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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois Genealogy|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' {{Adoption ISGS}}<br> <br> [[Image:Oldcap.jpg|thumb|left]] | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois Genealogy|Illinois]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Illinois_Vital_Records|Vital Records]]'' {{Adoption ISGS}}<br> <br> [[Image:Oldcap.jpg|thumb|left|Oldcap.jpg]] | ||
[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Public Records] or the county clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/index.htm Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Public Records] or the county clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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'''Vital Records Reference Dates''' | '''Vital Records Reference Dates''' | ||
Illinois' vital records start the following years:<br> | Illinois' vital records start the following years:<br> | ||
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== Searching Online Records == | == Searching Online Records == | ||
Most online resources for Illinois Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. | Most online resources for Illinois Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. | ||
*The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] allows all index databases on their website to be searched by name (free). | *The [http://www.ilsos.gov/GenealogyMWeb/globsrch.html Global Database Search] created by the [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/archives.html Illinois State Archives] allows all index databases on their website to be searched by name (free). | ||
**Click on a database from the list of results and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. | **Click on a database from the list of results and enter the name again to search for the record in that database. The search field is at the bottom of the webpage. | ||
**The database is strong for birth, marriage and death information. | **The database is strong for birth, marriage and death information. | ||
=== Birth Records === | === Birth Records === | ||
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| width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" |<center>'''Birth Records''' reveal</center> | | width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" | <center>'''Birth Records''' reveal</center> | ||
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| width="25%" | <center>'''Y'''es or '''M'''aybe '''⇒'''</center> | | width="25%" | <center>'''Y'''es or '''M'''aybe '''⇒'''</center> | ||
| width="3%" | '''Y''' | | width="3%" | '''Y''' | ||
| width="3%" | '''M''' | | width="3%" | '''M''' | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Name of Child | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Name of Child | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Birth Date and Place | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Birth Date and Place | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Parent's Names | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Parent's Names | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Mother's Maiden Name | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Mother's Maiden Name | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Parent's Ages | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Parent's Ages | ||
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| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Parents' State or Country of Birth | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Parents' State or Country of Birth | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
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| width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" |{{Tip|Earlier records may give less detail}} | | width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" | {{Tip|Earlier records may give less detail}} | ||
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'''Online Birth Records''' | '''Online Birth Records''' | ||
*[http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com/Default.aspx Cook County Illinois Historic Vital Records] at Cook County Genealogy Online. Index only (Free) | *{{RecordSearch|1676968|Illinois Statewide Birth Indexes, 1824-1940}} at FamilySearch. Index only (Free) | ||
**A wiki article describing this online collection is found at [[Illinois Births and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Illinios Birth and Christenings (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | |||
**1877-1940: Most entries were indexed from microfilmed county records. 28 counties are missing from this index (Aug 2014). For a list of counties included, see [[Illinois Births and Christenings, Coverage Table (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Coverage Table]] | |||
**1842-1872: Indexed from ''Illinois births, prior to act, excluding Chicago: 1842, 1849-1872'', microfilmed records. See {{FHL|757970|item|disp=FHL film 1992052 (first of 6 films)}} | |||
**1824-1940: Includes entries indexed from church records or submitted by individuals. | |||
*[http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com/Default.aspx Cook County Illinois Historic Vital Records] at Cook County Genealogy Online. Index only (Free) | |||
