This page is owned and maintained by the livingston park association and is not affiliated, monitored or maintained by the village of livingston. Residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical. Livingston county historical society, pontiac, illinois. The usgenweb archives digital map library illinois maps. Home illinois historic aerial photographs, 19361941 livingston county reference url to link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of livingston county. Illinois illinois state atlas 1876 lakeside building cor. It was formed from parts of mclean, lasalle, and iroquois counties, and named after edward livingston, secretary of state in the cabinet of president andrew jackson. Livingston county has 30 townships and 14 municipalities with a population of 39,678. Of the 102 counties in the state of illinois, livingston county ranks 4th in geographical land size.
Appearing in portrait and biographical album of livingston county, il 1888. This is an attempt to make an index for these three books which have a wealth of information. Other biographies page 5 chatsworth illinois memories. Historical encyclopedia of illinois by selby, paul, 182519. History of livingston county illinois 1878 by townships and.
Livingston abstract county is a full service title company serving livingston counties, illinois. We have the tools and staff that can provide title insurance policies, insured closing services, lien and judgment searches and mineral searches. Page 17 states, or any other white person or persons, shall presume to settle upon the lands now relinquished by the united states, such citizen or other person shall be out of the protection of the united states. Harry attorney at law sheldon is a native of woodford county, illinois and was born on his fathers farm near eureka, november 28, 1853. Livingston county historical society home facebook. Craig colony school of nursing was organized in 1897, operating until 1977 and boasting a total of approximately 750 graduates. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 38,950. Everts and abbott, 1880 multiple formats at history of livingston co. The office is currently held by kristy masching, who was elected in november of 2004. Livingston is a village in madison county, illinois, united states.
Spence farm the oldest family farm in livingston county. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers. The acrevalue livingston county, il plat map, sourced from the livingston county, il tax assessor, indicates the property boundaries for each parcel of land, with information about the landowner, the parcel number, and the total acres. Digital research library of illinois history a resource of the living history of illinois and chicago community. The history of livingston county illinois and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Tours we oversee the operations of three of pontiacs most famous historic homes. A motion was made following the presentation which called for the. It was formed from parts of mclean, lasalle, and iroquois counties, and named after edward livingston, a prominent politician who was mayor of new york city and represented new york in the united states house of representatives and louisiana in both houses of congress. Livingston county is located in the upper portion of central illinois and is home to the following cities and towns. Historical maps of illinois are a great resource to help learn about a place at a particular point in time. In 1865 with his parents he moved to livingston county, illinois to their farm two and a half miles from chatsworth. She is assisted by five fulltime deputies in the historic courthouse office and two fulltime deputies in the. Welcome to the official government website of livingston county, illinois.
The biographical record of livingston and woodford counties, illinois. Several other county departments are located at different locations, including the livingston county campus on murray hill in mt. Livingston county library i 450 locust street, chillicothe, mo 64601 i phone. Biographical record of livingston and woodford counties index of biographies in biographical record of livingston and woodford counties sketches. Livingston county vital records can be found at the michigan office of vital records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records since 1867. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book. Livingston county illinois historic aerial photographs. Livingston county contact information livingston county courthouse 112 w. Plat book of clark county illinois, published by w.
Livingston, who helped draft the declaration of independence and negotiated the louisiana purchase. Livingston county, illinois free genealogy and family history. Biographies these biographical sketches appear in the 1900 version of biographical record of livingston and woodford counties joseph o. Images of original census pages, 1790 to 1930, are available in the county historians office, as well as on series complete. Campus box 1520 normal, il 617901520 3094526027 established. Illinois state historical society the history of livingston county, illinois 1878 source. Illinois state atlas 1876 illinois historical atlas. War record of its volunteers in the late re bellion. Morris, formerly a new york state tuberculosis hospital campus. A history of livingston county illinois author name. County historian livingston county, ny official website.
Join us for a twoday intensive learning experience. Appearing in portrait and biographical album of livingston county, il 1888 history of livingston county illinois 1878 by townships and livingston county business directory 1898 this is an attempt to make an index for these three books which have a wealth of information. Livingston county, il one more resident of livingston county has tested positive for covid19 coronavirus disease. The closure of the mine in 1912 soon led to the communitys demise. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the history of livingston county, illinois.
Family researching in livingston county, illinois genealogy trails. Livingston county historical society pontiac tourism, il. The illinois state historical library has county plat books and atlases available for the years of around 1870 to 1930. Cardiff is a ghost town in livingston county, illinois, united states. History of livingston county livingston county, ny. Paul yost, published in 1985, the origins of the society can be found at a kiwanis club meeting that took place on september 25, 1924. Please call for more information the livingston county library houses over 50,000 items including books, books on cd, dvds, magazines, genealogical items and reference materials. Illinois wills and probate records, 17721999 includes livingston county source. Pontiac, il 61764 8158442006 county clerk 8158442602 circuit clerk 8158442006 recorder irad depository illinois state university 2016 warehouse rd. The history of livingston county, illinois 1878 source. Livingston county was founded on february 27, 1837. In livingston county, as in the majority of counties in illinois, the county clerk also serves as the county recorder.
