DeKalb County, Illinois Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Revolutionary War hero Johann de Kalb (1721-1780), a German baron.

Parent County

 * 1837--DeKalb County was created 4 March 1837 from Kane County. County seat:  Sycamore

Neighboring Counties

 * Boone
 * Kane
 * Kendall
 * La Salle
 * Lee
 * McHenry
 * Ogle
 * Winnebago

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
 * Dekalb County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)