This is the best written and most critical of all the histories published about rockford il. Rockford the dates of the first settlements of the various towns of the county are as follows. The main hall at the cambridgeshire family history fair 2014. It is one of the largest cities in the state of illinois, with a population of 150,115. Lars peter bergmann, born sweden 1820, died cambridge, minnesota, 1889. I knew some of the booth family lived in illinois and ohio but didnt have exact. These publications are now only available via the genfair website. The south rockford school building, erected in 1858, was named the kent, in honor of germanicus kent, the first settler of rockford, who came here in 1834. She found the perfect solution in forming haunted rockford paranormal tours. Publications include transcripts of parish registers and monumental inscriptions. However, just a few weeks ago familysearch announced that they will stop distributing microfilms as of august 31, 2017. Find 17 listings related to historical society in rockford on. Contact us rockford historical society rockford, il history. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone.
The last half of the book, the short histories of the various companies, is a bit trite and stilted, and could be accused of chamber of commerce influence. The fenland family history society was founded in 2001 to promote and encourage the study of family, local and social history. Its free entry, and the school has parking and public transport. The first classes were held in the old downtown courthouse. Book stall of rockford welcome to rockford rockford. Winnebago and boone counties genealogical society home. To see how we can help with information, books, cds etc and the other benefits of membership, please visit our main website. Virginia, we would love to have a copy of your family history if you would be. Rockford historical society home rockford, il history. This unique collection brings together the records of baptisms, marriages, burials and related records registered across england and wales and has been made available on findmypast in association with the federation of family history societies member. They had a dream of establishing a rockford area museum ram that would house those treasured items, making them available to area residents and visitors. Skinner left, librarian, and miss edith van duzen, member of the public library staff, who retires sept. It used to be possible to order microfilms from the family history center in salt lake city, and have them delivered to a local family history center located at lds churches or even my local library.
Until 1850, surry county encompassed present day yadkin county. The rockford family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Last saturday i attended the cambridgeshire family history society fair. Illinois does have several online newspapers available on that site. Wbcgs mailing address po box 10166 loves park il 611. Jons writing style is easy, comprehensive and flows from issue to issue. American union of swedish singers, rockford, winnebago, 1892. This was about 67% of all the recorded rockfords in the usa. I nodded and returned to my coloring books, never thinking much of it. Bowlby music house, rock island, rock island, 1877. If youre looking to spruce up your library, or if you are looking for a hard to find hemingway, we can help.
Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outofprint books on the internet. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to this page link. His son was prince hugh the great c900616956, duke of the franks, count of paris, orleans, and the vexin called the father of france. Rockford, illinois was first settled in 1834 but didnt become an official city until 1856. Bethlehem church in lund, their farmhouse in lund, the new store built by. Many notables of the day, including andrew jackson, aaron burr, and james k. Oct 26, 20 blogging from the cambridgeshire family history society fair 20, held in girton north cambridge on 26th october 20. Since 1984, the illinois state historical society ishs has presented. Over forty years ago, the rockford preservation society, inc. In 1847, during one of the great collegebuilding eras in american history, rockford female seminary was chartered by the illinois legislature. The team over at the cambridgeshire family history society are running their annual history fair again this year on saturday 5th september 2015. Bound to stay bound books, jacksonville, morgan, 1920.
This hall family is traced to king robert i 866615923, of western francia later france and count of poitiers and paris and marquis of neustria and orleans. Abebooks uniqueness is our network of independent booksellers who work with us to provide the most diverse selection of rare, used and outof. Polks cousin, william polk dobson, was one of rockfords most prominent citizens, serving in the north carolina senate for thirteen years and having the presentday surry county seat, dobson, named for he and his family. The largest city in illinois outside of the chicago metropolitan area, rockford is the fifthlargest city in the state and the 171st most populous in the. It not only provides a friendly point of contact for people worldwide who are interested in the same surnames and families, but also offers a wide range of facilities to. Walker, as he became acquainted with the history of the city, advised the naming of the several schools, and. The rockford area historical society rahs was founded by eight visionaries in 1967. The society hosts various events throughout the year and partners with local businesses, museums, and government facilities to keep rockfords history alive and thriving. Best lecturer ive heard at the society of genealogists.
Rockford history the town of rockford was established by legislative act in 1789 and served as the county seat of surry county until 1850. Although the settlement was still trying to establish themselves as a legitimate city, early local newspapers were already circulating and recording valuable information starting back in 1840. She lived 67 years in rockford, moving from saginaw. May 01, 2018 she lived 67 years in rockford, moving from saginaw.
Home welcome to the website of book stall of rockford inc. Extensive genealogy book collection for a small city library. Linkpendiums goal is to index every genealogy, geneology. In 1840 there were 2 rockford families living in massachusetts. This is the homepage of the rockford area historical society in rockford, mn. Previous to the reorganization of the rockford schools in 1884. She married arthur barnard brand in saginaw on october 8, 1927. The cambridgeshire baptisms records are part of our ongoing parish records collection project. The society calls the amesfloridastork house home, and has done since 1986. Judy was also on rockfords local history museum board for eight years. The records are transcript only which means they do not show an image of the original parish record but do contain every detail found there. There is an abundance of hard to find books, magazines, posters and even dvds. There is 1 historical society per 74,320 people, and 1 historical society per 31 square miles in illinois, rockford is ranked 178th of 1547 cities in historical societies per capita, and 182nd of 1547 cities in historical societies per square mile.
