My name is Wini and I'm your host for Henderson County at Illinois Ancestors.Here at Illinois Ancestors like to blend a little history with genealogy. So while you are finding your ancestors you can also learn a little about the area where they lived.
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Henderson County was formed in 1841 out of Warren County and was named for Willaim Henderson, native of Philadelphia and officer in the War of 1812. He served as Sheriff for 6 years. Postmaster for 4 years and represented Warren and Henderson Counties in the Illinois Legislature.
It's situated on the western border of the state and has eight townships. Countys surrounding it are Mercer to the north, Warren to the east, McDonough and Hancock to the south and the Mississippi to the west.
The county seat is Oquawka.
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For county information contact:
County Clerk
PO Box 308
Oquawka , IL 61469-0308
(309) 867-2911
Records available: Birth, marriage, and death records from 1878, land records from 1841.
Clerk of the circuit court has divorce, probate and civil records from 1841
.
Connie Bates has a wonderful Henderson County site with lots more information at AHGP. If you
can't find what you're looking for here take a look at hers. HERE
UPDATED March 20, 2008
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