This blog of the Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS - established in October 1968) provides helpful hints and great links that are useful in researching family history in the state of Illinois.
Their most recent posting included numerous links to Illinois Veterans Databases from the Illinois State Archives:
Database for the Illinois Veterans' History Project
Database of Illinois War of 1812 Veterans
Database of Illinois Winnebago War Veterans
Database of Illinois Black Hawk War Veterans
Database of Illinois Mexican War Veterans
Illinois Civil War Muster and Descriptive Rolls Database
Database of Illinois Civil War Veterans Serving in the U.S. Navy
Database of Illinois Civil War Veterans of Missouri Units
Database of Illinois Spanish–American War Veterans
Database of the 1929 Illinois Roll of Honor
Database of Illinois Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Residents
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Thanks so much for the shout out! I know I need another blog like a hole in the head but I feel that Illinois genealogy resources are so important to folks - many of those who settled out West went through the Prairie State and have ancestors located there.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing this list somewhere recently, but I didn't thank anybody, so now I'm thanking you. Can't wait to find something ...maybe.
ReplyDeleteYea Thomas- you don't have enough on your plate yet! Thank you for working on this blog!
ReplyDeleteBarbara - As always: good hunting!