Fayette County, Illinois Genealogy

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History


The county is named after Revolutionary War hero, the Marquis de Lafayette (1757-1834).

Parent County

 * 1821--Fayette County was created 14 February 1821 from Bond, Wayne, Clark and Jefferson Counties.
 * County seat:  Vandalia

Neighboring Counties

 * Bond
 * Clay
 * Clinton
 * Effingham
 * Marion
 * Montgomery
 * Shelby

Resources
The following have information concerning African American research.


 * African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records


 * Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
 * African American Resources for Illinois

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Fayette County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History (Linkpendium)