Joseph hamilton daviess 17741811, va soldier and jurist who unsuccessfully attempted to indict aaron burr 1756. Jo daviess county is a county located in the northwest corner of u. Washington county historical society home facebook. The history of jo daviess county, illinois 1878 source. County facts welcome to jo daviess county, illinois. History of sangamon county, illinois 1881 edition open. 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. There settled along the northern line of this county during the period of its early history numbers of cornishmen, who brought with them across the atlantic those sturdy and reliable elements which were so necessary in the successful development of a new region. Illinois county history and genealogy books the books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. History stephenson county 1970 abebooks passion for books. Jo daviess county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Published 1881 by interstate publishing company in chicago. Shop arcadia publishing to find the best history books about illinois and its great contributions. George bausman was born in guilford township, jo daviess county, ill. Elizabeth township, jo daviess county, illinois wikipedia. George died on december 26, 1922, in warren, illinois. Within jo daviess county lies charles mound, the highest natural point in illinois.
History of illinois detailed in books by arcadia publishing. George smith avery grew, up on a farm in jo daviess county, was educated in the common schools and at mt. Internet archive jo daviess co, illinois, usa source. Illinois state, county of jo daviess city of galena death records information below you will find a collection of offline providers for illinois state county of jo daviess city of galena death records, these are both governmental agencies and privately run organizations. Warren genealogy in jo daviess county, il usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 jo daviess county 337 warren 14 note. As part of the driftless area, jo daviess county is known for its scenic stretches of road and valley views. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the 1880s and recent years and are. Library of congress search everything audio recordings booksprinted material films, videos legislation manuscriptsmixed material maps notated music newspapers periodicals personal narratives photos, prints, drawings software, eresources archived web sites web pages 3d objects. By overall acreage, farms are the most common type of land for sale in jo daviess county. 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. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of piatt county vol. The history of jo daviess county, illinois, containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc.
Catholic cemeteries of daviess county please email robert vaughn. Plat book of jo daviess county, illinois internet archive. List of books and articles about illinois history online. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,111 and it contained 579. Nora township is one of twentythree townships in jo daviess county, illinois, usa. Washington county historical society, nashville, illinois. The history of jo daviess county illinois, 1878 various on. Jo daviess county is in the northern region region. Portrait and biographical album of jo daviess and carroll. George bausman was the son of nicholas sr and mary casper bausman, and the brother of my gggrandfather, nicholas bausman jr. Jo daviess county illinois digest several messages, one email. Parkinson among the active and progressive farmers and stockraisers of jo daviess county, the subject of this sketch, who resides on section 5, berreman township, occupies a prominent place. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet.
Morris seminary, and, in april, 1861, enlisted for three months service in company f, twelfth illinois volunteer infantry, the first company organized in jo daviess county, going to the front with the rank of first sergeant. Sites with digitized books and other materials about galena and illinois. Containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. Discover librarianselected research resources on illinois history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Jo daviess county, il farm land for sale 21 listings. Galenajo daviess county historical society enjoy illinois. Jo daviess county is part of the tristate area and is located near dubuque, iowa and platteville, wisconsin. The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. Excerpt from the history of jo daviess county, illinois. Jo daviess county, illinois article about jo daviess county. This is an exact reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Morehouse, and many others whose names are familiar in jo daviess county. Guide to jo daviess county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. Jo daviess county photo gallery people and places large portrait collection from paul doser new. Jo daviess county, illinois research at genealogy today. Internet archive the history of jo daviess county, illinois 1878 source. The official jo daviess county zoning map was produced by the jo daviess county gis department in conjunction with the jo daviess county building and zoning department. Publication date 1925 topics real property, landowners publisher rockford, ill. Jo daviess county sheriffs office, galena, illinois. Nora genealogy in jo daviess county, il usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 jo daviess county 337 nora 7.
