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Revision as of 15:45, 21 February 2021
Guide to Logan County, Illinois ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
| Logan County, Illinois | |
| Map | |
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 Location of Illinois in the U.S. | |
| Facts | |
| Founded: | February 15, 1839 |
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| County Seat | Lincoln |
| Courthouse | |
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| Address | Logan County Courthouse P.O. Box 278 Lincoln, Illinois 62656 (217)732-4148 Logan County Website |
Contents
- 1 County Organization
- 2 Historical Facts
- 3 Parent County
- 4 Boundary Changes
- 5 Record Loss
- 6 Neighboring Counties
- 7 Records and Resources
- 7.1 Biography
- 7.2 Cemeteries
- 7.3 Census
- 7.4 Church Records
- 7.5 Court Records
- 7.6 Ethnic Research
- 7.7 Genealogy
- 7.8 Land and Property
- 7.9 Maps
- 7.10 Military Records
- 7.11 Naturalization
- 7.12 Newspapers
- 7.13 Probate Records
- 7.14 Repositories
- 7.15 School Records
- 7.16 Social Groups Online
- 7.17 Societies
- 7.18 Taxation
- 7.19 Vital Records
- 8 Places / Localities
- 9 Websites
- 10 References
County Organization[edit | edit source]
| Birth* | Marriage | Death* | Court | Land | Probate | Census |
| 1879 | 1859 | 1879 | 1857 | 1849 | 1855 | 1810 |
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Logan County are kept, see the Logan County Courthouse page.
Historical Facts[edit | edit source]
Logan county was named for Dr. John Logan, a pioneer physician, and father of General John A. Logan, a General in the Union Army and who had a political presence in Illinois. John A. Logan is also known as the founder of Memorial Day.
Parent County[edit | edit source]
- 1839--Logan County was created 15 February 1839, from Sangamon County. County seats: Postville, Mt. Pulaski, Lincoln [2]
Description[edit | edit source]
The county was named for Dr. John Logan, a pioneer physician who emigrated to the United States from Ireland. He was an Illinois State Representative and the father of General John Alexander Logan. The county seat is Lincoln and the county was organized on February 15, 1839.[3] The County is located in the North central part of the state.[4]
Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]
For animated maps illustrating Illinois county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation Illinois County Boundary Maps" (1790-1869) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.
- 1827-1839 Tazewell
- 1821-1839 Sangamon
- 1817-1821 Bond
- 1812-1817 Madison
- 1790-1812 St. Clair
- 1790-1801 Knox, Northwest Territory
Record Loss[edit | edit source]
1857 Fire burned the courthouse on 15 April and destroyed all records.
For suggestions about research in places that suffered historic record losses, see:
- Burned Counties. By Michael John Neill at 24-7 Family History Circle.
- When the Records are Gone. By Arlene Eakle at Arlene Eakle's Tennessee Blog.
- Burned Counties Research in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
Neighboring Counties[edit | edit source]
Records and Resources[edit | edit source]
Biography[edit | edit source]
History of Logan County, it's past and present 1878 (Google Books)
History of Logan County, Illinois 1886 (Google Books)
The Biographical Record of Logan County, Illinois 1901 (Google Books)
Logan County Biography Bibliography (WorldCat)
Cemeteries[edit | edit source]
Census[edit | edit source]
| Historical populations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± |
| 1840 | 2,634 | — |
| 1850 | 14,226 | 440.1% |
| 1860 | 18,257 | 28.3% |
| 1870 | 21,014 | 15.1% |
| 1880 | 21,296 | 1.3% |
| 1890 | 25,489 | 19.7% |
| 1900 | 28,680 | 12.5% |
| 1910 | 30,216 | 5.4% |
| 1920 | 29,562 | −2.2% |
| 1930 | 28,863 | −2.4% |
| 1940 | 29,438 | 2.0% |
| 1950 | 30,671 | 4.2% |
| 1960 | 33,656 | 9.7% |
| 1970 | 33,538 | −0.4% |
| 1980 | 31,802 | −5.2% |
| 1990 | 30,798 | −3.2% |
| 2000 | 31,183 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 30,305 | −2.8% |
| Source: "Wikipedia.org". | ||
CENSUS RECORDS
1830 Sangamon County Census Images
1840 Logan County Census Index
1840 Logan County Census Images
1850 Logan County Census Index
1850 Logan County Census Images
1855 Logan County State Census
Illinois State Census, 1855 [searchable]
Illinois State Census, 1865 [searchable]
Church Records[edit | edit source]
List of Churches and Church Parishes
1866-1920 Records of the Lincoln Circuit Methodist Churches in Logan County, Illinois. Copied by Mrs. Kenneth Patterson; indexed by Mrs. Jean Hauffe. FHL Collection two fiche and a Book: 977.357 K2p
Baptisms at New Holland Zion Lutheran Church (Genealogy Trails History Group)
St. George Catholic Church Records 1868-1957. by Bill Korstick WorldCat
History of the Eminence Church 1838-1932
Lake Fork Predestinarian Baptists
The History of Logan County, Illinois, by Logan County Heritage Foundation, Dallas Texas. 1982 contains a section on the churches in the county. FHL Book 977.357 H2h
Court Records[edit | edit source]
Original court records are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See Illinois Court Records for more information about using court records.
