These biographical and historical sketches are highlights of Missouri history. Many sketches are from Missouri, Day by Day , published by the State Historical Society of Missouri in 1942. Links are to related primary sources at the Western Historical Manuscript Collection on the four campuses of the University of Missouri system.
Previous sketches are also available.
The Federal Soldiers' Home admits any indigent soldier, sailor, or army nurse who has been honorably discharged from the United States Army, who has given at least ninety days of war-time service with the Army of the United States, and who is over 50 years old. Veterans must be 60 percent disabled and a resident of Missouri for two years. Wives and widows of the veterans, within certain age limits, are also eligible. I residing in the home as well as their wives, widows, and mothers. The Confederate Home of Missouri at Higginsville in Lafayette County was established as a private institution about 1891 with funds raised by subscription.