This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Parties, issues, and voters, 18541983 and the winning of the midwest. Livingstons law register, 1851 randolph county lawyers source. Clinton county, illinois was erected from washington, bond and fayette counties, and was named in honor of the distinguished statesman, dewitt clinton, of new york. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. Earliest history of will county, illinois will county.
Usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 illinois cemetery records 12,801 christian county cemetery records 111. The name first given to it was dane, in honor of nathan dane, one of the framers of the. A history of whiteside county, illinois, 1968 sold, no longer available. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of those who lived in greene county, illinois, at any point in their history. History of bond county bond county historical society. Young when he was presented the petition by a committee of five men with the proof of 350 residents which was required to. Book store williamson county illinois historical society. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. Christian county a rich agricultural county, lying in the central belt and organized in 1839 from parts of macon, montgomery, sangamon and shelby counties. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time.
Sterling is a member of several professional organizations, including the american historical association, the organization of american historians, and the american association. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Historical markers can be cosponsored by various local organizations, such as historical societies, churches, schools, businesses, municipalities, or other interested entities. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. American county histories il only volume 1 of history of sangamon county, illinois. The history of livingston county, illinois internet archive. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. Edwards county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Statewide collections are found on the illinois cemetery. On january 2, 1818, the legislative council and house of representatives of illinois territory passed an act.
Additional states and counties are being continually added so check back often. Portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens. Greene county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps. I hope this will resolve any problems that may have occurred in your research in this county. Plus you can purchase a copy from the genealogical society. Washington county, illinois blue book of information. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Mclean county memories set the pantagraph is proud to partner with the mclean county museum of history, illinois wesleyan university, illinois state university and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, mclean county memories. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. History of gallatin, saline, hamilton, franklin and williamson counties, illinois by goodspeed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gallatin county biographies more than 250 biographies will be included here pulled from the 1876 state atlas of illinois, the 1883 history of white county which included chapters on the northern two townships of gallatin, the 1887 history of gallatin county, the 1905 memoirs of the lower ohio valley and the 1912 history of southern illinois.
List of books and articles about illinois history online. With a vast library of research materials and a knowledgeable staff. Until the 1960s the town had a grocery store run by belle lutter, who claimed to have ridden ulysses s. Obituaries and death notices unless otherwise stated, these obituaries were compiled from old newspapers by milo custer and published in 1912.
Mclean county, illinois genealogy history bloomington, il. The abraham lincoln presidential library formerly illinois state historical library serves as. History of illinois, interstate publishing company chicago, ill. History of knox county knox county was created on june 10, 1830, in the fifth judicial district of the circuit court by judge richard m. The illinois collection houses historic books about mclean county, city directories and other resources for research. A history of johnson county, illinois internet archive. This act appropriated 300,000 acres of land for the purpose of constructing the canal, and laid the foundation for the illinois and michigan canal, a brief history of which is given further on. It has everything that the hardcover edition contained more pages, photographs and details from the original 2004 paperback version. A history of information in the california gold rush by richard t. Name index to illinois local governments christian county source. Usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 christian county 340 christian county cemetery records 111. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Mclean county, illinois history and genealogy 1080 pages of mclean county, illinois history and genealogy including biographical information for 1257 families an informative and historical overview of mclean county.
A geographical history of settlement and migration in earlynineteenthcentury illinois by douglas k. Very few copies are known to be in existence today. In the early 1980s consolidation led to the schools closure and it was converted to apartments. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. John logan who was an illinois pioneer and the father of general john a. Completing and submitting the application with supporting documentation. Hubbell, a carpenter and builder of bement, was born in new york in 1820, and came to bement in 1857, and for some time was engaged in farming just outside the village. And, youll find out why illinois was and is called the prairie state. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Internet archive churches and other religious institutions.
Christian county, illinois history genealogy trails. Together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws, volume 2. Early history books index on knox county, il genealogy. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. Find your roots in hancock county, illinois courtesy of the hancock county historical society. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws, thomas gregg. Mclean county, illinois genealogy and history presented. Over the coming months, the funderburg house will undergo renovations and updates to eventually. Nora elementary school mascot navahos was a fixture of the town for years. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Google books randolph county court records directory source. History of will county, illinois 1878 sold, no longer available. Jensen, professor emeritus of history at the university of illinois at chicago, is the author of several books, including grass roots politics.
Bond county as it appeared in 1817 as part of the illinois territory, by naomi babbitt for 1979 book, a history of bond county, illinois. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Tazewell county, illinois directory, 1916 sold, no longer available. History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of piatt county vol. Historical encyclopedia of illinois, 1901 transcribed by kim torp county history. Clinton county had become the home of permanent and bona fide settlers as early as 1814, when the first land entries were made. The history of jo daviess county, illinois ancestry. This database contains a history of kane county, illinois. Local history books on illinois arcadia publishing.
Pana genealogy in christian county, il usa 1,060,369 illinois 45,088 christian county 342 pana 39 note. Also included are a handful of other miscellaneous biographies from a scattering of sources. Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. Items covered in this work include a history of its cities and towns, a directory of its citizens, a record of civil war volunteers, portraits of early settlers and prominent men, general and local statistics, a map of kane county, a history of illinois and the northwest, and other miscellaneous matter. Court records free reference and directory randolph county, illinois court records, justice of the peace records, early notarial records, etc. Map plat book and complete survey of christian county, illinois. Guide to edwards county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. Hardin county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
New and complete history of jasper county, illinois and. New history of jasper county, illinois and 1884 history of jasper county, illinois. Plat book and complete survey of christian county, illinois. History of christian county, illinois by goudy, calvin, 18141877. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Illinois state archives national register of historical places past and present of christian county, illinois 1904 source. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Logan county was formed february 15, 1839, from sangamon county. Greene county ilgenweb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. Family biographies are available for viewing now for the following illinois counties.
To view the biographies available for a county, click on the county name in the list below. Together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws, volume 2 thomas gregg brookhaven press, 1880 hancock county ill. It was, no doubt, this act, as well as the natural beauty and fertility of the region, which gave rise to the tide of immigration which set in hither. The boone county historical society bchs and boone county museum of history bcmh announce kb farms, inc.