Illinois Compiled Genealogies

Illinois

Most archives, historical societies, and genealogical societies have special collections of previous research and indexes of genealogical value. You must usually search these in person.

Nationwide Indexes
You can find information on the following nationwide genealogical indexes in the indicated sections of United States.


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

Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) (Illinois) Genealogical Collection. See the "Cemeteries" section for information about this collection.

Champaign County Historical Archives. Family Files. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1978. (Family History Library films –786 and –165.) This alphabetical collection of family group records, typescript genealogies, and newspaper clippings was microfilmed in 1978 at the Champaign County Courthouse.

Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois Ancestor Charts. Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1994–95. (Family History Library book .) Pedigree charts of the ancestors of members of the society from 28 southern Illinois counties are included in this work.

Mathis, Linda Gale. Surname Index of the Genealogy Society of Southern Illinois.Carterville, Illinois: The Society, 1986. (Family History Library book .) 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.

Lunde, Mrs. O.B. Illinois State Genealogical Society Surname Index. Decatur, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1981. (Family History Library book ; film, item 4.) This contains information about ancestors of ISGS members and gives birth and marriage dates and names of spouses.

Indexed five-generation pedigree charts of members of the same society are in:

Illinois State Genealogical Society Ancestor Charts of Members. Seven volumes. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois State Genealogical Society, 1988–1992. (Family History Library book ).

Pioneers Certificate Applications
The Illinois State Genealogical Society also compiled the following:

Applications for Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates. Salt Lake City, Utah: Genealogical Society of Utah, 1987–89. (On 27 Family History Library microfilms beginning with, 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.

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 and –161.)

Printing Your Family History
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.

Brigham Young University's Print and Mail Production Center has consultants that can answer questions regarding formatting, layout, scanning photos, and can assist in the printing process.

See also A Guide to Printing Your Family History

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 farms in Illinois can be found in:

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

Databases

 * Free Genealogy Databases - Illinois = www.freesurnamesearch.com/search/il.html

This Internet site links to many statewide databases with information about Illinois and its citizens. It includes military, vital and land records.

It also has county databases that may include records such as: military, tax, vital, census, court and naturalization.


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

http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html For genealogy sources for the United States, see United States Genealogies.

Other genealogical records of Illinois can be found in the Family History Library Catalog by using a Place Search under:

ILLINOIS- GENEALOGY

ILLINOIS- SOCIETIES- GENEALOGY

ILLINOIS, [COUNTY]- GENEALOGY

ILLINOIS, [COUNTY], [TOWN]- GENEALOGY

Web Sites
www.familyhistory.com/state.asp?/state=IL

http://ilgenweb.net

http://www.newberry.org/genealogy/collections.html

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