ISGS is excited to announce our newest logos for our Prairie Pioneer and Prairie Patriot (formerly Military Certificate) programs! Prairie Pioneer/Prairie Patriot Certificate Chair Kim Nagy is working on a NEW pin program for those who are applying for, or have already received their certificates- stay tuned for more information comin soon! 
Prairie Patriot Certificates are available to honor Illinois military ancestors from all wars, from the Revolutionary War through World War II. CLICK HERE to learn more and view the ISGS database of current Prairie Patriots!
Prairie Pioneer Certificates honor early Illinois settlers in 3 categories:
- Prior to statehood (pre-1818)
- 1819-1850
- 1851-1880
This includes early ancestors from all areas of Illinois, even Chicago ancestors! CLICK HERE to learn more and view the ISGS database of certified Prairie Pioneers- perhaps your ancestor is already listed!
ISGS celebrates our latest certified Prairie Pioneers and Prairie Patriots! Your ancestor's name could be on our list- consider applying for a lineage certificate today!
PRAIRIE PATRIOTS
- SANDERS, William J. - Certificate #401 - 66th IL Infantry, Company H - Edgar County - Civil War - Direct ancestor of applicant
- SATTERLEE, Robert M. - Certificate #402 - 66th IL Infantry, Company H - Edgar County - Civil War - Direct ancestor of applicant
PRAIRIE PIONEERS
- RIGGINS, Caleb - Pioneer #3995 - 1840, Sangamon County
- TRIPP, Gideon - Pioneer #3996 - 1840, Sangamon County
- WIMSETT, David - Pioneer #3997 - 1849, Edgar County
- WIMSETT, Joseph - Pioneer #3998 - 1848, Edgar County
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