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== Online Resources ==


=== Nationwide Indexes  ===
*[http://gedcomindex.com/Index_Pages/USIL.html GEDCOM Index Illinois]
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=61157 North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000], index & images ($).


You can find information on the following nationwide genealogical indexes in the indicated sections of [[United States]].
== Introduction ==


*Ancestral File ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section. Also available on FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service.)
*FamilyFinder™ Index ("[[United States Census|Census]]" section. Also available on the Internet at [http://www.familytreemaker.com/allsearch.html www.familytreemaker.com/allsearch.html] . FamilyTreeMaker and FamilyFinder are trademarks of Brøderbund Software, Inc.)
*Family History Library Catalog Surname Search ("[http://www.familysearchwiki.org/resolveuid/5b064d1a23681998ba8ead6420975101 Introduction]" and "[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" sections. Also available on FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service.)
*Genealogical Index of the Newberry Library ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section)
*Index to American Genealogies ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section)
*Index to National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC) ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section. Also available on the Internet at http://lcweb.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/nucmc.html .)
*International Genealogical Index ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section. Also available on FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service.)
*Old Surname Index File ("[[United States Genealogies|Genealogy]]" section)
*Periodical Source Index ([[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]) ("[[United States Periodicals|Periodicals]]" section. Also available on the Internet at [http://www.ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3165 www.Ancestry.com/ancestry/search/3165] &nbsp;for a subscription fee.)


=== Statewide Indexes and Family Group Collections  ===


Some important collections of compiled genealogies and genealogical source material for Illinois in the Family History Library include:
Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. To begin the search of an ancestor in these collections, you may wish to begin with available published indexes, both on a national level as well as a local level. Many genealogy databases are on line through various websites.


Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) (Illinois) Genealogical Collection. See the "[[Illinois Cemeteries|Cemeteries]]" section for information about this collection.
== Nationwide Indexes ==


Champaign County Historical Archives. ''Family Files''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library films {{FHL|1026779|film|disp=1026779}}–786 and {{FHL|1027162|film|disp=1027162}}–165.) This alphabetical collection of family group records, typescript genealogies, and newspaper clippings was microfilmed in 1978 at the Champaign County Courthouse.
*FamilySearch™ Internet Genealogy Service - [https://familysearch.org/#form=trees Trees] contains lineages organized into family groups and pedigrees with an every-name index. This was created from a database formerly known as [[Ancestral File|Ancestral File.]]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies/submission/8/MMXD-DP8 '''Mayflower Pilgrim Genealogies - Community Trees'''] at FamilySearch [https://www.familysearch.org/search/genealogies Genealogies]


Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois Ancestor Charts. Carterville, Illinois: ''The Society, 1994–95.'' (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.3 C4g|disp=977.3 C4g}}.) Pedigree charts of the ancestors of members of the society from 28 southern Illinois counties are included in this work.
*The [[Newberry Library|Newberry Library]] of Chicago, Illinois has a collection of thousands of genealogies published before 1917 and includes an [https://www./genealogical-index-newberry index] available at the library. Coverage is best for New England with secondary coverage for Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states. Index is also found at the FamilySearch Library {{FSC|130151|item|disp=FS Library film 928135–928137; book 973 D22n volumes 1-4}}


Mathis, Linda Gale. ''Surname Index of the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois.''Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.3 A3s|disp=977.3 A3s}}.) This index to the ancestors of members of the society includes the names of the submitters. It contains dates and places of birth, marriage, and death, and names of spouses.  
*The FamilySearch Library has an extensive collection of almost 50,000 published U.S. family histories and newsletters. Copies at the library are listed in the [https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/FamilySearch_Catalog_Surnames_Search Surname Search] of the FamilySearch Catalog.


Lunde, Mrs. O.B. ''Illinois State Genealogical Society Surname Index''. Decatur, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1981. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.3 D2L|disp=977.3 D2L}}; film {{FHL|437921|title-id|disp=1421706}}, item 4.) This contains information about ancestors of ISGS members and gives birth and marriage dates and names of spouses.  
*Major collections of printed family histories are also found at most of the archives and libraries listed in [[United States Archives and Libraries]]. Most large libraries have indexes and catalogs to published family histories. For a list of the indexes and catalogs available at the FamilySearch Library see the [[United States Compiled Genealogies#Family_Histories|Family History]] section of [[United States Compiled Genealogies]] in the Wiki.