**births 75 years or older | **births 75 years or older | ||
**Purchase copies online through Cook County. Free or low-cost copies may also be available via [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)| IRAD]] or FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Request]] | **Purchase copies online through Cook County. Free or low-cost copies may also be available via [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)|IRAD]] or FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Request]] | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1462519|Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922}} at FamilySearch. Index only (Free) | *{{RecordSearch|1462519|Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1922}} at FamilySearch. Index only (Free) | ||
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*{{RecordSearch|1463129|Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915}} at FamilySearch. Index only (Free) | *{{RecordSearch|1463129|Cook County Birth Registers, 1871-1915}} at FamilySearch. Index only (Free) | ||
**Birth ''Registers'' were recorded in a book. ''Certificates'' are copies of individual birth certificates and contain some information than the Registers. | **Birth ''Registers'' were recorded in a book. ''Certificates'' are copies of individual birth certificates and contain some information than the Registers. | ||
**For further explanation, see wiki articles for [[Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Cook County Birth Certificates]] and [[Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Cook County Birth Registers]] | **For further explanation, see wiki articles for [[Illinois, Cook County Birth Certificates (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Cook County Birth Certificates]] and [[Illinois, Cook County Birth Registers (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Cook County Birth Registers]] | ||
**Check both, as there are differences and some overlap. | **Check both, as there are differences and some overlap. | ||
**Indexed from microfilmed county records. | **Indexed from microfilmed county records. | ||
**If the "GSU Film number" is listed in the index entry, request a copy certificate using FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Request]] | **If the "GSU Film number" is listed in the index entry, request a copy certificate using FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Request]] | ||
<div style="position:relative; height:25px; width:30%; padding-top:8px; border-radius:6px; border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee; font-family:ProximaNova; text-align:center; font-size:14px; left:70%; background:linear-gradient(#0088cc 0%, #0044cc 60%);">[[How to Find Illinois Birth Records|<span style="color:white;">How to find early births</span>]]</div> | |||
'''Birth Records Timeline''' | |||
*1843 Legislation, a parent could report a birth to the county. However, very few births were recorded in only a few scattered counties. | *1843 Legislation, a parent could report a birth to the county. However, very few births were recorded in only a few scattered counties. | ||
*1877 The State Board of Health required all births be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. <ref>http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html</ref> | *1877 The State Board of Health required all births be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced. <ref>http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html</ref> | ||
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**These usually give the name and sex of the child; the names, birthplaces, and ages of the parents (with the mother’s maiden name); the occupation of the father; and the number of children born to the mother. | **These usually give the name and sex of the child; the names, birthplaces, and ages of the parents (with the mother’s maiden name); the occupation of the father; and the number of children born to the mother. | ||
**Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | **Birth records of adopted children may give the birth parents but have frequently been amended to show only the adoptive parents. | ||
**75-year restriction on obtaining birth records for deceased persons. Exception: immediate family members. | **75-year restriction on obtaining birth records for deceased persons. Exception: immediate family members. | ||
**Request a special form from Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records.<ref>http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/genealogicalinfo.htm</ref> | **Request a special form from Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Vital Records.<ref>http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/genealogicalinfo.htm</ref> | ||
{{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 ==== | ||
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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. | ||
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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'''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]]:''' | '''[[Gretna Greens in the United States|Gretna Greens]]:''' | ||
When an Illinois '''eloping''' couple's marriage is not in their home county, search for it in alternate places like [[Lake County, Indiana Genealogy|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana Genealogy|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana Genealogy|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 Genealogy|Crown Point, IN]], or [[St. Joseph County, Indiana Genealogy|South Bend, IN]], or [[Vanderburgh County, Indiana Genealogy|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. | ||
To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of Illinois marriages, click [http://www.xmission.com/~jsvare/CM/FusionMap_IL_county_marriages.html here]. | To see a coverage map of FamilySearch's holdings of Illinois marriages, click [http://www.xmission.com/~jsvare/CM/FusionMap_IL_county_marriages.html here]. | ||
=== Death Records === | === Death Records === | ||
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<div style="position:relative; height:25px; width:150px; padding-top:8px; border-radius:6px; border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee; font-family:ProximaNova; text-align:center; font-size:14px; background:linear-gradient(#0088cc 0%, #0044cc 60%);">[[How to Find Illinois Death Records|<span style="color:white;">How to find deaths</span>]]</div> | |||
