This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Remarkable History of Jefferson County Society Records
The Jefferson County historical society met December 4 under Dr. T. J. James. G. W. Gare recalled 1839 Fairfield origins. 1841 Ratliff sale of a slave to Dill sparked local tragedy and racing ties. The group noted Halcyon river naming notes, and reviewed 1918 events from war to flu, Old Settlers Day, reunions, and notable deaths including Lt. E. E. Rorick and soldiers Dimmitt and Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. James
G. W. Gare
Fairfield
John Ratliff
Russell Smith
Ratcliff
Old Lockridge
Ratliffe
Kentucky
Mr. Dill
Joseph Kirk
Kirk
Dill
Missouri
Halcyon
Jefferson County
Iowa Infantry
Robert Cramer
Co. G
Coop
Antioch Church
Christian Church
Upland