Indexed five-generation pedigree charts of members of the same society are in:
*[http://www.loc.gov/coll/nucmc/about.html National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC)]. "The National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections, established in 1959, is a cooperative cataloging program in which repositories from all over the United States open to the public report their holdings of manuscript collections to the Library of Congress. Staff members of the Manuscripts Section of the Library's Special Materials Cataloging Division prepare catalog entries for these reports, which are published annually in book form by the Library of Congress"--Index to personal names in the National Union Catalog of manuscript collections, 1959-1984, p. vii. An index is available at the FamilySearch Library {{FSC|200187|item|disp=FS Catalog book 016.091 N21 1959 to 1984}}


''Illinois State Genealogical Society Ancestor Charts of Members''. Seven volumes. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1988–1992. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.3 D2i|disp=977.3 D2i}}).  
*[http://search.ancestry.com/ Ancestry.com] ($) Public and Private member trees.


=== Pioneers Certificate Applications  ===
*Periodical Source Index ([[Periodical Source Index (PERSI)|PERSI]]), online at [https://www.genealogycenter.info/persi/ ACPL].


The Illinois State Genealogical Society also compiled the following:
== Statewide Indexes ==


''Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987–89. (On 27 Family History Library microfilms beginning with {{FHL|1513611|film|disp=1513611}}, item 2.) This collection contains two series of applications alphabetized by the surname of the pioneer ancestor. "Pioneers" are defined as those who arrived in Illinois before 1880. It includes lineage charts tracing the applicant’s pedigree to pioneer ancestors and shows supporting documents such as marriage and death certificates, obituaries, and census abstracts.
'''FamilySearch Library Family Group Collections'''  


''Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates: Certificates Issued on Previously Approved Pioneers''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. (Family History Library films {{FHL|1514164|film|disp=1514164}} and {{FHL|1514155|film|disp=1514155}}–161.)
The FamilySearch Library has some important collections of compiled genealogies and genealogical source material for Illinois.  


=== Printing Your Family History  ===
*Barman, Ron and Mrs. Rosalie Barman. ''Blackhawk genealogical society surname index, 1979.'' Rock Island, Illinois : Blackhawk Genealogical Society, 1979. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/8266786 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|80876|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 D22b}}


Pulling together a family history is without question one of the most rewarding activities you can do. The end product will provide a wonderful depository for family stories, traditions, and other memories. The fruits of your labors will be appreciated for years to come.  
*Champaign County Historical Archives. ''Family Files''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (FS Library films {{FSC|407696|item|disp=1026779 (first of 12).}} This alphabetical collection of family group records, typescript genealogies, and newspaper clippings was microfilmed in 1978 at the Champaign County Courthouse.


[http://pmpc.byu.edu/Copy/family_history/index.php Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center] offers&nbsp;facilities and consultants to assist genealogists in printing their&nbsp;family histories. Their consultants&nbsp;can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist&nbsp;in the printing process.  
*Chicago Genealogical Society (Chicago, Illinois). ''1973 surname index.'' Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Genealogical Society, 1973. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/6393509 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|47032|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.31 D22c}}


Print and Mail Production Center's facilities include state of the art digital printing equipment, offset presses, and a full service bindery.
*Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) (Illinois). ''Lineage and revolutionary records, books 1-90, index.'' Chicago, Illinois: Fort Wayne Public Library, 1970. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/18822103 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|269461|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 D2da volume 1 and 2}}


See also [[A Guide to Printing Your Family History]]  
*Kroehler, Marjorie. ''Prairie roots all-name index.'' Peoria, Illinois : Peoria Genealogical Society, [198-]. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19568486 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1534790 FS Library book 977.352/P1 B2] Index is based on the indexes found in issues of Prairie Roots.


=== Centennial Farms ===
*Hart, Virginia and Illinois State Genealogical Society,''Illinois State Genealogical Society Ancestor Charts of Members''. Seven volumes. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1988–1992. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Illinois+State+Genealogical+Society+Ancestor+Charts+of+Members&qt=owc_search Other Libraries (WorldCat)]; {{FSC|538510|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 D2i.}} Indexed five-generation pedigree charts of members of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.


