Shelby County, Illinois Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Kentucky's First Governor Isaac Shelby (1750-1826).

Parent County

 * 1827--Shelby County was created 23 January 1827 from Fayette County. County seat: Shelbyville

Record Loss
November 17, 1894 -- Courthouse burned and many records were damaged.

For further information on researching in burned counties, see the following:


 * Burned Counties Research
 * http://blogs.ancestry.com/circle/?p=2424

Neighboring Counties

 * Christian
 * Coles
 * Cumberland
 * Effingham
 * Fayette
 * Macon
 * Montgomery
 * Moultrie

African American
The following have information concerning African American research.


 * African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records
 * Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
 * African American Resources for Illinois

Web Sites

 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Shelby County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History(Linkpendium)