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History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas, Pulaski, Phelps and Dent counties, Missouri" (1889) by Goodspeed. A foundational text offering a broad overview of the region

The History of Laclede County, Missouri, Volume 1, by Lois Roper Beard (1979). A more focused history of Laclede County, providing in-depth information

Laclede County, Missouri: History and Families" (2000) by Laclede County Genealogical Society.  A compilation focused on the county's history and families.

Plat Book of LaClede County, Missouri, and Plat Books of LaClede County, Missouri (Various dates): These plat books, like the one published by the Western Publishing Company (Chicago, Ill.), are valuable for land ownership and property records.

 Index to the histories of Laclede County, Missouri: This resource indexes names and places from Goodspeed's history, Leo Nyberg's work, and Frances Gleason's "The first hundred years".   Bookstore or Library

History of Laclede County, 1820-1926 by Leo Nyberg (1926): A specific history covering the first century of the county's existence

The first hundred years by Frances Gleason (1949): Another historical account of the county's early period.

Reminiscent History of the Ozark Region (1884): Provides a broader context of the Ozark region where Laclede County is located.

State of Missouri: an autobiography by Walter Williams (1904): Offers a statewide perspective with potential mentions of Laclede County.

History of Missouri's Counties, County Seats, and Courthouse Squares by Marian M. Ohman (1983)

Transcribed by foster mom, Kimberly Taylor Morgan

We strive to document sources that will assist you in locating your loved ones. My name is Kimberly Taylor Morgan, and I am the foster mom for Laclede County, which is currently "up for adoption."

If you have a local connection and would like to volunteer your time and talents to adopt the county, the requirements are simple. Please review the Requirements & Time Commitment and MOGenWeb Policies and Procedures. If you are still interested in adopting, please contact Bob Jenkins.

For additional counties available for adoption, please click on the "Friend of MOGenWeb" link below. We also have a resource to assist you with website design.
We would love to have you!

State Coordinator - Martha A. C. Graham
Lead ASC - Bob Jenkins
ASC - Troy Hogg
ASC - Kimberly Taylor Morgan
ASC & Technical Advisor - Lynda Peach



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We appreciate your contributions! Please note that all donated data will stay with the County even if the coordinator changes. If you ever wish to have your submitted material returned, we will be happy to do so upon your request.

We're happy to provide this information for your personal genealogy research, completely free of charge. Please be aware that this material cannot be used for any commercial purpose where a fee is involved.

Our sincere thanks to the former Laclede County Coordinators for their dedicated work and contributions.

This page is currently being updated by foster mom, Kimberly Morgan. Please check back soon.

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