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Illinois State University (ISU) - search for Logan County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the ISU IRAD Wiki page.
1857-1944 Circuit Court Case Files IRAD-ISU
1872-1963 Guardians' Records FHL film 1316630 first of 5 films
1857-1945Logan County Circuit Court Criminal Case Files Index
Ethnic Research[edit | edit source]
African American[edit | edit source]
The following have information concerning African American research.
- African American Genealogy (US) has more information about the kinds of records
- Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
- African American Resources for Illinois
Genealogy[edit | edit source]
Land and Property[edit | edit source]
Original land records are held in the office of the County Clerk . See Illinois Land and Property for more information about using land records.
Maps[edit | edit source]
for more resources
- Maps of Illinois (1788-1940)
- FamilySearch Places:Cities and Towns- How to Use FS Places
Military Records[edit | edit source]
For information about using Military records see Illinois Military Records
Veteran's Honor Roll ( Illinois Ancestors ) This site list names alphabetically, service in which war, rank, branch of service, unit, death and cemetery
Revolutionary War[edit | edit source]
Veterans Burials (Genealogy Trails History Group)
War of 1812[edit | edit source]
Military Land Grants in Logan County Illinois for Soldiers of the War of 1812 - USGenWeb
Civil War[edit | edit source]
Civil War service men from Logan County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies or regiments that were formed from men of Logan County.
Cavalry
- - 2nd Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company B.
- - 4th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company H.
- - 10th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company G.
- - 14th Regiment, Illinois Cavalry, Company D.
Infantry
- - 7th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D, Company E, and Company H.
- - 28th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company K.
- - 32nd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B.
- - 38th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company F.
- - 66th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company C.
- - 68th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company H.
- - 73rd Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company F.
- - 106th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company B, Company C, Company D, Company E, Company F, Company G, Company H, and Company I.
- - 108th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company H.
- - 145th Regiment, Illinois Infantry (100 days, 1864), Company D, and Company H.
- - 155th Regiment, Illinois Infantry, Company D.
Civil War Centennial Commission of Illinois. Illinois Military Units in the Civil War. (Springfield: Civil War Centennial Commission of Illinois, 1962). Other libraries with this book. FHL Collection.FHL US/CAN Book 977.3 M2im.
Civil War Dead, Logan County. transcribed by William J. Donath. FHL Collection
This is My Story: Veterans of Logan County Illinois. Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR)
For a list of GAR Post in Illinois additional site for post list Library of Congress
Leo W. Myers Post, Lincoln 1913 - USGenWeb
Sam Walker Post, Mt. Pulaski 1913 - USGenWeb
Indian Wars[edit | edit source]
Military Land Grants in Logan County Illinois for Soldiers of the Indian Wars - USGenWeb
Pensioners
List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883
Addenda to Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883
World War I[edit | edit source]
World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 (Ancestry)
World War II[edit | edit source]
Army Casualties (U.S. National Archives and Record Administration)
Naturalization[edit | edit source]
Original naturalization records are held in the office of the County Clerk. See Illinois Naturalization Records for more information about using naturalization records.
The following copies of original records may be accessed through the Family History Library
1859-1906 Naturalization Records. Illinois County Court. FHL Collection Includes indexes.
Online Records
- 1800-1998 - Illinois, County Naturalization Records, 1800-1998 at FamilySearch — index and images
Newspapers[edit | edit source]
Newspapers published in Logan County
Chronicling America ( Library of Congress )
Search for Newspaper Obituaries at Genealogy Bank
Probate Records[edit | edit source]
Online Probate Records
- 1772 - 1999 Illinois Wills and Probate Records 1772-1999 at Ancestry.com — index and images $
- 1819 - 1988 Illinois Probate Records 1819-1988 at FamilySearch.org — images
Original estates and wills are held in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. See Illinois Probate Records for more information about using probate records.
The following abstracts and copies of original records may be accessed through the Family History Library or the Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD) located at the Illinois State University (ISU) - search for Logan County records. For information on how to use IRAD see the ISU IRAD Wiki page.
