- 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.
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
The 2024 Conference Committee is already
hard at work planning the
Fall Conference.
A "genealogy track" and a "transportation track" will focus on various ways our ancestors arrived in, or passed through, Illinois.
The "unique location" of this event is one we will all love!
Mark your calendars now, and watch for more news!
Further details will be available soon.
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ISGS Lineage Certificate Programs
ISGS is proud to announce Prairie Pioneer Certificates have been issued for:
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• CHAMPION, Abraham – Cert.#4030 – 1856 – Winnebago County
• FLOTO, Rudolph Wilhelm – Cert.#4031 – 1859 – LaSalle County
• HAWORTH, James – Cert.#4032 – 1836 – Vermilion County
• BUSER, Peter Paul – Cert.#4033 – 1850 – Washington 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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Learn about this wonderful program that allows you to be a real blessing by helping preserve the heritage of our forefathers.
Did your Illinois ancestor fight in the Civil War? Commemorate their service with our Civil War Certificates.