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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 Sunfield (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 Sunfield. 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 southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors were in the next county to the east. 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 east 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.

Sunfield is located in Perry 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 Perry County: Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Randolph & Washington.

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

  • Perry County     (The home county of Sunfield)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunfield, with the one closest to Sunfield listed first.
    • Saint Johns
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Du Quoin
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Tamaroa
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamaroa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamaroa
      • Tamaroa is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamaroa <2>
    • Pinckneyville
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Pyatts
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Conant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Winkle
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Winkle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winkle
      • Winkle is located in Perry County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Winkle
      • From Sunfield to Winkle
    • Denmark
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
    • Cutler
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
    • Willisville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisville
      • Willisville is located in Perry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 578 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisville <2>
  • Franklin County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunfield, with the one closest to Sunfield listed first.
    • Mulkeytown
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulkeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulkeytown
      • Mulkeytown is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulkeytown <2>
    • Sesser
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the east)
    • Coello
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coello have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coello
      • Coello is located in Franklin County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coello <2>
    • North City
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North City
      • North City is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 566 people
    • Valier
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Valier have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Valier
      • Valier is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 630 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Valier <2>
    • Christopher
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christopher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christopher
      • Christopher is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christopher <2>
    • Buckner
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckner
      • Buckner is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 435 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckner <2>
    • Rend City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rend City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rend City
      • Rend City is located in Franklin County
    • Royalton
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royalton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royalton
      • Royalton is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,110 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Royalton <2>
    • Zeigler
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zeigler have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zeigler
      • Zeigler is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,671 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Zeigler <2>
    • West City
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West City
      • West City is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 626 people
    • Benton
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Franklin County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 6,784 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Benton <2>
    • Cambon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Hamilton County
    • Macedonia
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macedonia have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macedonia
      • Macedonia is located in Hamilton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 64 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macedonia <2>
  • Jackson County
  • Jefferson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunfield, with the one closest to Sunfield listed first.
    • Emerson City
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerson City
      • Emerson City is located in Jefferson County
    • Scheller
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scheller have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scheller
      • Scheller is located in Jefferson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Scheller <2>
    • Fitzgerrell ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fitzgerrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzgerrell
      • Fitzgerrell is located in Jefferson County
    • Waltonville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Nason
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nason have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nason
      • Nason is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nason <2>
    • Dareville
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Ina
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
    • Bonnie
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonnie have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonnie
      • Bonnie is located in Jefferson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 380 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bonnie <2>
    • Marcoe
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Marcoe. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marcoe
      • Marcoe is located in Jefferson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Marcoe
      • From Sunfield to Marcoe
    • Roaches
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Woodlawn
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jefferson City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson City
      • Jefferson City is located in Jefferson County
    • Mount Vernon
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
  • Marion County
  • Randolph County
  • Saint Clair County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunfield, with the one closest to Sunfield listed first.
    • Du Bois
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Du Bois have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Du Bois
      • Du Bois is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
    • Posen
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Posen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Posen
      • Posen is located in Washington County
    • Radom
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Radom have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Radom
      • Radom is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 209 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Radom <2>
    • Ashley
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ashley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ashley
      • Ashley is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 484 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ashley <2>
    • Oakdale
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakdale
      • Oakdale is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakdale <2>
    • Nashville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
    • Richview
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
    • Elkton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
    • Irvington
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Irvington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Irvington
      • Irvington is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 609 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Irvington <2>
    • Hoyleton
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • New Minden
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
    • Addieville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Addieville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Addieville
      • Addieville is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 236 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Addieville <2>
    • Baldwin Heights
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baldwin Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baldwin Heights
      • Baldwin Heights is located in Washington County
  • Williamson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Sunfield, with the one closest to Sunfield listed first.
    • Bush
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bush have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bush
      • Bush is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 263 people
    • Hurst
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurst have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurst
      • Hurst is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 780 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurst <2>
    • Blairsville
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Colp
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Freeman Spur
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
    • Cambria
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
    • Herrin Junction ‑ Historic
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Dewmaine
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Dewmaine. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dewmaine
      • Dewmaine is located in Williamson County
      • Google driving directions:
      • From your current location to Dewmaine
      • From Sunfield to Dewmaine
    • Herrin
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Carterville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Stiritz
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Crainville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crainville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crainville
      • Crainville is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,419 people
    • Energy
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Energy
      • Energy is located in Williamson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Energy <2>

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

Cemeteries Near Sunfield ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Sunfield.

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 Sunfield covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

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

  • Sunset Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Ninemile Baptist Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Ninemile Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Ninemile Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Primitive Baptist Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Primitive Baptist Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Primitive Baptist Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Lee Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Lee Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Lee Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jones Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Jones Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Jones Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Haggard Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Haggard Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Haggard Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • IOOF Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the IOOF Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the IOOF Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Paradise Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
  • Williams Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Williams Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Williams Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Sacred Heart Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sacred Heart Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sacred Heart Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Youngblood Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Youngblood Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Youngblood Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Campbell Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Campbell Hill Cemetery
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Campbell Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Continue List   (437 more) ...
    • Holts Prairie Cemetery
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Holts Prairie Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Holts Prairie Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Dry Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Dry Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Dry Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Cudgetown Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cudgetown Cemetery
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cudgetown Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.

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.<6>

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

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

  • Saint Johns
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
  • Du Quoin
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
  • Denny
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denny have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denny
    • Denny is located in Perry County
  • Tamaroa
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tamaroa have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tamaroa
    • Tamaroa is located in Perry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 574 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tamaroa <2>
  • Pinckneyville
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
  • Pyatts
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
  • Mulkeytown
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mulkeytown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mulkeytown
    • Mulkeytown is located in Franklin County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mulkeytown <2>
  • Elkville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
  • Grubbs
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grubbs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grubbs
    • Grubbs is located in Jackson County
  • Vergennes
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Christopher
    (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Christopher have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christopher
    • Christopher is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,686 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Christopher <2>
  • Buckner
    (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckner have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckner
    • Buckner is located in Franklin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 435 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buckner <2>
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Fitzgerrell ‑ Historic
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fitzgerrell have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fitzgerrell
      • Fitzgerrell is located in Jefferson County
    • Conant
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)
    • Denmark
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)

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

Newspapers Published in Sunfield ...

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 43 newspapers that have been published in the area around Sunfield.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of Sunfield, there are papers which were published within 25 miles [40.2 km]<5>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for Sunfield.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we like to start 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 Sunfield:

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

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

Footnotes ...

<1>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.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Sunfield) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Sunfield. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.0648, Longitude: -89.2396    
<6>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 Sunfield, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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