A "centennial farm" is one owned for 100 years or more by lineal descendants of the same family. Histories of families who owned centennial farms in Illinois can be found in:  
*Lunde, Mrs. O.B. ''Illinois State Genealogical Society Surname Index''. Decatur, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1981. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/9194244 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|437921|item|disp=FS Library film 1421706, item 4; book 977.3 D2L}}, item 4.) This contains information about ancestors of ISGS members and gives birth and marriage dates and names of spouses.


Illinois Centennial Farm Heritage Association. ''The History of Illinois Centennial Farms''. Dallas, Texas: Curtis Media, 1986. (Family History Library book {{FHL|977.3 D2i|disp=977.3 D2h}}.) This book gives a short history of farming in Illinois and contains family histories and property descriptions of the centennial farms.
*Morehouse, Louise. ''Surname index of the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois.'' Carterville, Illinois: Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois, 1977. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/45409876 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|586239|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 D22m}}


=== Databases  ===
*Mathis, Linda Gale. ''Surname Index of the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois.''Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1986. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17659369 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|661946|item|disp=FS Library film 977.3 A3s}}. This index to the ancestors of members of the society includes the names of the submitters. It contains dates and places of birth, marriage, and death, and names of spouses.


*Free Genealogy Databases - Illinois = [http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/search/il.html www.freesurnamesearch.com/search/il.html]
*Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois Ancestor Charts. Carterville, Illinois: ''The Society, 1994–95. ''[http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=Genealogy+Society+of+southern+Illinois+Ancestor+Charts&qt=results_page Other Libraries (WorldCat)]; {{FSC|977.3 C4g|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 C4g}}.) Pedigree charts of the ancestors of members of the society from 28 southern Illinois counties are included in this work.


This Internet site links to many statewide databases with information about Illinois and its citizens. It includes military, vital&nbsp;and land records.  
*Ross, Harvey Lee. ''An index to the early pioneers and pioneer events of the state of Illinois.'' Havana, Illinois: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Havana, Illinois, 1985. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/16831315 Other Libraries (WorldCat)] {{FSC|166404|item|disp=FS Catalog book 977.3 H2rh}}


It also has county databases that may include records such as: military, tax, vital, census, court and naturalization.&nbsp;
*Soll, Richard and Audrey. ''Genealogical surname index, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri.'' Whittier, California : Whittier Area Genealogical Society (California), 1988. {{FSC|372516|item|disp=FS Catalog book 979.493/W1 D4so}}


*The site below has links to a variety of Chicago and Illinois record databases.
== Databases ==


[http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html]&nbsp;<br>For genealogy sources for the United States, see [[United States Genealogies]].
*As mentioned above in Nationwide indexes: Ancestry.com public and private trees, World Connect and FamilySearch.org Trees


Other genealogical records of Illinois can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a&nbsp;Place Search under:
*[http://gedcomindex.com/Index_Pages/USIL.html Illinois gedcom index.] Gedcoms come from individual computer databases and this website has them indexed by town.


ILLINOIS- GENEALOGY
*[http://www.fgs-project.com/illinois/ Illinois Family Group Sheet Project.] A database of of Illinois related family group sheets submitted to the project.


ILLINOIS- SOCIETIES- GENEALOGY
*To find additional "genealogies" in the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-Names Search function. For example:


ILLINOIS, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY
1. Access the FamilySearch Catalog<br>2. Type the word "Illinois" in the place-names search; then click, Search.<br>3. Locate the topic, Genealogy.<br>4. OR, type in a county in Illinois in the place-names search; then click, Search<br>5. Locate the topic, Genealogy.<br>6. To explore each genealogy title, click on the highlighted blue title.


ILLINOIS, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- GENEALOGY  
ILLINOIS-GENEALOGY<br>ILLINOIS-[COUNTY]-GENEALOGY<br>ILLINOIS-SOCIETIES-GENEALOGY<br>ILLINOIS-[COUNTY],[TOWN]-GENEALOGY


=== Web Sites  ===
== Pioneers Certificate Applications ==


[http://www.familyhistory.com/state.asp?/state=IL www.familyhistory.com/state.asp?/state=IL]
The Illinois State Genealogical Society compiled the following:  


[http://ilgenweb.net/ http://ilgenweb.net]
*''Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987–89. On 27 FS Library microfilms beginning with {{FSC|321949|item|disp=FS Library film 1513611 item 2.}} This collection contains two series of applications alphabetized by the surname of the pioneer ancestor. "Pioneers" are defined as those who arrived in Illinois before 1880. It includes lineage charts tracing the applicant’s pedigree to pioneer ancestors and shows supporting documents such as marriage and death certificates, obituaries, and census abstracts.


