Question Hidden in the Records Every family tree contains mysteries. Some involve missing records. Others involve forgotten stories, conflicting information, or unexplained events. One of the earliest mysteries in the…
A Divided State at War When the American Civil War began in 1861, Missouri found itself in a difficult and dangerous position. Unlike many states that clearly sided with either…
Oregon County: A Frontier Community in the Missouri Ozarks Long before modern highways and growing towns transformed southern Missouri, Oregon County was a rugged frontier region filled with dense forests,…
Early Life of James McKnight Bates James McKnight Bates was born on February 19, 1839, in Tennessee, during a period of rapid westward expansion in the United States. Although little…
Where is Hardy Arkansas and What Was There Before 1883 Hardy, Arkansas, located in Sharp County near the Missouri border, is a town many people search when researching Arkansas history,…
Formation and Naming of Sharp County Arkansas Sharp County Arkansas was created on July 18, 1868, during the Reconstruction period following the American Civil War. Many people today search for…