Newton County Research
        This information was taken from the book "A Guide to County and Municipal Records on Microfilm" that is put out by the Missouri State Archives. It is an invaluable tool for the Missouri researcher and can be ordered directly from the Archives. At this time, the publication is free.

        Missouri State Archives
        P. O. Box 778
        Jefferson City, MO 65102
        Phone: 573-751-3280
        E-mail: archref@mail.sos.mo.us


         



        Newton County

        Organized December 31, 1838, from Barry County and named for John Newton, a Revolutionary War soldier. County Seat: Neosho, 64850

         Courthouse burned in 1862.
        Key Map
        Recorder of Deeds: Abstract and Index to Deeds and Mortgages, 1838-1894; Deeds, 1839-1965; Index to Marriages, 1863-1994; Marriages, 1863-1988; State and Federal Tax Lien Deed Index, 1882-1884, 1994; Bonds of Elected Officials, 1926-1962; Execution of Liens, 1884-1972; Military Discharge Index, 1894; Soldier's Discharges, 1919-1974.

         Clerk of the County Court: Register of Births and stillbirths, 1883-1885; Register of Deaths, 1882-1885.

         Clerk of the Circuit Court: Circuit Court Cases, (no dates) ; Circuit Court Records and Index, 1839-1886.

         Clerk of the Probate Court: Administrators, 1868-1876; Bonds and Letters, 1839-1956; Curators Appointments, 1930-1956; Demands 1873-1960; Fees, 1902-1916, 1939-1943; Inventories, Appraisements, and Sale Bills, 1868-1963; Marriages, Guardianship, 1879-1949; Probate Minutes, 1879-1881, Probate Records and Index, 1847-1890; Proof of Publication, 1867-1955; settlements, 1876-1957; Wills, 1872-1920.

         Neosho/City Council: Board of Aldermen Proceedings, 1866-1898.

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