History topics 1899 historical encyclopedia of illinois and knox county w. The first knox county in what today is illinois was unrelated to the modern incarnation. Jan 16, 2017 handbook of old gallatin county this includes the 1887 history of gallatin county plus everything we could find from other 19th and early 20th century history books about the parent county of most of southeastern illinois. The history of galesburg, illinois, which begins in 1837, includes the history of black americans. Cherry street galesburg, il 61401 irad depository university library western illinois university 1 university circle macomb, il 61455 telephone. Internet archive the history of the underground railroad of mcdonough county, illinois 1922 source. Collectively these books afford a clearer and more complete picture of american life than has ever before been attempted.
Illinois state atlas 1876 illinois historical atlas. Funding is received through membership dues and donations. Aug 05, 2012 history of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Join our genealogy trails illinois mailing list to get email notices when our county sites are updated. Located in the henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois. History of the underground railroad of mcdonough county, illinois 1922 source. When george washington gale set out for the illinois prairie more than 175 years ago, he fully intended to found both a college and a town, both supporting and sustaining the other. The board of directors is made up of unpaid volunteers who maintain the old knox county courthouse, the old jail, the sanburn log cabin and the knox county museum, located in knoxville, illinois. One with all a fathers truth, one with all the fire of youth. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are.
Knox county illinois genealogy and history presented by. Knox county, illinois genealogy and history presented by. The elephant, norma jean according to the website find a grave the elephant norma jean was born august 10, 1942 and died july 17, 1972 in oquawka, henderson county, illinois. Knox county courthouse 200 south cherry street galesburg, il 61401. The county of knox was established in 1825, and the county seat is galesburg. Usa 1,060,369 illinois 45,088 illinois newspapers and obituaries 6,505 knox county newspapers and obituaries 69 note. Henderson is well watered by the branches which make up the head waters of henderson river.
Stay up to date on our upcoming programs and other special activities happening at the knox county historical society with our online calendar. The town was settled by earnest abolitionists from the burnedover district in new york state. To reach the office by phone, please call 3093453814. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. Copley township is one of twentyone townships in knox county, illinois, usa. Knox county genealogical society quarterly publicationsfrom 1973 to. An uncommon title on knox countys contributions to wwi, with many biographical entries on participants. The college, which was chartered by the illinois legislature on february 15, 1837, has always been a private, independent college. Rootsweb please, add your favorite websites to this page. An interesting blend of genealogical and historical data for knox county, illinois. Then, in this same boat, beside, sat two comrades old and tried. Its cities, towns and people, volume 1 perry, albert james on. Appears in 601 books from 18382008 page 9 many a year is in its grave, since i crossed this restless wave.
Internet archive history of knox county, illinois 1878 source. Requests by mail should be sent to 121 south prairie street, galesburg, il 61401. The societys goals include helping those with henderson county roots to trace their heritage, as well as to preserve the genealogy and historical records of the county. Illinois illinois state atlas 1876 lakeside building cor. 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. Statewide collections are found on the illinois newspapers and obituaries page. With a folding world map at rear in fine condition. He has also been a frequent contributor to springhouse and the old illinois. History of will county, illinois hardcover january 1, 20 by august maue author 2. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 52,919. Our founding document called the circular and plan opposed slavery in all forms physical, spiritual, intellectual and declared that the college would be accessible to students regardless of their financial means, regardless of their race. The new building for the knox county historical museum was completed in 2009 and the grand opening was sept. And the evening, fair as ever, shines on ruin, rock, and river.
Our combined efforts can make this a great site for all who visit. As of the 2010 census, its population was 348 and it contained 235 housing units. Altona, gilson bridgeport, yates city, henderson cedar township chestnut township copley township elba township galesburg 001. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Historical markers summary the illinois state historical societys markers program is designed to recognize sites of national or statewide significance, thereby increasing public awareness and appreciation of our states rich historical legacy. Very few copies are known to be in existence today. History of knox county knox county was created on june 10, 1830, in the fifth judicial district of the circuit court by judge richard m. Knox biographies in the 1908 history of the swedes in illinois berggren, august w page 31 burgland, nels m page 33 enwall, johan page 34 granville, philip n. Antislavery sentiment was an important part of the philosophy of knox college, around which the town was founded. Knox county was named in honor of henry knox, the first us secretary of war the first knox county in what today is illinois was unrelated to the modern incarnation. Plus you can purchase a copy from the genealogical society.
