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Douglas County ILGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. It is a member of ILGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Douglas County ancestors.
Are you familiar with the area? Do you have a family tree connection to the area? Volunteers are always needed! Please consider contributing your pieces of Douglas County family history. Corrections, updates, and additions to this site are always welcome.
County Coordinator: Norma Hass normahass01@gmail.com
COUNTY FORMATION
Douglas
County was created February 8, 1859.
The original boundries were carved from Coles County.
Douglas county was named in honor of of Stephen A. Douglas.
