After more than 40 years of active campaigning, illinois women gained the right to vote in many statewide races in 19. History of will county illinois, 1907 will county ilgenweb. History of knox county illinois its cities, towns and people by albert j. The official online source of information for the offices and elected officials of white county, illinois. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history white county historical society, 1883 illinois 972 pages. Completing and submitting the application with supporting documentation. The lake county postcard collection includes postcard images from throughout the county, with special emphasis on lake michigan, waukegan, and the chain olakes area.
In our history of the northwest territory we have alluded very briefly to this most intrepid and distinguished explorer, in whose honor our flourishing city was named, and who as the leader in the great expedition with father marquette, 1673, was the discoverer of not only the mississippi river, in its entirety, but also was the first white man to set foot upon the soil of what is now the. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. Every name index to history of white county, illinois. Marriages from white county, illinois by vaught, harriet b. Amazon has every book he ever wanted to read on il. This page is a forum to showcase places, communities, and other historical material for. The first settlements were near the little wabash river and big prairie, one of the numerous prairies in the county. History of whiteside county, illinois charles bent on. And, though oftentimes not book learned, yet were they. 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. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Another challenge is the content seems to treat illinois as a rather homogenous entity versus ferreting out the vastly different cultures and value systems within the state for example southern illinois versus other parts of the state.
Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political. The history of illinois may be defined by several broad historical periods, namely, the precolumbian period, the era of european exploration and colonization, its development as part of the american frontier, and finally, its growth into one of the most populous and economically powerful states of the united states. To promote interest in white county historiy and genealogy, and announce historical society programs and activities. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Church st, carmi, il 628210121 6183828425 email email protected old carnegie library, open tuesday thru friday, 11. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Lc land ownership maps, 3 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Free family records for researching ancestry in white county, illinois. Products sort by product product v price price v default default v sales sales v per page 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 view all. White county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The black hawk war in 1832 was fought by the indians and newly arrived settlers over. Illinois association of county board members website, about illinois counties, accessed september 10, 20 the u.
History of white county, illinois, 1883 living history of illinois. Washington county historical society, nashville, illinois. With illustrations descriptive of its scenery, and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers brink, mcdonough, 1879 washington county ill. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 14,665. White county was organized from gallatin county in 1815, and was named after captain leonard white, a gallatin county legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the illinoiswisconsin border a. Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. These familieshanna, land, hay, williams, calvert, ratcliff, holderby, robinson, stewart, among otherstypically had spent time in the carolinas, kentucky or tennesee before moving into illinois, and were of scotchirish descent. Free family records for researching ancestry in illinois. White county historical society white county, illinois. Portrait and biographical album of will county, illinois. New and complete history of jasper county, illinois and the.
The first white settlers came to white county between 1807 and 1809. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. Lc copy hand colored and accomanpied by 2 positive photocopies from top left portion. Stevens president of the will county pioneers association assisted by an advisory board, consisting of hon. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. For technical issues please contact sidwells helpdesk. The book arrived well wrapped and it arrived quickly. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. New history of jasper county, illinois and 1884 history of jasper county, illinois. By then the state was near bankruptcy because of government financing of canals and railroad construction. This database contains a history of kane county, illinois.
History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. White county genealogy society 1220 outer east main street, carmi il. A history of early journalism in will county, if well written, would be most interesting, especially to the older of our citizens, for it would be a history of the times when they or their ancestors and friends were the living population of the county, and hence it would bring to mind, and he to them a history of many scenes and events most. W genealogy resources libguides at university of illinois at. Union county, illinois family history and genealogy books. Washington county historical society home facebook.
Historic bridges of michigan and elsewhere vital records. Every name index to history of white county, illinois compiled by cathy l. Includes advertisements, views of residential, public, and commercial buildings. With illustrations descriptive of its scenery, and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. White county was organized from gallatin county in 1815, and was named after captain leonard white some accounts say captain isaac white, a gallatin county legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the illinoiswisconsin border a few miles north of the southern tip of lake michigan and was also in charge of the salt works at equality. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. White county historical society, 203 n church st carmi, il 62821 618 3828425. I hope this will resolve any problems that may have occurred in your research in this county. Shelby county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps.
