Photo of Andrew Russel from the book "History of Illinois Republicanism, embracing a history of the Republican party in the state to the present time ... with biographies of its founders and supporters ... also a chronological statement of important political events since 1774", 1900
Photo of Andrew Russel from the book "History of Illinois Republicanism, embracing a history of the Republican party in the state to the present time", 1900.

The historical references from the state of Illinois capture its transformation from frontier lands to a bustling hub during the westward expansion of the United States. County histories, land patents, and records of immigrant communities provide deep genealogical insights. Resources often highlight pioneer families, Civil War soldiers, and the diverse populations that made cities like Chicago and rural farmlands their home.



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