We hope you find helpful clues for your research of those who lived in greene county, illinois, at any point in their history. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. The book arrived well wrapped and it arrived quickly. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships.
Includes brief history of greene county, biographies of early greene county residents, illinois state map, and index. Donald r little chairman sandy hefner vice chairman. Jersey county history book indexes jersey county illinois. The paternal grandparents came from alsacelorraine, france, to the united.
History and legends by william mcmahon, envisioning new jersey. Edited by oscar hamilton leon douglas allemang city alderman of grafton, and one of the substantial men of this section, belongs to an old and honored family of jersey county. Within the current year, an editorial in the christian union expressed some. Historical sketch of jersey county, illinois, 1876 the digital.
Atchison who is one of the prominent and representative men of jerseyville and well known all over jersey county, was born in jerseyville, il. This collectors book features the memories of jackson county from the late 1800s through 1939 in historic photographs. Court records free reference and directory livingstons law register, 1851 jersey county lawyers source. List of books and articles about illinois history online. Jersey county ilgenweb jersey county illinois genealogy.
They provide a resource for genealogists searching in jersey county, illinois. Google books history of jersey county, illinois 1919 source. Jersey county was founded on february 28, 1839, and was formed out of greene county. Appears in 206 books from 17302008 more page 265 whereas the laws of the united states have been for some time past and now are opposed and the execution thereof obstructed in the states of south carolina, georgia, alabama, florida, mississippi, louisiana, and texas by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of. The population was 21,668 at the 2000 census, and the population was 22,622 in the 2008 official us census estimate. 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. War records of its volunteers in the late rebellion portraits of early settlers and prominent men. New and complete history of jasper county, illinois and. The little red house, constructed in 1827, was the first frame structure in jersey county. An important resource for the study and research of greene county, illinois history including civil war history and genealogy.
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. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Guide to jersey county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. All offices are closed to public traffic, but are offering services electronically, by phone, or by mail. We are excited to be working with the jackson county historical society, southern illinois university carbondale, the african american museum of southern illinois, the carbondale police department, and our readers to bring. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. This is a necessary and important function that protects the health, life, safety, and welfare of the countys residents. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios.
The county was named for the state of new jersey, from which many of the early settlers emigrated which was itself named for the channel island of jersey in great britain. 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. Family histories located at the jersey county historical society, partial list. Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of family biographies. Operated by the jersey county historical society, the jersey county historical museum is located at the cheney mansion site just north of downtown jerseyville.
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. The historic new jersey, a trip to discover the hidden treasures of its cities, meet its people, and relive the past events that made history. Internet archive history of jersey county, illinois 1914 source. Jersey county is a county located in the central pat of the state of illinois. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Historical markers can be cosponsored by various local organizations, such as historical societies, churches, schools, businesses, municipalities, or other interested entities. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time.
The journal of the illinois state historical society, established in 1908, is the scholarly publication of the illinois state historical society. Atlases of the united states, 4172 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. According to the 2010 census, the township has a total area of 36. The mansion was built after the civil war and incorporated the little red house. Parties, issues, and voters, 18541983 and the winning of the midwest. History of greene county, illinois library of congress. Illinois county history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Amazon has every book he ever wanted to read on il.
History of greene and jersey counties, illinois ancestry. 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 illinois history and lincoln collections library holds nineteenthcentury county histories and atlases that often include plat maps. Greene county ilgenweb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. Hi, this is the new printed in 2003 history and photos of persons having ties to warren county, il. Welcome to jersey county code administration office. Jackson county memories pictorial history book pediment. Sesquicentennial edition, by ruby postlewait, project director, dallas curtis media corp.
A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Internet archive jersey county court records directory source. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. This website is dedicated to marty crull, who was our county coordinator for many years. The history of edgar county, illinois, containing a. Completing and submitting the application with supporting documentation. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english.
Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. English township, jersey county, illinois wikipedia. Free records for family researching in jersey county, illinois. Jersey county board members jersey county government. Code administration welcome to jersey county code administration office. History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. The county was named for the state of new jersey, from which many. Clinton county had become the home of permanent and bona fide settlers as early as 1814, when the first land entries were made. New and complete history of jasper county, illinois and the. Courthouse and county directories jersey county, 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. Illinois state archives online this has a list of several links that may have. Illinois history an educational magazine that publishes articles about illinois history written by students in illinois elementary, junior high, and high schools. Jersey county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and. 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. Jersey county illinois circuit clerk of the circuit court county and courthouse directories with division staff contacts. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,985. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. The bench and the bar of illinois, 1899 jersey county, with biographies source. Munsell publishing company, 1919 jersey county ill.
A geographical history of settlement and migration in earlynineteenthcentury illinois by douglas k. Greene county, illinois history genealogy carrollton, il. Print issues are available in government documents, 4th floor, malpass library, illinois 977. Illinois adventure jersey county historical museum. When searching are searching for illinois county plat books or land ownershipmaps in the online catalog, the subject heading for them is very specific. From 1821 until 1839, however, the history of jersey county is naturally included in that of greene, and is so given. I bought this book for my husband because he is a big illinois history person. Jersey county historical society, jerseyville, illinois. New history of jasper county, illinois and 1884 history of jasper county, illinois. Jersey county, illinois genealogy trails history group. And, youll find out why illinois was and is called the prairie state.
Jersey county book indexesthanks to marty crull for these indexes. Jersey county history book indexes jersey county ilgenweb. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. As of the 2010 census, its population was 487 and it contained 198 housing units. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Jersey county, illinois coal mining history and genealogy. 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. History of camden county in the great war, 19171918 1919 766 pages. Greene county, illinois marriages 1823 1858 by frances t. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features.
The building division of the code administration office is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal standards to ensure the safety of the public. John carbonell ebay auction acquisitions control no. Sterling is a member of several professional organizations, including the american historical association, the organization of american historians, and the american association. A history of information in the california gold rush by richard t. The warren county genealogical society put this together and are selling them. English township is one of eleven townships in jersey county, illinois, united states. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of jersey county, illinois, and the.
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