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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Sunbeam (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Sunbeam. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Sunbeam is located in Mercer County.

To see how the shape of Illinois' counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Mercer County: Des Moines (IA), Louisa (IA), Henderson, Henry, Knox, Rock Island & Warren.

Below are the counties that are near Sunbeam. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Sunbeam:

  • Mercer County     (The home county of Sunbeam)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Seaton
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Burgess
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burgess
      • Burgess is located in Mercer County
    • Aledo
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aledo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aledo
      • Aledo is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,383 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aledo <1>
    • Gilchrist
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilchrist
      • Gilchrist is located in Mercer County
    • Shale City
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shale City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shale City
      • Shale City is located in Mercer County
    • Joy
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
      • Joy is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joy <1>
    • Viola
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
      • Viola is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Viola <1>
    • Alexis
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Keithsburg
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
    • Matherville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Matherville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Matherville
      • Matherville is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 651 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Matherville <1>
    • North Henderson
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Henderson
      • North Henderson is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 172 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for North Henderson <1>
    • Griffin
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Griffin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Griffin
      • Griffin is located in Mercer County
    • New Boston
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Boston
      • New Boston is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 644 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Boston <1>
  • Henderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Milroy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milroy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milroy
      • Milroy is located in Henderson County
    • Rozetta
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rozetta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rozetta
      • Rozetta is located in Henderson County
    • Oquawka
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Biggsville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Biggsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Biggsville
      • Biggsville is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
    • Gladstone
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
    • Media
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Media have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Media
      • Media is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 93 people
    • Olena
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olena
      • Olena is located in Henderson County
    • Stronghurst
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stronghurst have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stronghurst
      • Stronghurst is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 774 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stronghurst <1>
    • Gulf Port
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gulf Port
      • Gulf Port is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 46 people
    • Raritan
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raritan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raritan
      • Raritan is located in Henderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 120 people
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Alpha
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alpha have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alpha
      • Alpha is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alpha <1>
    • Ophiem
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ophiem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ophiem
      • Ophiem is located in Henry County
    • Woodhull
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodhull have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodhull
      • Woodhull is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 771 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodhull <1>
    • Lynn Center
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Center
      • Lynn Center is located in Henry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lynn Center <1>
    • Orion
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
    • Andover
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andover
      • Andover is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 565 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andover <1>
    • Morristown
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morristown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morristown
      • Morristown is located in Henry County
    • Osco
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osco have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osco
      • Osco is located in Henry County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osco <1>
    • Briar Bluff
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Briar Bluff have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Briar Bluff
      • Briar Bluff is located in Henry County
    • Cambridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Colona
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colona
      • Colona is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,049 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colona <1>
    • Green Rock
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Rock
      • Green Rock is located in Henry County
  • Knox County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Rio
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rio have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rio
      • Rio is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 205 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rio <1>
    • Henderson Grove
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson Grove
      • Henderson Grove is located in Knox County
    • Henderson
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henderson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henderson
      • Henderson is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 241 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henderson <1>
    • Galesburg
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Wataga
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wataga have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wataga
      • Wataga is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wataga <1>
    • East Galesburg
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Galesburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Galesburg
      • East Galesburg is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 761 people
    • Oneida
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
    • Knoxville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knoxville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knoxville
      • Knoxville is located in Knox County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,692 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Knoxville <1>
    • Abingdon
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Altona
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
  • Rock Island County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Reynolds
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Buffalo Prairie
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Taylor Ridge
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Taylor Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Taylor Ridge
      • Taylor Ridge is located in Rock Island County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Taylor Ridge <1>
    • Illinois City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Illinois City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illinois City
      • Illinois City is located in Rock Island County
    • Andalusia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Andalusia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andalusia
      • Andalusia is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,140 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Andalusia <1>
    • Oak Grove
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Grove
      • Oak Grove is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 585 people
    • Coyne Center
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coyne Center have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coyne Center
      • Coyne Center is located in Rock Island County
    • Milan
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milan
      • Milan is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,945 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milan <1>
    • Rock Island
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Coal Valley
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coal Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coal Valley
      • Coal Valley is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,719 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coal Valley <1>
    • Moline
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moline
      • Moline is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 41,065 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Moline <1>
    • East Moline
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Moline have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Moline
      • East Moline is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 20,473 people
    • Silvis
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Silvis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Silvis
      • Silvis is located in Rock Island County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 7,473 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Silvis <1>
  • Warren County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Little York
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
      • Little York is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little York <1>
    • Eleanor
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
      • Eleanor is located in Warren County
    • Gerlaw
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gerlaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerlaw
      • Gerlaw is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gerlaw <1>
    • Shanghai City
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shanghai City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shanghai City
      • Shanghai City is located in Warren County
    • Monmouth
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monmouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monmouth
      • Monmouth is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,801 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monmouth <1>
    • Utah
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Utah have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Utah
      • Utah is located in Warren County
    • Kirkwood
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
      • Kirkwood is located in Warren County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 670 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirkwood <1>
    • Cameron
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Smithshire
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithshire have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithshire
      • Smithshire is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithshire <1>
    • Berwick
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berwick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berwick
      • Berwick is located in Warren County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Berwick <1>
    • Roseville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
  • Des Moines County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Kingston
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingston
      • Kingston is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Mediapolis
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
    • Sperry
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sperry
      • Sperry is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Dodgeville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dodgeville
      • Dodgeville is located in Des Moines County (IA)
    • Burlington
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burlington
      • Burlington is located in Des Moines County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 24,516 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burlington <1>
  • Louisa County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Oakville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakville
      • Oakville is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakville <1>
    • Elrick Junction
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elrick Junction
      • Elrick Junction is located in Louisa County (IA)
    • Wapello
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wapello
      • Wapello is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,999 people
    • Grandview
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 519 people
    • Morning Sun
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Morning Sun have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Morning Sun
      • Morning Sun is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 781 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Morning Sun <1>
    • Letts
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Letts have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Letts
      • Letts is located in Louisa County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Letts <1>
  • Muscatine County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Midway Beach
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway Beach
      • Midway Beach is located in Muscatine County (IA)
    • Fruitland
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fruitland
      • Fruitland is located in Muscatine County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 966 people
    • Muscatine
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Muscatine have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Muscatine
      • Muscatine is located in Muscatine County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 23,523 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Muscatine <1>
  • Scott County (IA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.
    • Buffalo
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo
      • Buffalo is located in Scott County (IA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,257 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo <1>
    • Blue Grass
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Davenport
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
    • Bettendorf
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Sunbeam, see our County-by-County Page for Sunbeam.