The history of jo daviess county, illinois containing a history of the county, its cities, towns, etc. Saline county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps. Local history books on illinois arcadia publishing. Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. In addition to providing direct law enforcement and public safety service to all citizens in. Jan, 2012 the history of jo daviess county illinois, 1878 various on. History of jo daviess county galena history museum.
Explore galenas history and meet the spirit of ulysses grant in a hologram that welcomes guests to the museum where true national treasures, such as the peace in union and general grant on the battlefield paintings, flag from the vicksburg siege, a topographical map of jo daviess county, and the stories of mining and steamboating. Archived queries jan 1997 through jun 1997 jul 1997 through dec 1997. Usgenweb archives illinois il usgenweb file managerkris gilbertsubmit files here or here or here new search engine new. The history of jo daviess county, illinois ancestry. Warren genealogy in jo daviess county, il usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 jo daviess county 337 warren 14. Galena history museum research history of jo daviess county. Hubbell, a carpenter and builder of bement, was born in new york in 1820, and came to bement in 1857, and for some time was engaged in farming just outside the village. Contributed by carol parrish portrait and biographical album of jo daviess and carroll counties, illinois 1889 pg 333 silas d. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. August 1996 august 1998 county history and biographies book history of jo daviess county 1878 county history for townships 1889 county history biographies 1904 county history miscellaneous biographies hanover industry. In fact, those settlements were the first by whites in all of northwest illinois. Jo daviess county connection with germany illinois regional archives depository irad illinois website links a sad note to our users cheryl hemingway.
The history of jo daviess county, illinois, containing a. 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. History of sangamon county, illinois together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Jo daviess county, illinois 330 n bench st galena, il 61036 phone. Jo daviess county, illinois free public records searches at black book online. Bracken came to america in 1852, and has spent most of his time in illinois, chiefly in jo daviess county. Illinois jo daviess county 1893 north west publishing co. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the jo daviess county page in the live roots catalog. Nora township, jo daviess county, illinois wikipedia. Regional history center founders memorial library rm. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Named for joseph hamilton daviess, prominent lawyer of kentucky, united states district attorney, and major of the militia. Biographies cemeteries census court history marriages military newspapers obituaries penny postcards photos. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage.
Portrait and biographical album of jo daviess and carroll counties, illinois. County highways this map does not include floodplains designated in the federal emergency management agencys national flood insurance progra m maps. Share galenajo daviess county historical society a qualified museum guide will board your groups motorcoach and take you through galena, with stops that can include the galenajo daviess history museum, ulysses s. A listing of all the schools in jo daviess county, il with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. Elizabeth township is one of twentythree townships in jo daviess county, illinois, usa. This page is a forum to showcase places, communities, and other historical material for. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in jo daviess county. As of the 2010 census, its population was 370 and it contained 168 housing units. Johns evangelical lutheran church of massbach, illinois. On february 17, 1851, an act was passed by the state legislature providing that, at any general election that may be held in the several counties of the state, the qualified voters in any county might vote for or against township organization, and the county court, on petition of fifty legal voters of said county, should.
Digital research library of illinois history a resource of the living history of illinois and chicago community. Jo daviess county, illinois article about jo daviess. The county of jo daviess was established in 1827, and the county seat is galena. Library of congress search everything audio recordings books printed material films, videos legislation manuscriptsmixed material maps notated music newspapers periodicals personal narratives photos, prints, drawings software, eresources archived web sites web pages 3d objects. Find out information about jo daviess county, illinois. The history of jo daviess county, illinois 1878 edition. Google books the history of jo daviess county, illinois 1878 source. The black hawk war and the civil war provide our history books with the names of. Nora genealogy in jo daviess county, il usa 1,015,348 illinois 43,665 jo daviess county 337 nora 7 note. Genealogy trails history group the history of jo daviess county, illinois 1878 source. Resources for daviess county, indiana ingenweb project. Illinois il usgenweb file managerkris gilbert submit files here or here or here new search engine new.
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