News & Latest Updates
December 2008
- Fixed/removed various broken links around the site.
- Balltown Cemetery Renovations
Balltown Cemetery was recently rededicated after major renovations. See the article and photos at the link above for the Tri-County Genealogical Society.
- Updated the Obituaries page with new obituaries.
- Updated the Family Queries page.
Vernon County Heritage 1855-2005
150 years of local history now available in the "Nevada & Vernon County’s Heritage 1855-2005 ‘Pass It On’"
Vernon County is celebrating its Sesquicentennial (150 years) anniversary throughout 2005. In April 2005 the new, two volume book set "Nevada & Vernon County’s Heritage 1855-2005 ‘Pass It On’" was released.
These hard backed history books contain over 2,500 stories and even more photos of early and current Vernon County towns, businesses, churches, schools, organizations and cemeteries. Vernon County citizens who have served in the military are honored in a special Military section. The strong influence agriculture and the railroads have had on Vernon County are also showcased.
More than 550 pages of this beautiful two-volume set are about the people of Vernon County. It contains histories of local families from pioneer times to today.
A must-have reference for serious history or genealogical researchers, this set will also offer hours of fun reading for everyone else. This first printing may quickly sell out, and there may be no future runs. Today’s price is $100 for the two volume set plus $10 shipping costs.
Books can be purchased at the Bushwhacker Museum, 212 W. Walnut, Nevada, MO 64772 or can be ordered and shipped anywhere in the United States by writing to Vernon County Sesquicentennial Book Committee, 403 E. Barrett Avenue, Walker, MO 64790 or by calling Betty Pitts at (417) 465-2558 or Peggy Pyle (417) 667-7520 to order your piece of Vernon County history today! Make your check or money order to: Vernon County History Book.
Vernon County Mailing List
There is a mailing list for those interested in Vernon County, Missouri genealogy.
The list is available in standard email form or in digest form. Make sure to put the word SUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any information on fill in the name town or city?
Any information on Vernon County towns, cities, and townships I have is already available on the site. If you have information not available here and would like to add it, please email me.
Do you have any information on the fill in the name family?
Check the family surnames page and the family queries page. I do not do genealogical research or lookups.
Where can I find obituaries from old Vernon County newspapers?
There are some obituaries on the site. These were submitted by other researchers. Other than that, I don't know of any other obituaries online. If you have obtituaries you would me to add, please send them in.
Whatever happened to State Hospital #3?
It closed and was torn down. I *believe* the records are kept by the State of Missouri's Department of Mental Health.
How long will it take for my query or surname addition to be posted?
Generally a couple of weeks. Please keep in mind that all County Coordinators in the USGenWeb are volunteers. I will make updates as my schedule allows. If you have submitted something to the site and have not seen it posted after this time period, please email me since emails can get lost (or buried in my to-do list).
Do you have any other information on fill in the blank?
Any information I have on Vernon County is already on the site.
Tri-County Genealogical Society
(Vernon - Cedar - St. Claire Counties)
The Vernon County Genealogical Society first organized in 1982. Several years later the organization expanded its membership and geographic area to also include Cedar and St. Clair Counties, and the name was changed to Tri-County Genealogical Society (Vernon-Cedar-St. Clair). The Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Society promotes genealogy research and is active in several projects.
The Tri-County Genealogical Society meets on the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. with a business meeting followed by a program pertaining to some aspect of genealogy or history.
Meetings are alternately held at:
- Nevada Public Library Meeting Room, 218 West Walnut Street, Nevada, MO.
- Community of Christ Church, 600 South Grand, El Dorado Springs, MO.
Visitors are welcome to attend all meetings, and membership in the Society is open to anyone interested in family or historical research.
