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**The database includes a few birth records and is strong for marriage and death information. | **The database includes a few birth records and is strong for marriage and death information. | ||
== Birth Records == | === Birth Records === | ||
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{{Tip|Click to a [[Illinois#Counties|county]] for more records and ideas.}} | {{Tip|Click to a [[Illinois#Counties|county]] for more records and ideas.}} | ||
=== Delayed Birth Records === | ==== Delayed Birth Records ==== | ||
Delayed registrations of births were made when the individual applied, usually as an adult. An advantage is that they had to provide evidence to support the birth, which often included the testimony of a close relative or a church or Bible record. | Delayed registrations of births were made when the individual applied, usually as an adult. An advantage is that they had to provide evidence to support the birth, which often included the testimony of a close relative or a church or Bible record. | ||
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The records can be located in the county where the birth occurred or the county of residence in the state when the individual applied for the delayed birth record. Some delayed birth records can also be found at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] depositories and the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|Family History Library (FHL)]]. | The records can be located in the county where the birth occurred or the county of residence in the state when the individual applied for the delayed birth record. Some delayed birth records can also be found at [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] depositories and the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|Family History Library (FHL)]]. | ||
== Marriage Records == | === Marriage Records === | ||
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When an Illinois '''eloping''' couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Lake County, Indiana|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana|Evansville, IN]], or [[Lee County, Iowa]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at [http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/] accessed 8 January 2011).</ref> Also check counties that "neighbor" the home county. | When an Illinois '''eloping''' couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Lake County, Indiana|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana|Evansville, IN]], or [[Lee County, Iowa]].<ref name="Eakle1">Arlene H. Eakle, "Have you searched and searched for a marriage without finding it?" in ''Genealogy Blog'' at [http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/ http://www.arleneeakle.com/wordpress/2007/02/19/have-you-searched-and-searched-for-the-marriage-without-finding-it/] accessed 8 January 2011).</ref> Also check counties that "neighbor" the home county. | ||
== Death Records == | === Death Records === | ||
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{{Tip|Click to a [[Illinois#Counties|county]] for more records and ideas.}} | {{Tip|Click to a [[Illinois#Counties|county]] for more records and ideas.}} | ||
== Divorce Records == | === Divorce Records === | ||
In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Illinois divorce records may indicate the date and place the marriage was dissolved. Circuit or city courts have handled most divorce proceedings. The Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago also has jurisdiction over divorces. | In the early 1800s, the legislature, the circuit courts, and city courts granted divorces. Illinois divorce records may indicate the date and place the marriage was dissolved. Circuit or city courts have handled most divorce proceedings. The Superior Court of Cook County in Chicago also has jurisdiction over divorces. | ||
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The actual records before and after 1962 are available in the county where the divorce occurred. Contact the county clerk of the circuit court for certified copies of dissolution of marriage records. Click here for a list of the [http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitCourtJudges/CCC_County.asp circuit court clerks]. For a fee, the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/dissolution_marriageinfo.htm Division of Vital Records] can verify the dissolution of marriages after 1961 if the husband's last name is known. Some divorce records are also available from the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] and the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|Family History Library]]. | The actual records before and after 1962 are available in the county where the divorce occurred. Contact the county clerk of the circuit court for certified copies of dissolution of marriage records. Click here for a list of the [http://www.state.il.us/court/CircuitCourt/CircuitCourtJudges/CCC_County.asp circuit court clerks]. For a fee, the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/dissolution_marriageinfo.htm Division of Vital Records] can verify the dissolution of marriages after 1961 if the husband's last name is known. Some divorce records are also available from the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/home.html Illinois Regional Archives Depository System (IRAD)] and the [[Introduction to the FamilySearch Catalog|Family History Library]]. | ||
== Adoption Records == | === Adoption Records === | ||
As of 11 November 2011, Illinois adoptees born before 1946 now have immediate access to their birth certificates. Those born after 1 Jan 1946 and who are twenty-one or older may file a request to see their birth certificates. Parents of children born after 1946 must file a form if they want to keep their names confidential. If no form is filed, it is assumed that the parents will allow their names to remain on the certificate. For more information, go to the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/vital/non_certified.htm Illinois Department of Public Health website]. <br> | As of 11 November 2011, Illinois adoptees born before 1946 now have immediate access to their birth certificates. Those born after 1 Jan 1946 and who are twenty-one or older may file a request to see their birth certificates. Parents of children born after 1946 must file a form if they want to keep their names confidential. If no form is filed, it is assumed that the parents will allow their names to remain on the certificate. For more information, go to the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/vital/non_certified.htm Illinois Department of Public Health website]. <br> | ||