Illinois FAQ

Please add questions and/or answers


 * Q: How can I find out how my people came to Illinois?
 * A: The article Illinois Migration lists canals, waterways, and trails to and through Illinois.


 * Q: In the Civil War, did anyone from Illinois serve in the Confederacy?
 * A: There were no official Confederate units raised in Illinois. Those who wished to serve in the Confederacy joined in Missouri, Kentucky, and perhaps Arkansas and Tennessee.
 * Don't miss Illinois in the Civil War for lists of regiments, rosters and more.