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  Welcome to Legends and Lore of Coles County
Coles County has always had a strange history, even up to modern times, when not only did Charleston (smaller than Mattoon and away from the interstate and main railroad) get the county seat, but it also got the university.
Coles County became an official county when it was carved out of Clark County in 1830, and was named after Illinois' 2nd governer.
Coles County was considered wild territory, a "wilderness waste," until 1824 when the first settlement was made in the form of a single logan cabin.
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  Daniel McCartney Family Lawrence County, Ohio
Sarah was buried in Wiseman Cemetery in Symmes Township, Lawrence County, Ohio.
In the house are John W., age 26 from Illinois; Francis (a male), age 22, from Illinois; Hester (Francis’ wife), age 20, from Indiana; and Lora J., age 1, born in Illinois.
Peter was born in Indiana and married Elizabeth Ann Myers in 1863 in Coles County, Illinois, and died July 2, 1870.
www.lawrencecountyohio.com /families/k_p/McCartneyDaniel.htm   (3291 words)

  
 Coles County, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois.
As of the census² of 2000, there were 53,196 people, 21,043 households, and 12,078 families residing in the county.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,286, and the median income for a family was $45,708.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Coles_County,_Illinois   (391 words)

  
 ColesCounty.Net - Indians in Coles County
Whether or not the land that is now Coles County was actually surveyed in 1815, however, it seems possible that surveyors would have passed through the area on their way from the Vincennes area to the two million acres between the Illinois and the Mississippi.
This account of the surveying between the Illinois and the Mississippi suggests many of the details of the Coles County stories--right down to the scarred trees, although an alternative scenario is suggested for the way in which the trees were damaged.
Coles County kept track of the Parkers after they left--though, as we shall see, the county's record was rather selective in what it chose to remember about the Parkers for posterity.
www.colescounty.net /indians.html   (7197 words)

  
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The population that is aged 18 to 64 years have the largest percent of population in poverty in Coles County, accounting 21 percent of this demographic group living with incomes under poverty.

Compared to counties across the United States, Coles County had a medium-low median household income of $37,775 (2005 Dollars).
Coles ranks 99 of 102 counties in terms of population growth in Illinois and the county ranks 3,063 of 3,141 counties by growth in county population in the United States.

In 2005, the Census Bureau estimated the median age in Coles County, Illinois to be 30.9 years old.
This home value is less than the overall Illinois 2000 median owner-occupied dwelling value of $130,800 and less than median owner-occupied dwelling value of $119,600 for the rest of the nation in that year.

In the State of Illinois, Coles County ranks 70 of 102 by percent in growth of new residential structures.
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 Coles County Illinois Trails History and Genealogy
organization as Illinois Trails were locked out of the server and after several weeks, had to move the domain in order to provide the public with access to our data files.
Coles County, originally a part of Crawford County, but organized in 1831, and named in honor of Gov. Edward Coles - lies central to the eastern portion of the State, and embraces 520 square miles, with a population (in 1900) of 34,146..
Coles served as Governor from December 5, 1822 to December 6, 1826.
www.iltrails.org /Coles/index.html   (330 words)

  
 Legends and Lore of Coles County, Illinois
This EIU dorm, the oldest all-woman dorm in the state of Illinois, is haunted by ghosts of the past.
A rag doll haunts this rural cemetery south of the Coles County Airport.
This Coles County township is home to a variety of strange places and odd happenings.
www.blackoakmedia.org /LLColesCounty.html   (128 words)

  
 Coles County Illinois Genealogy and History - presented by Illinois Genealogy Trails
Your Coles County Host is Kim Torp, and I try to update these pages often, so be sure to check back often to see what new data has been added.
Illinois Genealogy Trails is an ALL VOLUNTEER not-for-profit group whose members strive to post as much raw genealogical data online as possible.
County Host volunteer, is to update this web site with new information as often as time permits.
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 Coles County, Illinois in the Civil War
Each of the 102 counties in Illinois made its own contribution to the enviable war record of the state.
According to this bulletin, men from Coles County served in the Illinois 7th, 8th, 21st, 25th, 38th, 41st, 54th, 59th, 62nd, 63rd, 68th, 97th, 123rd, and 143rd Infantry Regiments, and the 1st, 5th, and 10th Illinois Cavalry.
More Coles County soldiers were enrolled in the ranks of the 54th Illinois Infantry Regiment than in any other regiment.
www.illinoiscivilwar.org /coles_county.html   (487 words)

