Missouri family history books offer an insightful journey into a state with a blend of frontier spirit, river culture, and Civil War history. These publications feature detailed genealogies, pioneer records, land deeds, and personal memoirs that trace the experiences of families from early French and Spanish explorers to westward expansion and industrial growth. Missouri’s rich archives capture the heritage of both urban centers like St. Louis and rural communities along the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers. For genealogists and family researchers, these texts provide valuable context, connecting personal family narratives to the broader historical evolution of a state known for its diverse cultural legacy and enduring spirit of exploration.
Research your ancestors on MyHeritage
Histories, Memories & Biographies
Family Histories
- Portrait And Biographical Record of Clay, Ray, Carroll, Chariton, And Linn Counties, Missouri 1,312 records
- Bench And Bar of St. Louis, Kansas City, Jefferson City, And Other Missouri Cities: Biographical Sketches 1,072 records
- Report of the Reunion of the Tri-State Old Settlers' Association of Illinois, Missouri And Iowa, 1884 714 records
- Portrait And Biographical Record of Johnson And Pettis Counties, Missouri 668 records
Search historical records in the United StatesSearch historical records in the United States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming