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The following is from the September 16, 2011 edition of the Star Courier. Bishop Hill – John Anderson, of the Bishop Hill Old Settlers Association, presented a check for $1,000 to Steve Morrison, president of the Henry County Genealogical Society, Continue reading Research Updates the Bishop Hill, Red Oak & Piatt Cemeteries in Henry County, Illinois
While most of the country took the day off, FamilySearch.org posted and/or updated four U.S. databases. The Labor Day additions include: Illinois State Census, 1865 — Name index and images of the Illinois state census taken on 3 July 1865. Continue reading FamilySearch.org has a Busy Labor Day
The following excerpt is from the August 12, 2011 edition of the Star Courier. Toulon, Illinois – 3,000 pamphlets were sent from the Toulon Post Office this week to Stark County residents, seeking information for the new Stark County History Continue reading Stark County, Illinois History Book in Process
The following excerpt is from Joan Griffis’ column in the August 14, 2011 edition of Commerical-News. Anyone who has an ancestor who had been living in Illinois prior to 1881 is eligible to apply to the Illinois State Genealogical Society Continue reading The Illinois Prairie Pioneer Certificates
United STATES TERRITORIAL & SCHOOL CENSUSES and TAX RECORDS at FAMILYSEARCH.org Last Updated: 5 November 2015 Colonial, Territorial and State Censuses are of vital importance to genealogists, as they were often taken on non-Federal Decennial census years, taken prior Continue reading United States Territorial & School Censuses and Tax Records at FamilySearch.org
The following News Release was received from Thomas MacEntee: Help Find Illinois Genealogy Resources and Win Prizes! June 1, 2011 – Springfield, IL. The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) announces The Great Illinois Genealogy Scavenger Hunt, June 1 – June Continue reading The Great Illinois Genealogy Scavenger Hunt
FamilySearch.org continues to post additional FREE USA State Census records at the website. The following listing is a current listing, with links. DIGITIZED & INDEXED USA STATE CENSUS IMAGES AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Colorado State Census 1885 – Images of population schedules Continue reading USA State Census Records Found at FamilySearch.org
The following Illinois marriage records were posted today! Illinois County Marriages, 1810-1934 – Name indexes and images of county marriages from the state of Illinois. Currently this collection is 9% complete. Additional records will be added as they are completed. Continue reading Illinois Marriage Records 1810-1934 Posted at FamilySearch.org
UNITED STATES BIRTH AND CHRISTENING RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last Updated: 5 November 2015 Alabama, Births and Christenings, 1881-1930 — Searchable Index — Name index to birth, baptism and christening records from the state of Alabama. Microfilm copies of these Continue reading United States Birth & Christening Records at FamilySearch.org
The following News Release was received from Paul Nauta at FamilySearch: 9 Million Browsable Images from 9 Countries Added This Week New Records for Brazil, Canada, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Italy, Mexico, U.S., and Venezuela The bounty just keeps coming Continue reading Nine Million Browsable Images from Nine Countries Added at FamilySearch.com This Week
UNITED STATES DEATH & PROBATE DOCUMENT & INDEXES AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last Updated 5 November 2015 Alabama, Deaths and Burials, 1881-1952 — Searchable Index — Name index to death and burial records from the state of Alabama. Microfilm copies of Continue reading United States Death & Probate Documents & Indexes at FamilySearch.org
In the last week of February, FamilySearch posted a large index of North Carolina deaths. It covers the years 1931 through 1994. According to the website, the data comes from the North Carolina Dept. of Health, with the original documents Continue reading North Carolina Deaths and Illinois Probate Records Posted at FamilySearch.org
The following news release was received from Thomas MacEntee: “Pathways to the Heartland” – A Conference for the Nation’s Genealogists February 2, 2011 – Austin, TX. Registration for the 2011 Federation of Genealogical Societies Conference, scheduled for 7-10 September 2011 Continue reading 2011 FGS Conference Registration is Open
The following was received from my friend, Thomas MacEntee: ISGS Announces New members-only website section – Includes Access to Illinois-related Genealogy Databases and Indices February 1, 2011 – Springfield, IL.: The Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS) announces the addition of Continue reading Illinois Genealogical Society Announces New Members-Only Website Section
UNITED STATES MARRIAGE & DIVORCE RECORDS AT FAMILYSEARCH.ORG Last Updated: 5 November 2015 Alabama, County Marriages, 1809-1950 — Searchable Index and Browsable Images — This collection of marriage records for Alabama counties includes: a) indexed records with images; b) Continue reading United States Marriage Documents & Divorce Records at FamilySearch.org