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- source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
- source: Family History Library Catalog
- the text in this section is copied from an article in Wikipedia
McDonough County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of 2000, the population was 32,913. Its county seat is Macomb, Illinois.
The Macomb Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of McDonough County.
History
- the text in this section is copied from an article in Wikipedia
McDonough County is named in honor of Thomas Macdonough who defeated a British squadron in the decisive naval Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. McDonough County was part of the "Military Tract" set aside by Congress for veterans of the War of 1812.
Timeline
| Date | Event | Source
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| 1817 | Land records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1826 | County formed | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1830 | Court records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1830 | Marriage records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1833 | Probate records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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| 1840 | First census | Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
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| 1840 | No significant boundary changes after this year | Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
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| 1870 | Birth records recorded | Source:Red Book: American State, County, and Town Sources
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Population History
- source: Source:Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790-1990
| Census Year | Population
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| 1840 | 5,308
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| 1850 | 7,616
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| 1860 | 20,069
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| 1870 | 26,509
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| 1880 | 27,970
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| 1890 | 27,467
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| 1900 | 28,412
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| 1910 | 26,887
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| 1920 | 27,074
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| 1930 | 27,329
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| 1940 | 26,944
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| 1950 | 28,199
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| 1960 | 28,928
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| 1970 | 36,653
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| 1980 | 37,467
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| 1990 | 35,244
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Note: In 1830 McDonough County was reported with Schuyler, and Peoria County was reported with Putnam.
Research Tips
McDonough County Genealogical Society has a collection that includes:
Land records
Cemetery books
Marriage records
Church records
Census
Funeral Home records
Family surname files
Obituaries
Published Family Histories
County and Community Histories
News Quarterlies
Local Newspapers
Maps and Atlases
How-to books
CD-ROM collection
Also, resources for neighboring counties and other states. Microfilm printer and photocopier are available.
User fee is $3/day
Located inside the Western Illinois Museum at 201 S. Lafayette, Macomb, IL
External links
McDonough County Genealogical Society
www.outfitters.com/illinois/mcdonough/
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