Resources

Helpful links, documents, and information for your research.

Featured Resources

How Can I Volunteer?
Join our volunteer community by photographing, transcribing, or coordinating cemetery records.
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Apr 12, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about submitting photos, transcribing records, and how to get involved.
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Apr 12, 2026

Genealogy Resources - Helpful external links for your genealogical research.

FamilySearch
World's largest free genealogy database.
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Apr 12, 2026
National Archives (NARA)
Official US federal records including census and military documents.
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Apr 12, 2026
Cyndi's List
A comprehensive, categorized portal to over 300,000 links.
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Apr 12, 2026
WikiTree
A community-driven world family tree project.
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Apr 12, 2026
US GenWeb
Volunteer-led research and records for every US state.
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Apr 12, 2026

Illinois Resources - Free resources for Illinois research.

Illinois State Archives
Official repository for Illinois government records. Offers extensive online databases for vital records, land, military, and more.
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Apr 19, 2026
Illinois State Genealogical Society (ISGS)
Promotes genealogy in Illinois. Offers resources, publications, and links to county societies and research tools.
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Apr 12, 2026
Illinois Genealogy Trails
Volunteer-driven site offering free historical and genealogical data, including obituaries, biographies, and county histories.
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Apr 19, 2026
Illinois Digital Newspaper Collections (IDNC)
Free access to digitized historical newspapers from Illinois, valuable for obituaries, local news, and family events.
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Apr 19, 2026
Site Statistics
105,140
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Pending
105,140
Total
Top Counties
Cook County 17,830
DuPage County 13,618
Will County 9,960
Tazewell County 7,222
Rock Island County 6,953
Hancock County 6,572
Franklin County 3,631
Jefferson County 3,385
Boone County 3,193
Morgan County 2,736
Last updated: 5/15/2026 4:03am