[http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html]
*''Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates: Certificates Issued on Previously Approved Pioneers''. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987. {{FSC|321952|item|disp=FS Library film 1514164 item 3 (first of 9 films)}}.


[[Www.freesurnamesearch.com/search/il.html|Category:Illinois]]  
== Centennial Farms  ==
 
A "centennial farm" is one owned for 100 years or more by lineal descendants of the same family. Histories of families who owned centennial arms in Illinois can be found in:
 
:Illinois Centennial Farm Heritage Association. ''The History of Illinois Centennial Farms''. Dallas, Texas: Curtis Media, 1986. [http://WorldCat/oclc/14911554 Other Libraries (WorldCat)]; {{FSC|538510|item|disp=977.3 D2h.}} This book gives a short history of farming in Illinois and contains family histories and property descriptions of the centennial farms.
:
 
== Websites ==
 
[http://www.familyhistory.com/state.asp?/state=IL FamilyHistory.com]<br>[http://ilgenweb.net/ Illinois GenWeb.net]<br>[http://www./genealogy/collections.html Newberry Library genealogy/collections]<br>[http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/search/il.html Free Illinois Genealogy Databases]<br> [http://www.genealogyinc.com/illinois/ Illinois Genealogy] (Genealogy Inc)<br> [http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IL/ Illinois Genealogy] (Linkpendium)<br> [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/illinois/ Illinois Genealogy] (Access Genealogy)<br> [http://resources.rootsweb.ancestry.com/USA/IL/ Illinois Genealogy] (RootsWeb)
 
=== Research Guidebooks ===
 
Several handbooks give further information about research, records, and record-finding aids in Illinois. Among these are:
 
Beckstead, Gayle, and Mary Lou Kozub. Searching in Illinois: A Reference Guide to Public and Private Records. Costa Mesa, Calif.: ISC Publications, 1984. This is a source for locating federal, state, county, and city or town records and resources. It also gives lists of cemeteries, libraries, and newspapers and shows addresses of genealogical and historical societies. This guide has a special emphasis for adoptees. FS Library book 977.3 D27b
 
Clements, John. Illinois Facts: A Comprehensive Look at Illinois Today, County by County. Dallas, Tex. Clements Research II, 1989. This book gives details on the government offices and their functions and provides descriptions of each county, its location, climate, people, economy, and transportation. FS Library book 977.3 B5if
 
DuMelle, Grace. Finding Your Chicago Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide to Family History in the City and Cook County. Chicago, Illinois: Lake Claremont Press, 2005. FS Library book 977.311 D27d
 
Eichholz, Alice, ed. Red Book : American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created. Free online version; FS Library book 973 D27rb 2004; WorldCat entry
 
Genealogical Sources in Chicago, Illinois 1835–1900. Chicago: Chicago Genealogical Society, 1982. This contains Chicago maps and a list of ward boundaries in addition to suggesting sources for Chicago research. FS Library book 977.311 D27g; FS Library fiche 6051029
 
Gooldy, Pat, and Ray Gooldy. Manual for Illinois Genealogical Research. Indianapolis, Ind.: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1994. The source gives addresses of county courthouses, genealogical societies, and record repositories and gives Illinois locations of record categories such as census, land, military, and church records. FS Library book 977.3 D27g
 
O'Hara, Margaret. Finding Your Chicago Ancestor. 2nd ed. N.p.: M. O’Hara, 1982. This includes a list of the churches in Chicago by denominations and ethnic groups, suggests sources for research, and gives addresses of various archives. FS Library film 1597813 Item 12; FS Library book 977.311
 
Schweitzer, George K. Illinois Genealogical Research. Knoxville, Tennessee: Geo. K. Schweitzer, 1997. Includes types of records, research procedures, and county listings. FS Library book 977.3 D27s
 