Federal census mortality schedules, 18501880 knox county source. May 11, 2020 history of knox county knox county was created on june 10, 1830, in the fifth judicial district of the circuit court by judge richard m. Abingdon acres amount april 23 arrived black board building called cents charged charles chicago company corpl corporal court creek died disability disch discharged early elected feet galesburg george give hands held henderson henry horse illinois indians interest james john judge july 17 june 26 killed known knox county knoxville land lived m. Knox county comprises the galesburg, il micropolitan statistical area. See more ideas about knox county, illinois and what is life about. Knox county genealogical society publications usgennet. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the knox county page in the live roots catalog. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds.
Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. Jensen, professor emeritus of history at the university of illinois at chicago, is the author of several books, including grass roots politics. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. She was the main attraction for the clark and walters circus. And since their joint founding, knox college and galesburg have shared a long history that has survived peace and prosperity, war and depressions, and all the. In the 1830s george washington gale, a presbyterian minister from upstate new york, inspired a band of colonists to set out for the praries of illinois to establish an educational institution that would be known as knox manual labor college. Clark county genealogical library, marshall, illinois. Linwood sextons records, galesburg township, knox county, illinois family history library. Early history books index on knox county, il genealogy. One of the most romantic episodes of knox county history was the journey hither by water, undertaken by some of the galesburg colonists.
History of knox county, illinois, 1878 portrait and biographical album of knox county, illinois, 1886. 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. Much of hendersons early history will be found in the articles on knox county and county government. List of books and articles about illinois history online.
If you would be interested in purchasing any of these for your family records. Please consider contributing your pieces of knox county family history. Knox county,illinois welcome to knox county, illinois. His website also serves as the homepage for his bookstore, the second oldest used bookstore in the st. Parties, issues, and voters, 18541983 and the winning of the midwest.
The sage of the metroeast has a new booklet out on the illinois men of the lewis and clark edition. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and knox county, index margaret gustine jasperson on. Index for 1899 historical encyclopedia of illinois and knox county, munsell publishing company provides portraits andor biographies for 738 knox county residents. It was designed and constructed by knoxville native gil hebard and his wife mary, who donated the building after it was finished to the city of knoxville with the stipulation that it be used for a museum. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. The real story of the old slave house and americas reverse underground r. Gum in henderson, 18301831 henderson, 18311873 name changed to knoxville in 1832 galesburg, 1873present established. Get all the latest news, learn about recent museum donations, and read blog posts written by the knox county historical society staff. Worldcat illinois cemetery location project of knox county, illinois family history library index, death records, knox county, illinois, 1878 through 1910 worldcat kightlinger cemetery find a grave. It has everything that the hardcover edition contained more pages, photographs and details from the original 2004 paperback version.
Erickson, county clerk polling location changes have taken place in truro, lynn, and copley townships. Along these creeks originally stood one of the finest bodies of timber in illinois. It was later named richfield township, and the name was changed to copley township on june 8, 1853. Knox county is a county located in the northern part of the central part of the state of illinois. An uncommon title on knox county s contributions to wwi, with many biographical entries on participants. Includes index to cities, villages, post offices, railroad stations etc. Five things nearly everyone here can tell you about our history. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. Young when he was presented the petition by a committee of five men with the proof of 350 residents which was required to form a county. It is located in henderson county historical society museum, raritan, illinois. Foot locker this is a world war ii inside of a foot locker used by davis shaner of henderson county, illinois during his tour of duty. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and knox county, index. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts.
In the 1850 report, the township was named prince albert township. Collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Information regarding the county gis office may be obtained by phone or in person. History of knox county, illinois paperback april 9, 2010 by chas c. Knox county is seeking bids to provide hvac, plumbing, and. See all 18 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. History of knox county illinois presented by genealogy. Illinois digital archives henderson county historical. Illinois county history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Below is a list a publications by the knox county genealogical society they have put together through many many years of hard work and dedication for other people to help in their researching their family ties to knox county, illinois. Google books history of knox county, illinois 1912 source. Knox county was named in honor of henry knox, the first us secretary of war.
Knox county ilgenweb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. Its cities, towns and people, volume 1 albert james perry s. In 1790, the land of the indiana territory that was to become illinois was divided into two counties. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships.
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