Death records are available in the following: | Death records are available in the following: | ||
*Contact the county clerk in where the death occurred, if more than 20 years ago. [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/countylisting.htm Addresses of Illinois county clerks]. | *Contact the county clerk in where the death occurred, if more than 20 years ago. [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/countylisting.htm Addresses of Illinois county clerks]. | ||
*[http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathinfo.htm Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)] | *[http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathinfo.htm Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)] | ||
**Orders can be made [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_online.htm online], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_mail.htm by mail], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_fax.htm by fax], or [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_person.htm in person]. | **Orders can be made [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_online.htm online], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_mail.htm by mail], [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_fax.htm by fax], or [http://www.idph.state.il.us/vitalrecords/deathorder_person.htm in person]. | ||
**Requirements include: decedent's full name, date of death, city and county where death occurred (if known), your relationship to the decedent, reasons for requesting record and a legible/readable copy of your valid photo identification card. | **Requirements include: decedent's full name, date of death, city and county where death occurred (if known), your relationship to the decedent, reasons for requesting record and a legible/readable copy of your valid photo identification card. | ||
**A genealogical copy is less expensive than a certified copy. | **A genealogical copy is less expensive than a certified copy. | ||
**The "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | **The "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | ||
*[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/projects/deathcerts.html Illinois State Genealogical Society]. | *[http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/projects/deathcerts.html Illinois State Genealogical Society]. | ||
**Only 1916 to 1947 are currently available. | **Only 1916 to 1947 are currently available. | ||
**Order [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/projects/deathcerts.html online]. | **Order [http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilsgs/projects/deathcerts.html online]. | ||
*[http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/idphdeathindex.html#after1915 Illinois State Archives Reference Room (ISA)] | *[http://www.sos.state.il.us/departments/archives/idphdeathindex.html#after1915 Illinois State Archives Reference Room (ISA)] | ||
**Records for deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago. | **Records for deaths that occurred more than 50 years ago. | ||
**The following is required: decedent's name, date of death, name of county (and if provided, township of death), and death certificate number. | **The following is required: decedent's name, date of death, name of county (and if provided, township of death), and death certificate number. | ||
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'''Online Death Records''' | '''Online Death Records''' | ||
*[http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/death.html Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916] at Illinois State Archives. | |||
**incomplete, on-going project | *[http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/death.html Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916] at Illinois State Archives. Index only. (Free) | ||
**IRAD holdings, with instructions on obtain records from them are included | **incomplete, on-going project | ||
**IRAD holdings, with instructions on obtain records from them are included | |||
**a list of Counties and date spans [http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/deathlst.html currently included] | **a list of Counties and date spans [http://cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/databases/deathlst.html currently included] | ||
**sources include original county clerks' death records | **sources include original county clerks' death records | ||
**Learn more about [http://www.deathindexes.com/illinois/index.html Illinois Death Records and Indexes] at Deathindexes.com. | **Learn more about [http://www.deathindexes.com/illinois/index.html Illinois Death Records and Indexes] at Deathindexes.com. | ||
*[http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp Illinois Death Certificate Database, 1916-1950] at Illinois State Archives. Index only. (Free) | *[http://www.ilsos.gov/isavital/idphdeathsrch.jsp Illinois Death Certificate Database, 1916-1950] at Illinois State Archives. Index only. (Free) | ||
