Archives Information An archive is simply a place in which public records or historical documents are preserved. Below are links to various archives which house information which may be useful in locating and documenting your Henry County ancestors. Henry County - USGenWeb Archives Project Illinois Regional
Archives Depository Western Illinois University 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390 Illinois State Archives The Illinois State Archives are mandated by law as the depository of public records of Illinois state and local governmental agencies which possess permanent administrative, legal, or historical research values. Its collections do not include manuscript, newspaper, or other nonofficial sources. Their website includes a number of free and searchable databases, with information on how to order copies also provided. National Archives and Records Administration The National Archives is a network of facilities housing all manner of documents available to the public, including census and military records. Their website offers a separate section for Genealogical Research RLDS (Community of Christ) Archives Now known as the Community of Christ, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the RLDS had an active community in Henry County, and also had an effect on migration from Henry Co. to Iowa. If your ancestors had an RLDS tie, you will want to check with their archives. This link offers guidelines on accessing their records and research fees, etc.
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