Research Rates
Society Members
$10.00 per hour
Non-Members
$15.00 per hour
Initial Fee
$15.00 (required before research begins)
Available Research Materials
Our basic research includes access to:
Vital Records
- Lee County Birth Index (1856-1930)
- Lee County Marriage Index (1839-1915)
- Lee County Death Index (1877-1999)
- Lee County Cemetery Index
Newspaper Archives
- Dixon Telegraph (1851-1965, Jul 1995-2000)
- Amboy News (1882-1886)
- Amboy Journal (1856-1882)
Additional Resources
- Lee County Master History Index (covering 25 town & county history books)
Photocopy Services
Photocopies are provided in conjunction with research services by the Research Committee
Members
$0.50 per copy
Non-Members
$1.00 per copy
Look-up Services
Individual history or newspaper articles from our indexes, must complete Look-up Request Form.
Members
$3.00 per article
Non-Members
$5.00 per article
Submission Requirements
- Self-addressed, stamped business-size envelope
- One envelope required for every four look-ups
- Completed request form
- Appropriate payment
Additional Services
- Free query publication in monthly newsletter
- Family tree information submissions welcomed for society files
Refund Policy
- Initial fee is non-refundable if no information is found
- All fees support society projects and resource acquisition