Downers Grove, DuPage, & Illinois Genealogy
Downers Grove Genealogy Information
The library’s local history collection is located at the end of the reference collection.  The books have call numbers preceded by “*Ref” or “*” and ending with “Local History.”  Among the books in the collection are histories of Downers Grove and DuPage County and various historical Downers Grove telephone books. 
Index to the Naturalization Records of DuPage County, Illinois
Call Number: *Ref 977.324 IND Local History
Du Page County, Illinois Genealogical Records: Located in Du Page County Repositories, Libraries, Historical Societies, Colleges, etc.
by John H. Stoddard

Call Number: Ref 929.3 STO
Downers Grove Newspapers
Local newspapers are on microfilm. Holdings include:  
 
Downers Grove Journal. Aug. 31, 1939 – Jan. 16, 1941
 
Downer’s Grove Press. Various issues 1891 – 1893
 
Downers Grove Reporter. 1895 to present 
 
Sun—Downers Grove. Feb. 21, 2002 – June 29, 2006  
Magazines
The library subscribes to several magazines of interest to genealogists. The magazines are shelved on the second floor of the library. Please see a librarian for assistance.
Illinois State Genealogical Society Quarterly
 
Review, DuPage County Genealogical Society*
 
Specific Topics
Use these books to find helpful information and contacts for specific types of genealogical information.
Country/Ethnicity/Gender
Finding your Chicago ancestors : a beginner's guide to family history in the city and Cook County
by Grace DuMelle
Call Number: 929.1 DUM
A Guide to Chicago and Midwestern Polish-American Genealogy
by Jason Kruski
Call Number: 929.3438 KRU
National Archives
Guide to Records in the National Archives-- Great Lakes Region
Call Number: Ref 929.3 GUI 
Organizations and Genealogical Societies
A Guide to Illinois Area Genealogical Societies and Illinois Researchers
by Gary K. Hargis
Call Number: Ref 929.1 GUI
Cemetery Records
Cemetery Records of DuPage County, Illinois
by Daughters of the American Revolution. Illinois Society
Call Number: *Ref 929 DAU Local History
Cemetery Inscriptions of Lisle Township, DuPage Co., Illinois
Call Number: *Ref 929.3773 CEM Local History
Downers Grove & Lisle townships (DuPage County, IL) combined list and index
Call Number: *Ref 929.3773 DOW Local History
Main Street Cemetery
by Lisa Narjes
Call Number: *Ref 977.324 NAR Local History
Chicago Area Genealogy Collections
Family History Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
1320 Ridgeland Ave., Naperville, IL 60563, (630) 505-0233
https://sites.google.com/site/napervillefamilyhistorycenter/
 
National Archives and Records Center
7358 South Pulaski Rd., Chicago, IL 60629, (773) 948-9000
http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/
 
Newberry Library
60 W. Walton St., Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 2553512
www.newberry.org
Strong collection of published local histories and genealogies.
 
Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross St., Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 868-7520
www.wheatonlibrary.org
Extensive collection of genealogy materials, including DuPage county history.
Genealogical and Historical Societies
Downers Grove Historical Society
P.O. Box 663, Downers Grove, IL 60515
http://www.downersgrovehistory.org/
 
DuPage County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 3 Wheaton, IL 60187
www.dcgs.org
 
Illinois State Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 10195, Springfield, IL 62792, (217) 789-1968
www.ilgensoc.org
A Downers Grove local history collection is housed at:
 
Downers Grove Park District Museum 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, (630) 963–1309 www.dgparks.org/facilities/museum-information.htm
 
Archives include documents such as birth and death certificates, published genealogies, letters, photographs, etc.
CD-ROM Resources to Use at Home
Federal Township Plats, 1804-1891
Call Number:  *CD-ROM 977.324 ILL Local History   
Prepared by Lizzie Matkowski, updated June 2014






 
Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss St.
Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
630-960-1200
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