1820-1839 Probate Record IRAD-UIS
1894-1964 Probate Inventory Record IRAD-ISU
1931-1963 Probate Sale Record, Personal Property IRAD-ISU
Probate records available through the Family History Library
1844-1949 Probate Records. Logan, Illinois County Court FHL Collection
1855-1930 Will Records. Logan County Court. FHL Collection
Online Illinois Probate Records:
Illinois Probate Records, 1819-1988
Repositories[edit | edit source]
IRAD is a system of Illinois Regional Archives Depositories managed by the Illinois State Archives, housing the archival records of local Illinois counties, townships, municipalities and school districts. The seven Regional Depositories are housed on state university campuses scattered throughout Illinois. Illinois State University houses the records for Logan County.
County Courthouse[edit | edit source]
County records are most often kept at the County Courthouse or another local repository. For further information about where the records for Logan County are kept, see the Logan County Courthouse page.
Family History Center[edit | edit source]
Family History Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a family history center.
Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries
Family History Centers (FHCs) are branches of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) and are located all over the world. Their goal is to provide resources to assist you in the research and study of your genealogy. Currently there are no Family History Centers located directly in Logan County.
You may search your address for a center near you on the FamilySearch site. Find a FamilySearch Center
The following centers are located in surrounding counties. Their wiki pages may supply hours and other information.
Springfield Illinois Family History Center
3601 Buckeye Dr.
Springfield, Illinois 62707
217-529-7930
Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)[edit | edit source]
Illinois State Universtiy
2016 Warehouse Road Campus
Box 1520
Normal, Illinois 61802
Phone: 1-309-452-6027
Illinois Regional Archives Depository System - Local Governmental Records Listings Arranged by County
Public Libraries[edit | edit source]
School Records[edit | edit source]
1897-1901 School Pupil Roster and inventory record, Girls Industrial's IRAD-ISU
1920-1948 School Pupil Diploma Records IRAD-ISU
Social Groups Online[edit | edit source]
Societies[edit | edit source]
Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society
114 N. Chicago Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
Telephone Number: 1-217- 732-3200
Website
Mt. Pulaski Historical Society
104 E. Cooke Street
Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548
Telephone Number: 217 792-3719
Taxation[edit | edit source]
Vital Records[edit | edit source]
See Illinois Vital Records for more information about Vital records in Illinois. See also How to order Illinois Vital Records or order electronically online.
Order Birth and Death Certificates Online
Birth[edit | edit source]
Marriage[edit | edit source]
- 1587-1959 Illinois, United States Marriages at FindMyPast — index $
- 1763-1900 Illinois Statewide Marriage Index, 1763-1900
- 1805-1985 Illinois, Church Marriages, 1805-1985 at FamilySearch — index
- 1810-1934 Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934 at FamilySearch — index and images
- 1820-1839 Marriage Records at IRAD-UIS
- 1857-1865 Marriage Record Index IRAD-ISU
- 1857-1901 Marriage Record IRAD-ISU
Death[edit | edit source]
- 1749-1999 Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999 at FamilySearch — index, some images
- 1850-1880 Illinois Mortality Schedules, 1850-1880 at FamilySearch — index and images
- Pre-1916 Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
- 1916-1950 Database of Illinois Death Certificates, 1916-1950
- 1891-1899 Burial Registers (Lincoln) IRAD-ISU
- Deaths in Logan County, Illinois (Genealogy Trails)
Places / Localities[edit | edit source]
For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]
| Cities | ||
| Villages | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Census-designated places | ||
| Townships | ||
Websites[edit | edit source]
Databases Pertinent to Logan County
Local Governmental Records Database
Name Index to Illinois Local Governments
Illinois Statewide Marriage Index
Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916–1950
Illinois Public Domain Land Tract Sales Database
Federal Township Plats of Illinois
Logan County Circuit Court Criminal Case Files Index (1857–1945)
- Logan County, IL History, Records, Facts and Genealogy
- Logan County IL Genealogy
- Illinois Genealogy Network Group on Facebook
- USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
- FamilySearch Catalog
- Logan County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)
- [1] (Logan County ILGenWeb)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Logan County, Illinois. Page 192-199 At various libraries (WorldCat); FHL Book 973 D27e 2002; Alice Eichholz, ed. Ancestry’s Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources, Third ed. (Provo, Utah: Ancestry, 2004), 194-197.
- ↑ The Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, UT: Everton Publishers, 2002), 196. (FHL Collection Ref Book 973 D27e 2002). WorldCat entry.
- ↑ Genealogy Trails History Group, “LOGAN, Illinois Genealogy and History”, http://genealogytrails.com/ill/logan/ accessed 04/17/2017.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "LOGAN County," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livingston_County,_Illinois 04/17/2017.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Logan County, Illinois," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan_County,_Illinois, accessed 20 March 2020.
