Welcome  To
Putnam County, Illinois History and Genealogy

Hi, my name is Nancy Piper and I am the host for Putnam, Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall Counties. My ancestors came to Illinois over 150 years ago and settled in the tiny village of Florid, which is no longer even a name on a map.  I've always been a "history buff" and these pages let me help share the world my "findings". On these pages you will find the information pertaining to the history of Putnam County.  Our goal is to have available free of charge as much information as possible and will be adding continuously to these pages, so check back often.    

Due to increased responsibility and I change in hours at my "regular" job, I am unable to do any personal research.  

If you have any information to add for Putnam County, please E-mail me.  

Putnam County Threshing Crew Early 1900's

November 2009 Updates

  • Family History: Family of Cornelius Hunt   Compiled by James A. Cavanaugh

September 2009 Updates

  • St. Francis Cemetery, Putnam IL  Transcribed by Dena Whitesell
  • Short history of McNabb
  • Death notice of Harrison Hanan, Robert McGaffin
  • Births:  Daughter of Marshall Beck, Son to J. Howard Williams  
  • Marriage Notice:  Kneip - Klein
  • Florid News: Dr. Bickel Moves Back to Pennsylvania

Births

Cenus Records

Cemetery Listings

County History
Disasters, Doctors, Diseases and Epidemics, Historical Sketches, Postal Routes & Offices, Railroads, Roads & Highways, River Boat News

Deaths

Family History

Government
Court News, Township Elections

Marriages

Military

 Newspaper and News Articles

Photos

Pioneers  
(Biographies , News Articles and Obituaries)

Schools

Township History
Voters and Tax Payers, Township Disasters, Farmer's Directory, Township Elections, History and Historical Sketches, News Articles, Township Pioneers, Photos

Village History
Businesses, Manufacturing, Burglaries and Thefts, Fires and Disasters, History and Historical Sketches, Prominent Citizens and Early Pioneers, Photos

Anniversaries

Wills and Probate Records

Links and Research Information

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Links and Information Sources

Surrounding Counties and Helpful Links

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