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  McDonough County, Illinois, USA
Southeastern C.U.S.D. (primarily in Hancock and Schuyler Counties)
Thomas McDonough was born in 1783 in Delaware.
McDonough County, Illinois is in the center of the Military Tract, land set aside as reward for veterans of the War of 1812.
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  McDonough County, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The county seat, Macomb, is in the center of the county, and the courthouse is almost precisely in the center of the county.
McDonough County is named in honor of Thomas Macdonough who defeated a British squadron in the decisive naval Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812.
McDonough County was part of the "Military Tract" set aside by Congress for veterans of the War of 1812.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/McDonough_County,_Illinois   (448 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois, McDonough County in the Rushville Times
The temperance ticket in Bushnell, McDonough county, was elected by an overwhelming majority--280 to 14--at the recent city election.
The McDonough county Republican Convention is to be held in Macomb on Saturday, June 29th.
The late vote in McDonough county was: 2797 for Grant, 2600 for Greeley, 14 of O'Conner; 2800 for Oglesby, 1710 for Koerner, 6 for Sidney Breese; 2720 for Wm.
www.macomb.com /~ilmcdono/SCMcDonough.html   (2759 words)

  
 Macomb, Illinois - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
First settled in 1829 on a site tentatively named Washington, the town was officially founded in 1830 as the county seat of McDonough County and given the name Macomb after General Alexander Macomb, a general in the War of 1812.
In 1903 the Macomb and Western Illinois Railroad was built from Macomb to nearby Industry and Littleton by local financier Charles V. Chandler, though this railroad was abandoned in 1930.
In 1918, construction on Illinois Route 3 was begun as a state financed highway from Cairo to Rock Island through Macomb; in the late 1920s U.S. Route 67 was extended along this route to Dubuque, Iowa.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Macomb,_Illinois   (686 words)

  
 davis - aqw08.htm
She died 25 Aug 1882 in Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois.
She was born in Nelson County, Kentucky, the eldest child and only daughter of Presly Purdy, one of the early pioneers of McDonough County.
His father, Christopher FLoyd, was born in 1790 near the Forks Church in Garrard County; was a farmer, a school-teacher, a Whig, an elder in the Christian Church, and a Union man; lost twenty slaves as the result of the late war, and died in 1866.
www.geocities.com /watsgw1155/davis/aqwg08.htm   (2579 words)

  
 George W. Knappenberger Family (1827-1897)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Gaillard Knappenberger, MD was born 3 February 1883 in McDonough County, Illinois and died 14 September 1954 in Champaign, Illinois.
Susan was born 1878 in Henderson County, Illinois and died in 1923.
Lloyd W. Knappenberger was born 17 June 1900 in Illinois and died 27 February 1987 in Hancock County, Illinois.
www.knappenberger.net /5-george-w.htm   (3572 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois, Murders in McDonough County
But inasmuch as the youth have been told by their parents of murders here and there, in the early times, and the actual facts of the case have become quite mystical, this sketch is prepared from the public records and from interviews with those who actively participated in some of the stirring events narrated.
He was opposed to the war and refused to come into the recruiting headquarters, as he should, and Randolph went out to Blandinsville to arrest him, as in those times a man who failed to report after being notified that he was drafted was the same as a deserter.
In addition to the same defense that was made in Miles' case, that individual went upon the stand and swore that he fired the shot that killed Randolph, as he had been acquitted, his testimony greatly strengthened the case of the brothers, John and James, who were also declared "not guilty" by the jury.
www.macomb.com /~ilmcdono/murders.html   (3663 words)

  
 Western Illinois University -- University Libraries -- McDonough County
Select "Illinois," then "McDonough County." This database provides numbers of employees, payroll, and total types of businesses for NAICS codes in a chosen county.
This site gives McDonough County's size and number of farms, the types of animals raised and crops grown, and more for 1997 and 2002.
This branch of the Illinois State Archives maintains county, township, and municipal records and shares office and collections space with the WIU Archives and Special Collections.
www.wiu.edu /library/govpubs/mcdonough   (721 words)