  
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It was prepared by the Coles County Civil War Centennial Committee." CONTENTS Includes brief histories of infantry and calvary regiments in which Coles County men served in the Civil War; Civil War letters of James Austin Connolly dealing with the Battle of Atlanta; and the roster for Company C. Also on microfilm.
TITLE The history of Coles County, Illinois : map of Coles County; history of Illinois, history of the northwest; Constitution of the United States, miscellaneous matters, &c.
Illinois, Coles - Census - 1870 I. Hartley, Kathy (Cotterell)
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 Coles County, Illinois IL, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
The county is in the Charleston-Mattoon metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 51,528.
This was a decrease of -3.14% from the 2000 census.
Cemeteries in Coles County include Adkins Cemetery, Anderson Cemetery, Armstrong Cemetery, Ashmore Cemetery, Bales Cemetery, Beals Cemetery, Beavers Cemetery, Bell Cemetery, Berry Cemetery, Bethel Cemetery...
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=6028   (510 words)

  
 Home Page -- Coles County Genealogical Society
If you are a DIRECT DESCENDANT of an ancestor who settled in Coles Co. Prior to 1880 you could qualify.
Coles County, Illinois is located in East Central Illinois with a population of 53,196.
Charleston, the county seat, is located about five miles east of Interstate 57 on State Route 16.
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 Coles County Illinois Real Estate
Coles County Illinois Real Estate is a way for consumers to find the best Real estate Agents and Brokers for every city in Coles County Illinois.
When you have been directed to an Coles County Illinois real estate professional in the area you have chosen you will be able to search for your dream home and get free printouts from the MLS database in that area.
Coles County Illinois Real Estate Brokers and agents can use the many news and information pages we offer to get up to date information about the Coles County Illinois real estate market.
www.myhomesearches.com /county/illinois/coles-county-illinois.htm   (576 words)

  
 Hicks Genealogy in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois
Vermilion County, Illinois 1850 Census Excerpt for Hinton and Linthicum
He definitely died in Jasper County, Illinois in 1866 and is buried in Kern's Cemetery, next to his wife Mary Ann Story.
The Jasper and Coles County, IL census records on this website are not included in the search engine.
members.aol.com /hickspage   (1098 words)

  
 FindLaw for Legal Professionals - Case Law, Federal and State Resources, Forms, and Code
Coles County, IL - Criminal and Civil files are current from 1989.
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Coles county -- subject to decision of the County...
Coles County, IL - Coles County, Illinois - Ancestry and family...
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 Coles County, Illinois detailed profile - houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
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County population in 2005: 51,065 (76% urban, 24% rural)
Coles County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is above Illinois state average.
www.city-data.com /county/Coles_County-IL.html   (1358 words)

  
 Coles County News - Topix
The Advisory Council of the Coles County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program met recently to finalize the plans for the Jonah Fish Fry to be held on Friday at the Mattoon Area Senior Center, 204 S. 21st St.
Coles County residents may get a chance to have their voices heard in conflicts with landlords or employers when it comes to discrimination.
Last week, Illinois Auditor General William Holland issued a report that is sharply critical of the state's system for paying those who give medical care to the state's poorest patients.
www.topix.com /county/coles-il   (588 words)

  
 Coles County Illinois Marriage License Laws - Requirements
Coles County Illinois Marriage License Laws - Requirements
Both the bride and groom must appear in person to apply for the license.
State and county marriage license requirements often change.
www.usmarriagelaws.com /united_states/illinois/coles.shtml   (134 words)

