Illinois Petitions, Etc., 1760-1810 [1755-1814] - Paperback

by John Stemmons (Author)

ILLINOIS PETITIONS, ETC., 1760-1810 1755-1814] contains 3680 names from The Territorial Papers of the U.S. This covers a period of time even before the federal census of 1790. And while no federal censuses exists for Illinois from 1790-1810, these records nicely substitute for those missing documents. It should be noted that 1004-A PARTIAL CENSUS FOR INDIANA TERRITORY 1810 includes most if not all the names for 1810. A study to determine that they were the same was inconclusive and so, just in the outside chance there might be some that were not the same, it was felt that they should be included. The convenience of having them together outweighs their exclusion. These records include an incredible amount of information about these early people. One can see the change from a mostly French culture to that of English. The transition was not always peaceful. Included are census records, lists of inhabitants, and much more. While the federal censuses are missing that would help track these people, these records are even better in some respects than the census because it helps us understand some of the challenges they faced. That is why this new book can help. Some additional biographical details may be included, plus possible relationships with other family members. Illinois state motto: Motto: State Sovereignty, National Union