Audrain County Area Genealogical Society

03/09/2025

03/07/2025

🏛️ Decoding Old Causes of Death 🏛️

💀 Ever found an unusual cause of death in old records? Many historic terms are no longer used today! Here’s what they really meant...what's the most unusual cause of death you've found in a record?

https://www.acpl.lib.in.us/genealogy

03/07/2025

Looking at a map can possibly explain a lot when you study the lay of your ancestor's land. There are map links galore here to give you lots of options: https://morseinstitute.libguides.com/digitalmapsforgenealogy

03/05/2025

Please join us! Open to the public.

03/01/2025

UPDATE!!! With the help of members of the Mexico/Audrain Community and reviewing the photo with Charlotte (Yostmayer) Azdell, we have identified the school as Hedge Dale School, located north of Mexico, in Audrain County. In addition, the following individuals have been identified (with the exception of two.)
Thank you.

Left to Right: Front Row: Harry Reichers, Sammy Winterbower, Carolyn (Unknown), and Eileen Dailing; Middle Row: (Unknown), Alice Winterbower, Joanne Yostmayer, and Gary Havener; Back Row: Mrs. Emil Gerwin (Teacher), Richard Davenport, Charles Dailing, Charlotte Yostmayer, and Sharon Lierheimer.

02/27/2025

She was only 19 years old when she was sentenced to death for killing her slave master, Robert Newsom, six miles south of Fulton.

02/19/2025

Missouri Death Certificates, 1974 now available!! https://s1.sos.mo.gov/records/Archives/ArchivesMvc/DeathCertificates

02/08/2025

Looking for an from 2014-2023? Try this new collection: https://buff.ly/42H6WsH FYI--they plan to add to it in the future... More info: https://buff.ly/4hsXI8k

01/29/2025

Want to bring the expertise of the Midwest Genealogy Center to your group? We offer a variety of engaging and informative presentations designed to explore family history and research techniques. Whether your group is just starting out or experienced in genealogy, we have a session to fit your needs. Interested? Check out the available topics and request a speaker here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/282eaa27a53b4e7ebdc5eea34deceef8

Let’s inspire your group to uncover their family stories!

12/27/2024

Reclaim The Records has unveiled an exciting new resource providing the first-ever free public access to the BIRLS database, the primary index to the VA's veteran benefits records. This collection offers access to incredible veteran records from the VA, spanning from the late 19th century to the present. Researchers can now retrieve historical files on nearly any deceased U.S. veteran, whether a relative or someone of interest. Click the link below to begin your search.

Search the BIRLS Database - over 18 million records about deceased US veterans, from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, now online and FREE from Reclaim The Records

12/23/2024

The Audrain County Area Genealogical Society will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th in celebration of Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1st in observance of New Year's Day!

✨ We wish you a joyous holiday season and look forward to assisting with your genealogical research in the New Year! ✨

12/16/2024

As the year comes to a close, consider supporting the Audrain County Area Genealogical Society with a donation to directly support our efforts to compile, preserve, and share the rich history of Audrain County and the families who have called it home.

Even a modest donation can enable us to maintain and expand our collection of local records, provide educational programs, and offer valuable resources to researchers and historians. Your tax-deductible donation may be mailed to the following address, or you may visit on M/W/F: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Mexico-Audrain Public Library
ATTN: Genealogical Research Library
305 W. Jackson Street
Mexico, MO 65265

Thank you for helping us preserve the history of our community for future generations!

12/03/2024

🎄 December Soup Luncheon Invitation 🎄

The Audrain County Genealogical Society Board Members will host our December Soup Luncheon on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in the Lower Level of the Mexico-Audrain County Public Library.

📅 Details:

Setup begins: 11:00 a.m.
Lunch is served: 12:00 Noon
We warmly invite all members, their families, and friends to join us for this festive occasion. Please bring:

A dish to share
Your own drinks
The Society will provide plates, bowls, napkins, and silverware.

Let’s come together to enjoy delicious food and wonderful fellowship this holiday season. We look forward to celebrating with you! 🎅✨

11/27/2024

ACAGS wishes our members, volunteers, and supporters a joyful and blessed Thanksgiving! As we gather with loved ones, let us also give thanks for the stories, traditions, and connections that bring us closer to our roots. This season is a wonderful reminder of the importance of preserving and sharing the histories of our families and our community. Wishing you and your family a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.

11/21/2024

Behind the Scenes ~ Who doesn't want some SILVER in their life? has the "Silver Books" (complete) with several generations of passengers' descendants. https://buff.ly/3YVtBhB Search for your possible connection here: https://buff.ly/3YWLjkX