  
 Home of the Coles County Republicans
As we approach the upcoming election cycle, it's time to redouble our efforts to reclaim the State of Illinois from a Democratic Governor and Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate.
Now that we are beyond the 2008 primary election, it is time to begin to talk with our friends and neighbors about the Nov. 4 election and its importance to our county, state, and nation.
Please join us and take an active part in the democratic process through education, participation, and commitment to the liberty and freedoms that we continue to enjoy because of the selfless sacrifice of generations before us.
www.colescountyrepublicans.com /index.html   (280 words)

  
 HOMES.COM: Coles County Illinois Real Estate and Homes- IL
If you looking for real estate in Coles County Illinois or the surrounding area, Homes.com has a wealth of information about Coles County real estate, Coles County neighborhoods, new and existing Coles County homes, and Coles County-area Agents and Brokers.
Coles County Homes: At Homes.com you have access to almost a million active home real estate listings nationwide.
Coles County Agents and Brokers: Before you start your real estate buying or selling experience it is important to consult with a qualified Agent or Broker.
realestate.homes.com /files/416182/realestate_co-IL-Coles.html   (269 words)

  
 Illinois State Center Wiki: Coles County, Illinois   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Coles County Animal Shelter - A small not-for-profit county rabies control and animal shelter.
Coles County Economic Development Council - Economic development organization.
Illinois Trails: Coles County, Illinois - Provides history and genealogy resources for the county and its towns, including maps, census, vital records, cemetery transcriptions, and links to other genealogy research sites.
www.illinoisstatecenter.com /Coles_County,_Illinois   (536 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Coles County, Illinois, Obituaries
She was born March 14, 1926, in Coles County, the daughter of Clyde and Bessie Parker.
Ruby was born in Jasper County on February 2, 1922, the daughter of Edward and Florence Griffith Swick.
She was born Dec. 18, 1928, in Coles County, the daughter of Pearl O. and Opal G. Walden Baker.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/il/il-coles3.htm   (5371 words)

  
 Combs &c. Families of Coles County, Illinois
Coles County was established in 1830 from Clark and Edgar Cos, IL.
Unless otherwise stated, source for all Coles Co, IL marriage records is Index to Combs of Illinois Marriages.
They removed to Clark Co, IN in 1827, and by 1850 were residing in Clark Co, IN Coles Co, IL Marriage Records.
www.combs-families.org /combs/records/il/coles.htm   (1403 words)

  
 Coles County Christian School - Charleston, Illinois - IL - school overview
Be the first to review Coles County Christian School - tell other parents what you think.
An opportunity for the principal at Coles County Christian School to speak about curriculum, special programs, activities, goals and more.
Illinois school information (click to expand)School information by state (click to expand)School information by city (click to expand)
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 Coles County, Illinois (IL) Real Estate Census Data
Our Realtors® can provide you with Coles County IL MLS listings for Single Family Houses, Townhomes, Condos, and other types of properties.
If you are looking to sell your Coles County, Illinois Home, our specialists will provide you with a Free Market Analysis (CMA) on your house—empowering you to know your house’s value.
Our Coles County, IL Agents will help you with the home buying or home selling processes every step of the way.
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 Illinois Rural Health Workshop Reports
Detailed interviews with health care providers, economic leaders, and other community members reveal how the Hardin County health care system contributes to the health and quality of life of local residents.
Detailed interviews with health care providers, economic leaders, and other community members reveal how the Piatt County health care system contributes to the health and quality of life of local residents.
This report examines the health care system in DeWitt County and how it contributes to the health and quality of life of the community.
www.ace.uiuc.edu /ruralhealth/reports/index.html   (446 words)

  
 Coles County,Elementary School,Coles County, Illinois
The local Jefferson Awards committee again is looking for five unsung heroes who work behind the scenes to improve the quality of life in Coles County.
Charlie Coffey soon will leave his post at the Coles County state...
Hes been doing that as an investigator with the Coles County states attorneys office for 25 years, but hes retiring at the end of the month.
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