Illinois Family History Societies (G-M)

This section lists county associations from Henry to McDonogh providing details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.

Henry County Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1983.  There is an alphabetical listing of Certified Pioneers who lived in Henry County prior to 1837 up to 1885 on the site.  Many resources are held by the society, these being held in Kewanee Public Libary. 

This includes some resources relating to other states in America and further afield, such as England and Wales.  A list of publications is also available, which include:

  • Births before 1916
  • Cemetery Isscriptions
  • Deaths before 1916
  • Henry Co. History Book
  • Marriage Records 1821-1939
  • Probate Records
Website:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhcgs/index.html

Kane County Genealogical Society

The association was established in 1977.  They have a Master Every Name Index, which includes indexes to:

  • Bible Records
  • Cemetery Inscriptions
  • Census Returns
  • Funeral Home Books
  • Guardianship Records
  • Marriages
  • Naturalisations
  • Probate Records
  • School Registers

Many publications are available, which incorporate:

  • Kane Co. Chronicles Every Name Index
  • Marriage Books
  • Naturalisations
  • Surname Guide to Kane Co. Cemeteries
Website:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilkcgs

Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society

A Master Cemetery Burial List is available on the site, which is an index of burials in the area prior to 1920.  Please note this is a work in progress. 

They also have the following indexes:

  • Births 1878-1916
  • Deaths 1877-1916
  • Kanakee Co. 1860 Census
  • Surname indexes to Township Historical and Centennial Publications
Website:
http://www.kvgs.org

Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society

Members of the society are able to search resources at their centre, located at 113 S. Hennepin Ave. Dixon, IL 61021.

These resources include:

  • Amboy High School Annuals
  • Cemetery Records
  • Dixon City Directories
  • Dixon High School Annuals
  • Family Histories and Family Information
  • Genealogical Society Newsletters
  • Illinois County Histories
  • Lee County Histories Index

Records also include:

  • Newspapers
  • Plat Books
  • Reference Books
  • State Census for Lee County
  • US Federal Census for Lee County
Website:
http://leecountyhgs.org/

McDonogh County Genealogical Society

The association has a Research Centre which is located at 201 S. Lafayette Street, Macomb within the Western Illinois Museum. 

Many resources are accessible, including over 1000 books and microfilms of Census Returns, Land Records, Church Registers, Newspapers and a list of cemeteries in the area.  The association also offers a research service.

Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:

  • Cemetery Records
  • Federal Census Returns
  • Macomb Journal 1880-1900
  • Marriages 1830-1900
  • McDonough Co. Wills 1834-1857
  • MCGS News Quarterly Publication 1980-2004

A list of surnames currently being researched by members is also available.

Website: 
http://www.mcdcgs.com 



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