Illinois State Archives
Welcome to the Illinois State Genealogical Society! As part of our mission, we aim to make archives, libraries, and other repositories easier to access and use throughout the state. Please enjoy the self-paced slide show on the Illinois State Archives to learn more about this facility and see a brief sample of what we do. Thank you for visiting the ISGS website.
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Update to the ISGS Lineage Certificate Programs
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ISGS is proud to announce Prairie Patriot Certificates have been issued for: |
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Debra Jo Kitzman is proud to have her ancestor, Barton Johnson, certificated as a Prairie Patriot:
• Certificate #428 – War of 1812, Capt. Edington Company, VA Militia
Tess Marie Weber is proud to have her ancestor, Luther Chaudoin, certificated as a Prairie Patriot:
• Certificate #429 – Civil War, Company D, 6th Kentucky Infantry Co.
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ISGS Lineage Certificate Programs
ISGS is proud to announce Prairie Pioneer Certificates have been issued for:
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Debra Jo Kitzman has proven a Prairie Pioneer:
• JOHNSON, Barton – Cert. #4064 – 1840 – McLean County
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Visiting the ALPLM
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library – research is by appointment only.
- Operating days/hours: Monday thru Friday, 9am - 4:30pm.
- Appointments can be made by contacting the Reference Desk at: (217) 524-6358 or via email at alplm.reference@illinois.gov
- Additional information can be found on their website – click HERE.
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Commemorate your Illinois ancestor's military service with our World War II Certificates!
Did your Illinois ancestor fight in the Civil War? Commemorate their service with our Civil War Certificates.