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Discover the lives of the ancestors who migrated to Illinois whose choices, challenges, and experiences shaped their families and future generations. These stories explore how our ancestors lived, worked, raised families, and responded to the circumstances of their times. Together, they offer a more personal understanding of the people behind the names and dates in their migration stories.

  • September 28, 2026

    The Ancestor Who Chose the Other Side

  • September 28, 2026

    What Happened to the Family Farm?

  • September 28, 2026

    Would You Let Your Sixteen-Year-Old Cross the Atlantic Alone?

  • August 3, 2026

    Mårten Jeppson, Swedish Stowaway?