Lafayette County, Missouri Obituaries, 1891-1920

Located east of Independence, Missouri, Lafayette County was created in 1820 as Lillard County and renamed in 1825. This database is a collection of obituary and death notices from a local newspaper, the Higginsville Advance. It contains the names of over 9200 persons who died between 1891 and 1920. Information provided includes the decedent's name, death location, date of death, and date of issue. Many records also reveal the person's age or date of birth. As with many rural newspapers, it includes the names of many people who lived in surrounding counties, making this a valuable source of information regarding Missouri residents.