Mason County Genealogical
& Historical Society

P.O. Box 446
Havana, IL 62644

This society meets the third Sunday of February, May, August, and November at the Havana Public Library at 2 p.m. MCGHS is a non-profit organization which researchs, preserves, and publishes Mason County historical and genealogical information. The main research collection is housed in the Havana Public Library at 201 West Adams Street, Havana, IL 62644-1321.

NOTICE!!!!!
THE REPRINTS ARE HERE!!!
If you didn't order at pre-publication you now
can purchase the book and take it home with you.
They are available at the Library and NeverEnding Story.

MCGHS has reprinted -
"The History of Menard & Mason Counties - 1879"

Mason County History by Gen. J. M. Ruggles of Havana
Menard County History by Rev. R. D. Miller of Petersburg

The Mason County Genealogical & Historical Society (MCGHS) is proud to make this valuable research publication available once again, for those who missed it before and for those who have become interested in researching their family and the history of the county. Also for those fascinated by the interesting stories to be found in this highly illustrated publication. This reprint also contains an index of the names of persons appearing in the history.

You may purchase your personal copy of this remarkable publication for just $70.00.
(If you want your copy mailed add $5.00 for shipping and handling)



Name ________________________________

Address _____________________________

City ___________________ State _____ ZIP_______________

Phone w/area code __________________________


____ Copy(ies) @ $70.00 ......... $ ________

Postage @ $5.00 per copy ........ $ ________

                       Total .... $ ________

Make checks payable and mail to:

MCGHS
P.O. Box 446
Havana, IL  62644-0446

Publications

MARRIAGE BOOKS

• Book I (1841-1861)...........................................$ 6.00
• Book II (1860-1866).........................................$ 8.00
• Book III (1867-1877)........................................$ 9.00
• Book IV (1878-1884).......................................$14.00
• Book V (1885-1890)........................................$12.00
• Book VI (1891-1895).......................................$12.00
• Book VII (1896-1900)......................................$12.00
• Book VIII (1901-1905).....................................$12.00
• Book IX (1906-1910) ......................................$12.00

TOWNSHIP CEMETERY INSCRIPTIONS

• Volume I ...................................................$10.00
  Forest City, Manito, & Quiver Townships
  
• Volume II ..................................................$10.00
  Allens Grove, Mason City (except city cemetery), part of Crane Creek,
  Salt Creek, Sherman, & Pennsylvania Townships
  
• Volume III .................................................$14.00
  Havana (includes Laurel Hill) Township
  
• Volume IV ..................................................$12.00
  Mason City (city cemetery)
  
• Volume V ...................................................$ 8.00
  Kilbourne & balance of Crane Creek(includes Baker, Morgan-Webb,
  Jones-Mastick-Lane,New Lebanon & Pratt) Townships
  

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

• Mason County Naturalization Records..........$ 5.00

Publications can be purchased by mail from MCGHS at the address below. Please add $ 2.00 ($5.00 for History Reprint) shipping for each book ordered. Publications can also be purchased at the Havana Public Library or NEVERENDING STORY in Havana.

Membership

2006 & 2007 Dues Individual or Family........$12.00/year (as of 8-18-02)

When joining MCGHS, please include your name, address, telephone number w/area code and e-mail address,if avaliable and mail with the appropriate amount to the address below. Please list surnames, locations, dates and other pertinent data for the families you are researching. We cross reference surnames for our file in the library so that others can contact you if they are researching or have information to share on similiar surnames.

Mason County Genealogical & Historical Society
PO Box 446
Havana, IL 62644

Other Links of Interest

Go To Community Page

Roots Surname List ++++ USGenWeb for Mason County

Illinois State Archives