Channahon

History of Channahon Illinois

The township of Channahon is located in the southwest part of the county bordering on Grundy county and is known on the map of the county as town 34, range 9 east of the third principal meridian. The township is well watered, having the DesPlaines and DuPage rivers passing through it. They meet a short distance east of the village and hence the town derives its name from the fact, the name meaning in the Indian language “The Meeting of the Waters,” and was bestowed upon it by Judge Peek, one of the early settlers. The surface is pretty uneven … Read more

Willard Grove Cemetery Channahon Illinois – S – Z Surnames

Willard Cemetery Sign

Willard Grove’s transcription is a combination of data from Michele Roberts Houchens and photos from Mark Hahn. Michele has created an alpha index from the original record book that belongs to a member of the cemetery association. The book is a handwritten ledger book begun in 1853 and contains a record of all the burials in the cemetery.

Willard Grove Cemetery Channahon Illinois – M – R Surnames

Willard Cemetery Sign

Willard Grove’s transcription is a combination of data from Michele Roberts Houchens and photos from Mark Hahn. Michele has created an alpha index from the original record book that belongs to a member of the cemetery association. The book is a handwritten ledger book begun in 1853 and contains a record of all the burials in the cemetery.

Willard Grove Cemetery Channahon Illinois – G – L Surnames

Willard Cemetery Sign

Willard Grove’s transcription is a combination of data from Michele Roberts Houchens and photos from Mark Hahn. Michele has created an alpha index from the original record book that belongs to a member of the cemetery association. The book is a handwritten ledger book begun in 1853 and contains a record of all the burials in the cemetery.

Willard Grove Cemetery Channahon Illinois – A – F Surnames

Willard Cemetery Sign

Willard Grove’s transcription is a combination of data from Michele Roberts Houchens and photos from Mark Hahn. Michele has created an alpha index from the original record book that belongs to a member of the cemetery association. The book is a handwritten ledger book begun in 1853 and contains a record of all the burials in the cemetery.