For a video showcasing the history of livingston county, please see the county historians production, history out loud. Guide to livingston county, illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census. The history of livingston county illinois download ebook. Click download or read online button to the history of livingston county illinois book pdf for free now. Livingston county health department lchd officials were notified of the new covid19 case on may 18, 2020, according to state and local public health protocol. Campus, chatsworth, cornell, cullom, dwight, emington, fairbury, flanagan, forrest, graymont, long point, odell, pontiac, saunemin and strawn. Albrecht, one of the foremost men of waldo township, livingston county, is a native of illinois, born in princeton, bureau county, december 19, 1859, and is a son of john and annie gacho albrecht, natives of germany. Search records livingston county, ny official website. The history of livingston county, illinois 1878 edition. Michigan, with illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers philadelphia. Discover livingston county, illinois like you have never seen. Livingston county, illinois genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki.
Explore some of the contributions women have made to livingston county with this new oncell tour, and check back for periodic additions new. By the late 1800s, his grandson malachi martin spence was in charge of the farm business and the land. Skottie young, comic book artist known for the oz series. Illinois maps are vital historical evidence but must be interpreted cautiously and carefully illinois map collections. Historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of livingston county, vol. Standard atlas of livingston county, illinois microform. This livingston county library site has county history, community histories, biographies, and a few genealogy links. Founded as a coal mining town in 1899, it boomed in its first few years. We hope that you enjoy our website and what livingston has to offer. Click download or read online button to get the history of livingston county illinois book now.
Appears in 102 books from 18262006 page 165 lord, i have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth. Users are free to cite and link to digital content without asking for permission. In 1830, our fourth greatgrandfather valentine darnall came to illinois from kentucky. The history of livingston county, illinois internet archive. Histories and biographies of livingston county illinois. Where can find livingston county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Le baron collection americana digitizing sponsor university of illinois urbanachampaign contributor university of illinois urbanachampaign language english. Livingston county historical books the history of livingston county, illinois by le baron 1878. Livingston county, illinois official farm plat book and directory. Google books the history of livingston county, illinois 1878 source. Livingston county, illinois genealogy trails history group.
The history of livingston county, illinois the facts pertaining to the early settlement of livingston county, illinois, have over the years, been gleaned from the few old pioneers who were living at the time. This book contains biographical sketches of livingston county residents. Download the history of livingston county, illinois 1878 download portrait and biographical album of livingston county 1888 download historical encyclopedia of illinois and history of livingston county, vol. Portrait and biographical album of livingston county by chapman brothers 1888. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory.
Due to the covid19 pandemic livingston county library is only open for contactless pickup. It was in the early part of 1837 that livingston county was organized. Includes new york state census of 1855, 1865 partial, 1892 sparta only, 1915, and 1925. The history of livingston county, illinois by, 1878, w. History livingston county illinois, first edition abebooks. The books and documents within each county are listed in order of the publication date, whenever possible. It is located in round grove township, between the villages of campus and reddick prior to the arrival of the mine and town of cardiff, the area was known as collopys corners. Those illinois maps show townships and ownership of various lands at the times that the maps were drawn. Download pdf the history of livingston county illinois. The tenth general assembly, with lincoln, douglas and other notable members were in session. Livingston logan macon macoupin madison marion marshall mason massac mcdonough mchenry mclean menard mercer. The county is 36 miles wide at its widest point and 33 miles long at its longest point. Internet archive livingston co, illinois, usa source.
Livingston county map, pontiac logan county map macomb, marshall, warsaw, canton, nauvoo, city of tuscola. Keeping livingston history alive we discover, collect, and preserve the natural, industrial, civil, military, political, social, educational, and religious history of livingston county we offer a variety of services to cultivate a historic sensibility, share knowledge, and bring local history alive. Acrevalue helps you locate parcels, property lines, and ownership information for land online, eliminating the need for plat books. Jun 28, 2012 the history of livingston county, illinois. Atlases of the united states, 4254 includes indexes, map of the united states, and map of the state of illinois. Old historical city, county and state maps of illinios. The university of illinois, champaignurbana, chicago historical society. At that meeting a presentation was given on early native american history in livingston county. Map, 18001899, landowners, illinois library of congress. Smithland for animated maps illustrating kentucky county boundary changes, rotating formation kentucky county boundary maps 17761939 may be viewed for free at the website. Download the history of livingston county illinois ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format.
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