Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and. White points out that the war, largely forgotten today, was the second costliest war in american history in terms of the percentage of soldiers who died. History of perry county, illinois genealogy trails. His first house was in pinckneyville, near the site if the old spring. Logan connections details a smattering of logans or loganaffiliated men who served in the mexican war of 18461848. The history of perry county, indiana published by goodspeed bros. Marriage licenses issued in perry county, illinois beginning. It is located in the southern portion of illinois known locally as little egypt.
The ohio river scenic byway along indiana state road 66 runs along the southern. Pinckneyville, illinois il combined history of randolph, monroe and perry counties, illinois. The perry heritage collection is a series of books dedicated to discovering and preserving the rich history of perry county pennsylvania. Perry county 1902 illinois historical atlas historic map works.
Combined history of randolph, monroe and perry counties, illinois 1883 source. Illinois state atlas 1876 illinois historical atlas. Perry county is a county located in the southwestern part of the u. Guide to perry county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records.
Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Perry county, illinois history and genealogy source. Jones was a native of kentucky and first came to jackson county, illinois, in 1821. Perry county, illinois free public records black book online. Perry county illinois historical society home facebook. It was named in honor of oliver hazard perry who defeated the british fleet at the decisive battle of lake erie in the war of 1812. To communicate the heritage of the past to the present generation and to preserve what is significant for the future. Perry county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. County commissioners, book a, perry county, illinois. Perry county, illinois by perry county historical society. The county was named and organized may 21, 1821 in the home of bede moore. There he continued to reside until the twentyfirst day of april, 1827, when he changed his residence to the new county of perry. By inez bost eisenhauer perry county historical society.
Maps in this atlas contain names of the property owners. With illustrations descriptive of their scenery and biographical sketches of some of their prominent men and pioneers. The county clerk is also the keeper of the seal of the county. Perry county marriages 1827 1850, 1868 1896 combined history of randolph, monroe, perry counties illinois 1883 1853 perry county plat book history. The perry historians, new bloomfield, pennsylvania. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. The university of illinois, champaignurbana, chicago historical society. History of the northwest, history of illinois, map of adams county, constitutuion of the. History of perry county, in pennsylvaniafrom the earliest settlement to the present time. Legal professionals as well as individuals can access a number of requested civil and criminal case files, civil unions, divorces, dockets, calendar and status of proceedings.
Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Perry county funk library u of i library university of illinois. The county endeavors to operate in a manner worthy. The condition was great and the price very reasonable. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in perry county. A pinckneyville man was sentenced in federal court nov. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. Dillingham ragland died 16 june 1914 at his farm, north of winkle, perry county, illinois. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. Welcome to our perry county family history research page. Early days in perry county, il, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 8 12 x 11 spiralbound booklet.
This detailed 264 pages in all 1885 history has an incredible amount of historical and genealogical information about perry county, indiana from its earliest settlement up to 1885. Perry county, illinois established january 29, 1827 laws, 1827, page 110 perry county was formed in 1827 out of jackson and randolph counties. Standard atlas of perry county, illinois, including a plat book of the villages, cities andtownships of the county. A group for perry county residents to share historical tidbits, as well as assist in each other in. Perry county, indiana history genealogy tell city, in. Perry county was named after commodore oliver hazard perry, a distinguished american naval officer. A history this is a listing of names, places, businesses, geographic locations and the pages they are listed on in the book perry county, indiana. Perry county government strives to enhance public health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and improved quality of life for all citizens, by providing public services in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner. At this time, the first county officers were appointed and the county. Bibles, biographies, cemeteries, census, genealogy. It is the hilliest county as well as one of the most forested counties in indiana as it features more than 60,000 acres 240 km 2 of hoosier national forest.
Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Perry county, illinois free public records searches at black book online. Genealogy related information for perry county, illinois. History of perry county, pennsylvania, including descriptions of indians and pioneer life from the time of earliest settlement by hain, harry harrison, 1873 from old catalog. Perry county, illinois new 126 page illustrated booklet. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Excellent reference book for genealogists and those interested in history. Perry county illinois free public records court records. Marriage licenses issued in perry county, illinois beginning 1827 to 1850. Those illinois maps show townships and ownership of various lands at the times that the maps were drawn. Also available for research are a wealth of published materials acquired by the historical society relating to the history of the people, communities, churches, and traditions of perry county. Illinois state library illinois state archives databases illinois state archives. Together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships, educational, religious, civil. Ruth was born in 1825 or 1826 in bedford county, tennessee.
Perry county courts and the majority of cases in illinois are heard in county circuit courts, they are also the custodians of a great number of requested records. There were 78,718 american soldiers who served in the war. The perry historians was incorporated in 1976 and is the premiere site for perry county historical and genealogical information. Part ii, book a worldcat marriage records of perry county, illinois, 18271850. Perry county, illinois genealogy familysearch wiki. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your perry county ancestors. Combined history of randolph, monroe and perry counties, illinois, originally published by j. The perry county public library makes every reasonable effort to provide equal access to all patrons. The library and archives center preserves and provides access to permanent records of perry county, dating as early as the countys founding in 1821. For the names of residents living in the dwellings in many counties, consult atlases published by either directory service company or farm and home publishers when available in the database. High maps birdseye directories history illustrations. This list is more complete than the one actually in the book. Perry county, illinois public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory.
The acrevalue perry county, il plat map, sourced from the perry county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Worldcat marriage records, 18271916 family history library. Perry county map, nashville, carmi pike county map, pittsfield platt, dewitt, macon, shelby and moultrie counties map, farmer. The first white man to locate permanently in perry county, of which we have any reliable data, was. The aged people generally remained at home and read the bible and other books. Perry county, illinois, volume 2 perry county, illinois, perry county historical society perry county, ill. Marriage licenses issued in perry county, illinois beginning 1827 to 1850 family history library marriage licenses issued in perry county, illinois. From the general historyonce illinois was a portion of the virginia territory, later part of the north western territory, becoming a state in 1818. All facilities and meeting rooms are ada compliant. Perry county government building 3764 state routes 127, room 204 pinckneyville, il 62274. Perry was the birthplace of mary baird bryan, wife of william jennings bryan, and the earliest known presentation of bryans famous cross of gold speech was at a church social at the perry presbyterian church. It was named in honor of oliver hazard perry, hero of the war of 1812. Perry county is named for oliver hazard perry who was a commodore of the united states navy and is known for his victory at the battle of lake erie during the war of 1812 parent county edit edit source. Tombstone, haggard cemetery, perry county, illinois e.
This list was graciously sent to me by steve meyer. Illinois illinois state atlas 1876 lakeside building cor. The booklet, an excerpt from the hardtofind 1884 book. 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 and more free. Perry county was formed in 1827 out of jackson and randolph counties. A resource of the living history of illinois and chicago community. Logan and children were listed in the 1860 perry county, illinois, census. Perry county history perry county historical society. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 22,350. Find facts and tips on perry county including genealogy resources, vital, census, and county. According to the 2010 census, perry has a total area of 0. A good place to start searching for vital records for perry county is the illinois department of public health. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. History of perry county, illinois, 1883 portrait and biographical record of perry county, illinois, 1894.
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