  
 Francis Marion Lyman, General Authority
Lyman and Louisa Maria Tanner, and was born Jan. 12, 1840, in the town of Goodhope, McDonough county, Illinois.
The Liberal party had held control in that county since 1874, but in 1878, the legislature passed an act providing for the registration of voters, which was a death blow to the so-called "Tooele Republic," and to the methods which had enabled the Liberals to retain control so long.
By corrupt means, a small minority had conspired to control the county, and in doing so had spent in four years the revenue of five, a balance of $5,000, and left the county in debt $16,000 in addition.
www.bellsouthpwp.com /w/o/wol3/lymanfm1.htm   (3449 words)

  
 Susannah Jane [Moyers] Rexroat
She was born in Greene County, Illinois, in 1831, and moved with her family to Des Moines County, Iowa, in 1839.
Lawson died in 1917 in McDonough County, Illinois and is buried in the Pennington Point Cemetery, New Salem Township in that county.
Winfield Rexroat, who was born in 1856 in McDonough County, Illinois and died in May 18, 1926 in Macomb.
www.brumm.com /genealogy/walkers_moyers/alpha_walkers/moyerssusannahjane.html   (910 words)

  
 The Decendants of William Pennington
She married TINSLEY C. EMMERSON 05 August 1852 in McDonough County, Illinois.
was born 20 November 1839 in McDonough County, Illinois, and died 13 January 1915 in Oakwood, Dewey, Oklahoma.
was born 08 February 1848 in Henderson County, Illinois, and died 08 September 1934 in Queen City, Schuyler, Missouri.
www.pjournal.com /william_children.html   (908 words)

  
 McDonough County Health Department, Macomb, Illinois
The mission of the McDonough County Health Department is to assess the health needs in McDonough County and strive to maximize access to acceptable and appropriate health care, health protection, and health education to meet those needs.
The McDonough County Health Department was one of forty-one organizations receiving grants throughout the state of Illinois.
According to Lynnette Cale, McDonough County Health Department Administrator, the increasing costs of health insurance, workman’s compensation rates, minimum wage, cost of living expenses, the decrease in the number of clients, and the under funding of homemaker programs by the state has resulted in a growing deficit for the past several years.
www.mchdept.com   (3060 words)

  
 McDonough County Illinois divorce records - Search Divorce records
McDonough County, IL - McDonough County, Illinois - Ancestry & family...
McDonough County, Illinois IL, county profile - hotels, festivals...
County, Illinois Coroner Inquest Record Index for the period 1835-1928 by name.
divorce.public-records-finder.com /illinois/mcdonough-county-illinois-divorce-records.php   (530 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois houses, real estate, agriculture, wages, work, ancestries, and more
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McDonough County, Illinois business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...
McDonough County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average.
www.city-data.com /county/McDonough_County-IL.html   (1039 words)

  
 Housing Authority of McDonough County
The Housing Authority of McDonough County provides quality housing to McDonough County residents with rent based on income.
The Mission of the Housing Authority is to pursue new and creative ways to continue to meet the changing needs of the diverse populations of McDonough County.
To expand housing opportunities for the residents of McDonough County.
www.mcdonoughhome.org   (258 words)

  
 BWO - States - Illinois
Lookups for all cemeteries in Cumberland County, Illinois.
"Illinois 1850 Mortality Schedule and 1850 Census and Mortality Schedule, Sangamon Co." Historical Society of Sangamon County, Illinois.
I" David C. Perkins, compiler; Tazewell County Genealogical Society, 1982 There are indexes for both brides and grooms with the date of the event along with the name of the individual who officiated and the page number of the original record.
www.rootsweb.com /~bwo/illinois.html   (6647 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois IL, county profile - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
McDonough County is one of 102 counties in Illinois.
The county is in the Macomb metro area.The estimated population in 2004 was 32,393.
This was a decrease of -1.58% from the 2000 census.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=6413   (506 words)