Rockford, il is the home of book stall of rockford inc, where we provide a complete range of bookstore services, including used books, dvds and magazines. Rockford area historical society rockford chamber of commerce. America, this book represents the cooperative effort of swedish and swedish american. Volume xiii, number 2 by kimes, beverly rae and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Cambridgeshire family history society the cambridgeshire family history society cfhs is a longestablished charitable society committed to providing help and resources to those researching their family history. The hall school, built in 1866, and rebuilt in 1892. Rockford is a collection of photoessays covering the late 19th and earlyto mid20th century. History of rockford and winnebago county, illinois. It has allowed her to work with some great people from all over illinois and wisconsin. Arkansas history commission library, old state house, 300 w. An ahl team called the rockford icehogs play there. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. The most rockford families were found in the usa in 1880. Cambridgeshire family history society was formed in 1976 and exists to encourage the study of family history within the old counties of cambridgeshire and the isle of ely.
The rockford area historical society promotes a knowledge and appreciation of our local historical heritage among the citizens of rockford and the surrounding communities through monthly meetings with local history presentations. Miscellaneous rockford history recognized natives and residents. Welcome to book stall of rockford inc, providing antique book. Check out tripadvisor members 1,506 candid photos and videos of landmarks, hotels, and attractions in rockford. Mar 16, 2016 the rockford area historical society promotes a knowledge and appreciation of our local historical heritage among the citizens of rockford and the surrounding communities through monthly meetings with local history presentations. Her passion for writing and history are well displayed in the book. The rockford area historical society in rockford, michigan rahs was founded by eight visionaries in 1967.
Cambridgeshire family history society fair 2015 history. The rockford historical society board of trustees meet every third monday of the month at veterans memorial hall. Our staff is very knowledgeable about our inventory and literature. Kathi feels honored that she can share the stories of the men, women, and children who settled rockford and gave so much to create such a rich history. Julia brand attended second congregational church and was a member of the rockford womens club, the monday club, the rockford country club, the rockford red cross motor corps. Amalgamated transit union local 241, chicago, cook, 1902. Book stall specializes in antique books about history, religion and automobiles, filling the shelves with over 15,000 books.
The early years 1834 rockford, illinois, was first settled in 18341835 by germanicus kent, thatcher blake, and lewis lemon, who came from galena and established themselves on the west bank of rock river. Centennial business awards illinois state historical society. Welcome to book stall of rockford inc, providing antique. St johns church, duxford, cambridgeshire the churches. The rockford area historical society their goal was to gather, protect, and preserve artifacts, documents, newspapers, and photos that tell the story of the rockford areas rich heritage.
Cambridgeshire family history society fair 20 history. Massachusetts had the highest population of rockford families. Rockford branch rockford, illinois family history library memorials of methodism in the bounds of the rock river conference ancestry record of members, 19361941. Robert is an advanced and professional speaker, offering inspiring family history talks, stories and webinars based on practical research. The connoisseurs magazine of motoring today, yesterday and tomorrow. Parish records parish registers were instigated by thomas cromwell from 1538 in the reign of henry viii, recording every wedding, baptism and burial. Rockford is a city of illinois in the united states. When you find a useful new resource, go to the right linkpendium page and click on the add your favorite websites to.
Early rockford schools in winnebago county, illinois. Indexes of huntingdonshire baptisms, marriages and burials. Blogging from the cambridgeshire family history society fair 20, held in girton north cambridge on 26th october 20. Done in conjunction with the rockford historical society, the scans from the book will be kept on permanent record at the museum. This was about 67% of all the recorded rockford s in the usa. The society hosts various events throughout the year and partners with local businesses, museums, and government facilities to keep rockford s history alive and thriving.
We will help with research for family history from anywhere in the world, but can offer resources with particular reference to persons having lived in, or having been associated with, the historical area now known as fenland. Rockford, illinois simple english wikipedia, the free. Illinois online historical newspapers summary blog the. From the first settlement in 1834 to the civil war charles a. The native american word winnebago translates to fish eater. Winnebago and boone counties genealogical society, loves park, illinois. Records images family tree genealogies catalog books research wiki. Rockford, illinois, newspaper archives genealogybank. Rockford, city community about rockford historical. It is in northern illinois, at the junction of interstate 90 and interstate 39. Rockford, the county seat of surry county from 1789 to 1850, is located in the center of the yadkin valley wine appellation, on the nc civil war trail. Their goal was to gather, protect, and preserve artifacts, documents, newspapers, and photos that tell the story of the rockford areas rich heritage. There are 2 historical societies in rockford, illinois, serving a population of 148,640 people in an area of 64 square miles. Rockford, il history historic rockford information.
Located on the banks of the rock river, rockford is the county seat of winnebago county a small portion of the city is located in ogle county. Rockford area historical society rockford chamber of. I think this was the first time that the fair had taken place, and i was really impressed to see the variety of lectures and stands. Swedish american genealogy and local history library of congress. Over time, however, i began to wonder more about our family history because. The last half of the book, the short histories of the various companies, is a. Augmented by youngsters from the rockford childrens home, one of the largest groups of boys and girls of the season attended thursdays childrens story hour at highland branch library conducted by mrs. Once again, girton glebe primary school plays host from 10am until 4pm. The cambridgeshire parish records were transcribed by the cambridgeshire family history society. There are gaps in the records for a variety of reasons, such as the civil war, but these records are a prime source for building family trees.
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