Kent is probably named for the reverend aratus kent, a traveling evangelist from galena, illinois. Stephenson county treasurer it is the purpose of the stephenson county treasurer to conduct the duties of the office with professionalism, accountability and integrity. History of stephenson county 1970 679 pages in stephenson county, illinois the need for a new history telling the story of the county had long been realized the last county history was compiled in 1910. I actually dont think of my work as a study of black history in stephenson county, she says. Stephenson county illinois biographies access genealogy. The following 17 biographies represent just a small glimpse into the history of stephenson county illinois. Stephenson county historical society history museum. Portraits and biographical album of stephenson county il, published 1888. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. Howardsville road, lena, illinois 61048 in the community known as howardsville, west point township, stephenson county, illinois this property was obtained by the primitive baptists, on august 10, 2016. Local history a look at the past and its people the frances woodhouse local history room is located on the first floor of the freeport public library. Dec 17, 2011 history of stephenson county, illinois by addison l.
For further information about where the records for stephenson county are kept, see the stephenson county courthouse page historical facts edit edit source. The post office in presentday kent was established on july 29, 1850. Stephenson county, illinois 5 19th and early 20th century books describing its people, history and culture tha new media llc on. Stephenson county historical society, sharon welton. Stephenson county is one of the northern tier of illinois counties, and is the second county east of the mississippi.
In 1814 colonel stephenson was elected delegate to congress, where he served until 1816. Aug 05, 2012 the history of stephenson county, illinois by, 1880, western historical co. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The county treasurer promotes an atmosphere of cooperation with all county departments, the county board and private businesses. The history of stephenson county, illinois 1880 edition.
Stephenson county historical museum enjoy illinois. Stephenson county illinois genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails history group. Stephenson county historical society, freeport, il. Stephenson county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch. Were looking for data for our museum genealogy corner. History of stephenson county illinois 1970 for sale online ebay. For further information about where the records for stephenson county are kept, see the stephenson county courthouse page historical facts edit.
The collection has over 4,500 volumes of books, plus materials on microfilm. This genealogy trails legacy site has been retired and is not available for adoption. Welcome to stephenson county illinois genealogy and history part of the genealogy trails history group. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. County records are most often kept at the county courthouse or another local repository. He served as a colonel in the war of 1812 in the illinois militia. The frances woodhouse local history room is located on the first floor of the. History stephenson county was formed from jo daviess and winnebago counties, in february, 1837, and is bounded north by wisconsin territory, east by winnebago county, south by ogle and jo daviess, and west by jo daviess county, it is 27 miles long, and 21 miles wide, containing about 560 square miles. Share stephenson county historical museum the museum complex is situated on a 3acre arboretum and includes. Local history while her books are being released in conjunction with black history month, salter johnson sees more to them. Guide to stephenson county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. In that year he moved to iowa and settled in delaware county, where he spent the remainder of his days. In the footprints of the pioneers of stephenson county, illinois. Stephenson county illinois biographies collections.
Stephenson county is named for colonel benjamin stephenson, who served as a colonel in the war of 1812 in the illinois militia. Local and regional history books available online for free or for a fee. Walling in the clerks office of the district court of the united states for the southern district of new york. Report of the adjutant general of illinois, 9 vols.
This home was the social center of early freeport and may have been a stop on the underground railroad. Additional resources for stephenson county births, marriages and deaths may be found in the illinois, stephenson vital records, and the illinois, stephenson vital records newspapers topic pages of the familysearch catalog. History of stephenson county, illinois, 1880 living history of illinois. Stephenson county was named in memory of colonel benjamin stephenson. In 1814 stephenson was elected delegate to congress, where he served until 1816. The university of illinois, champaignurbana, chicago historical society. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. History of stephenson county, illinois a record of its settlement, organization, and threequarters of a century of progress by addison l. The history of stephenson county, illinois by, 1880, western historical co. Contributed by carol parrish from portrait and biographical album of stephenson county, ill. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through. Copies of books found in the familysearch catalog may be found in. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Much other early historical material was scattered through books of biographical sketches and atlases published on a subscription basis.
The stephenson county genealogical society welcomes residents and researchers from around the globe with ties to stephenson county, illinois, usa to access information and request assistance in your family history journey. Map of the county of stephenson illinois library of congress. Instead, i believe that the book is about the history of stephenson county. Stephenson county, illinois genealogy familysearch wiki. History of stephenson county 1970 freeport, illinois.
