The 19th century county atlasplat book is more popular than ever, not only with genealogists, but with newer audiences finding them useful for historic site and environmental research. Since we offer many different county history and genealogy cds, please be sure to specify that you wish to order the greene county, illinois history and genealogy cd. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. With illustrations descriptive of its scenery, and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers brink, mcdonough, 1879 washington county ill. History of the brown county public library adapted from a manuscript composed by harold showalter the brown county public library is a county library district approved in 1995.
Monroe county clerk dennis knobloch, author of the book set from tablet to tablet, monroe county, illinois, 18162016, 200 years of history. Find your roots in hancock county, illinois courtesy of the hancock county historical society. Researching family records from brown county, illinois. Free genealogical and historical information on mclean county, illinois and its settlers. Below you will find a thematic book list for a study on illinois. Belvidere and boone county, illinois images of america. Bicentennial history book finally arrives republictimes news. This page is a forum to showcase places, communities, and other historical material for. With a vast library of research materials and a knowledgeable staff. Wandas family wanted to honor her love for the library and history, specifically family history, with this.
Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. The early years, the pantagraph is proud to partner, once again, with the mclean county museum of history, illinois. Best bookstores in illinois independent book stores. Clinton county, illinois was erected from washington, bond and fayette counties, and was named in honor of the distinguished statesman, dewitt clinton. Historical markers can be cosponsored by various local organizations, such as historical societies, churches, schools, businesses, municipalities, or other interested entities. Brown county was formed out of schuyler county in 1839. Brown county parks guidance during the covid19 outbreak. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. History of hancock county, illinois, together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws. Wanda worked at the brown county public library for nearly 20 years, retiring in 20. Local history books on illinois arcadia publishing. Mexican war, 18461848 regimental histories illinois, united states history civil war, 18611865 regimental histories illinois publisher philadelphia. Its the best and the only way to keep our local community and you safe. Includes brief history of greene county, biographies of early greene county residents, illinois state map, and index.
Mclean county, illinois free eread history books genealogy trails. Trust uswe cant wait to see your smiling faces back here when the time is right. Includes brief history of greene county, biographies of early greene. Internet archive tornados, blizzards, floods, worlds fairs and other events brown county storms source. We know its strange, but were asking you to show your love for brown county by staying at home. I hope this will resolve any problems that may have occurred in your research in this county. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The history of henry county, illinois 1877 edition open. It was formed from schuyler county on feb 1, 1839, it was named after jacob brown 17751828 who defeated the british at the battle of sacketts harbor in 18. The early years, the pantagraph is proud to partner, once again, with the mclean county museum of history, illinois wesleyan university, illinois state university, the bloomington public library, the normal public library and our readers on a new hardcover pictorial history book, mclean county memories ii. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price.
Illinois genealogy express piatt county, illinois biographies. In 1833 early pioneers approved formation of a county government with the first county election held on july 5th of that year. Brown county ilgenweb brown county illinois genealogy. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. The illinois collection houses historic books about mclean county, city directories and other resources for research. The illinois state library owns a very extensive collection of plat books and maps.
History of greene county, illinois library of congress. Due to the overwhelming popularity of mclean county memories. The history of henry county, illinois 1877 edition. Book store williamson county illinois historical society. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Historical markers summary the illinois state historical societys markers program is designed to recognize sites of national or statewide significance, thereby increasing public awareness and appreciation of our states rich historical legacy.
It was named after an island in the mississippi river. Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. A listing of all the schools in brown county, il with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. Request for quotes pole type maintenanceshop pdf construction plans can be viewed at the transit office at 1900 n. Historic sites and structures of hancock county, illinois hancock. Internet archive tornados, blizzards, floods, worlds fairs and other events brown county storms. Octavia alexander johnson, daughter of allen and lucy b. Greene county, illinois marriages 1823 1858 by frances t. Washington county historical society, nashville, illinois. Pictorial history of brown county, illinois brown county historical society on. Oct 08, 2012 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. Youll be able to learn more about our government including our sheriff, public health, and emergency services departments along with our county history, regularly updated news, activities at our parks, and the economic.
Book titled the history of mclean county, illinois, published in 1879. Digital archives of the brown county public library. Illinois county land ownership maps and atlases illinois state library. Atlases of the united states, 4172 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Those illinois maps show townships and ownership of various lands at the times that the maps were drawn. The complete version of the 1887 history of gallatin county as published by goodspeed publishing company taken from their fivecounty history of southeastern illinois. Alexander, was born in brown county in august 1843, and died february 14, 1927, in jacksonville, in his hospital where she was a patient for many years. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
The county is located in the 47th district of the illinois senate, and is currently represented by republican jil tracy. The complete version of the 1887 history of gallatin county as published by goodspeed publishing company taken from their five county history of southeastern illinois. These books may be found at your local public or school library. The fluorescent bulb collection events on may 6th and 7th are postponed to a future date press release pdf spring load restrictions ends monday, april 20th, 2020 at 12. Illinois marriages, 17901860 includes brown county, 1839 1850 source. Jan 16, 2017 handbook of old gallatin county this includes the 1887 history of gallatin county plus everything we could find from other 19th and early 20th century history books about the parent county of most of southeastern illinois. Soil information is sourced from the web soil survey developed by the national cooperative soil survey and operated by the usda natural resources conservation service nrcs. General jacob brown, who defeated the british at the. If you have a family history that you would like to share with others this might be the place to post it.
Book titled the history of mclean county, illinois. Readers can learn about how the popular county fair got started, look. Crop history information is sourced from the nass cropland data layer cdl. List of books and articles about illinois history online. A history of the first white settlers in versailles township, brown county, illinois source. Siloam springs state park is located partly in this county. A history of johnson county, illinois internet archive. Greene county, illinois history genealogy carrollton, il. Biographical history of rock island county illinois access. Youll find all our sources of information for the many services we offer, programs, businesses, and activities. With illustrations descriptive of its scenery, and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers brink, mcdonough, 1879. Greene county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps.
Washington county historical society home facebook. Rock island county was formed in 1831 from the county of jo daviess. Peters lutheran, randolph bremen, randolph county, illinois, records. Clinton county had become the home of permanent and bona fide settlers as early as 1814, when the first land entries were made.
Brown county is a county located in the central part of the state of illinois. Glimpses of prairie du rocher, its history from 1722 to 1942 intimately linked with that of randolph county and of the state of illinois. Mclean county memories ii pictorial history book pediment. Edwards county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully. History of jefferson county, illinois william henry perrin on. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930.
Handbook of old gallatin county this includes the 1887 history of gallatin county plus everything we could find from other 19th and early 20th century history books about the. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. These extensive biographies provide a narrative into the history of rock island county illinois. Belvidere and boone county focuses on the first 100 years of the communitys history. Alexander, was born in brown county in august 1843, and died february 14, 1927, in jacksonville, in his hospital where she was a. Brown county is part of the germansettled area of western central illinois and the missouri rhineland centred on the st. History of brown county, illinois, 1880 1970 stevens. Guide to edwards county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. Aug 05, 2012 the history of henry county, illinois by, 1877, h. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. Curated by the staff of awardwinning independent press curbside splendor publishing best. County recording fees are often subject to change, so contact the local recorder to verify. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet.
History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. The world as we know it has changed, and unfortunately now is not the time for travel. Thank you for visiting the official website of brown county, il. Biographical history of rock island county illinois. Family histories of brown county illinois brown county. Soil information is sourced from the web soil survey developed by the national cooperative soil survey and operated by.
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