Locality Research: McHenry, Illinois

I intend this post to be a gathering place for links to online resources pertaining to McHenry county Illinois and it's townships.

1877 Biographical Directory of the Tax Payers and Voters of McHenry County, Illinois
Sadly it is the year after my Ambrose Dodd died.  It does mention his son George Dodd and there is a small paragraph about his son in law, Vernon Ford.

Historical Maps of Illinois and Algonquin, Illinois

I found these two historical maps today while digging around for some locality information for Algonquin, Illinois.  Maps have always fascinated me and they are particularly interesting when you can compare one place across time. 

 

1818 Geographical, Statistical, and Historical Map of Illinois

 

 

1833 Map of Illinois

 

 

This is a collection of plot maps for McHenry County, Illinois.  I believe it is for various years, though it is not the most image friendly website.

Above is a screen shot of the Algonquin Twp plot map.  You will need to use the above link (or click on picture then Algonquin) to be able to read anything on the map which includes interesting information about the survey.

 

 

Several more historic Illinois maps from 1835-1885 can be found HERE