Macon County, Illinois Genealogy

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History


The county is named after U.S. Senator Nathaniel Macon (1758-1837).

Parent County

 * 1829--Macon County was created 19 January 1829 from Shelby County. County seat: Decatur

Neighboring Counties

 * Christian
 * DeWitt
 * Logan
 * Moultrie
 * Piatt
 * Sangamon
 * Shelby

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

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Macon County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)