Finding Aid for the Cruzen and Thomas Families Papers

Title

Finding Aid for the Cruzen and Thomas Families Papers

Rights

Rights Information

Type

Collection

Creator

Cruzen family

Thomas family

Date

1992

Undated

Description

This collection consists of genealogy information for the Cruzen and Thomas families; including family history, oral histories, and photocopied photographs.

Language

English

Publisher

Midwest Genealogy Center, Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, Missouri

Extent

1 folder

Identifier

MGC 1005

Subject

Genealogy

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Cruzen and Thomas Families Papers

Collection Summary
Title
Cruzen and Thomas Families Papers
Date
Undated, 1992
Extent
1 folder
Name and Location of Repository
Midwest Genealogy Center, Independence (Mo.)
Reference code: MGC 1005-CTFP
Processed by: Nicole Pye, 2012; Finding aid created by Amy Luther, 2012
Name of Creators
Cruzen Family
Thomas Family
Biographical History
The Cruzen and Thomas families live in southwestern Missouri. This includes the counties of Greene,
Howell, and Dade.
The Thomas family is descended from Scottish immigrants who originally settled in Virginia during the
late 1700s. Before settling in Missouri, some of the family also lived in Rush County, Indiana.
The Cruzen family is descended from German immigrants who came to the United States in the early
1800s. These Cruzens originally settled in Randolph County, Illinois before moving to southwest
Missouri.
Scope and Content
This collection consists of genealogy information for the Cruzen and Thomas families; including family
history, oral histories, and photocopied photographs.

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Collection Inventory
System of Arrangement
These records are arranged in one series.
Series 1, Cruzen and Thomas family genealogy
Item 1, Cruzen Family History, undated
Item 2, Thomas Family History, 1992

Right and Access
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research use by appointment.
Physical Access
Most records within this collection are housed in file folders.
Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use
Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce must be secured from the Midwest Genealogy Center.
Languages and Scripts of the Material
Materials in the collection are entirely in English.
Finding Aid
Name index is available from the archivist.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated by Martha Childers.
Accruals
No further accruals are expected for this collection.
Existence and Location of Originals
Originals owned by the Midwest Genealogy Center.

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