I am seeking a look up for birth records for my great great aunt Emmaline (Emma) J. Lyons born March 24th, 1872 according her certificate of death. Though, in the 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census her birth year was 1873 and said she was born in Kansas or Missouri. Her parents were Alfred C. Lyons and Harriett (Hattie) Lyons. Alfred came from Ohio. Any information would be greatly appreciated! -Michael Lyons LyonsPride01@aol.com

Hi Michael The only possible birth record would be in a bible or church records. See the following as to why. Robert Hartman CC Clark County Missouri Clark County Birth and Death Records 1883 - 1893 The first act to register birth and death for the state of Missouri was enacted July 1, 1883 and repealed in 1893. The act did not require the parents, doctor or midwife to report the birth or death to county clerk. Clark County had a book to record the birth and death and it is on microfilm at the Missouri State Archives (roll number C 1725 PERMANENT RECORD OF BIRTHS AND DEATH ). To request a search by mail for a birth or death on microfilm C 1725: Only one request per letter. Request should have the following information: Name of one person. Search records of Clark County MO. Search microfilm Permanent Record of Birth and Death Time span to be search (not more than ten-years) Request should be clearly written with a specific question. Each request should include the full name of patron and postal mail address. The Missouri State Archives will inform you of copy fees after request has been researched. Request should be mail to: Missouri State Archives Office of the Secretary of State P. O. Box 778 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0778 1910 to Present The second act to register birth and death for the state of Missouri took effect on August 16, 1909 as a function of State Board of Health. Copies of all birth and death records occurring after 1910 may be obtained by writing to: Bureau of Vital Statistics P. O. Box 570 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 Note: If birth or death occurred in a hospital you will have to contact one of the following states: Iowa ( "Keokuk Area Hospital" Keokuk, Lee Co. Iowa or "Davis County Hospital" Bloomfield, Davis Co. Iowa), Illinois ( "Blessing Hospital" Quincy, Adams Co. Illinois) or Missouri ( "Northeast Regional Medical Center" Kirksville, Adair Co. or "Scotland County Memorial Hospital" Memphis, Scotland Co.). -----Original Message----- From: LyonsPride01@aol.com [mailto:LyonsPride01@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 11:52 AM To: MOCLARK-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [MOCLARK-L] Look up Birth Record for Emmaline (Emma) J. Lyons March 24, 1872 I am seeking a look up for birth records for my great great aunt Emmaline (Emma) J. Lyons born March 24th, 1872 according her certificate of death. Though, in the 1880, 1900, 1910 and 1920 census her birth year was 1873 and said she was born in Kansas or Missouri. Her parents were Alfred C. Lyons and Harriett (Hattie) Lyons. Alfred came from Ohio. Any information would be greatly appreciated! -Michael Lyons LyonsPride01@aol.com