History of kendall county, illinois, from the earliest discoveries to the present time by hicks, e. White county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records, free property records, free death records. White county was organized from gallatin county in 1815, and was named after captain leonard white, a gallatin county legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the illinoiswisconsin border a few miles north of the southern tip of lake michigan. For leonard white, a delegate to the il constitutional convention 1818 and state legislator area sq mi 501. While this may seem like a trite comment 183 pages to describe illinois history is a clue as to the challenges with this book. Original text by interstate publishing company, 1883, reproduction by white county historical society, 1954, 1973. Illinois county land ownership maps and atlases illinois state library. History of white county illinoisinterstate publishing company1883. White county historical society white county, illinois.
Every name index to history of white county, illinois compiled by cathy l. Includes indexes, map of the united states, and map of illinois. White county contact information white county courthouse 301 e. Good jobs, good schools, good fun and good people are the reason why. Edmund warne, 1841publication date 1877 topics kendall co. History of carmi, 1810 to 1820 family history library. White county historical society, 203 n church st carmi, il 62821 618 3828425. The city of carmi was founded in 1814, and incorporated in 1816. Several books are by harriet vaught et al, softcover, and are not.
The illinois state library owns a very extensive collection of plat books and maps. List of people that paid fees to have their names published in the history of marion and clinton counties. White county, illinois is a great place to live, work and play. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. Another challenge is the content seems to treat illinois as a rather homogenous entity versus ferreting out the vastly different cultures and value systems within the state for example southern illinois versus other parts of the state.
White county, illinois by fay, mary smith, 1915genealogical records of mclean, white and will counties, illinois by wheeler, gertrude s. And, though oftentimes not book learned, yet were they. History of white county illinois pdf ebook download free. The official online source of information for the offices and elected officials of white county, illinois. White county, illinois free public records black book online. To promote interest in white county historiy and genealogy, and announce historical society programs and activities.
A standard history of white county indiana a standard history of white county indiana an authentic narrative of the past, with an extended survey of modern developments in the progress of town and country under the supervision of w. White rock township these antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Includes advertisements, views of residential, public, and commercial buildings. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. The county seat is carmi white county was organized from gallatin county in 1815, and was named after captain leonard or isaac white. Lc copy hand colored and accomanpied by 2 positive photocopies from top left portion. The cities and villages in white county include burnt prairie, carmi. White county is located in southernmost illinois, approximately 4 miles southeast of st. Gallatin county biographies more than 250 biographies will be included here pulled from the 1876 state atlas of illinois, the 1883 history of white county which included chapters on the northern two townships of gallatin, the 1887 history of gallatin county, the 1905 memoirs of the lower ohio valley and the 1912 history of southern illinois. White county historical society is a notforprofit society established to bring together those who share a common interest in white county indianas history. Church st, carmi, il 628210121 6183828425 email email protected old carnegie library, open tuesday thru friday, 11. Perhaps the earliest settlers were part of the socalled great migration, which.
White county map these antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. The lake county history archives provides access to primary and secondary source materials documenting the history of lake county, illinois. There are illustrations of farms, pioneer dwellings, companies, and indians and their impact on the history of the county. The society has a museum that has many displays recently reworked for public viewing and a variety of programs for our community. White county cemetery records illinois select a cemetery.
Clement national christian temperance union newspaper article. It is named for alexander hamilton, revolutionary war hero and the first united states secretary of the treasury. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history white county historical society, 1883 illinois 972 pages. Coal mines and coal mining of white county, illinois. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Almost every us county has a page somewhere on the internet. Carlinville township history includes courthouse act of the general assembly creating macoupin county illinois contributed by robert fletcher the first known white men to cross the land that became macoupin county were 350 soldiers from fort russell in 1812, led by territorial governor ninian edwards.
History, index, clinton co, il clinton county illinois. White county historical society and mary smith fay genealogy library i maintain this site for now. Our new remodel building interior provides the public an opportunity to research and to share. A pictorial history hardcover february 1, 2007 by white county illinois pictorial book com editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. History of white county illinois by interstate publishing company. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Louis, missouri and 335 miles south of chicago, illinois. Containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. White county illinois genealogy trails history group.
It was named for isaac white of equality, illinois who was killed at the battle of tippecanoe in 1811. Civil war era letters, diaries, and photographs from the minto family, 1918 school histories written by 7th and 8th grade students in celebration of the illinois centennial. Visit white county on the usgenweb project white county, illinois included are weekly genealogy columns from the carmi times, queries, a short history, and lookup information. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political. Illinois marriages, 17901860 includes white county, 1816 1840 source. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil, military and political history.
A history of johnson county, illinois internet archive. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Centennial celebration july 30august 6, 1950 first methodist church carmi, ill. Lc land ownership maps, 3 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. For technical issues please contact sidwells helpdesk. Portraits are also included of some of the early pioneers. Search illinois death records illinois newspapers, full search 18182016, 458 titles illinois obituary search, 1985current illinois funeral notices. New search tool allows for a more focused search experience which supports suggested hints existing search textbox will continue to search, however it will no longer support suggested hints for questions on how to use the site, click here. Greene county, illinois genealogy familysearch wiki. White county, illinois free public records searches at black book online. Illinois has the largest recoverable bituminous coal reserve of any state in the united statesclose to 1. White county is a county located in the southern part of the state of illinois. Free family records for researching ancestry in white county, illinois.
Sesquicentennial, carmi, illinois, 18161966 family history library. Published by mapping solutions, the 2018 white county, il plat book features the new enhanced lidar aerial view maps opposite the landownership map pages, which is the 3d effect showing the actual topography of the land. Free family records for researching ancestry in illinois. Illinois census returns, 1810 and 1818 includes census of white county, 1818 source. A standard history of white county indiana ingenweb. Historic bridges of michigan and elsewhere vital records. Volunteers dedicated to free genealogy our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. White county genealogy society 1220 outer east main street, carmi il. The book has 784 pages and contains detailed information on the history of the county, including the history of the towns within greene county. White was a colonel in the illinois militia, who volunteered to serve as a private in the indiana militia in the march against prophetstown.
Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in white county. Guide to white county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. Plat book of pike county, illinois library of congress. List of books and articles about illinois history online. White county illinois genealogy and history finding illinois ancestors at genealogy trails. History of white county, illinois, 1883 living history of illinois. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Hamelle volumes i and ii illustrated the lewis publishing company chicago and new york 1915 contents title. Original text by interstate publishing company, 1883, reproduction by white county historical society. Hamilton county was formed out of white county in 1821. Every name index to history of white county, illinois. Transcriptions, photos, and scans of pages from the souvenir book partial 1878.