  
 Primitive Baptist Churches in McDonough County, Illinois
He represented his county in the General Assembly of Illinois, and later emigrated to California.
John Gibson, one of the founders, was one of the early settlers of the county, and located at an early date on the road from Macomb to Quincy, where he resided till his death, April 22, 1869.
Elder George Tracy, of Hancock County, was pastor of the church for a few months, and on May 27, 1858, he dropped dead at the sawmill at Tucker Town.
www.carthage.lib.il.us /community/churches/primbap/FamHist-McDon.html   (980 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois, Newspapers
William H. Hainline was born in Emmet township, McDonough county, July 29, 1841, and has been a continuous resident of the county from that date, and therefore may be classed as an old settler.
Hampton was elected a member of the hoard of supervisors of this county, which place he filled well and satisfactorily for 11 years, although not consecutively, the last being in the year 1882.
Charles C. Chain was born in Lewis-town, Fulton county, Illinois, on the 11th of November, 1863.
www.macomb.com /~ilmcdono/newspapers.html   (16224 words)

  
 Real Estate Appraisers in Mcdonough, Illinois, Usa | APPRAISERSdotCOM
While we have excellent coverage in most parts of the country, we still have some areas of rural America where we do not have listings, and Mcdonough County is one of those counties.
If you are looking for an Appraiser, you may want to try to find an appraiser near your property by visiting the Illinois Map to check nearby counties.
Remember, we will list all appraisers in all counties, including Mcdonough County, in the exact order that they are received, so don't wait, sign up now.
www.appraisers.com /usa/illinois/mcdonough   (288 words)

  
 Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - McDonough County, Illinois Historic Barn Tour
In the absence of a direct invitation, please respect the family's privacy and view their barns from the road.
As you explore McDonough County, you will see great expanses of flat prairie, rolling hills, bottomland, and wetlands.
Built by Dick Carmack, this is one of the most unusual barns in McDonough County.
www.makeitmacomb.com /historic_barn_tour   (790 words)

  
 Car Dealers in McDonough County, Illinois
U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,528
2000, there are 32,913 people, 12,360 households, and 7,094 families residing in the county.
The racial makeup of the county is 92.88%
www.carsandtrucks.com /dealerships/county.php?Countyname=McDonough&Statename=Illinois   (708 words)

  
 McDonough County Census
S-K Publications can scan any census year for any county onto CD and can also make it available in book form.
Note: if county has less than 160 pages, MINIMUM ORDER PRICE IS $80.00.
Price per person: $20 per county per census year.
www.skpub.com /genie/census/il/mcdonough.html   (346 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois Genealogy (www.AncestorSpy.com)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Illinois Counties Illinois Statewide Titles U.S. Census for Illinois
McDonough County was created Jan. 25, 1826 from Schuyler County.
Illinois Vital Records: Marriages 1791-1900 CD Illinois Marriage Records, 1851-1900
www.ancestorspy.com /il/mcdonough.htm   (128 words)

  
 Linkpendium > Genealogy > USA > Illinois > McDonough County
Adjacent Illinois counties (counties in other states not yet available)
McDonough County Illinois Genealogy  Resources for Family History Research
McDonough County, Illinois  World War II Casualties, Army and Army Air Corps
www.linkpendium.com /genealogy/USA/IL/McDonough   (190 words)

  
 McDonough County, Illinois, McDonough County Research
In Illinois, the State Archives administers the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) system to manage the archival records of county, township and municipal governments.
McDonough County records are housed at the IRAD located in the Archives and Special Collections Unit of the Library at Western Illinois University in Macomb.
While some McDonough County records have been transferred to IRAD (see above), others are still in the county courthouse offices.
www.macomb.com /~ilmcdono/researchresources.html   (434 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: McDonough County, Ill.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
Delegate to Illinois state constitutional convention 32nd District, 1920-22.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/IL/MD.html   (538 words)

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