In a message dated 2/6/02 6:44:02 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > > I didn't know it burned down twice. In other words the birth certificate I > am searching for......might not be there. My grandfather was born 7-1-1896, > in Texas County. > > Thanks for all the help!!!! > Most likley you won't find an actual birth certificate for your grandfather anyway. The state of MO didn't start issuing birthcertificates until 1910. Unless was a birth register in the county, you usually won't find a birth record. At least this is my understanding. Myra