Tilden, with 599 pages and every name index, printed by off set lithography and hard bound. Be the first to ask a question about the history of stephenson county, illinois, containing. Prairie farmers reliable directory of farmers and breeders, stephenson county. Genealogy trails history group school records and histories 15 slaves, slave owners, and slavery in general information. History of stephenson county, illinois by addison l.
History of stephenson county illinois 1970 for sale online. Stephenson county illinois historic aerial photographs. Stephenson county il illinois history culture biography. History of stephenson county, 1970 illinois barrett, mary x. These resources provide indepth information about northwestern illinois and. Takes its name from colonel benjamin stephenson, who served as a colonel in the war of 1812 in the illinois militia. The land that became stephenson county was first settled by william waddams in 1832, who founded waddams grove.
Many thanks to carol parrish for transcribing many of the biographies in the book. Entered according to act of congress in the year 1859 by h. In the footprints of the pioneers of stephenson county. Stephenson county 1950c illinois historical atlas historic map works. In 18 he was appointed adjutant general of the territory.
Stephenson county genealogical society posts facebook. The stephenson county museum has been regarded as freeports best kept secret, but we. A hundredyear journal a pictorial history of the early black settlers of stephenson county, illinois 1830 1930 by joyce salter johnson. The stephenson county genealogical society, based in freeport, illinois, welcomes both stephenson county residents and researchers from around the globe with ties to stephenson county to access information, learn about stephenson county genealogy and request assistance in your family history journey. It is listed on the national register of historic places. Stephenson county historical society freeport, illinois 637 photos. Stephenson county il city directories lds genealogy.
History of stephenson county, illinois 1910 edition open. Stephenson county illinois biographies collections access. Marys church freeport, stephenson county, illinois. Keister execturive editor published by country of stephenson, freeport, illinois 1972. The early black settlers of stephenson county, illinois 1830 1930 by joyce salter johnson. Those illinois maps show townships and ownership of various lands at the times that the maps were drawn. Daily hours of the frances woodhouse local history room for history and genealogy research below. The grandfather died in cortland county, and the father of our subject came to illinois in 1856, and settled in stephenson county, where he lived until 1865. The history of stephenson county, illinois, containing. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers.
Kent is located in stephenson county, illinois about 12 miles west of freeport. The past and present of lake county, illinois books. Lc land ownership maps, 2 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. The stephenson county genealogical society, based in freeport, illinois, welcomes both stephenson county residents and researchers from around the globe with ties to stephenson county to access information, learn about stephenson county genealogy and request assistance in. Stephenson county, illinois 5 19th and early 20th century books describing its people, history and culture. Named after a longtime library board member, it exists to provide materials and support for those interested in the history of.
Named after a longtime library board member, it exists to provide materials and support for those interested in the history of freeport and stephenson county, as well. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Stephenson county, illinois public school directory for 19181919. By 1837, population was sufficient to form stephenson county, taking land from jo daviess and winnebago counties. We accept old family histories, cemetery books, history books of il, other counties and states, family. Local history and genealogy freeport public library. The history of stephenson county, illinois ancestry.
Portrait and biographical album of jo daviess and carroll. Freeport journal standard freeport, illinois 11,210. Stephenson county, illinois genealogy, books, cds, maps. History of stephenson county illinois, 1970 mary x. Free family records for researching ancestry in stephenson county.
The stephenson county museum has been regarded as freeports best kept secret, but we have no desire to keep it that way. Includes business directories, advertisements, views of residential, public, and commercial buildings. Excerpt from the history of stephenson county, illinois. Portraits and biographical album of stephenson county il, published 1888, by chapman bros. Portrait and biographical album of stephenson county, illinois. Online microfilm are indicated by the camera icon in the catalog entry. The settlement of illinois from 1830 to 1850, volume 1, issue 4. Dubs died 1 aug 1896 in freeport, stephenson county, illinois john a. The official record he is making reflects credit upon his judgment and his capacities. The county was named for colonel benjamin stephenson, an official of the illinois territory. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. Home illinois historic aerial photographs, 19361941 stephenson county reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. Churches, first steelers, business, history of villages, history of each township, few pictures of early settlers, societies, manufacturers.
166 1379 610 172 28 1439 87 62 69 950 600 323 456 261 102 163 677 27 681 1074 1316 1040 916 1147 1367 537 319 138 804 1226 92 1037 468 934