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New Madrid County, Missouri
Genealogy, History & Facts
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New Madrid County, Missouri Facts
When was New Madrid County, MO Created?
New Madrid County was created on October 1, 1812 as one of the five original counties.
What is the County Seat of New Madrid County, MO?
The County Seat is located in New Madrid and in addition the county government website is unknown
What counties are adjacent to New Madrid County, MO?
Bordering Counties are Scott County, Mississippi County, Fulton County, Kentucky, Lake County, Tennessee, Pemiscot County, Dunklin County, Stoddard County.
New Madrid County, MO Vital Records
Where can find New Madrid County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
New Madrid County vital records can be found at the Missouri Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records reported from January 1, 1910. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Missouri for current fees and application process.
You can search online for New Madrid County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Missouri Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Application to mail.
Another resource is the New Madrid County Health Department has Birth Certificates since 1920 and Death Certificates since 1980.
- New Madrid, Missouri Cemetery Records, and Marriage Records, 1864-1874
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- Missouri Birth & Death Records Database Pre-1910: Search & Record Availability
- Missouri, Births and Christenings, 1827-1935
- Missouri, Marriages, 1750-1920
- Missouri Death Records Database, Pre-1910
- Missouri Death Certificates, 1910 – 1961
- Missouri Deaths and Burials, 1867-1976
New Madrid County, MO Census Records
What New Madrid County, MO census records are available?
There are many types of census records for New Madrid County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1820 (missing), 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
New Madrid Co. Slave Schedules is available for 1850 & 1860. New Madrid Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. New Madrid Co. Industry and Agriculture can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. New Madrid Co. Union Veterans Schedules can be acquired for 1890. There are free down-loadable and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Missouri Census Records Research Guide
New Madrid County, MO Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the New Madrid County Courthouse?
Researchers frequently overlook the great importance of New Madrid County court, probate, and land records data as a useful resource of ancestry and genealogy information. Buried away in Missouri courthouses and archives everywhere are the ambitions and frustrations of countless Missouri residents.
The possibilities are excellent that your forefathers have left a comprehensive document of at least a number of facets of their lives in the New Madrid County court records. Even if your forebears is not referred to in a Court case, contemplate all of the other procedures that could have lead to him or her to appear in court records. See Also Missouri Courthouse Records Research Guide.
- New Madrid County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 450 Main St, New Madrid, MO 63869
- New Madrid County Recorder of Deeds
- Phone: 573-748-5146
- Marriage Records: 1847
- Land Records: 1805
- New Madrid County Circuit Court Clerk / Probate Court Clerk
- Phone: (573) 748-2228
- Probate Records: 1800
- Court & Divorce Records: 1805
- New Madrid County Clerk of the Court
- Phone: (573) 748-2524
- Birth & Death Records: ?
- State-Issued Land Patents 1831 – 1969
- BLM Land Records
New Madrid County, MO Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for New Madrid County, MO?
A list of New Madrid County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Missouri Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- New Madrid Historical Museum, 1 Main Street , New Madrid, MO 63869; Phone: (573) 748-5944
- Missouri State Archives, Missouri State Information Center; P.O. Box 1747, 600 West Main Str, Jefferson City, MO 65102
- Missouri State Library – 600 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101; (573) 751-4936
- Missouri Historical Society, P.O. Box 11940, St. Louis 63112-0040
- Missouri State Genealogical Association, P.O. Box 833, Columbia, MO 65205-0833
Where can I connect with other New Madrid County, MO Researchers through message boards and forums?
- https://www.archives.gov/research/census
- Missouri Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Missouri State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- New Madrid County, Missouri Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in New Madrid County
- New Madrid County, Missouri Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in New Madrid County, MO?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to New Madrid County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a payment. This is just a directory which has been gathered or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.
New Madrid Co. MO Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Missouri Links and Information
- New Madrid Co. D.O.T. Map
- 1895 New Madrid County Map (livgenmi.com)
New Madrid Co. MO Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Missouri Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Missouri historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Missouri (1808 – 1922) (genealogybank.com)
- New Madrid County, Missouri Books (amazon.com)
- Search Missouri Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
New Madrid Co. GA Cemeteries & Church Records
- Missouri Cemetery Research Guide
- New Madrid Co., Missouri Graves (findagrave.com)
- New Madrid County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- New Madrid Co., Missouri Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- New Madrid Co., Missouri Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Missouri Church & Bible Research Guide
- New Madrid County, Missouri Church Books (amazon.com)
New Madrid Co. MO Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
- The Missouri Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
New Madrid Co. MO General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Missouri
- New Madrid County, Missouri Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- New Madrid County, Missouri Wiki (familysearch.org)
- New Madrid Co. MO Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- New Madrid County, Missouri (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Missouri – Counties – New Madrid (cyndislist.com)
- New Madrid County Missouri (genealogytrails.com)
- New Madrid Co. MOGenweb (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- New Madrid County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- New Madrid Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
New Madrid Co. MO Military Records
- Missouri Military Records Research Guide
- Search the Soldiers Database: War of 1812-World War I (sos.mo.gov)
- Missouri Military Records (fold3.com)
New Madrid Co. MO Schools & Directories
- Missouri State Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1881 (search.ancestry.com)