-1820
State Population Schedules: 1844-1881
U.S. Federal Census Slave Schedules: 1850 and 1860
U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
Selected U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
Selected U.S. Federal Census Industry Schedules: 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880
Union Veterans Schedules: 1890

McDonald County, Missouri Vital Records

Learn More: State of Missouri Vital Records
Birth and Death Records: from January 1910 to present
Marriage Records: from July 1948 to present
Divorce Records: from July 1948 to present
Locations: Missouri Office of Vital Statistics
Vital Records Online: USAVital or Social Security Death Index
Vital Records by Mail: Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Applications.
In Person: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Vital Records, Jefferson City, MO 65102, Telephone: 573-751-6387

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