- The Illinois State Archives Reference Room in the Margaret Cross Norton Building, is open by appointment only. Please call (217) 782-4866 to schedule your appointment.
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.
Click HERE to view the slide show.
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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Lawrence A. Conzett is proud to have his ancestor, Edward Kafka, certificated as a Prairie Patriot.
• Certificate #418 – Civil War, Lincoln Rifles, 24th & 82nd IL Infantry
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ISGS Lineage Certificate Programs
ISGS is proud to announce Prairie Pioneer Certificates have been issued for:
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Cheryl Elaine Fornelli has proven another 3 Prairie Pioneers:
• RUGGLES, Spooner – Cert. #4053 – 1840 – Fulton County
• DROWN, Lydia – Cert. #4054 – 1840 – Fulton County
• RUGGLES, Liberty – Cert. #4055 – 1840 – Fulton 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.