Szucs, Loretto Dennis. Chicago and Cook County: A Guide to Research. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1996. Ancestry is a trademark of Ancestry, Inc. Chapters describe record types and the major archives and libraries in Chicago and Cook County holding such records. Selected bibliographies are found at the end of some chapters. FS Library book 977.31 D27sL
 
Walsh, Diane Renner. Research in Illinois. Arlington, Virginia: National Genealogical Society, 2007. Part of the "Research in the States Series," this book provides a guide to repositories and records. FS Library book 977.3 D27w
 
Online digital versions of Illinois state resources can often be found by conducting a search engine search for "Illinois" plus a related word or phrase to narrow down the search (such as "Illinois Biography"). Similar searches can be conducted in specific resources such as Google Books and Internet Archive.
 
WorldCat can help you identify a library with a copy of a specific book.
 
Additional resources can be found in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a Place Search under: ILLINOIS - GENEALOGY - HANDBOOKS, MANUALS, ETC.


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Online Resources[edit | edit source]

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. To begin the search of an ancestor in these collections, you may wish to begin with available published indexes, both on a national level as well as a local level. Many genealogy databases are on line through various websites.

Nationwide Indexes[edit | edit source]

  • The FamilySearch Library has an extensive collection of almost 50,000 published U.S. family histories and newsletters. Copies at the library are listed in the Surname Search of the FamilySearch Catalog.
  • National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections (NUCMC). "The National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections, established in 1959, is a cooperative cataloging program in which repositories from all over the United States open to the public report their holdings of manuscript collections to the Library of Congress. Staff members of the Manuscripts Section of the Library's Special Materials Cataloging Division prepare catalog entries for these reports, which are published annually in book form by the Library of Congress"--Index to personal names in the National Union Catalog of manuscript collections, 1959-1984, p. vii. An index is available at the FamilySearch Library FS Catalog book 016.091 N21 1959 to 1984
  • Periodical Source Index (PERSI), online at ACPL.

Statewide Indexes[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Library Family Group Collections

The FamilySearch Library has some important collections of compiled genealogies and genealogical source material for Illinois.

  • Champaign County Historical Archives. Family Files. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (FS Library films 1026779 (first of 12). This alphabetical collection of family group records, typescript genealogies, and newspaper clippings was microfilmed in 1978 at the Champaign County Courthouse.
  • Hart, Virginia and Illinois State Genealogical Society,Illinois State Genealogical Society Ancestor Charts of Members. Seven volumes. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1988–1992. Other Libraries (WorldCat); FS Catalog book 977.3 D2i. Indexed five-generation pedigree charts of members of the Illinois State Genealogical Society.
  • Mathis, Linda Gale. Surname Index of the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois.Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1986. Other Libraries (WorldCat) FS Library film 977.3 A3s. This index to the ancestors of members of the society includes the names of the submitters. It contains dates and places of birth, marriage, and death, and names of spouses.
  • Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois Ancestor Charts. Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1994–95. Other Libraries (WorldCat); FS Catalog book 977.3 C4g.) Pedigree charts of the ancestors of members of the society from 28 southern Illinois counties are included in this work.
  • Soll, Richard and Audrey. Genealogical surname index, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri. Whittier, California : Whittier Area Genealogical Society (California), 1988. FS Catalog book 979.493/W1 D4so

Databases[edit | edit source]

  • As mentioned above in Nationwide indexes: Ancestry.com public and private trees, World Connect and FamilySearch.org Trees
  • Illinois gedcom index. Gedcoms come from individual computer databases and this website has them indexed by town.
  • To find additional "genealogies" in the FamilySearch Catalog, use the Place-Names Search function. For example:

1. Access the FamilySearch Catalog
2. Type the word "Illinois" in the place-names search; then click, Search.
3. Locate the topic, Genealogy.
4. OR, type in a county in Illinois in the place-names search; then click, Search
5. Locate the topic, Genealogy.
6. To explore each genealogy title, click on the highlighted blue title.

