Illinois census transcriptions by county genealogy trails. Collecting history initiative dekalb county history center. Dekalb county marriage book 18481900 dekalb county marriage book 19011950. Dekalb county public library board of trustees will hold a regular meeting on monday, may 11 at 4. They may include county histories, town histories, other types of histories, collections of biographies, genealogies of families, collections of records for a specific area, etc.
Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Dekalb county historical and genealogical societies. And, youll find out why illinois was and is called the prairie state. Dekalb county veterans listed in the voters and taxpayers of dekalb county, illinois. Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. 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. History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. Hoffmans bookshop, columbus, ohio acquisitions control no. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Take a journey into acres of change, a book undertaken by the dekalb county historicalgenealogical society. Dekalb county 1871 illinois historical atlas historic map works. Histories and genealogies are published books or collections that contain genealogical information. Although arrests were made in nearby counties, not one person was prosecuted for aiding a fugitive slave in dekalb county, illinois. Understanding the history of the area where your ancestor lived can be helpful to understand what their life may have.
This meeting will be conducted via teleconference zoom. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read history of dekalb county, illinois. We have an opportunity and obligation to record our experiences to help future generations understand not only what was going on in the united states or illinois, but right here in dekalb county during this national emergency. This is on our randolph county, illinois genealogy trails site, so use your back arrow button to return here. 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.
This book is about previously unidentified people who became abolitionists involved in the antislavery movement from about 1840 to 1860. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Dekalb county chronology of events newspaper columns dekalb county. Brown bag lunch local lore egyptian theater history.
Clinton county had become the home of permanent and bona fide settlers as early as 1814, when the first land entries were made. Dekalb county, illinois genealogy trails history group. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. Dekalb county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. This book contains the history of the dekalb county regiments and the men who served in the civil war as well as the history of dekalb county from 1836 to 1868.
Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many national register properties and districts. Internet archive historical markers dekalb county source. Feb 23, 2010 born in an illinois log cabin in 1887, john w. Dailychronicle obituaries dekalb, il dailychronicle. Jensen, professor emeritus of history at the university of illinois at chicago, is the author of several books, including grass roots politics.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. A history of dekalb county, illinois 1963 2012 is expected to arrive in dekalb county this week and that a booksigning event is planned for saturday, dec. History of dekalb county, illinois paperback august 25, 2011 by henry l. Past and present of dekalb county, illinois, vol 1, 1907. Dekalb county, illinois genealogy familysearch wiki. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. There will also be one table of speciallypriced books. Information possibly available includes a picture of the soldier, his service history, pictures of other individuals who served in other capacities such as nurses, war bond. Parties, issues, and voters, 18541983 and the winning of the midwest. Kane county illinois land atlas and plat book, 1986 fhl book 977. A geographical history of settlement and migration in earlynineteenthcentury illinois by douglas k. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
Family maps of kane county, illinois with homesteads, roads, waterways, towns, cemeteries, railroads and more fhl book 977. March 12, 2020 library closes indefinitely, looks to expand digital resources. Sycamore genealogy in dekalb county, il usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 dekalb county 428 sycamore 46. History of dekalb county by henry lamson boies, past and present of dekalb county vol i. History of dekalb county, illinois database online. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The 1818 census of crawford county this census encompasses much of the state during this time period a map is included. Dekalb county public library board of trustees to meet may 11 for immediate release. An index to the names of persons appearing in history of du page county, illinois published. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Friends of the dekalb library book sale dekalb county online.
After several years of conversations, focus groups, and meetings, march 1, 2018 marks the creation of the dekalb county history center in sycamore, illinois. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day, helping 35 million users. The underground railroad in dekalb county, illinois. Dekalb county, illinois, known as the birthplace of barbed wire, has been attracting settlers since its incorporation in 1837. Dchgs releases new book on history of dekalb county.
The history center in partnership with 20 plus history. Dekalb county sheriffs office understands that the agency is a source of information for the public regarding criminal activity in the community. There are 19 townships in the county with the county seat at sycamore. See the wiki article for links to available copies and indexes. The historical encyclopedia of illinois has a dekalb county edition. 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.
Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. Within the atlases are 191,165 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. The dekalb county historicalgenealogical society is proud to announce that its new book, acres of change. Department history establishing a volunteer fire department the dekalb fire department was established in 1869 as a hook and ladder company staffed by volunteer firefighters. Dekalb was originally named huntleys grove, but was later named after the county, whose name originated from war hero baron johann dekalb. Dekalb county government is working to reduce the spread of covid19. How will history books talk about this unique time we are all living through. He was born in dekalb county, illinois, in 1852, and as a boy worked in a country store and on a farm.
This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in dekalb county, illinois this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in dekalb county, illinois, united states. Described in the book, containing a pictorial record of the gallant and courageous men from dekalb county, illinois, u. Be it enacted by the people of the state of illinois represented in the general assembly, that all that tract of country within the following boundaries, to wit. Dekalb county was formed march 4, 1837 from part of kane county named for johann dekalb, a german baron, who served in the colonies during the revolution, and was mortally wounded at camden, south carolina in 1780 chief shabbona shabbona, a potawatomi chief, signed numerous treaties for native american tribes. The biographical record of dekalb county illinois by s. Guide to dekalb county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage. As a former dekalb county resident i was curious about this history.
Local history books on illinois arcadia publishing. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 dekalb county 428 dekalb county histories and genealogies 25. A bicentennial history of dekalb county, tennessee for sale marriages. History of dekalb county, illinois internet archive. Usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 illinois histories and genealogies 3,084 dekalb county histories and genealogies 25.
This book is about previously unidentified people who became abolitionists. The 1807 voters list of illinois this is at our randolph county site. Dekalb county was formed on march 4, 1837, out of kane county, illinois. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Brown baglocal lore program the center for southeast asian studies at northern illinois university. Potawatomi indians massacre fiftytwo troops and civilians in destroying fort dearborn. Dekalb white pages phone books in illinois il whitepages. Volume 2 hardback or cased book by ford, ira 1848 ed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. The rolling hills of dekalb county, illinois, have drawn immigrants seeking the american dream since the countys incorporation. Dailychronicle obituaries and death notices for dekalb illinois area. List of books and articles about illinois history online. For more information on books, including the latest bestseller lists, and information on popular authors, check out our shelf help section. The first coal mine in illinois is opened in jackson county.
Dchc inspires curiosity in dekalb county s history by gathering, exploring, and inspiring people. Genealogical society dekalb county illinois genealogy. Dekalb county operates under the township form of county government. Dekalb county, tennessee deed books aj 18381869 dekalb county, tennessee deed books kp 18691885 funeral home records. History of dekalb county, illinois by boies, henry l. This includes a state history section along with a county history and biographies of dekalb county residents. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dekalb county was formed on 4 march 1837, out of kane county, illinois. 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. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. New madrid, missouri, earthquake, the largest in united states history, damages southern illinois recurs in 1812.
The underground railroad in dekalb county, illinois nancy m. To that end, the office of public information is committed to cooperating with legitimate news media outlets to provide relevant facts that are public record. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Past and present of dekalb county vol i by professor lewis m. Hicks millcronktown 2004 update greenwood immanuel. National register of historic places listings in dekalb. Illinois antique maps and historical atlases historic. This new organization is a result of a partnership between the sycamore history museum and the joiner history room, plus collaboration with 20plus local. Charles chronicle, 18951899 some land recordsfhl film 1674468 item 35. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The state of illinois collection contains 3,149 atlases spanning 311 years of growth and development 1696 through 2007. 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 if you have a love for history, a desire to help others, and basic webpagemaking skills, consider joining us.
Land offices are opened at kaskaskia and shawneetown. Birth, marriage, death, and now civil union, records are collected and stored in perpetuity with all county records. Dekalb county missouri genealogy, history, maps with. From oxen to jets a history of dekalb county, 18351963 source. Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with the. History of illinois counties living history of illinois. This state page of our website provides direct links to free major genealogy databases and historical titles and information found on illinois genealogy, whether they exist on our site, or across the web. Box 295, sycamore, il 60178 meetings are 2nd wednesday of each month at the oakcrest little theatre in dekalb. History of dekalb county, illinois ebook written by henry lamson boies. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Dekalb was first incorporated as a village in 1856, and did not become a city until 1877. History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
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