Early Williamson County Court Records from the formation of the county up into the 1920’s are now indexed on this site on the Records Page. If a search of these indexes reveals an ancestor or person of interest, copies of … Continue reading
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The Williamson County Chancery Court records index covering the years from1842 to 1912 is now available on the Records Page of this site. The index contains the names of 5,663 people or businesses. With any luck over the next week or … Continue reading
Have a happy and prosperous New Year!! A reminder to all WCHS members that as the New Year starts the 2015 dues are due. Please remember to renew your dues and don’t forget to update you mail addresses so that … Continue reading
The Williamson County Museum is host to one of the best genealogical libraries in Southern Illinois and in addition, hosts an incredibly eclectic mix of Williamson County history within its walls. Whereas many museums are more topical in nature, i.e. … Continue reading
Show Thumbnails The annual Christmas lunch for the Williamson County Historical Society was held on December 3, 2014 at Bennie’s restaurant in Marion. The society typically gathers to share a meal prior to the season’s holidays and celebrate the year’s … Continue reading