ILLINOIS-GENEALOGY
ILLINOIS-[COUNTY]-GENEALOGY
ILLINOIS-SOCIETIES-GENEALOGY
ILLINOIS-[COUNTY],[TOWN]-GENEALOGY

Pioneers Certificate Applications[edit | edit source]

The Illinois State Genealogical Society compiled the following:

  • Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987–89. On 27 FS Library microfilms beginning with FS Library film 1513611 item 2. This collection contains two series of applications alphabetized by the surname of the pioneer ancestor. "Pioneers" are defined as those who arrived in Illinois before 1880. It includes lineage charts tracing the applicant’s pedigree to pioneer ancestors and shows supporting documents such as marriage and death certificates, obituaries, and census abstracts.

Centennial Farms[edit | edit source]

A "centennial farm" is one owned for 100 years or more by lineal descendants of the same family. Histories of families who owned centennial arms in Illinois can be found in:

Illinois Centennial Farm Heritage Association. The History of Illinois Centennial Farms. Dallas, Texas: Curtis Media, 1986. Other Libraries (WorldCat); 977.3 D2h. This book gives a short history of farming in Illinois and contains family histories and property descriptions of the centennial farms.

Websites[edit | edit source]

FamilyHistory.com
Illinois GenWeb.net
Newberry Library genealogy/collections
Free Illinois Genealogy Databases
Illinois Genealogy (Genealogy Inc)
Illinois Genealogy (Linkpendium)
Illinois Genealogy (Access Genealogy)
Illinois Genealogy (RootsWeb)

Research Guidebooks[edit | edit source]

Several handbooks give further information about research, records, and record-finding aids in Illinois. Among these are:

Beckstead, Gayle, and Mary Lou Kozub. Searching in Illinois: A Reference Guide to Public and Private Records. Costa Mesa, Calif.: ISC Publications, 1984. This is a source for locating federal, state, county, and city or town records and resources. It also gives lists of cemeteries, libraries, and newspapers and shows addresses of genealogical and historical societies. This guide has a special emphasis for adoptees. FS Library book 977.3 D27b

Clements, John. Illinois Facts: A Comprehensive Look at Illinois Today, County by County. Dallas, Tex. Clements Research II, 1989. This book gives details on the government offices and their functions and provides descriptions of each county, its location, climate, people, economy, and transportation. FS Library book 977.3 B5if

DuMelle, Grace. Finding Your Chicago Ancestors: A Beginner's Guide to Family History in the City and Cook County. Chicago, Illinois: Lake Claremont Press, 2005. FS Library book 977.311 D27d

Eichholz, Alice, ed. Red Book : American State, County, and Town Sources. 3rd ed. Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004. Contains bibliographies and background information on history and ethnic groups. Also contains maps and tables showing when each county was created. Free online version; FS Library book 973 D27rb 2004; WorldCat entry

Genealogical Sources in Chicago, Illinois 1835–1900. Chicago: Chicago Genealogical Society, 1982. This contains Chicago maps and a list of ward boundaries in addition to suggesting sources for Chicago research. FS Library book 977.311 D27g; FS Library fiche 6051029

Gooldy, Pat, and Ray Gooldy. Manual for Illinois Genealogical Research. Indianapolis, Ind.: Ye Olde Genealogie Shoppe, 1994. The source gives addresses of county courthouses, genealogical societies, and record repositories and gives Illinois locations of record categories such as census, land, military, and church records. FS Library book 977.3 D27g

O'Hara, Margaret. Finding Your Chicago Ancestor. 2nd ed. N.p.: M. O’Hara, 1982. This includes a list of the churches in Chicago by denominations and ethnic groups, suggests sources for research, and gives addresses of various archives. FS Library film 1597813 Item 12; FS Library book 977.311

Schweitzer, George K. Illinois Genealogical Research. Knoxville, Tennessee: Geo. K. Schweitzer, 1997. Includes types of records, research procedures, and county listings. FS Library book 977.3 D27s

Szucs, Loretto Dennis. Chicago and Cook County: A Guide to Research. Rev. ed. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1996. Ancestry is a trademark of Ancestry, Inc. Chapters describe record types and the major archives and libraries in Chicago and Cook County holding such records. Selected bibliographies are found at the end of some chapters. FS Library book 977.31 D27sL

Walsh, Diane Renner. Research in Illinois. Arlington, Virginia: National Genealogical Society, 2007. Part of the "Research in the States Series," this book provides a guide to repositories and records. FS Library book 977.3 D27w

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