The following information resources were used in the research on which this book is based.
Lutheran Heritage Center & Museum
The Starzinger Family Research Library at Altenburg, Missouri is the home of the Zion Roots Research Project. It has a collection of resources which assist in researching family histories connected to Perry County, Missouri. Extensive use was made of the Salem Lutheran Church Records.
Perry County, Missouri Historical Society
The Missouri Historical Society includes: Archive Center, Research Library, Library/Archive Office, Doheny Room, Faherty House. Multiple visits have been made to the Missouri Historical Society to obtain civil records and collected family histories.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia was consulted and referenced for details on history, places, and pictures.
Kirmse Family Tree
As stories and genealogical information is found were analyzed the results are entered into the Kirmse Family Tree database on Ancestry.com – at times this is daily. To obtain the most recent family history results, consult the Kirmse Family Tree which is open for public view.
Dale’s Family Research Blog
Dale’s Family Research blog has been used to post genealogical tidbits and updates as I researched my family history and these blog posts formed the initial basis of this book.
