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The pages below are from early Missouri Territory records that were published by the government in the early 1800s. They reveal a bit about the political turmoil involved in governing the new territory and give us insight into the earliest families in St. Louis and the surrounding areas.
Is this your ancestor? Explore genealogy for John Colter born abt. 1768 Staunton, Augusta, Virginia died 1812 Sullen Springs, St. Louis County, Missouri including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 5 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
Jan 10, 2021 · Breaking Featured Top Story. Looking Back to the Sullens Family Farm. By Tracey Bruce. Jan 10, 2021. The original two-story house is still standing on South Byrnesville Road in House Springs. When the clock struck midnight January 1, an era ended for the old Sullens family farm in House Springs.
John Colter historical marker, located in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Born. c.1770–1775. Stuarts Draft, Colony of Virginia (present-day Stuarts Draft, Virginia) Died. May 7, 1812 or November 22, 1813 (age 36–43) Sullen Springs, St. Louis, Territory of Missouri (present-day St. Louis, Missouri) Resting place.
By 1812, the territory had five counties: St. Louis District, St. Charles District, Ste. Genevieve District, Cape Girardeau District, and New Madrid District. On June 4, 1812, Congress enacted legislation which renamed Louisiana Territory as Missouri Territory,
John Colter historical marker, located in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. Born. c.1770–1775. Stuarts Draft, Colony of Virginia (present-day Stuarts Draft, Virginia) Died. May 7, 1812 or November 22, 1813 (age 36–43) Sullen Springs, St. Louis, Territory of Missouri (present-day St. Louis, Missouri) Resting place.
The Territory of Louisiana was renamed the Territory of Missouri on June 4, 1812 after the Territory of Orleans became the State of Louisiana. 1812: The first session of the Missouri’s territorial General Assembly met in St. Louis on October 1, 1812. Every tax-paying white male was able to vote for members of a territorial House of ...