**indexes death certificates filed with the Illinois Department of Public Health 1916-1950 | **indexes death certificates filed with the Illinois Department of Public Health 1916-1950 | ||
**Information about how to obtain copies of death certificates before 1916 and after 1915 is included. | **Information about how to obtain copies of death certificates before 1916 and after 1915 is included. | ||
**Notice that the "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | **Notice that the "Tips" section at the bottom of their webpage mentions misspellings, incorrect data, erroneous entries, and that some 1936 deaths are listed as occurring in 1935. | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1438856|Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947}} at FamilySearch. Index only. | *{{RecordSearch|1438856|Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916-1947}} at FamilySearch. Index only. (Free) | ||
**indexed from images of original records at the Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield | **indexed from images of original records at the Public Board of Health, Archives, Springfield | ||
**as of June 2014 still index only. | **as of June 2014 still index only. may include images later | ||
**may be able to get images through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services | Photoduplication Services]] | **may be able to get images through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Services]] | ||
**Learn more about this [[Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|collection]]. | **Learn more about this [[Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths (FamilySearch Historical Records)|collection]]. | ||
*[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2542 Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947] at Ancestry.com. | *[http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2542 Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947] at Ancestry.com. Index only. (Free<ref>May be used for free at Family History Center. To locate a center near you, [https://familysearch.org/locations/centerlocator click here].</ref>/$) | ||
**original data from FamilySearch Index (immediately above) | **original data from FamilySearch Index (immediately above) | ||
*{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch. | *{{RecordSearch|1202535|United States Social Security Death Index}} at FamilySearch. Index only. (Free) | ||
**Only deaths recorded by the Social Security Administration beginning 1962 are included, so many unrecorded deaths are not in this index. | **Only deaths recorded by the Social Security Administration beginning 1962 are included, so many unrecorded deaths are not in this index. | ||
**several organizations have purchased this file and posted it to their web sites. | **several organizations have purchased this file and posted it to their web sites. | ||
**Name and birth date were provided by an informant and may be inaccurate; barring data entry error the other information is reliable. | **Name and birth date were provided by an informant and may be inaccurate; barring data entry error the other information is reliable. | ||
*[http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com/Default.aspx Cook County Illinois Historic Vital Records] at Cook County. (Free index, $ for certificates) | *[http://www.cookcountygenealogy.com/Default.aspx Cook County Illinois Historic Vital Records] at Cook County. (Free index, $ for certificates) | ||
**deaths 20 years or more ago | **deaths 20 years or more ago | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1463134 Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922] at FamilySearch. Index only. (Free) | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1463134 Cook County Deaths, 1878-1922] at FamilySearch. Index only. (Free) | ||
**data from original records in the Cook County Clerk's office | **data from original records in the Cook County Clerk's office | ||
**deaths for Cook County (excluding the City of Chicago) are missing for the years 1910-1915 | **deaths for Cook County (excluding the City of Chicago) are missing for the years 1910-1915 | ||
**image copies are available through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Services]] | **image copies are available through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Services]] | ||
**Learn more about [[Illinois, Cook County Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Illinois, Cook County Death Records, 1878-1922]] (FamilySearch Historical Records) | **Learn more about [[Illinois, Cook County Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|Illinois, Cook County Death Records, 1878-1922]] (FamilySearch Historical Records) | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1388122 Illinois, Diocese of Belleville, Catholic Parish Records] at FamilySearch. | *[https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1388122 Illinois, Diocese of Belleville, Catholic Parish Records] at FamilySearch. (Free) | ||
** deaths to 1956 | **deaths to 1956 | ||
**browsable images, with indexes in some volumes | **browsable images, with indexes in some volumes | ||
**image copies available through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services | Photoduplication Services]] | **image copies available through FamilySearch [[Photoduplication Services|Photoduplication Services]] | ||
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| width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" |<center>'''Death Records''' reveal</center> | | width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" | <center>'''Death Records''' reveal</center> | ||
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| width="25%" | <center>'''Y'''es or '''M'''aybe '''⇒'''</center> | | width="25%" | <center>'''Y'''es or '''M'''aybe '''⇒'''</center> | ||
| width="3%" | '''Y''' | | width="3%" | '''Y''' | ||
| width="3%" | '''M''' | | width="3%" | '''M''' | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Name of Deceased | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Name of Deceased | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
| width="3%" | | | width="3%" | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Death Date and Place | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Death Date and Place | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
| width="3%" | | | width="3%" | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Age or Birth Date and Place | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Age or Birth Date and Place | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