Newspapers Published in Sunbeam ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 34 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sunbeam.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sunbeam, there are papers which were published within 28 miles [45.1 km]<3>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sunbeam.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Sunbeam:

Cemeteries Near Sunbeam ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sunbeam.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Sunbeam covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.

  • McClure Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
  • McPherren Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McPherren Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McPherren Cemetery
  • Candor Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Candor Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Candor Cemetery
  • McClure Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the McClure Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the McClure Cemetery
  • Brownlee Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Brownlee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Brownlee Cemetery
  • Aledo Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
  • Belmont Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
  • Norwood Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • To give a relative sense of its location, the Norwood Cemetery is a large cemetery that is located 4 miles [6.4 km]<3> to the southeast of Alexis.
    • The Norwood Cemetery has also been known as:
    • Norwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Norwood Cemetery
    • Jump to Find-A-Grave: FG ID #1998078 <4>
  • Carnahan Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Carnahan Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Carnahan Cemetery
  • Hawkins Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hawkins Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hawkins Cemetery
  • Little York Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Little York Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Little York Cemetery
  • Cedar Creek Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Creek Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Creek Cemetery
  • Continue List   (312 more) ...
    • Graham Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Graham Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Graham Cemetery
    • Artz Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Artz Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Artz Cemetery
    • Sugar Grove Cemetery
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sugar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sugar Grove Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<5>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, Sunbeam had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Sunbeam, with the one closest to Sunbeam listed first.

  • Seaton
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Norwood
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norwood
    • Norwood is located in Mercer County
  • Gilchrist
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilchrist
    • Gilchrist is located in Mercer County
  • Ogle
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ogle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ogle
    • Ogle is located in Mercer County
  • Little York
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little York have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little York
    • Little York is located in Warren County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Little York <1>
  • Joy
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Joy
    • Joy is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 377 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Joy <1>
  • Millersburg
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millersburg
    • Millersburg is located in Mercer County
  • Viola
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Viola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Viola
    • Viola is located in Mercer County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 874 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Viola <1>
  • Keithsburg
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
  • Eleanor
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
    • Eleanor is located in Warren County
  • Alexis
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
  • Gerlaw
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gerlaw have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gerlaw
    • Gerlaw is located in Warren County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gerlaw <1>
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hamlet
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamlet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamlet
      • Hamlet is located in Mercer County
    • Milroy
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milroy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milroy
      • Milroy is located in Henderson County
    • Marston
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marston
      • Marston is located in Mercer County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Sunbeam. See our List of 1890's Communities around Sunbeam.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Sunbeam. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov

Footnotes ...

<1>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Sunbeam) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunbeam. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.1269, Longitude: -90.7349    
<4>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<5>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Sunbeam, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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