White county illinois genealogy trails history group. Search illinois death records illinois newspapers, full search 18182016, 458 titles illinois obituary search, 1985current illinois funeral notices. Illinois marriages, 17901860 includes white county, 1816 1840 source. 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. New and complete history of jasper county, illinois and the 1884 history of jasper county, excerpted from 1884 history of cumberland, jasper and richland counties, illinois by sarah taylor sunderland, 1976, unigraphic edition, in. 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. Mar 23, 2015 a history of early journalism in will county, if well written, would be most interesting, especially to the older of our citizens, for it would be a history of the times when they or their ancestors and friends were the living population of the county, and hence it would bring to mind, and he to them a history of many scenes and events most. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic.
List of books and articles about illinois history online. 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. 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. 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.
Illinois census returns, 1810 and 1818 includes census of white county, 1818 source. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. The area was settled in the early 1800s by settlers putting down stakes on the fertile ground along the little wabash river. Young when he was presented the petition by a committee of five men with the proof of 350 residents which was required to form a county. Welcome to white county illinois genealogy and history. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history white. The history of will county, illinois, containing a history of the county. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. It is located in the southern portion of illinois known locally as little egypt. Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. The lake county postcard collection includes postcard images from throughout the county, with special emphasis on. White county, illinois news newspapers books scholar. Sesquicentennial, carmi, illinois, 18161966 carmi sesquicentennial commission, inc history of new haven, illinois by chastain, jimmie.
The lake county history archives provides access to primary and secondary source materials documenting the history of lake county, illinois. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html in website to link to this page, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this page, paste this html in website. Carmi township, trumbull, brownsville emma township, concord, maunie, wabash river enfield. Clinton county had become the home of permanent and bona fide settlers as early as 1814, when the first land entries were made. One of carmis oldtime reminiscences volume 7 berry, daniel.
History of hancock county, illinois, together with an outline history of the state, and a digest of state laws. The illinois woman suffrage association iwsa was founded in 1869 and in the early 20th century changed its name to illinois equal suffrage association iesa. Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. While this may seem like a trite comment 183 pages to describe illinois history is a clue as to the challenges with this book. White county, illinois is a great place to live, work and play. The boone county historical society bchs and boone county museum of history bcmh announce kb farms, inc. The hunsinger family of white county, illinois by fay, mary smith, 1915. White county was organized from gallatin county in 1815, and was named after captain leonard white, a gallatin county legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the illinois wisconsin border a few miles north of the southern tip of lake michigan. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Census bureaus 2012 study of local governments illinois constitution, article vii, section 6, accessed october 19, 2012 mount vernon registernews, chamber supports keeping home rule, october 19, 2012 ballotpedia. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing.
White county cemetery records illinois select a cemetery. The event will include cocktails and hors doeuvres, live entertainment, wine pull, and the annual awards presentation recognizing indivuals, groups, and oranizations that have furthered the collection, preservation, and interpretation of illinois history. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history white county historical society, 1883 illinois. Land atlas and plat book, white county, illinois rockford map. I bought this book for my husband because he is a big illinois history person. He did make a comment about the book that i thought was different,every book i read on illinois history is similar but told completely different. Guide to white county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. History of joliet illinois, 1907 will county ilgenweb. 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.
One county gave information about its contracts with county vendors. The staunton, va white pages phone book find people, phone. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. New search tool allows for a more focused search experience which supports suggested hints existing search textbox will continue to search, however it will no longer support suggested hints for questions on how to use the site, click here. White county illinois genealogy and history finding illinois ancestors at genealogy trails. Original text by interstate publishing company, 1883, reproduction by white county historical society. The city of carmi was founded in 1814, and incorporated in 1816. White county historical society and mary smith fay genealogy library i maintain this site for now. Illinois genealogy express piatt county, illinois biographies. Historical markers can be cosponsored by various local organizations, such as historical societies, churches, schools, businesses, municipalities, or other interested entities. Several books are by harriet vaught et al, softcover, and are not. Morris white pages phone books in illinois il whitepages. Already three histories of knox county have been written prior to the president work.
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