| width="3%" | | | width="3%" | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Parent's Names | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Parent's Names | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
| width="3%" | | | width="3%" | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Mother's Maiden Name | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Mother's Maiden Name | ||
| width="3%" | {{Green check}} | | width="3%" | {{Green check}} | ||
| width="3%" | | | width="3%" | | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Name of Spouse | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Name of Spouse | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Residence | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFE3B8" | Residence | ||
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| width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Occupation | | width="25%" bgcolor="#FFEDA3" | Occupation | ||
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| width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" |{{Tip|Earlier records may give less detail}} | | width="31%" bgcolor="#B2B2FF" colspan="3" | {{Tip|Earlier records may give less detail}} | ||
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'''Death Records Timeline''' | '''Death Records Timeline''' | ||
*1843 Legislation, members of a family could report a death to the county. However, very few deaths were recorded and only a few scattered counties have incomplete records. | *1843 Legislation, members of a family could report a death to the county. However, very few deaths were recorded and only a few scattered counties have incomplete records. | ||
*1877 The State Board of Health required all deaths to be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref> [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html]</ref> | *1877 The State Board of Health required all deaths to be reported to the county clerk, although many were not reported because compliance was not enforced.<ref> [http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/archives/death.html]</ref> | ||
*1916 death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 95% by 1919.<ref>Schweitzer, George K, Illinois Genealogical Research (Knoxville, TN: George K. Schweitzer, 1997)</ref> | *1916 death records were mandated by the state with copies sent to the state capital. Compliance to this law reached 95% by 1919.<ref>Schweitzer, George K, Illinois Genealogical Research (Knoxville, TN: George K. Schweitzer, 1997)</ref> | ||
**These may give additional information, such as the city or town of birth, the informant (who may be a close relative), and the length of residence in the state or county. | **These may give additional information, such as the city or town of birth, the informant (who may be a close relative), and the length of residence in the state or county. | ||
**Sometimes burial information, the cause of death, and the names of the physician and mortician are provided. | **Sometimes burial information, the cause of death, and the names of the physician and mortician are provided. | ||
{{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 === | ||
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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. | ||
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 === | ||
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In many cases, children were raised by relatives or interested families without a formal adoption taking place and no official adoption records being created. <br> | In many cases, children were raised by relatives or interested families without a formal adoption taking place and no official adoption records being created. <br> | ||
For more information, see [[Adoption Research|Adoption Research]] for additional resources and strategies. | For more information, see [[Adoption Research|Adoption Research]] for additional resources and strategies. | ||
== Start with Vital Records == | == Start with Vital Records == | ||
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=== Burned, Lost, or Missing Records === | === Burned, Lost, or Missing Records === | ||
[[Image:Fire.png|thumb|right]] | [[Image:Fire.png|thumb|right|Fire.png]] | ||
For a list of record loss in Illinois counties see the following: | For a list of record loss in Illinois counties see the following: | ||
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*German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth and Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | *German Roots Links for Illinois [http://www.germanroots.com/vitalrecords.html#Illinois Birth and Marriage] and [http://www.germanroots.com/deathrecords.html Death] Records - Free/($) This site includes all vital records, not just those of German descent. | ||
*[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IL/ALL/vr/ Linkpendium] links for Illinois Vital Records - Free | *[http://www.linkpendium.com/genealogy/USA/IL/ALL/vr/ Linkpendium] links for Illinois Vital Records - Free | ||
*Ancestry databases for [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Illinois/Default.aspx?category=34 Illinois Vital Records] and related records - ($) | *Ancestry databases for [http://search.ancestry.com/Places/US/Illinois/Default.aspx?category=34 Illinois Vital Records] and related records - ($) | ||
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[https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Illinois_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Illinois County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | [https://familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Illinois_County_Marriage_Records_(FamilySearch_Historical_Records) Illinois County Marriages (FamilySearch Historical Records)] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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