Hello to all! When did the census records first occur in Missouri and for what parts of the state and what census records are available for Missouri? I know there is state and federal but is there any other type of census? I am trying to find out about my 2nd Great Grandfather's ancestors and siblings and his wife. Their names are Amos Wright and Minerva/Manerva Shadden. Both were born in Missouri in 1825. I am not sure where at. Amos' parents were born in Kentucky and Minerva's parents were born in Tenn. The first census I had found them on was in 1850 in Putman county, Missouri. I am at a brick wall with them. Thanks Kathy