Missouri, Cole County Circuit Court Case Files - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection contains digital images of case files primarily regarding disputed estates and divorces.

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Record Content
The information found in this collection varies by court case. It may include any of the following:


 * Name
 * Residence
 * Court dates
 * Names of relatives, neighbors, or witnesses
 * Monies exchanged
 * Occupations*

How to Use the Record
To search the collection you will need to follow this series of links: ⇒Select the "Browse" link in the initial search page ⇒Select the "County" category ⇒Select the "Case File Number and Year Range" category which will take you to the images

Look at each image comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine which one is your ancestor. You may need to compare the information about more than one person to make this determination.

Related Websites
Missouri State Archives Website

Related Wiki Articles
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Citation Example for a Record Found in a Historical Record Collection
“Argentina, Buenos Aires, Catholic Church Records, 1635-1981,” images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org: accessed 28 February, 2012), La Plata &gt; San Ponciano &gt; Matrimonios 1884-1886 &gt; image 71 of 389 images, Artemio Avendano and Clemtina Peralta, 1884; citing Parroquia de San Ponciano en la Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Matrimonios. San Ponciano, La Plata.