Mostly Illinois Links

Illinois is a great place to surf for ancestors! I know you will enjoy visiting these links and hope they will be useful to you.

Illinois Archives Databases These are valuable databases compiled by the Illinois State Archives which include original land entries, early marriage records, military records and others
Illinois in the Civil War
Database of Illinois Civil War Veterans Both of these cites are necessary for anyone with a Civil War Ancestor.
IRAD - Illinois Regional Archive Depositories These Regional Archives hold many county records - and the history students who staff them are eager to share their resources.
Early Illinois Counties MapsEssential Maps!
Animated Map of Illinois SettlementReally cool. Gives a clear picture of the settlement pattern.
Jon's Southern Illinois History Page Very good!
Illinois LookupsWhere there are people who will do searches for you.
Randolph County History and Genealogy Page
Jackson County History and Genealogy Page These are two of my favorites. If you visit your county pages regularly, you will get to know the people who know the most about your county.
Historical and Genealogical Societies in Illinois
The Southern Illinois History Page Fascinating!

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