Welcome!
Greene County ILGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of ancestors and relatives of Greene county.
Many were saddened to hear that Marty Crull made the decision in 2011 to resign his position as Greene County ILGenWeb site coordinator. His enthusiastic endeavors to gather, coordinate, and provide comprehensive information are sorely missed.
Please consider contributing your pieces of Greene county family history. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED. Our combined efforts can make this a great site for all who visit!
County Coordinator:
Norma Hass
Co-Coordinator:
YOU? Greene ILGenWeb needs a local co-coordinator to
provide more helpful responses to queries. Are you familiar with the area?
Do you have a family tree connection to the county? Are you experienced at
researching in Greene County? Please volunteer to give it a try.
COUNTY FORMATION
The Act of 1821 radically modified Illinois county boundaries. It created Greene county from a southern section of the then vast Madison county. 1821 Greene county territory included the present counties of Jersey, Macoupin, Scott, and Morgan. Morgan county, including present day Scott county, was separated from Greene county in 1823. Macoupin and Jersey both separated in 1829.
OUR HOST
Greene ILGenWeb is hosted by Genealogy Village.
